Flying safely, knowing your limits, and understanding how your drone works are essential when taking aerial photos or videos. As a drone enthusiast, I’ve seen my fair share of “drone fail” videos on YouTube, many of which result in awful, not to mention expensive, crashes. Most of these crashes could have been avoided by taking ... Read More »

Coastal landscapes are my favourite aerial subjects. Many beginner flyers have a fear of flying over water but the sea is a good place to fly. Because there are no obstacles to hit and no interference, it’s easy to concentrate on the photography. And there are so many great photo subjects to work with. I ... Read More »

On Tuesday, November 15, DJI showed the world its Inspire 2, a new version of the iconic Inspire drone with significant advances in technology and cinematography. Priced at $2,999 USD (naked version), this isn’t a drone for the casual pilot. When bundled with the new Zenmuse X5S camera, CinemaDNG, and Apple ProRes License Key, the price rises ... Read More »

As we may all know, the Phantom 4 Pro and Inspire 2 are two of DJI’s top professional-level drones. However, as a professional photographer, I know from experience the importance of choosing the right drone. So what sets these two drones apart from one another? The Phantom 4 Pro: Professional Quality in a Smaller Design The Phantom ... Read More »

Low-light Test The video made by tester Chris So compared the low-light performance of Phantom 4 and new Phantom 4 Pro. Chris So deserves some kind of award. He braved freezing temperatures – twice – to set up the ultimate low-light comparison between the Phantom 4 and the new Phantom 4 Professional, which features a 1″-type ... Read More »