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Review: DJI Pocket 2
In the “action camera” stakes, GoPro has all but got the battle won. Forays into the skirmish by the likes of Sony – and its FDR-X300 is a damn fine little camera – and to […]
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Video creator oriented “Black Friday” deals…
We don’t normally partake in these sorts of things, primarily as I have no intention of being a mouthpiece for vendors flogging things. I mean, I didn’t get up this morning and think, “What can […]
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DJI Launches Mavic Mini 2
Weighing Under 249 Grams, DJI Mini 2 Now Has State-Of-The-Art OcuSync Transmission, Robust Motors, and a 4K Camera DJI has launched the DJI Mini 2, a high-performance camera drone that packs impressive new features into […]
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Review: Google Pixel 4a Smartphone
Remember back when a conversation was started by someone asking, “what sort of phone do you use?” Or alternatively, “What plan are you on and are you with Telstra or Optus?”. Those basic times are […]
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It was necessary. But by golly it’s fun. And beneficial…
I make no bones about it; this article is a blatant plug, But there is a bit of a back story to it, so please bear with me. As most know, as well as being […]
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Progress Report: DJI Robomaster EP Core building project
10 days I ago I mentioned the DJI Robomaster EP Core that we had been sent. And I said I was going to build it. So I am. Slowly for sure as time permits, but […]
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First Look: DJI RoboMaster EP Core
Many, many, many moons ago, when editing the original “Videocamera” magazine (before it became and ex-magazine and ceased to exist which is why I started Australian Videocamera), I got into a bit of strife with […]
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New Mini-Studio Revamp
Over the last few weeks, we have been organising a rebuild of our studio-cum-office and this is the result. The “beating heart” is a Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro and feeding into it are our Panasonic […]
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Big Trouble for DJI …
Via the International Trade Commission, an US administrative body, in March 2, the chief administrative law judge of the ITC found that SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd. and seven related entities (together known as “DJI”), […]
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New Commercial Drone from DJI With “Hybrid Multi-Sensor” Camera. And AI …
The M300 RTK is the first ever DJI product that integrates modern aviation features, advanced AI capabilities, 6 Directional Sensing and Positioning System, a UAV health management system, and an impressive 55 minutes of […]
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Mum’s Day ideas? Maybe, maybe not. Not our place to judge, but some ideas anyway.
We are not too sure how many Mums want an action camera or drone for their special day in May, but hey, perhaps she wants to help you out with your next video project or […]
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Tutorial: Aerial Photography Composition Tips
Composition is a game of creativity, not rules, and it is within anyone’s grasp to become a master of this game. All you need to do is look at the world differently, through the eyes […]
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Know Your Drone
I came across this today and at first thought it was a plug for another cheap and nasty drone manufacturer (there have been a few doing the rounds of late) Turns out it is very […]
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The Birth of the DJI MAVIC Mini
Arguably, the MAVIC Mini from drone experts DJI is the most important model they have made. This applies to the commercial point of view – it sells shedloads – and from an engineering aspect, as […]
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Tutorial: Drone Video – Tips to Get The Best Footage
In the past you would have needed a helicopter, expensive camera equipment and a lot of time to shoot aerial videos. Thanks to drones, today it’s easier than ever to shoot beautiful pictures from the […]
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VERY Important Drone Information
With Chrissy just around the corner I have no doubt there will be a LOT of drones stacked under Christmas trees around Australia. If you have not yet purchased (or indeed, even if you have), […]
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DJI Mavic Mini – Part One
The DJI Mavic Mini is the company’s latest kid off the block – although in this case the term “kidlet” is more apt. It is tiny, but still technicaly packs a punch. I am doing […]
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Does your Director/Producer know when and how to use drones on set?
A guest post from Mathew Harwood from Cinematic Motion. Spiderman: Far From Home took a spin on drone-use and included their abilities as part of the main villain, Mysterio’s specialised form of attack. There are […]
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Released: The DJI Digital FPV Ecosystem
New DJI Digital Transmission System Offers Integrated Control, A Dynamic Flying Experience and Long-Range Operation Although its main target is in the new-ish sport of drone racing, I can also see great benefits in this […]
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First Look: DJI MAVIC 2 Zoom
Ever since they first became affordable, I’ve loved drones. From the very first Parrot Bebop and its various iterations to a few wannabe donkeys, my current Karma and a smattering of various brand review units, […]