How does an FPV drone beginner start? - part 2

Small drones

They are bigger than the micro-drones, but still quite small. They do not exceed 2 meters in length and usually have fixed wings. Small in size and powerful, they can be thrown into the air by hand, from where they continue to slide easily in the air.

Medium drones

These are smaller planes than light planes, but still quite big. They usually have to be carried by two people and can weigh up to 200 kg.

Great drones

These types of drones are as big as a small plane. The military frequently uses these drones and sends them to high-risk areas instead of fighter jets containing officers. Surveillance functions can also be exercised by these drones through extremely powerful cameras attached to their bodies that can study an area of several hundred feet in the air.

The scope refers to the distance of the user from which a drone is able to fly. You can choose from several options for the amount of range you want your drone to have, including:

Very close range

Toy drone usually falls into this category. These drones have a range of about 5 km. They can stay in the air for 20 minutes or more, up to an hour.

Short range

These can be controlled up to 50 km from the user. A powerful battery allows them to stay in the air for up to 6 hours. The army often uses these drones.

Middle range

Drones that can be controlled at 150 km are known as short-range drones. They can stay in the air for up to 12 hours and are another breed of drones that are popular for the purpose of spying and surveillance.

Long range

You can control these drones from as far as 650km! While surveillance is a natural use of these drones, they are also a popular choice for collecting scientific data relating to the weather and geology of a particular region.

How does an FPV drone beginner start? - part 1

Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a drone including aircraft, multirotor, quadcopter, passenger drone, delivery drone, agricultural drones, sail-drone, which is a self-propelled type of unmanned surface vehicle.

The guide will provide you with the skills and state of mind you need to learn how to pilot a drone for the first time. Flying a multi-rotor has become a great part-time activity for many enthusiasts in this field. However, if you are a beginner, it can be difficult to get into everything from scratch. There are many aspects involved when you start to control this kind of device, especially from the point of view of the beginner.

Although drones have been around for a few years, there is a notion that they are reserved only for those who have excessive budgets. Of course, professional models are not cheap, but there are many alternatives for beginners that can help you get there without spending too much money.

The marketing of multirotors makes them accessible to a wide variety of users. So, if you are a beginner, we advise you to try it first with less expensive models of less than $200 drone and learn how to fly a toy-quality drone at the beginning. Also, if you know someone who already has a quadcopter, you could spend time watching it and seeing how it works. They might even let you try it for yourself. This is a great way to see if you are really interested in this kind of activity.

After perfecting your skills by piloting a toy drone, you can switch to FPV systems, and that's where the fun really begins. Check out our guides on racing drones and micro FPV quads to learn more if you want to enter the funny fpv drone world.

Very small drones

These can be as small as the size of an insect, all the way up to 50cm in length. These are known as nano or micro-drones and are generally used to conduct biological warfare or to spy on people. Their wings or rotors are specially adapted to make them more maneuverable in smaller or closed spaces.

Digital Domain to invest 240 million yuan in Shenzhen VR headset brand 3Glasses

On March 22, 2018, Digital Domain Group Co., Ltd. announced that it will acquire 60% of the beneficial interest in Shenzhen 3Glasses Virtual Reality Technology Co., Ltd. Through this strategic move, Digital Domain's virtual reality business will be extended to the hardware technology field, laying a solid foundation for building a complete ecosystem that focuses on VR content production and distribution, and to engage in a huge potential virtual reality headset device market.

It is reported that 3Glasses has introduced 3Glasses D1 VR headset device, 3Glasses Lanpan S1 Microsoft development machine for mixed-reality (MR) headset equipment, and developed the VR player 3Box. Relying on more than 15 years of technology precipitation, 3Glasses has grown into an innovative technology company covering VR software and hardware and development tools, content platforms, and industry solutions.

In 2016, 3Glasses became a Windows Mixed Reality global partner with Samsung, HP, Dell, Lenovo, Acer, Fujitsu, and Asustek. 3Glasses made a profit guarantee for the acquisition and promised that the profits it reached in 2018 and 2019 will be no less than RMB 30 million and RMB 50 million respectively, which will provide more favorable benefits for the long-term development of the Digital Domain business.

Digital Domain official stated that since its entry into the virtual reality industry in 2014, Digital Domain has actively promoted the VR consumer experience. In the past four years, the company has achieved a lot of achievements, successfully established a business model for VR content production, and implemented extensive distribution of related content on online application platforms and offline experience stores (Digital Domain VR Cinema). The Digital Domain's premier content creation and production capabilities, as well as exclusive VR cinema distribution channels, combined with 3Glasses' vr headset hardware technology advantages, will promote the rapid development of the company's virtual reality content and application distribution business, helping the company to create a richer consumer market Virtual reality experience.

In addition, Digital Domain is actively exploring development opportunities in multiple areas in order to further expand visual effects, virtual reality, computer graphics, and immersive entertainment businesses in the market.

Amazon applies for a new patent for drones

March 23 quoted GeekWire news, Amazon has submitted a patent for the delivery of drones. Drones can recognize human gestures and respond accordingly. For example, the gestures identified by the drone include waving arms, pointing, flashing lights, and speaking.

The patent states that human recipients and/or other humans can use human gestures to communicate with the drone to help the drone follow its path to the delivery site. The patent shows that the drone will recognize human gestures, including welcome and dangerous gestures. If a person waves in a welcome manner, the drone can interpret the gesture as an instruction to deliver the package."

The patent details several components of a drone, including communications, navigation, gesture determination, and delivery components. The drone will also have one or more light sensors, depth sensors, visible light cameras, infrared cameras, audio sensors and depth-sensing cameras. Although the drone concept is impressive, it is still only a patent, and it is not yet clear whether the drone will be produced. Amazon also submitted other patents that have not yet been converted into products, including a self-destructive drone and a mirror that allow users to wear virtual clothing.

The concept of drones that can respond to human interactions is not new. Samsung also has a similar UAV patent that can detect human faces and gestures. DJI's Spark drone can also respond to human gestures.

The application time for this patent was July 2016, and was disclosed this week. According to the patent description; "The human parcel receiver can use gestures to communicate with the drone to help the drone follow the path to the delivery point." The patent demonstrates the drone's "refuse" mode when the drone recognizes the "refuse" gesture, it will no longer be close to the gesture sender and adjust its speed and direction. When it recognizes the "welcome" gesture, the drone thinks it should deliver to the sender of the gesture.

Although the patent appears to be very powerful, it is still only a patent after all. It is not yet clear that the if the patent will be produced. 

RC Helicopters are so popular around the world now

RC helicopters are prototype aircraft available in contrasting varieties and compositions. Some have been manufactured for greater maneuverability although these types have decreased acrobatic control. The remote control helicopters are operated by the users using the remote control because of the tiny servomotors that were placed on a particular part of the aircraft. Most people who operate RC helicopters do this for fun. Some people also use them for photography, filming, remote inspection, and police surveillance.

The RC Helicopter usually made by experts and there are three categories available for purchase by enthusiasts as well as people in professions that require the use of RC helicopters. The first category is the nitro helicopters that most people prefer and are available in different sizes, size being a standard measure of the nitro-engine that is mounted in the aircraft. The nitro model is able to fly for about seven to 15 minutes.

RC electric helicopters are becoming popular among newcomers. These aircraft are mechanized through the use of Lithium Polymer batteries and can fly for about four to fourteen minutes. There is the third category of RC gas turbine helicopters that are very expensive and are also less popular because they are expensive. People who have acquired the skills to control these devices will tell you that it is not easy to become competent. Most of the time, the ability to become an expert in RC helicopter control will depend on the design of a particular helicopter, chopper controls and maneuvers that the helicopter is capable of performing.

While RC helicopters are generally used by amateurs, they will have a look completely similar to real helicopters although the category of toys has a different structure that gives it distinctive functions. The toy-type remote-controlled helicopters were made to have a more balanced combat to help children use the transmitters more easily and give them more control over the flights. Electric toy helicopters are therefore unable to operate at the speed and maneuverability of helicopters built for adult RC helicopter enthusiasts. Children, as well as older enthusiasts, will appreciate each helicopter category with equal enthusiasm.

The radio control helicopters have transmitters and that is where any action you take when you fly the helicopter is introduced. Each helicopter will have many channels and these are the channels that determine the number of maneuvers you can do when you control the helicopter. Most will have four controls in the least. Left and right cyclic controls give the helicopter the ability to turn. The front and rear controls give the helicopter its speed.

An overall DJI Mavic Air review for you - part 3

Although it looks like a toy, the Mavic Air is sturdy and well built. The recessed gimbal, with its snap-on camera cover, adds a layer of protection, making it a perfect travel companion. However, putting the cover back in place after use can be a little tricky, with no perfect way to put it back in place. You only need to make sure that the camera is facing straight ahead or that the cover is not aligned properly to slide into position.

Taking a page from Spark's design, DJI launched the Mavic Air in three colors: white, black and red. Although colors are a fun touch, we found that the red and black versions were fingerprint magnets. The white version is the best, but it can be lost more easily at a distance against a clear sky.

The DJI Mavic Air is the first DJI drone to introduce USB-C for content transfer. Unfortunately, the USB port can not be used to charge the drone. For this, you will need to transport the proprietary charger. Of course, it also comes with a micro SD card slot, but this time there is also 8GB of storage on board. Thus, if you forget to have a card or if you manage to fill it very quickly, you can continue to take pictures with a single tap.

Another remarkable but simple innovation that adds to the portability of the new drone is the redesigned remote control. Out of the box, the joysticks for the controller are neatly stored under the collapsible clips of the smartphone, giving the new controller a flat surface that allows it to slide into the pocket at the back of the drone case. Simply remove and screw them, then unscrew them and put them away as you see fit.

The controller does not have the integrated display of the Mavic Pro remote control for flight telemetry, but you can insert your smartphone into the foldable clips and, also, you have access to a live video stream and all other information piloting that you need.

An overall DJI Mavic Air review for you - part 2

Given the limited flying time of most drones, you might want to consider investing in multiple batteries if you want to fully experience the flight experience of a drone. To get out of the ordinary with the Mavic Air, DJI offers the Fly More Combo for $ 999 / £ 949 / AU $ 1,599. It includes the drone, three batteries, a remote control, a travel bag, two pairs of protective propellers, six pairs of propellers, a battery-bank adapter and a battery charge concentrator. These different combos basically can satisfy all the needs from different users.

Even if the starting price is a high investment for a gadget with a range of 21 minutes, the improved technology housed in the elegant chassis makes the DJI Mavic Air very attractive, especially since it is less expensive than its big brother. And, unlike the Spark, it comes with its own dedicated controller, which largely justifies the cost.

Design and build

Compact and foldable form factor efficiency

The recessed gimbal adds protection, but the clip-on cover is awkward.

Removable joysticks on the redesigned controller.

USB-C port for data transfer only

The Mavic Air can look like the Spark in terms of size, but that's where the similarity ends. The arms of the new drone are foldable, like those of the Mavic Pro, bringing portability to a whole new level. 

Perfectly folded in your pocket 

Once folded, the Mavic Air can easily fit into a large pocket - think of cargo pants or a big jacket. Weighing 430g, it is heavier than the 300g Spark but lighter than the 743g Mavic Pro, and certainly lighter than a pint of beer. The drone zipper case adds to its small size - it slips easily into a backpack or camera bag with plenty of room for the rest of the gear.

An overall DJI Mavic Air review for you - part 1

DJI's commitment to innovation is reflected in the company's latest consumer drone: Mavic Air, which is the child of the almost perfect Mavic Pro and the compact and user-friendly Mavic Pro Spark. By taking the technology and foldable rotor arms of the Mavic Pro and the small form factor and playfulness of the Spark - and then improving both - DJI has produced its best drone so far for consumers.

DJI Mavic Air at Amazon Marketplace for $ 799.

Update: We have updated our review DJI Mavic Air to note the battery life of the controller and the battery charge time of the drone and the controller.

The DJI Mavic Air flies over this perfect middle ground, offering premium features at a lower price than the Mavic Pro. It has pretty much all the bells and whistles (although this drone certainly buzzes) that you could ask for, 4K video and 32MP panoramic shots at a 21-minute range. Most importantly, the DJI Mavic Air is easy to control thanks to an improved object avoidance and gesture control system, which makes this drone more popular.

$ 999 (£ 949, AU $ 1,599) for the Fly More Combo.

Comparison: Mavic Pro is $ 999 (£ 1,099, AU $ 1,599); Spark is $ 399 (£ 449, AU $ 649).

With a starting price of $ 799 / £ 769 / AU $ 1,299, the Mavic Air is cheaper than its big brother Pro. By paying this price, you get the drone, a battery, the owner charger, the redesigned remote control, a small carrying case, four propeller guards and two complete sets of propellers. So which means, basically all the necessary accessories you will need. And since all the official DJI products are in high quality and worth trusting, you don’t need to waste more time and money to purchase other products anymore. In this way, this investment, in fact, is quite cost-effective.

DJI Mavic Pro Critic - part 3

DJI Mavic Pro - Performance

How does the Mavic fly? Effortless - and fast. Flick in Sports Mode, and it will hit frankly scary 40mph (at a loss from this obstacle collision, mind), but even with its regular settings, it's a responsive flyer, spry, instantly acting on your control inputs. Despite this speed, it is also possible to make precise changes, which is important if you are difficult on your images.

It also rises and falls to a fast-paced speed, allowing you to set it up for aerial shots and important videos without consuming too much battery life. The actual battery life accurately reflects DJI's claims, so in normal mode, you can expect approximately 27 minutes of air time per charge (and much less in energy-hungry sports mode). Restoring an empty battery at full charge takes about an hour, so it might be worth investing in extra batteries (at £85 per battery) if you plan long driving sessions.

Images and photos, meanwhile, look excellent. The 4K videos are so crisp that you will not believe they come from such a small camera, while the 1080p clips do not have that impact, but compensate with a fluidity of 60 fps that in some case, you may be better. That said, even with the 30 frames per second that 4K clips run, I did not notice any major issues with the shutter - just a slight shudder when panning. 

12 megapixel JPEG files also have a glorious impact - although zooming in on your computer's screen reveals that the images are the clearest or most crisp. You can also shoot in RAW, which should allow you to edit and "fix" problematic photos.

DJI has also released an updated model of dji mavic pro, called Mavic Pro Platinum. This has 60% quieter rotors and a 30 minute flight time.

DJI Mavic Pro Critic - part 2

DJI Mavic Pro - Features

The camera is small but quite powerful on paper: its 1 / 2.3-inch sensor can capture 12MP images in JPEG or DNG RAW format, as well as videos at different resolutions and frame rates: 4K at 30fps or 1080p at 96fps.

It is mounted on a small motorized gimbal that, in combination with the drone's sensor suite, can make almost instant adjustments to stay level all the time. You can also set it to a POV mode, which tilts and rotates with the drone.

There are four other cameras on board, but these are not meant for photography. They must promote stability and safety in flight. Two down-facing cameras prevent the dji mavic pro drone from drifting indoors or in areas of poor GPS coverage (usually, GPS data is used to maintain the position), while another pair faces the front and prevents the drone from hitting them. It will stop moving if it is a few feet from any solid object, but only when it is in front - the obstacle detection will not prevent a crash if the Mavic moves back or falls laterally in a tree, a lamppost or neighbor's window. So beware.

Then there's the little controller, which unfolds to accommodate an Apple or Android smartphone in its socket - the phone plugs into the controller with a short cable, and the controller automatically connects to the Mavic via Wi-Fi or RC. In this way, you can see the live stream of the drone camera (in 1080p) and change the settings via the DJI Go app on your phone screen while keeping the physical flight controls at your fingertips.

It also has a long transmission range - DJI says up to 4.3 miles, depending on obstacles and other interference. I did not try to test that, because flying a drone beyond the visual range would break British law.

If you want to use a tablet or phone too big to fit in the handle, there is a full size USB port at the bottom of the controller. Plug in your device there, and it will work the same way as a phone - but a lot more awkwardly, because you will need to support the screen somewhere while holding the controller.

DJI Mavic Pro Critic - part 1

What is the DJI Mavic Pro?

Before the launch of the recent DJI Mavic Air and DJI Spark, the Mavic Pro was the smallest quadcopter equipped with a camera in the range of DJI drones. At a price of about £1,099, the Mavic Pro weighs just 743g and, when folded down, measures only 83 x 83 x 198mm - more than compact enough to slip into a small bag. It comes with a battery delivering approximately 27 minutes of flight per charge, plus a top speed of 40mph, a 12MP camera mounted on a 3-axis gimbal, and a compact remote that works in tandem with your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet.

DJI Mavic Pro - Design

Having stolen a lot of drones from the Phantom range, I would consider them incredibly compact and lightweight for their capabilities - but the Mavic Pro is in a whole different category of portability. When the mailman delivered the box to my house, I thought there had been a mistake - this package, smaller than a shoebox, could not contain a quadcopter over 1000 pounds, a controller, and a battery charger? But that's because the dji mavic pro is tiny compared to its Phantom cousins - about a sixth of the size when folded.

My immediate concern was that its small size would affect its stability in the air and its image quality. But even with this imbalance in the mind, I could not help but be impressed by the way the drone and its controller tipped cleanly. This is the first 4K drone I've seen that feels like it could really fly all day without any problems. Phantoms need to be carried around in special or bulky backpacks, but the Mavic Pro slips into the smaller bags.

It is solidly built too, with the majority of the quadcopter built from durable plastic - a practical thing to know, since anyone who buys a drone is likely to have at least one or two light air crashes during their ownership. The gimballed camera is trickier, but DJI provides a clear plastic cage that protects it from danger while you carry it.

DJI Mavic Air full review - part 2

Those of us who accidentally drive their drones to an untimely death will appreciate Mavic Air's "Advanced Pilot Assistance Systems", or "APAS", which use the UAV's embedded sensors to detect obstacles in its flight path and trace a road around them without pilot intervention. Since it worked flawlessly guiding the Mavic Air around a few trees, feeling arrogant and confident, I very slowly flew the drone to my head. Of course, the APAS guided the Mavic safely around my head. Do not try this at home (DJI was careful to point out that APAS works best when the drone flies slowly enough to find a safe route around a hazard).

With regard to the physical design of the Mavic Air, DJI has also made some important improvements. On the other drones, the battery is partially exposed. But on the DJI Mavic Air, it returned safely to the heart of the fuselage, which gives it greater protection. Antennas are integrated into the landing gear, a move that should improve the connectivity between the aircraft and the remote control. This remote control has an integrated cable to connect your smartphone, as well as removable joysticks for easy transport. And the camera cover snaps can be on and off more easily, a welcome change. These are small adjustments by themselves, but they add to a more refined experience than the models of the past.

Is DJI Mavic Air right for you? It depends. If you've ever thought of the Mavic Pro, it's worth looking at the Air very closely - it has comparable specifications, it's easier to pack and there are hardware improvements to boot. But if you do not need to shoot 4K videos or RAW images, going with the Spark could help you save money. If you get the Mavic Air, do not forget the spare batteries. During my tests, the drone remained in flight for about 21 minutes of autonomy announced. But it's so much fun to use that you're going to want to fly a lot longer

DJI Mavic Air full review - part 1

There is no group of gadgets that are more exciting than drones right now. With constantly improving camera specifications, smaller and smaller sizes and ever-increasing air capabilities, they are a blessing for tech fans who are bored of the same old man in the world of smartphones. And no dronemaker is as interesting as DJI, the Shenzhen-based firm that quickly wins the nickname "Apple of drones".

DJI Mavic Air 

The latest addition to DJI is the $ 799 Mavic Air, a collapsible drone designed to be packaged in a backpack and loaded with all kinds of adventures without sacrificing image and video quality. Unlike the cheaper and smaller DJI Spark, the Mavic Air can shoot 4K videos and RAW images, stabilized by a three-axis gimbal. It's also more portable than the Mavic Pro, making it an ideal choice for hikers, travelers, and others who want superior results without the need for a cumbersome installation. And 8GB of onboard storage saves you from being screwed if you forget your memory card at home.

After taking the DJI Mavic Air on a Sunday morning tour, I was impressed by the amount of punch it contains. Among the best features, there are two new "QuickShot" modes, which offer Hollywood-quality video shooting at the touch of a button. One mode, "Boomerang", commands the drone to swing around a subject in a grandiose way; it is best used for plans of oneself looking towards an epic view. Another, "Asteroid", tells the drone to retreat from a subject, film in the sky and create a wild multi-image panorama assembled as a tiny planet. These QuickShot modes are the culmination of DJI drones, allowing even novice drone pilots to create excellent video results.

But beginners are not the only ones who will find something to like here. The riders will also be able to enjoy the "sport mode" of Mavic Air. Switching a switch on the controller activates this setting and triggers a speed demon drone capable of moving at approximately 42 miles per hour. It may not be much in terms of a car, but it's an absolute explosion with something so small. Most people will probably use Air Mavic to capture photos and videos, but it's a real pleasure to fly for a while, burning batteries like crazy. It put a smile on my face to be sure.

The first flying car in the world!

According to the report of the British automobile media on March 6, PAL-V Liberty, the first mass-produced commercial flying car under the Dutch PAL-V company, was publicly presented at the Geneva Motor Show 2018. It is reported that the first mass production of flying vehicles in line with the European road and air traffic standards, has now begun to accept reservations through the company website. In addition, the car will be sold for a limited edition of 90, will be officially delivered in 2019.

The PAL-V flying car is divided into Pioneer Edition and Sports Edition. The pre-tax selling price of the Pioneer Edition officially is approximately 431,000 pounds, including flight instruction, personalized service, etc.; the Sports version is priced at approximately 25.4. Million pounds, including flight teaching and other costs, but the personalized service content are different with the Pioneer Edition. The car adopts a twin-engine, three-wheel, two-rotor design. The propellers and tail rotors are released and they can be turned into rotary-wing aircraft. They are equipped with a dual-propelled power system and the roads are driven and the two-pronged approach to flying. The car body is almost the same as a normal car, and the suspension system is lower. The double cockpit can also be tilted to better adapt to the curvature of the ground.

According to the official, PAL-Liberty takes only 5-10 minutes to complete the deformation process. When it enters the flight mode, the wind drum thruster will automatically expand, but the driver only needs to push out the tail part to open two rotor blades and start it. Propulsion unit will be ready for flight. Before trying the real flying car, I guess you’d better try some Multi Rotor Parts for RC players first.

This flying car, named Liberty, is a combination of a two-seat hybrid car and a rotary-wing aircraft that can switch between driving mode and flight mode within 10 minutes. With a two-seater design, the maximum speed on the road is about 100 miles (161 kilometers) per hour, the maximum speed in the sky is about 112 miles (about 180 kilometers) per hour, and the highest flight altitude is 11,000 feet. Landing mode maximum life is about 1315km, the maximum life in flight mode is about 500km.

In addition, in order to drive this flying car, the driver must hold a flight license in addition to the driver's license. Users of the PAL-V Liberty flying car must have a flying driver's license and a road car driver's license. Given its type of rotorcraft, a flight record of 35 hours is also required for the flight license. 

Take you to visit CP+ for our beloved DJI products - part 3

After launching the first generation of Osmo and OsmoMobile from DJI, it is officially entering the stabilizer industry, and DJI stabilizes developed very quickly in the past two years. Although the price of the product was higher at that time, the experienced users must know that it really works well. Take our video channel for example, we now design video projects, such as camera introductions, video tutorials for outings using Osmo or OsmoMobile with mobile phones.

1. DJI Osmo+

Now, Osmo has already launched the second generation of Osmo, the new product in addition to further improve the video and stability, the biggest upgrade is to support 3.5x optical zoom and 2x lossless digital zoom. In this way, we can experience a farther perspective when we use it in peacetime. The equivalent focal length of the lens is raised to 22-77mm.

2. DJI OSMO Mobile 2

DJI's Osmo Mobile 2 is this year's new product. This series of products is to set up mobile phones making mobile phone shooting more stable, perspective changes more smoothly. Mobile phone PTZ makes the entry threshold lower. Before, me myself experienced the first generation of products, it really improves the shooting effect of the mobile phone. First of all, whether it is still or moving, the picture will not produce jitter, and the perspective of the conversion screen is very smooth.

3. DJI Ronin

In addition to Osmo, a hand-held stabilizer for camera, and an OsmoMobile for mobile phones, DJI also has stabilizers for professional camera equipment such as Zenmuse and Ronin. The stabilizers of the Ronin series are all geared to professional equipment. The biggest difference is that they are more load-bearing, and they can also bring very good stability and smooth transitions.

From DJI’s booth, we can see that everything is centered on the product itself and the product’s technology, especially the drone flight test area. Apart from seeing a better quality lens, drone's own flight performance, stability, intelligent AI recognition, etc. have been highly mature. Stabilizers are even more so. Looking forward to the future of DJI will bring us better products and related technologies.

Take you to visit CP+ for our beloved DJI products - part 2

The just-concluded CP+ (photographic equipment and imaging exhibition, is one of the most influential digital camera equipment exhibitions in the world) showcased the latest digital imaging equipment products from major global manufacturers this year. There are many companies participating in CP+ this year, including Canon, Nikon and so on. One of the most representative companies is DJI. The big booth of DJI exhibited almost all their popular products. In the previous article, we already talked about the Mavic Air drones. Now let's take a look at the other star drones of DJI.

2. DJI Inspire

The four-axis flagship quadcopter of DJI, Inspire, was also shown on the CP+ site, which was installed the new lens launched by DJI last year. The new lens highlights the lightweight features and highlights the use of different formats such as APS-C. Inspire is equipped with a new intelligent system design in DJI, better stability, and can track the movement of people to dynamically adjust their shooting direction, the effect is excellent. This shows that DJI's AI design has been very mature.

3. DJI Phantom, DJI Spark

At the exhibition site, we also saw dji spark, a popular product in the previous year and the year before last, and Phantom, a classic product of DJI. That is, at the CP+ exhibition site, DJI showed us a full range of four-axis aircraft products. Regardless of the old and the new, we can see that DJI always seizes the market from the products and does not rely on the propaganda and public relations to enhance the brand influence. This kind of strategy based on R&D and product will be able to stand firmer in the future and will be able to retain its absolute market share.

In previous years, when we mentioned DJI, we would certainly talk about DJI’s drone aerial photography and we also talked about DJI’s market share in the drone industry. But now, again referring to the DJI brand, we have a brand new topic: its stabilizer, which is the handheld product that we will talk about next.

Take you to visit CP+ for our beloved DJI products - part 1

The CP+2018 show really can be said to be brilliant. All major technology brands have shown their trump card products. Among them, we can not ignore it, of course, UAV ace player - DJI. DJI is currently the leader in the drones and aerial photography industry, and it occupies an absolute market share. Now it has also made outstanding achievements in the field of stabilizers. At the CP+2018 site, DJI also brought us a wonderful display.

First of all, we are certainly looking at DJI's many well-known drones.

1. DJI Mavic Air

The new UAV drone now is Mavic Air. This product is designed for the aerial photographers and other users, so in the design, it reflects the lightweight side of the carrying characteristics. Its camera is integrated with the drone so the takeoff weight is fixed.

In terms of shooting performance, Mavic Air is equipped with a 1/2.3-inch 12-megapixel sensor that supports up to 4K 30p 100Mbps video recording and can shoot full HD 120p video at the same time. In terms of aircraft specifications, DJI Mavic Air is equipped with a three-axis stabilized head, equipped with binocular vision sensors in front, bottom, and rear. The overall performance is very interesting.

The biggest selling point of DJI Mavic Air is intelligence. It is even better for gesture and face recognition. From the live demonstration we can see that it performs very well. Whether it is to operate the direction of flight, landing, etc., these gestures can be accurately implemented through gesture recognition. Four cameras were designed separately in the front and rear, in order to support its obstacle avoidance function, this can be more intelligent during the flight.

In the past ten years, it was a hard time for camera manufacturers all over the world. Digital camera shipments decreased by nearly 80%. The popularity of smartphones represented by the iPhone led to a hard time of the protagonists on CP+ like Canon, Nikon, and Olympus. Although the quality of the photos taken by smartphones is not as high as that of cameras, they provide the convenience of taking and sharing anytime, anywhere, making the quality of photos not so important. Revolutionarily, smartphones make everyone a "photographer." The new consumer drones represented by Mavic Air will bring a whole new revolution to the industry.