Category: GPS
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DJI Mavic Mini Might Just Be DJI’s Best Drone To Date
Imagine a drone that isn’t much bigger than your cellphone. Imagine a drone that weighs just 0.55-lbs and can shoot 2.7k video (at 30fps). Still not impressed? How about a 30 minute flight time, 3- axis gimbal, stabilized camera, and a 2.5-mile range. This is the DJI Mavic Mini. Pretty awesome for such a pocket-sized…
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Improve Your Golf Game With Golf Buddy VoiceX
Ready to improve your golf game this year? Check out the Golf Buddy VoiceX. The GolfBuddy VoiceX is an easy to use gadget that uses GPS and course data to help you with your golf game. The VoiceX uses audio (and a small lcd screen) to let you know tons of data on over 38,000…
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FLIR Black Hornet 3 PRS Is A Tiny But Capable Drone
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in Digital Cameras, Gadgets, Gear, GPS, Mischief, Outdoor, Portable Video, Spy Gear, Tools, WirelessFLIR Systmes, the makers of thermal cameras, have launched their latest drone – the Black Hornet 3. The Black Hornet 3 is a tiny drone marketed to the military, government agencies, and first responders. This Personal Reconnaissance System (PRS) is the world’s smallest combat-proven nano-Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). Just a bunch of words saying it…
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Jarvish Smart Motorcycle Helmet
Remember the Skully AR-1 Smart Helmet that was taking preorders, just like this one? Skully was going to be the first smart helmet but ended in scandal. To be clear, I am not comparing the two companies other than the fact that they are both trying to develop smart helmets and both are using a Kickstarter campaign…
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High Tech And Mischievous Booby Trapped Bait Package
There have been plenty of booby trapped bait packages set out for unsuspecting porch thieves, but this one takes the cake. Mark Rober, who is pretty crafty in the shop designed the ultimate booby trapped bait box using a bunch of tech. This package starts off with an Apple HomePod box, a 3d printed frame,…
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Unlimited Range 4G LTE Parrot DISCO Drone
? My two main gripes about RC drones are around battery life and wireless range. Even the new DJI’s with all of their improvements in battery life and range, still have me wrapping up flights in under 30 minutes. If the tech keeps improving I may not have to wait too much longer. Fingers crossed.…
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Apple Watch Series 4
The leaks and rumors were pretty accurate this year. Apple launched a handful of new phones packed with new technology and some new colors. Oh, and some awful naming conventions (XS, XR, and XS Max). They also launched the Series 4 Watch with a 35% larger screen while both the 40 and 44mm are thinner.…
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Impossible Aerospace US-1 Drone With 2-Hour Flight Time
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Impossible Aerospace claims they have a drone hitting the market in Q4 of 2018 with a two hour flight time. The main structure of the US-1 is full of batteries which is why they have longer than average flight times. The Impossible US-1 ($7,500 for basic and $9,500 for thermal) comes in a few flavors.…
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Spry Drone Flies and Swims
As much as I love the DJI drones , they still aren’t waterproof, they don’t float, and they certainly can’t submerge and survive. I have lost two DJI quads to the water and believe me, the feeling sucks. Well this KickStarter team hopes to solve a few of these problems with their orange drone, Spry. Spry…
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DJI Mavic 2 Zoom And Mavic 2 Pro
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in Announcements, Digital Cameras, FYI, Gadgets, Gear, GPS, Helicopters, Outdoor, Portable Video, Spy Gear, Tools, WirelessDJI has done it again. They just released two new drones, the Mavic 2 Pro ($1,449) and Mavic 2 Zoom ($1,249). Some of the technology is the same, and some is massively improved. The Mavic 2 Pro comes with a Hasselblad camera, 1″ CMOS Sensor, adjustable aperture, 10-bit Dlog-M, 10-bit HDR video, and hyperlapse (time…