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New all-time low drops DJI Mini 3 with DJI RC controller to $549 (Reg. $699), more

from 9to5Toys Apr 19 2024 - 8:08 am PT

Amazon is now offering the DJI Mini 3 with DJI RC at $549 shipped. This drops from the usual $699 price tag and is a new all-time low. It’s an extra $50 below our previous spring discount. Also on sale today, the Fly More Combo bundle drops to $719. This one is an extra $80 under our previous mention and marks the second-best price yet. Spending the extra $170 gets you a pair of extra batteries, a charging cradle, carrying case, and some other gear.

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DJI Mini 2 SE folding drone has never sold for less at $279 (Reg. $339)

from 9to5Toys Apr 17 2024 - 7:50 am PT

Amazon is now offering a new all-time low on the DJI Mini 2 SE Drone. On sale for the first time this spring, you can drop the folding quadcopter down to $279 shipped. That’s an extra $20 below our previous mention and saves you $60 in total from the usual $339 price tag. The new DJI Mini 2 SE just launched last spring as a second-generation version of its entry-level 249-gram quadcopter, complete with the company’s signature folding design and everything else you can read about below.

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DJI’s newest RS 3 camera gimbals see first discounts starting at $469 (Reg. $549+)

from 9to5Toys Mar 28 2024 - 8:29 am PT

Amazon is now offering the first discounts on a pair of DJI’s latest gimbal stabilizers. The DJI RS 3 3-Axis Gimbal kicks things off at $469 shipped. It drops from $549 for the first and only time since it launched a couple of years back and is now 15% off. It’s a new all-time low, as you likely guessed. DJI RS 3 is a 3-axis gimbal designed to stabilize your DLSR or another camera rig. It can support up to 6.6-pound setups. There are a number of improvements over the previous-generation model, with upgraded anti-shake tech that’s 20% better at keeping shots smooth. You’ll find a 1.8-inch OLED touchscreen on the handle for monitoring settings or its 12 hours of battery life.

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DJI Mini 4 Pro drones start from $609 with rare in-house refurb deals (Orig. $759+)

from 9to5Toys Mar 26 2024 - 7:56 am PT

DJI is now offering a rare chance to score an in-house refurbished DJI Mini 4 Pro Quadcopter starting at $609 shipped. That includes the DJI RC N2 remote and drops from the usual $759 price tag you’d pay over at retailers like Amazon – at least for a new condition model, that is. Today’s offer is one of the only chances to save period since launching last fall and is the best value to date at $150 off. You can step up to a bundle with the screen-based DJI RC 2 remote at $769, down from $959.

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Insta360’s tiny Go 3 action camera starts from $342 all-time lows (Reg. $380+)

from 9to5Toys Mar 12 2024 - 1:12 pm PT

Amazon is currently discounting the Insta360 Go 3 Action Camera to $359.99 shipped. This drops the 64GB starter kit with some added accessories down from its usual $400 price tag. It’s one of the most affordable ways to score the camera right now at $40 off, while also marking a new all-time low. This is also the best value out there amongst the other packages. Today’s offer is only the second discount, too, beating our previous holiday mention last year by $20. We take a closer look in our hands-on review, too.

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Save $579 on everything you need for first person flights with DJI’s FPV drone combo from $720

from 9to5Toys Mar 1 2024 - 2:05 pm PT

DJI’s official eBay storefront is offering its DJI FPV Drone Combo for $720 shipped in certified refurbished condition. This is renewed by the company itself and comes with a 2-year warranty. You’d have originally paid $1,299, with today’s offer dropping down to the second-best price ever. It comes within $21 of the all-time low set last summer and is $579 off at the lowest price in over 9 months. If you fancy yourself a completely sealed model, Amazon has the speedy FPV Drone for $999.

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DJI RC lets you ditch your iPhone for a dedicated built-in screen at $256 (New low, Reg. $309)

from 9to5Toys Feb 23 2024 - 11:04 am PT

Amazon is now offering the best price ever on the DJI RC. If you’ve been looking to ditch your iPhone from your drone setup, now is your chance, as the companion remote with a built-in screen now sells for $255.99 shipped. It would normally set you back $309 and now it is $53 off. It’s not only a new all-time low, but also well below our previous mention which had the controller starting off the year at $273. Black Friday also saw the DJI RC at $290, for further comparison.

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RODE’s new Wireless PRO mic system works with iPhone and Mac, sees first discount to $356

from 9to5Toys Feb 12 2024 - 2:17 pm PT

Amazon is now offering the RODE Wireless PRO Compact Microphone System for $356 shipped. This is the very first price cut since launching last fall in October, and saves you $43 from the usual $399 going rate. There are tons of different wireless microphone kits that work with iPhone, Mac, and your DSLR, but the RODE Wireless PRO has to be the most capable. That’s what you’d expect from its naming scheme, and we explore just why below.

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DJI Goggles 2 bring FPV sights to your drone flights at $450 (New low, Reg. $649)

from 9to5Toys Feb 1 2024 - 7:50 am PT

Amazon is offering the DJI Goggles 2 for $449.99 shipped. This is $199 off the usual $649 price tag and marking a new all-time low. Also matched directly from DJI. It’s already one of the first price cuts so far in the first place, but now it drops to $50 below the previous mention from last fall. DJI Goggles 2 bring first person views to your drone flights thanks to a pair of 1080p micro-OLED screens with 100Hz refresh rates. You can expect 2 hours of use per charge, with ultra-low latency for real time visuals of where your drone is speeding around to. You can get some more info about the pair of FPV goggles over at DroneDJ.

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DJI’s Mini 3 Pro folding drone shoots vertical video at $600 (Save $159), with DJI RC at $730

from 9to5Toys Jan 30 2024 - 7:39 am PT

Amazon now offers the DJI Mini 3 Pro folding quadcopter for $599.99 shipped. This is the first drop we’ve seen from the usual $759 price tag and marking a new all-time low at $159 off. We’ve only ever seen bundles on sale in the past, and now anyone who just wants to score the drone with its companion remote can score the best discount ever. You can also step up to the Mini 3 Pro with one of the DJI RC screen remotes at $729.99 over at Best Buy, down from $910 and matching the all-time low. Take a look at the full specs in our coverage at DroneDJ and then head below for more.

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DJI’s Mini 2 SE quadcopter folds to fit in the palm of your hand at $299 (All-time low)

from 9to5Toys Jan 18 2024 - 12:08 pm PT

Amazon is now marking down the new DJI Mini 2 SE for only the third time. This beginner drone is perfect for those just earning their wings or anyone looking to nab one of those sought-after under 249-gram quadcopters. Now it’s more affordable than ever at $299 shipped. This is $40 off the usual $339 price tag and marking a return of the all-time low for the first time since back over the holiday shopping season. The new DJI Mini 2 SE just launched last spring as a second-generation version of its entry-level quadcopter, complete with the company’s signature folding design and everything else you can read about below.

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DJI’s all-new Osmo Action 4 cam sees first discounts starting at $299 (Save $100)

from 9to5Toys Jan 15 2024 - 7:26 am PT

Amazon is now offering a new all-time low on the DJI Osmo Action 4. This action camera just released last fall and is now finally going on sale for the first time at $299 shipped. It normally sells for $399, and is now dropping by $100 for the only time to fittingly mark the best-ever discount. Also available directly from DJI. You can also save $100 on both the Cycling Combo at $349 and the Adventure Combo at $399 at either of the storefronts. We took a deep dive into what to expect from the Action 4 in our hands-on review,

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Ditch your iPhone for the built-in screen on the DJI RC at $273 (New low, Reg. $309)

from 9to5Toys Jan 5 2024 - 12:20 pm PT

It’s time to finally stop relying on your iPhone to monitor video feeds from your drone, as Amazon is marking down the DJI RC. This companion remote normally sells for $309, but thanks to an Amazon discount, is now clocking in at $272.95 shipped. This is only the third chance to save so far, and saves you $36 on top of marking a new all-time low. It was down to $290 over the holidays and Black Friday as the only other two discounts, and now it’s an extra $17 off.

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DJI Mini 3 Pro folding drone with touchscreen DJI RC now starts from $730 (New low, Reg. $909)

from 9to5Toys Nov 27 2023 - 5:13 am PT

Best Buy is now offering the DJI Mini 3 Pro folding quadcopter for $799.99 shipped with the DJI RC swapped in for the standard controller. This package normally sells for $909, but thanks to the Cyber Monday savings, is dropping down by $109. We last saw it on sale in August for $819, with today’s offer marking a new all-time low with an extra $19 in savings attached. There’s also something a little extra for my Best Buy members, as paid subscribers can lock-in an extra $70 in savings to drop the price to an even lower $729.99 all-time low. Take a look at the full specs in our coverage at DroneDJ and then head below for more.

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GoPro all-time lows now live: HERO 11 down to $300 (Reg. $349), HERO 11 mini hits $249

from 9to5Toys Nov 22 2023 - 11:56 am PT

A new all-time low on the GoPro HERO11 Black is here. Joining all of the other photography discounts this week, the company’s now previous-generation action camera sells for $299.99 shipped. It’s down from the usual $349 going rate we’ve been tracking for the past few months since the debut of the new HERO 12, and delivering the best price ever in the process. The last discount was back in August at $349, by comparison. Our hands-on review breaks down exactly what to expect from many of the latest features, as well.

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DJI’s Mini 3 Fly More Combo drops to $699 with DJI RC, extra batteries, more (Save $99)

from 9to5Toys Nov 17 2023 - 10:22 am PT

Joining all of the other early Black Friday drone deals, Amazon today is now discounting the DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo. It drops lower than ever before as one of the first discounts at $699 shipped. This is $99 off the usual $798 price tag and marking a new all-time low. The Fly More Combo also includes some other gear other than the drone, with the DJI RC remote being joined by a pair of extra batteries, a charging cradle, and carrying case.

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Very first discount takes $51 off the new GoPro HERO12 Black at $349 low

from 9to5Toys Nov 16 2023 - 12:11 pm PT

Amazon is now offering the first chance to save on the new GoPro HERO 12 Black. It normally fetches $400, but is now dropping down to $349 shipped. Today’s offer is a new all-time low – as you’d expect – and clocks in at $51 off. I’ve personally been using the HERO 12 for the past month or so, and absolutely adore having a dedicated action camera to supplement my iPhone 15 Pro’s footage. We explore just how that stacks up below the fold, as well as in our announcement coverage.

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Insta360 early Black Friday deals now live on Flow gimbal $139, Go 3 action cam $380, more

from 9to5Toys Nov 13 2023 - 6:08 am PT

Early Black Friday pricing is going live today across Insta360’s catalog of action cameras, smartphone gimbals, and auto-tracking webcams. Everything is landing at its best prices yet, with a collection of new all-time lows and even some first-ever price cuts. It all ships free across the board, too. A highlight has Amazon offering Insta360 Flow iPhone and Android Gimbal for $139 shipped. Normally fetching $159, this is one of the very first chances to save and a new all-time low. It beats the previous discount from back in July by an extra $51, and lands as the second-ever chance to save.

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New all-time lows discount DJI Avata FPV drone bundles from $889 (Reg. $1,278+)

from 9to5Toys Nov 8 2023 - 10:41 am PT

As part of its early Black Friday sale, Amazon and Walmart are now discounting a pair of bundles on the new DJI Avata FPV Drone. Both of these offers are limited to Walmart+ subscribers, and then will officially open up to everyone at 3 p.m. EST. Right now, the Explorer Combo drops down to $889 shipped at Amazon from its usual $1,278 price tag. That’s $389 off and marking a new all-time low as one of the first discounts so far. Our previous mention had this kit at $1,198, and now today’s offer also beats the competing Walmart offer by an extra $130 too. Today’s savings also continue over to the Pro-View Combo at $1,139. It’s down from $1,428 and marking a new all-time low at $289. Head below for more.

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DJI’s wireless lavalier microphone kit works with iPhones, Macs, and more at $249 (First discount)

from 9to5Toys Oct 23 2023 - 12:29 pm PT

Amazon is now offering the very first discount on the DJI Mic wireless mic kit. It’s now dropping down to $249 shipped from its usual $329 going rate. Since launch last year, this is the only discount and is fittingly now at a new all-time low. It’s $80 off, as well, and as rare of a chance to save as they come. Our hands-on review fully breaks down what to expect from the experience.

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DJI Air 2S folding quadcopters return to all-time lows from $799 (Save $200+)

from 9to5Toys Sep 13 2023 - 12:57 pm PT

Amazon is now offering the DJI Air 2S Folding Quadcopter for $799 shipped. With $200 in savings, today’s offer lands from the typical $999 price tag. It’s matching the all-time low, but also beats our previous mention from earlier in the summer by an extra $50. The Air 2S Fly More Combo is also on sale and dropping down to $1,039 at Amazon, saving you $260 from the usual $1,299 going rate. This is an extra $70 below our previous mention and matching the all-time low. You can also get a closer look in our hands-on review, or head below for a closer look.

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GoPro reveals new HERO 12 Black action camera with two times longer battery life

from 9to5Toys Sep 6 2023 - 6:48 am PT

GoPro today is out with its latest action camera, the new HERO 12 Black. Arriving with the same form-factor as previous models, the brand’s latest steps up to deliver twice the runtime thanks to a new Enduro battery, alongside 5.3K recording, HyperSmooth 6.0, and other upgrades.

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Insta360 Flow iPhone Gimbal sees only second discount to new $146 all-time low

from 9to5Toys Sep 4 2023 - 7:40 am PT

Amazon is now offering the Insta360 Flow iPhone and Android Gimbal for $146 shipped. Normally fetching $159, this is one of the very first chances to save and a new all-time low. It beats the previous discount from back in July by an extra $51, and lands as the second-ever chance to save. Deemed one of our favorite iPhone gimbals on the market, you can now score the Insta360 Flow at an even better price. It delivers a foldable design that packs all of the bells and whistles like an extending selfie stick, built-in tripod, and support for a wide variety of smartphones from Apple, Google, and other top manufacturers. There’s 3-axis stabilization for actually keeping your shots silky smooth, with AI subject tracking, person identification, and 12 hours of usage per charge. Our hands-on review walks you through what to expect.

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DJI Mini 3 Pro with extra batteries and DJI RC hits new $939 low (Save $219), more at $819

from 9to5Toys Aug 21 2023 - 6:34 am PT

Amazon now offers the DJI Mini 3 Pro Fly More Kit Plus for $938.78 shipped. Down from its usual $1,158 price tag, today’s offer amounts to $219 in savings while marking a new all-time low. As one of the first price cuts to date, this is clocking in at $51 under our previous mention. It’s also joined by the more standard Mini 3 Pro kit at $818.99, down from its usual $909 price tag. The entire drone weighs in under 249 grams, while still delivering 34-minute flight times and a robust set of obstacle avoidance tech. The 1/1.3-inch sensor is already a notable solution for aerial photography thanks to the ability to record 4K HDR videos, but there’s also a rotating gimbal that makes this the first DJI drone to be able to capture vertical video for sharing to your smartphone. Alongside the drone, you’re also getting the DJI RC controller as well as two extra batteries, a charging dock, extra propellers, and a carrying case. Take a look at the full specs in our coverage at DroneDJ and then head below for more.

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