Ugandan schoolchildren go crazy as they watch a drone fly for the first time ever

While watching a drone buzz through the sky might still be an impressive act to watch, I don’t think any of us could be as excited to see a drone fly as these schoolchildren from rural Uganda. Shot by Mark Brandon Smith, a gentleman who was working in northwestern Uganda with non-profit IMOutreach.org, the one […]

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This DIY drone handle lets you handhold a DJI Phantom 3 as a dedicated gimbal

DIY Drones are wonderful and powerful tools designed with some of the best gimbal systems around. While the gimbals are obviously useful when flying throughout the skies, it’s equally good on land…so long as you can somehow hold your drone. Enter the DIY 3D-printed handle for DJI’s Phantom 3 drone. Created by Thingiverse user Zoti […]

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DJI is giving away free microphones to fix the Osmo’s audio issues

Late last year, drone manufacturer DJI stepped out of their comfort zone and introduced to the world the DJI Osmo, a handheld, gyro-stabilized 4K camera. While it wowed testers everywhere and seemed to perform great in bumpy situations, there was one area where it did not impress. Audio. So much so that we actually shared […]

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DJI Phantom 3 Drones Get Price Drops

B&H has just dropped prices on the DJI Phantom 3. The Phantom 3 Advanced dropped from $999 to $799. The Phantom 3 Standard dropped from $699 to $499. That’s really some impressive pricing on such a well-equipped drone – even if it is “only” 1080p. The Phantom 3 4K is now $799. This may be […]

DJI Unveils Inspire 1 Pro Black Edition

Alongside the Phantom 3 4K unveiled this week at CES 2016, DJI also introduced a new model of the Inspire 1 Pro Black with an all matte black body design. DJI says the new design was something professional users had been asking for. The new model is the same as prior models with only the new body color […]

DJI Unveils Phantom 3 4K for $999

Last year, we saw DJI introduce a trio of Phantom 3 models that spanned from the entry-level Phantom 3 Standard to the mid-range Phantom 3 Advanced and the top-end Phantom 3 Professional, which was the only drone to feature a 4K camera. At CES 2016, DJI has introduced the new Phantom 3 4K, which matches […]