It's that time of year again. At one of Europe's biggest consumer electronics shows - IFA in Berlin - DJI has announced two new drones - The Mavic Pro Platinum & the Phantom 4 Pro Obsidian - and a new flight mode for the Spark. Let's get straight into it. The Mavic Pro Platinum The DJI Mavic Pro Platinum is essentially the same smart, 4k-shooting camera drone as the … [Read more...] about DJI Reveals Phantom 4 Pro Obsidian and Mavic Pro Platinum
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DJI Spark Update: New Video and Photo Features
DJI's latest firmware update comes with a number of new and improved features for the DJI Spark. The new features, according to a DJI statement, deliver a powerful combination of video and photo improvements to Spark users worldwide. These include: A new gesture to start and stop video recording Enhanced QuickShot video features for more cinematic control A … [Read more...] about DJI Spark Update: New Video and Photo Features
Should DJI Spark Pilots and Future Buyers Be Worried?
A couple of weeks ago, the DroneLife team was approached by a DJI Spark pilot who was concerned that a number of people were watching on as their new Spark fell out of the sky for no reason. At the time, we went through the DJI forum posts to see how common these issues were. There were a handful of pilots complaining about random errors and no obvious connection between them. … [Read more...] about Should DJI Spark Pilots and Future Buyers Be Worried?
Nissan SUV Will Ship Standard With Parrot Drone
A major global car company is launching a drone giveaway it hopes will launch higher sales in the small SUV market. Nissan recently announced the European-market X-Trail X-Scape small SUV will now ship standard with a Parrot Bebop 2 quadcopter. Retailing for around $450, the Bebop 2 is a consumer-level drone that includes “follow me” GPS and visual tracking … [Read more...] about Nissan SUV Will Ship Standard With Parrot Drone
Where Can I Fly My Drone? These 5 Apps Will Help
Whatever country you're based in, it's likely that there are regulations in place surrounding recreational and commercial drone flights. Some are fairly common-sense, such as the need to avoid airports, prisons and military bases. Others are less clear cut, like national parks or what constitutes a 'public event'. Either way, the responsible thing to do is check whether it's … [Read more...] about Where Can I Fly My Drone? These 5 Apps Will Help
