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DJI Notches a Win as House Version of NDAA Gets Rejected

It flew under the radar a bit, but the latest NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) is getting closer to finalization. There were two ...

By Marcus ChaversDecember 7, 20200

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Parrot Anafi FPV Banks Hard into FPV Drone Rush

Did you think Parrot would claim the mantle as the first dedicated FPV consumer camera drone? Same here. Yet, say hello to the ...

By Marcus ChaversSeptember 2, 20190

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Good News for Drone Hobbyists – LAANC Will Hit Summer Target

Well, here’s a switch. The FAA will hit its ‘summer’ target for LAANC (Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability) according to one of ...

By Marcus ChaversJuly 2, 20190

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Camera Drone Gear and Accessories 101

Did you buy a camera drone recently? Are you thinking about clicking the buy button? Here are the extra gear and accessories you’ll ...

By Marcus ChaversJanuary 12, 20190

Gear

What’s Changed in the DJI Phantom 4 Advanced?

DJI has added another drone for sale and the Phantom 4 lineup gets a new sibling. Say hello to the DJI Phantom 4 ...

By Marcus ChaversApril 13, 20170

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Is the DJI Spark a Selfie or a Racing Drone?

Update: Mark your calendars for April 23. DJI is distributing invitations to a Las Vegas event with the slogan “Create Your Legacy.” The DJI ...

By Marcus ChaversApril 7, 20170

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Consumer Drones By the Numbers in 2018 and Beyond

We take a look at the explosive growth in the number of consumer drones in the United States.

By Marcus ChaversApril 4, 20170

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DJI Wants to Protect Our Privacy, But Congress is a Roadblock

DJI is putting forward its proposal for an electronic identification framework for small drones. The current system of drone registration with the FAA ...

By Marcus ChaversMarch 27, 20170