Tag: drones
I review drones for a living – and I rarely encounter something as game-changing as this upcoming water sports drone
HoverAir Aqua is the world’s first waterproof self-flying camera Records video at 4K 100fps from a 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor Weighs less than 249g I think the camera drone market is about to undergo a sea change (pun very much intended), thanks to the upcoming HoverAir Aqua from Zero Zero Robotics.…
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DJI Mini 5 Pro leaks reveal potential specs and design, but one big question remains
A leaked render of the DJI Mini 5 Pro seems to reveal the drone’s design A separate image of the box may have also revealed its specs The leaks hint at a 1-inch sensor and LiDAR-powered autofocus The DJI Mini 5 Pro seems unlikely to hit its previously-rumored August 7…
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I test drones for a living – here’s why Insta360’s Antigravity debut is the most exciting one for years
Antigravity’s Insta360-powered first drone is focussed on simplicity 360 drone with ‘immersive flight’ is set for August launch It will shoot 8K video and weigh under 250g There’s a new player entering the drone game, and I couldn’t be more excited. This week’s announcement (or should that be “pre-announcement”?) from…
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DJI Mini 5 Pro leaks give us our first glimpse of the beginner drone and a potential release date – here’s what we know
Apparent DJI Mini 5 Pro prototype spotted and snapped by mountain biker Serial leaker says trusted source has signalled 7 August 2025 launch date New ultralight drone will reportedly come with LiDAR sensors Drone lovers, prepare for lift-off: the release of the long-rumored DJI Mavic 5 Pro could be imminent,…
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Will DJI drones be banned in the US? DJI says the clock is ticking –and it urgently needs its fans to help
An act passed by Congress requires security review by December DJI says it’s willing to co-operate, but no agency has started the process If the audit is not completed, a ban on DJI drones will come into force DJI drones are the most popular flying cameras in the US. Both…
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RIP the DJI Phantom, the drone that started it all – and got me into aerial photography
The idea has been hanging in the air for a few years (pun very much intended), and now it’s finally happened: DJI has killed off its long-running Phantom drone. The company recently announced that, as of 1 June 2025, it’ll be suspending after-sales support and servicing for its Phantom 4…
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