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DJI’s Future in the U.S. Drone Industry Hangs on a Year-End Security Review

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U.S. lawmakers are moving to restrict DJI drones over concerns that the Chinese-made aircraft could threaten national security. The Countering CCP Drones Act (H.R.2864), introduced by Representatives Elise Stefanik and James Gallagher, would add DJI to the FCC’s Covered List, blocking its products from operating on U.S. communication frequencies. The bill passed the House in June and is now in […]
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Capturing Stunning Drone Photos and Video Just Got Easier with New Technology from Skydio

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It is hard to deny that some of the most astounding photos and videography come from those captured with a drone. Sure, those POV and follow-camera shots are nice, but they just can’t capture the incredible angles and perspective that a drone can. Drone technology is continuously changing, and no other company is offering best-in-class software like Skydio. New features […]
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Drones to the Rescue? How Drones are Changing the Landscape of High Mountain Rescue Efforts

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Imagine for a moment that you were this unfortunate snowboarder trapped on the side of a cliff for two hours, frightened, cold, and not understanding what’s going to happen next?  Related: Snowboarder trapped on cliff-face at Whistler Blackcomb Now imagine how it might feel to be in that same position (yes as frightening as it was!) but also able to […]
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VIDEO: How To Use The Rylo 360º Camera To Create Impressive “Drone-Like” Shots

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GET DRONE-LIKE SHOTS WITH RYLO 360º CAMERA: We’ve been getting a ton of questions asking us how we’ve been acquiring the low flying drone shots that we’ve been publishing. These incredible, unique shots are from a Rylo 360º Camera on a selfie-stick coming out of our backpack. The video above displays exactly how to get these great drone-like shots with the […]
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Drone Used at 27,560-Feet to Help Rescue Climber Presumed Dead on Broad Peak Near K2

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Accomplished climber Rick Allen was reported missing, presumed dead, after summiting Broad Peak, the world’s 12th highest mountain, until a Japanese cook spotted a rucksack moving. A drone was then used at 27,560-feet (a world record?) to help locate and return him to base camp, mostly unhurt. Yesterday just as @fredrikstrang and I were about to leave after a night at camp […]
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