When Parrot unveiled the new ANAFI drone back in June it felt like a big moment. Finally, a worthy competitor had arrived to rival the DJI Mavic Air and, more broadly, the Chinese manufacturer's growing dominance. Later that month I went to meet some of the Parrot team in London, got a demo of the new drone, received some interesting answers re the ANAFI's lack of obstacle … [Read more...] about Review: Hands On With the Parrot ANAFI
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Mavic Air Review: Hands On With DJI’s Latest Drone
DJI's Mavic Air was announced at the end of January. Sure, it wasn't exactly what we were expecting from the industry's leading manufacturer. But that didn't stop us from getting hold of one for a review. We had our chance to fly it for the first time over the weekend. Below are the initial impressions and raw footage that we took while filming on England's south … [Read more...] about Mavic Air Review: Hands On With DJI’s Latest Drone
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
The Cheerson CX-20: A DroneLife Review
The Cheerson CX-20, carried by GearBest, is pitched as a cheap, easy way to get into the world of UAVs. While it's consistently priced below $300 and provides an excellent learning experience for those new to the UAV community, I would qualify the CX-20 as more of an RC helicopter rather than a true drone. Despite the CX-20's GPS connectivity, there is no potential for … [Read more...] about The Cheerson CX-20: A DroneLife Review
The Parrot Bebop: A DRONELIFE Review
The Parrot Bebop is an excellent drone for beginners and is the perfect model for demonstrating why has drones have become so popular. The touchscreen controls, easy media sharing, data logging mechanics, and the technological finesse add up to a platform that marks an integral step in consumer drones. That being said, it carries a serious price tag, especially if you include … [Read more...] about The Parrot Bebop: A DRONELIFE Review
