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 […]

Meet the Insta360 ONE R: The world's first modular action camera

Meet the Insta360 ONE R: The world’s first modular action camera

Popular 360° camera maker Insta360 dipped their toe into the action cam market this past summer with the super-tiny Insta360 GO, but with the release of the new Insta360 One R, they have jumped fully in. The new One R is unlike any action camera we’ve seen to date due to its modular design. Depending […]

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 […]

GoPro 8 vs DJI Osmo Action: Which is the action camera to beat in 2020?

GoPro 8 vs DJI Osmo Action: Which is the action camera to beat in 2020?

GoPro has generally been the undisputed king of action cameras, but with the release of the Osmo Action, DJI definitely caught everyone’s attention. And while the GoPro 8 is superior to the Osmo Action is most categories, DJI put a couple of features/specs in that GoPro has yet to match. Let’s take a look at […]

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 […]

Is GoPro Plus worth it? What you get for $4.99 a month

Is GoPro Plus worth it? What you get for $4.99 a month

Everything has a subscription service — pharmacies, cars, software — and, with the introduction of GoPro Plus is 2016, GoPro cameras. (GoPro has drastically changed its subscription offering since this review was published — please see my updated review here) In the two years since it released Plus, GoPro has done a lot to sweeten […]

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 […]