Well, dang: Neither Santa nor Hanu-Claus brought me a DJI Mavic Mini — perhaps because there were no deals to be had. During the run-up to Black Friday and all the sales that followed, the popular new drone remained stubbornly priced at $400. And guess what? It still hasn’t budged, though one seller is sweetening …
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DJI, best known for drones like the new Mavic Mini, released its first action cam earlier in the year, the Osmo Action. If you’re looking for a feature-packed mountable camera that can compete with GoPro’s top cameras, this is it — and you can get it at the all-time low price. Amazon is selling it for $248 currently, well below its …
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Kohl’s has plenty of Cyber Monday deals that are already available today, with more to come as the weekend comes to a close. Today you can save big on TVs and fitness trackers, plus you’ll get even more savings thanks to Kohl’s Cash, an incentive that offers shoppers the ability to earn money back. While retailers like Target and Walmart may provide similar Black Friday deals, …
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The DJI Mavic Mini is the company’s smallest and lightest camera drone ever. It was designed with the goal of getting the weight down below 250 grams (8.8 ounces), which not only makes it safer, but means in the US you don’t need to register with the FAA. The Mini is likely to open up the world of camera drones …
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If you’re a snowboarder, mountain biker, skateboarder, rock climber or trail runner looking to publicize your adventures, there’s a new eye in the sky to add a fresh angle to your videos. The second-generation Skydio 2 carries over the original model’s core ability, avoiding obstacles as it follows and records you. But now it’s got better navigation, controls, speed, range, …
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Motorized phone camera stabilizers are great for getting smooth and steady shots from your phone — assuming you use it. For me, it’s one of those products you buy with the best intentions and then don’t use because it’s simply too large, awkward and fragile to bring with you all the time. DJI’s Osmo Mobile 3 tackles this with a …
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DJI is bringing its high-resolution digital video transmission technology from its camera drones to the world of drone racing. Combining a camera module, controller and goggles, the new DJI Digital First Person Viewing (FPV) Transmission System delivers long-range ultralow latency HD video from the drone to your eyes. Drone pilots wear an FPV headset while racing to get a view …
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Cheeps! Quick reminder that my vacation starts tomorrow; I’ll be back next Wednesday. I’m leaving you in very capable, very cheap hands. But before I go, a little nugget of news: The Cheapskate Mystery Box fundraiser launches Monday, Aug. 12. And we’re using a lottery system so everyone has an equal chance at getting one. Woot! Stay tuned for more. …
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Made with mirrorless cameras like the Panasonic Lumix GH5 in mind, DJI’s Ronin-SC updates the design of the Ronin-S to make it lighter and more compact without sacrificing features or performance. The single-handed motorized three-axis gimbal weighs 41 percent less at 2.4 pounds (1.1 kg) and will support up to a 4.4-pound payload (2 kg and run for up to …
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Update, July 17: Amazon’s Prime Day sale has officially ended. The deals below are no longer available from DJI so we’re no longer updating this story. Instead, check out the links below for the best current deals at Amazon and Walmart. (Walmart’s Summer Savings sale continues all-day Wednesday.) The best Amazon Prime Day deals still available Walmart Summer Savings sale: …
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