DJI has announced the Zenmuse X5 and X5R Micro Four Thirds cameras for the Inspire 1 quadcopter. [Read more…]
Watch a Fisherman Catch a Drone Out of Mid-Air
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Lots of aggression on drones lately. Along with eagles, apparently, fisherman also have a strong distaste for drones. While filming around a pier with his DJI Inspire 1, this guy’s maneuvers caught the attention of one ill-tempered fisherman. [Read more…]
Another DJI “Customer Service from Hell” Story
Even though they make some very cool products, DJI makes it really hard to like the sometimes. This video from Ryan Bergeron tells the story of his awesome DJI Phantom 2 that, unfortunately crashed into the ocean one day. [Read more…]
Game of Drones: DJI New Investments Could Value the Company at $10 Billion
DJI has singlehandedly launched the drone market into the stratosphere. The DJI Phantom is instantly recognizable and synonymous with the word “drone.” It is nearly a household name. Just last week, we saw one at the center of a sequence on Big Bang Theory.
Right now, you can order a DJI drone to be shipped to your door in a day or two at prices ranging from $350 for a base-model Phantom 1 to over $6000 for a DJI S1000 that can haul heavy-duty camera. And there are models at nearly every price point in between. There is much and more for everyone in DJI’s lineup. [Read more…]
NAB 2015 Starts Now on Photography Bay
Today, I am traveling to Las Vegas for NAB 2015. Over the next week, I’ll be covering the latest and greatest pro and enthusiast video tools from NAB this year.
There has been quite a bit of news already. [Read more…]
How to Document a DJI Phantom Malfunction and Crash for Warranty Claims
It is no secret that some users experience DJI Phantom flyaways, which in many cases is no apparent fault of the operator. Many Photography Bay forum users have recounted similar circumstances where that resulted in a lost or crashed Phantom as a result of a flyaway. [Read more…]
DJI Inspire 1 Mount is a Handheld 4K Camera Gimbal
At a pre-CES press event tonight, DJI unveiled its new Inspire 1 Mount, which is a handheld grip for the 4K camera and gimbal that are part of the DJI Inspire 1 quadcopter. [Read more…]
DJI Unveils Inspire 1 Quadcopter with 4K Camera
DJI has announced its new Inspire 1 quadcopter that is equipped with a 4K camera on an integrated 3-axis gimbal. [Read more…]
Video: Drone Inside Air Space of Mexico City International Airport
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Check out this impressive video shot with full permission of the authorities inside of the Mexico City International Airport during flight operations. It offers some unique looks at airport operations from perspectives that are otherwise impossible to observe.
The video was shot using a DJI F450, a Zenmuse H3-2D and 3D and a GoPro HERO3 Black Edition. It was shot to celebrate the anniversary of SENEAM (Spanish acronym translation: Navigation Services for Mexican Airspace) and was made by the Mexico-based aerial production company Post and Fly.
DJI F550 Drone Return-to-Home Function Causes Collision with Rock Wall
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The return-to-home function on RC drones like the DJI Phantom and F550 is a pretty cool feature, which we saw saved the day for Eric Cheng when he took his Phantom over an active volcano. Of course, if there is a rock wall between you and your drone, it could present some problems. [Read more…]