Electric Vehicles in China Now Come With Built-In Camera Drones
Car manufacturers in China are installing drones in electric vehicles (EVs) to woo customers by allowing them to get cool shots of themselves driving their cars.
Best Hybrid Cameras for Photography and Video in 2024
We don’t often extensively cover video gear here at PetaPixel, but we thought it might be helpful to cover some of the best hybrid cameras out there -- those cameras geared toward both photographers and videographers.
DJI Mavic 3 Pro Review: A Pro-Level Drone That’s Pricey, But Worth It
After many years of growth, drone technology feels like it has reached a plateau. Even inexpensive drones now have robust collision-avoidance sensors, long battery life, good image quality, and easy-to-use software. So where does the Mavic 3 Pro3 fit in?
DJI Mavic 3 Classic Review: DJI’s Most Compelling Drone Right Now
DJI’s recent release of the Mavic 3 Classic slightly confuses the company’s drone lineup but gives consumers a drone that’s better suited to most creative’s needs and better suited to customer checkbooks.
DJI Updates Mavic 3: It Now Has All Capabilities Promised at Launch
DJI has published a firmware update for the Mavic 3 that fully unlocks all of the drone's capabilities and lets it do everything the company promised it could when it was launched last year.
The Bronine Volkit Charger Made Me Rethink Camera Batteries
Charging is boring and is easily the part of technology, and certainly photography, that I think the least about. But after using the Bronine Volkit, I honestly can say that has changed.
DJI Launches the Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Cine Dual-Camera Drones
DJI has announced the Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Cine drones that feature two main cameras. The first features a 4/3-sized, 20-megapixel sensor behind a 24mm adjustable aperture prime lens, and the second is a 28x hybrid zoom camera, effectively combining the Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom, but with upgraded hardware.
How This Photographer Creates His Light Painted Halo Long Exposures
Photographer and filmmaker Will Ferguson has shared how he took his passion for long exposure light painting to the next level with the help of a drone and a small LED light.
DJI Mavic 3 Pro To Have Two Cameras and a 4/3-Inch Sensor: Report
A new leak suggests that not only is DJI close to releasing the Mavic 3 Pro, it also will have several eye-catching specifications: 46-minute flight time and a dual-camera system, one of which features a 4/3-inch sensor.
This Device Can Charge Four Different Camera Batteries at the Same Time
Very rarely does a photographer only have one type of battery these days. From your camera's battery, to rechargeable AAs, to drone batteries, it can be cumbersome to try and carry a charger for each when traveling. Bronine wants to change that with the Volkit.
Drone Photo Tips: How To Make Inception-Like Images
If you've seen the movie Inception, you're likely very familiar with that one scene where physical space is bent on top of itself. It's one of the movie's most iconic visuals, and in this 3-minute video, COOPH shows how you can easily make your own photos with an Inception vibe with a drone.
How I Modified My DJI Mavic 2 Pro Remote
I'm having a go at converting my Mavic 2 remote controller from two thumbsticks to a more Aircraft style controller where a whole hand joystick controls Pitch, Roll, and Yaw, and the left stick only controls Throttle/Altitude.
DJI Drones Could Be Kicked Out of US Market After Losing Patent Suit
A US judge has ruled that Chinese drone juggernaut DJI violated the patent of a smaller drone maker, and he is recommending that most DJI drone models be pulled from store shelves and blocked from being imported.
DJI Unveils the Mavic Air 2 with 48MP Sensor, 4K/60p Video, and 34 Minute Battery
Just 10 days after a major leak told us what we should expect, Chinese drone maker DJI has officially unveiled the Mavic Air 2: a drone they're calling "the smartest, safest and easiest-to-fly consumer drone" on the market.
Photographer Using Drone Spots Shark Approaching His Family
During a family outing to the beach last week, photographer Dan Watson decided to take his drone up for a little aerial photography practice—and it's a good thing he did. While framing up a photo of his family splashing around near the shore, he spotted a large shadow swimming right towards them.
DJI’s New Smart Controller Remote Has a Built-In 5.5″ Display
DJI has unveiled a new drone controller that does away with the need to pair a smartphone or tablet to the system. The new Smart Controller features a generous 5.5-inch screen built right into the controller.
This Surfing Contest Used a Helicopter to Knock a Drone Out of the Sky
We've seen various methods of dealing with drones, including bigger drones with nets, special shotgun shells, bazookas, futuristic jammer guns, and even specially-trained eagles. A surfing event in Hawaii took a different approach: as seen in the video above, it knocked a drone out of the air using a helicopter.
I’ve Never Flown a Drone. Here’s My Review of the DJI Mavic 2 Pro
Since the 2010 launch of the Parrot AR.Drone, consumer interest in drones has skyrocketed. DJI’s ubiquitous Phantom, originally released in 2013, has spawned multiple iterations and the company has further developed product lines like the Spark and Mavic to fill various niches and price points.
DJI Mavic Gets Soaked, Slammed Into Walls, and Set on Fire in Torture Test
Ouch. The DJI Mavic is one of the most adored drones released in 2016, and why not? It's small, it's fast, and it captures beautiful footage. But is it durable? Can it survive being sprayed with water, rammed into walls, walloped with basketballs, and set on fire? Let's find out!
DJI Mavic Vs GoPro Karma Review Says the Karma is ‘Unquestionably’ Terrible
Ouch. Reviews don't get much worse than starting with "The GoPro Karma is unquestionably, inarguably, unarguably, without a doubt, the worst drone I have ever flown." And it only went downhill from there...
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GoPro Karma vs DJI Mavic: This Graphic Compares All the Most Important Bits
We're just one day away from the official release of the DJI Mavic Pro and just over a week away from the GoPro Karma release. But if you're still having trouble deciding between the two foldable drones, this infographic might help.
Leaked Photos Show a Foldable New Entry-Level Drone from DJI
If these leaked images are to be trusted, DJI has a surprise in store for Photokina. It's supposedly called the "Mavic," and it's a foldable drone that's going to be smaller, lighter, and more portable than DJI's current Phantom line.