Almost exactly a year after DJI came out with the Mavic Mini, the updated and improved successor, the Mini 2 was released. The Mavic Mini was a strategic release in response to the FAA requirement that any drone over 250g (0.55lbs) must be registered. The Mavic Mini of last year weighs in a

If you’ve recently gotten into recreational drones, perhaps you’re starting to think about how this could help to pay the bills. Who wouldn’t want to turn their favorite hobby into a full-time career, or at the very least figure out how to make it into a lucrative side-gig

While it’s relatively easy to get a camera drone and start snapping some aerial photos, it’s much harder and takes a good deal of effort and experience to capture images worthy of the title “photography” in any artistic sense. There’s the learning curve of figu

The right age for kids to fly or have a drone of their own depends on the child, on the parents’ comfort level and on the type of drone in question. My kids know all about drones, but I haven’t let them fly one yet, aside from letting my oldest (age 6) “help” to hold

You wouldn’t think of leaving for vacation without bringing your camera with you, so why should you leave your drone behind either? Traveling with a drone has become quite commonplace as drones have become more widespread, and the rules for safe airline travel are fairly straightforwa

Fishing isn’t something I know a lot about, but drones are. So when I came across the idea of using a drone for fishing, I had to find out more. A little bit of research turned up some really interesting information about another great use for drones – how to use them for fishin

Drones are becoming more and more mainstream, as both hobbyists and professionals take to the skies in increasing numbers. If you’ve been bitten by the drone bug, it’s enticing to want to turn your hobby into a profession. So if that’s you, what’s the best path to ta

They look so easy to fly, these drones we see zipping around everywhere, but then again, it must have taken hours and hours of practice for those pilots to make it look so easy, right? You want to get a drone, but you don’t want to make a fool of yourself, or worse hurt yourself or so

The Mavic 2 is an improvement on the earlier DJI Mavic drone that came out in August 2018. The new launch was a double feature, with the option of the Mavic 2 Zoom or the Mavic 2 Pro, the only difference being the camera quality. Even though the Mavic 2 is now over two years old, it is

You’ve heard all about drone goggles, and seen the drone racers with their heads buried in the sci-fi looking headsets, and you’re super curious to know what the hype is all about. How exactly do drone goggles work? What can you see when you’re wearing them, and how do you

As we head into the winter months, depending on where you live, it may be time to put your drone on the shelf for a while. Even though drones can operate in cold conditions (some better than others), let’s face it, for most of us just aren’t going to be getting out there quite a

What if you’ve got a tree in your yard that looks like it may come down in the next big storm, and you want to know whether it will hit your house if it falls. You want to know if your drone can be of any use to measure the height of the tree so you don’t have to wrack your brai

If you’re planning a trip to the mountains, it could be a perfect opportunity to get in some time flying your drone. But perhaps you’re wondering about how well your drone will perform in a higher altitude setting, and for that matter, whether it’s even allowed.  I

The first time I flew a drone, aside from the excitement and anticipation of learning a whole new skill set, one of my primary feelings was concern for safety. I momentarily wondered whether my new hobby was going to be dangerous in any way for myself or my children who were watching nearby

Drones are all around us it seems these days, in our neighborhoods, in the news, and even on the job, but what is the environmental impact of all these flying robots? For the sustainability-minded, we want to know how this new technology is going to impact the world around us. Are drones a

I’m always interested in learning about how drones are being used for the benefit of humanity, and was curious to learn more about how they are being used in weather forecasting. I did a little bit of research to find out what weather drones are and how they are used in predicting the

Choosing a drone can be overwhelming, with so many options available at such a varying price range. It can be hard to navigate what all the features are, what they mean, and whether they’re something you need or not. One feature that is common on most mid-range consumer drones, but no

Drones’ popularity has had a drastic rise in the last 5 years. And with each and every successive year their availability, cost, and quality are steadily climbing upward. People from different areas of expertise now have a chance to implement drone technology as they see fit. Whether for

Guest post by Emily Folk Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are becoming popular tools in a variety of sectors. Specifically, the use of drones in the food industry supply chain has proven invaluable. From agriculture to production to delivery, they have the power to optimize the entire industr

Written by George Suresh I’ve always wanted to explore the world of FPV drones but I found myself continually intimidated by its complex nature. I knew that entering FPV required strategic selection and assembly of certain components that were required for flying. For example &n