Before the launch of the RoboMaster S1 earlier this month, many guessed DJI was about to unveil its first consumer drone of 2019: A Spark 2, a new line of FPV racing drones, or maybe even a Phantom 5. But that proved to be wishful thinking. The drone industry's leading manufacturer sprang a surprise and ventured into the educational robotics market instead. The launch of the … [Read more...] about No Major Releases from DJI in 2019? Why a Consumer Drone Slowdown Was Inevitable
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DJI Discounts in US, Canada and UK for Amazon Prime Day Promotion
You might have seen commercials about Amazon Prime Day, which seems to be the latest addition to the festive shopping calendar. However you might feel about that, there's good news for drone pilots. DJI is joining the party, offering special promotions across its UK and US Amazon stores. Here's a rundown of the deals you can expect to see on Amazon Prime Day, July 16. DJI … [Read more...] about DJI Discounts in US, Canada and UK for Amazon Prime Day Promotion
Kittyhawk Shares Insights on Most Popular Drone Models
As part of Kittyhawk's new Insights series, the team is delving into data from 3 years of drone flights using its platform to try and figure out what "normal" looks like. Information from single pilots, large-scale enterprises and everything in between is being sifted through to answer some of the drone industry's fundamental questions. The Drone Industry's Most Popular … [Read more...] about Kittyhawk Shares Insights on Most Popular Drone Models
Lighting Up the Skies with Lume Cube
Lume Cube Lighting Kits give drone pilots the chance to pilot a spotlight in the sky. We took the Mavic Pro Lighting Kit for a spin to see what all the fuss is about. Lume Cube market their product as the world's most versatile light. And they may have a point. These lights can be used with smartphones, GoPros and DSLRs. They can be mounted, sat down or simply handheld. … [Read more...] about Lighting Up the Skies with Lume Cube
Hands On With DJI’s Low-Noise Propellers
Back in August, DJI announced a new iteration of the popular Mavic Pro, the Mavic Pro Platinum. As well as sporting a brighter paint job, the Platinum comes with a slightly longer flight time and the promise of noise reduction compared with the standard model. At the time the launch was a little underwhelming. But only because we were expecting something much bigger. New … [Read more...] about Hands On With DJI’s Low-Noise Propellers
