Best Laptop For 4K Video Editing 2017

We live in a world of ‘functional obsolescence’.  Whether it’s the product cycles of manufacturers or the pace of technological advances, this is no more prevalent than in the consumer side of video editing on laptops. I remember years ago…
Mavic Abuse: Don’t Try This At Home

The Mavic drone is one tough piece of gear as this video shows!  If you’re wondering how much abuse (intentional or otherwise) a Mavic can withstand check out this video by DigitalRev TV. The Mavic withstands projectiles like Barbie dolls,…
SAFETY: Best App or Website For Drone Flight Planning ?

As if you didn’t have enough to do watching Youtube instructional videos and reading your DJI Drone manual, you also have to understand where you are flying and what airspace is restricted to drone activity. Luckily you have some hardware and…
GEAR: DJI Phantom 4 Chinese New Year Edition

Kung Hei Fat Choy ! DJI released a Phantom 4 Chinese New Year Edition drone just in time for the Year of the Rooster and it’s awesome! Not only does it celebrate the Year of the Rooster, it’s so brightly…
VIDEO: Orlando Passes Drone Ordinance

Orlando NBC Affiliate WESH reports Orlando, Florida has now joined the growing list of cities and counties that are regulating the use of drones.  Orlando will now charge permit fees and restrict where drones can be operated including public parks. “Effective…
GEAR: Drone Battery Heaters – What You Need To Know

Here in DJILeaks.com part of the world our days are mostly at or below freezing at this time of year, which brings a new set of challenges to drone operation. At and below 32F(0C) batteries drain incredibly fast.  Where you…
SkyPixel Announces Winners of 2016 Photo Contest

Drones have opened up an entirely new paradigm for still and motion photography. Fluid, panoramic videos captivate our senses and landscape images from new perspectives open our eyes to even more of the incredible places and events around us. But…