Autel EVO 2 is available for preorder, shipping next week

Autel EVO 2 is available for preorder, shipping next week

Despite the initial delays after being announced back in January at CES 2020, the heavily anticipated Autel EVO 2 drone is finally available to preorder at B&H Photo and other various retailers. Along with the EVO 2 preorder opening up, we also got information about the pricing of the Pro 6K version and Autel’s response […]

The XDynamics Evolve 2 might be the Phantom 5 Pro drone we never got

The XDynamics Evolve 2 might be the Phantom 5 Pro drone we never got

The new Evolve 2 drone from Hong Kong based XDynamics features specs that rival the DJI Inspire 2/X5S combo, for only $3699. Now $3699 is by no means cheap, but when you look at the specs the Evolve 2 is packing — micro 4/3 sensor with interchangeable lenses, 4K/120fps and Pro-Res capable, 33min flight time […]

Why the Skydio 2 hype might doom Skydio in the end

Why the Skydio 2 hype might doom Skydio in the end

The Skydio 2 drone is a feat of incredible software engineering and design, but Skydio might not be around for us to see the third version. Announced on October 1st, the Skydio 2 was received with a lot of excitement and unlike a lot of drones which over-promise on performance, initial reviews all agreed that […]

What new drones to expect at CES 2020? Autel Evo 2, DJI Mavic 3 and more

What new drones to expect at CES 2020? Autel Evo 2, DJI Mavic 3 and more

The 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (or CES) will see several drone companies releasing a new flagship drone. Both DJI and Autel Robotics are expected to launch a response to the much-hyped Skydio 2 and even newcomer XDynamics is releasing a follow up to its Evolve aerial platform. Let’s take a closer look at the leaks […]

Mavic 2 Pro drops to lowest price yet in B&H Photo flash deal

Mavic 2 Pro drops to lowest price yet in B&H Photo flash deal

Despite having its price raised to $1729 as a result of the US/China trade war, the DJI Mavic 2 Pro dropped back down to its original price of $1379 for Black Friday deals. We thought that was probably the best we’d get deal-wise, but it looks like the folks at B&H Photo have other plans. […]

Is the DJI Mavic Mini Fly More Combo worth It?

Is the DJI Mavic Mini Fly More Combo worth It?

Like all of DJI’s drones, the new Mavic Mini comes in two kits: standard and fly more combo. While the fly more combo is only $100 more than the standard version, this represents a 25% increase in price due to the drone’s low initial price. Let’s take a look at whether that is worth it. […]

Best Tech Deals for Black Friday 2019

Best Tech Deals for Black Friday 2019

The 2019 holiday shopping season is in full swing thanks to Black Friday and the upcoming Cyber Monday.  There are almost too many deals going on now to cover all of them (Amazon, Best Buy & B&H Photo have the majority of tech deals — though Kohls & Target have some decent ones one as […]

Winter drone flying tips: How to prepare for droning in cold weather

Winter drone flying tips: How to prepare for droning in cold weather

It may technically still be fall, but for much of the northern United States, winter temperatures have already become the norm. For many drone fliers, this signifies the end of flying season and they pack away their drone for the winter. However, winter snow makes for great photography and videography opportunities and with just a […]

Mavic Mini release causes Skydio 2 preorders to spike

Mavic Mini release causes Skydio 2 preorders to spike

DJI’s release of the Mavic Mini has been met with fairly positive reviews. For just $399 it packs a lot — 30min battery, 4km range, 2.7k video — all while still weighing in under 249g. However, it looks like some people hoping for DJI to release a more prosumer oriented drone. And with DJI unlikely […]