Josh started in the drone community in 2012 with a drone news Twitter account. Over the years Josh has gained mass exposure from his aerial photography work and spends his days writing drone content for DroneDJ as well as pursuing his business. You can view Josh’s photography work here.
Josh can be contacted by email at josh@dronedj.com or @JoshSpires_.
Drones are coming in to help fight the effects from the wildfires that destroyed a large amount of land in Australia earlier this year. XAG has joined forces with the country’s Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELPW) and Heytesbury District Landcare Network (HDLN) to create the first post-fire drone seeding operation in Victoria, Australia.
One of the DJI Mavic Air 2‘s coolest features would have to be the 8K hyperlapse, creating some awesome moving time lapse from above. Currently, a few issues surround the hyperlapse mode, creating frustration among users: no 4K option, shaky 8K hyperlapses, and corrupted files.
A few days ago, what is believed to be the GoPro Hero 9 action camera made its way onto the FCC’s test bench. That encouraged us to do some digging, and we have found two new trademarks submitted by GoPro recently in relation to two new possible products.
As the newly released DJI Mavic Air 2 makes its way into the hands of some happy customers, a few aren’t able to receive their new drone if they have ordered via DJI’s online store. There’s a reason for it: COVID-19 is creating shipping delays.
Now that the DJI Mavic Air 2 is out and positive reviews are rolling in, you may have decided that this will be your next drone. But now you have another decision. Should get the standalone drone or the Fly More Combo with its bundle of extra goodies? Let’s break it down and decide if the combo is worth the extra money.
The DJI Mavic Air 2 is officially supposed to be released on the 11th of May in the United States. Users on the DJI Reddit have shared that they have already received their DJI Mavic Air 2s, two days before the official launch date.
A new FCC listing from GoPro has appeared online earlier this week with what looks to be its next camera, the new GoPro Hero 9. While we are only able to see the location of the FCC’s label within the camera software, looking at the menus reveals something new.
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Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has once again stated that its mandatory drone registration and pilot accreditation will open later on this year, on September 30. It was originally set to open last month, but was deferred due to COVID-19.
DJI is gearing up for Mother’s Day with a limited edition of the DJI Osmo Mobile 3 with an 8GB Sandisk SD card and a digital photo frame all packed into a DJI branded gift box finished with a pale pink ribbon. You are also able to get $30 off the standard Osmo Mobile 3 and $20 odd the Osmo Mobile 3 Combo.
Now that the DJI Mavic Air 2 has been released with its impressive specs, we are starting to wonder exactly what we can expect to see in DJI’s upcoming Mavic 3 series. Since the DJI Mavic 3 will be a step above the Mavic Air 2, can we expect 5k video or a 1-inch camera sensor with zoom capabilities?
The DJI Mavic Air 2 has been officially out for just over a week now with the drones making their way into reviewers’ hands. We wanted to share a few of our favorite reviews to help you make a better buying decision.
The DJI Mavic Air 2 includes a new controller with a mounting system capable of extending 86mm (about 3.4 inches) tall. That’s fine for grabbing a smartphone, but the mount won’t fit a tablet, which is a bummer. Tablets have large screens that are often brighter, making them easier to see when you are out flying a drone.
Yesterday, we saw a video and photos of DJI’s upcoming Matrice 300 enterprise drone, which is due to be announced on May 7th. Today we have been able to take a look at some of the specs the new drone will have, thanks to leaker OsitaLV.
Zipline‘s medical delivery drones have been saving lives in Africa for years, but not many people get to see them in action. Today we share a video from Simon Wilson looking at the inner workings of the delivery system at a Zipline center in Ghana.
DJI has announced its latest enterprise product will be launched on the May 7th, likely the DJI Matrice 300 drone and new camera modules. Ahead of that, a video of the new drone has emerged on Twitter showing various design changes and improvements.
Last Thursday DJI announced it would give a Mavic Air 2 to the first two people to find all the clues in the poster for the upcoming product. The competition closed on April 27th and DJI has now announced the winners and revealed the clues.
The DJI Mavic Air 2 launched with DJI’s brand new AirSense safety technology and a maximum transmission range of 10km—if you are in the United States. Mavic Air 2’s around the world will be missing AirSense and have 4km shaved off the maximum transmission distance.
Today we received a new update to the DJI Fly app, used to manage and control the DJI Mavic Mini and the newly released DJI Mavic Air 2. The update provides support for the Mavic Air 2 along with activating some of its exclusive features, such as FocusTrack and Hyperlapse.
DJI’s Select Membership promises a lot for $49 a year, with product discounts and many other perks. And DJI is currently sweetening the deal by also offering 50% off its Care Refresh service plan when you purchase the new DJI Mavic Air 2. But is all this really worth the price?
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DC Rainmaker is back again with an amazing video comparing the recently released DJI Mavic Air 2 with the champion of autonomous flight Skydio 2. The Mavic Air 2 released with ActiveTrack 3.0, and its autonomous object tracking flight mode comes with a few improvements. But is it enough to compete with Skydio’s technology?
Filter and camera accessory maker Moment has released its latest variable neutral density (ND) and circular polarizer/linear (CPL) filters for the DJI Mavic Air 2. Moment’s ND filters are adjustable, so you don’t have to swap filters out based on the lighting conditions. Instead, you simply turn a dial.
The Drone Racing League (DRL) has announced its new president will be Rachel Jacobson, one of the only female presidents working in a professional sports league. The hire will mean the Drone Racing League will continue to take over mainstream sports with bigger and better media deals and partnerships.
After months of speculation and leaks, the DJI Mavic Air 2 is out and official. The Mavic Air 2 takes on the Mavic 2’s design in a more compact package. And it impresses with a flight time of 34 minutes, 48 MP photos, and HDR capabilities.