There’s always a struggle between size and battery life when it comes to action cams. The smaller the camera, the smaller the battery needs to be. And even if you have a bigger battery, that doesn’t guarantee long recording times. But if there’s one company that can find the right balance, it’s DJI. After years …
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This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Piloting a drone is a complicated affair involving dual-joystick controllers, FAA regulations and a lot of fiddly gear. But after trying the new $1,099 Skydio 2 Plus, announced Tuesday at CES 2022, I’m impressed how new smarts let even noobs like …
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When you think of action cameras, there’s a good reason that GoPro is often the first brand name that comes to mind. GoPro cameras are compact, lightweight and built to be tough enough to withstand extreme adventures. But GoPro isn’t the only game in town. If you’re looking for a good high-resolution, mountable, rugged waterproof camera to take on your …
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The Mavic 3 packs a whole suite of upgrades over its predecessor allowing it to shoot better video, take better pictures and stay in the air for longer. Every piece has been updated and it feels like a real step forward over the previous Mavic 2 Pro. Its starting price of $2,199 (£1,879) for the base model, (or $2,999, £2,549 …
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DJI released its first action cam, the Osmo Action, in May 2019, and while it wasn’t as game-changing as the company’s drones have been, it did make some waves with its awesome image stabilization and its front selfie screen. For the Action 2, DJI trimmed its action cam into a cube and, with the help of magnets, created an ecosystem …
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DJI has taken the wraps off an entirely new line of cinema cameras aimed at professional filmmakers. The Ronin 4D cameras feature either 6K or 8K recording from a full-frame sensor, built-in four-axis gimbal stabilization, Apple ProRes recording and image transmission to external monitors up to 6 kilometers away. That’s not a bad list of features, particularly when you bear …
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Phones like the iPhone 12 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra can already shoot superb-looking video that can beautifully capture your holiday or just life around the house. But if you want to take your video production to the next level you could consider investing in a stabilizing gimbal and DJI’s latest OM5 is a great, compact option to …
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Since it was released in 2019, the DJI Mavic Mini and its successors have been top choices for beginner and amateur drone enthusiasts. And now, that model — bundled with some must-have accessories like extra batteries and propeller blades — is now down to its lowest price to date: $350. Now, this is essentially a discontinued model, but it’s $100 …
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DJI’s latest drone, the Mini SE, is the company’s smallest, lightest and cheapest drone yet, aiming to offer an affordable entry into the world of aerial photography. Along with 2.7K-resolution video capture and 12-megapixel stills, the 249-gram drone offers 30 minutes of flight time. That’s not bad for a drone with a price tag of only $300, particularly when you …
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Camera-stabilizer-maker Zhiyun announced the Weebill 2 motorized three-axis gimbal on Thursday. The new model is an update to its Weebill-S and, although it remains compact like that model, it features a new control layout, stronger motors, an updated algorithm and improved axis locks. It’s also the first to have a 2.9-inch flip-out color touchscreen that lets you control your camera …
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