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Artist Uses Drones to Light Up the Sky with Giant Shapes

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Many artists have used drones to create colorful light shapes in the sky. Drone light shows have become popular recently sparking much interest among people. Russell Klimas was curious in seeing just what kind of fun shapes he could create. He took drawing shapes in the sky to the next level by creating fun and …

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Best Remote Control Boats For Kids | 2019 Reviews

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Looking for some fun remote control boats for kids? If so, you’re in luck. There’s never been a better time to get into this thrilling RC toy hobby – modern remote control boats are safer, more durable, and cheaper than they’ve ever been before. You can find great radio controlled boats for kids as young …

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Amazing drone footage captures hundreds of Disney-like castles in Turkey

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Rows upon rows of small, identical castles sit amongst the rolling hills of Turkey. While the gothic-style buildings could be easily taken straight out of a Disney film, these castles sit empty making for an eerie scene. These castles were apart of a housing development which began in 2014 called Burj Al Babas. This was …

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Best RC Boats | Remote Control Boat Reviews

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RC boats are becoming one of the most popular categories of remote control vehicle. From serious professional racers to hobbyists to kids looking for a new favorite toy, everyone with access to water can enjoy a radio controlled boat for sale. The gear available today is nothing like the old-fashioned versions that you saw at …

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MJX B2W SE Review: Affordable GPS Drone with Special Edition Features

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The MJX B2W SE is a similar design to Altair Aerial’s Outlaw but comes with some great updates. Its GPS and smart flight modes are good for beginners and more experienced pilots will be able to enjoy the MJX B2W SE’s notable camera features and long-range flying. If you loved Altair Aerial’s Outlaw, the MJX …

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Drone Footage of Snow Storm Blanketing Vermont Town

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The severe weather that brought a snow storm to St. Albans, Vermont a few days ago on January 20th was captured in breathtaking fashion. The storm covered the area for miles, creating a white blanket that shrouded Vermont. Thought it was difficult to drive, one drone user took to the skies to capture the storm …

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Dronethusiast Roundup | The Best Drone Videos Of January 2019

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Welcome to the Dronethusiast Roundup, a new regular article series that Dronethusiast will be creating to showcase some of the great writing and video production from content creators across the Internet. These are the videos and articles we love sharing around the office – only now, we’re sharing them with you. I think there’s no …

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Comparing GoPros: Is the New Go Pro 7 Really Worth It?

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When choosing an action camera, GoPro is always the go-to choice.
However, they’re updated so fast, it can be hard to keep up.
At first, the new GoPro Hero 7 Black looks almost identical to its predecessor. And it is from the outside.
But internally, there are about five important changes that improve the camera’s performance.
As far as GoPro cameras go, this is a goodie. Please read on to find an extensive GoPro Hero 7 Black review.

Hypersmooth Stabilization
As the name suggests, this new feature has been hyped up in GoPro Hero 7 Black reviews.
And for good reason!
It’s probably the most dramatic improvement of this model compared to the GoPro Hero 6 Series.
Hypersmooth stabilization refers to the improved electronic image stabilization feature. This stabilization now works in 4K/60fps mode, although it’s still digital and not optical stabilization. GoPro says it’ll allow for gimbal-like quality stabilization – so it must be good! And it is. Our tests unveiled that the results look amazing, especially when running or doing extreme sports.
Nick Woodman, founder of GoPro, has gone as far as calling this Hypersmooth Stabilization, “the best in-camera video stabilization in any camera, ever”.
Again, we agree. The in-camera stabilisation is amazing. I wish more cameras offered such a smooth and “invisible” in-camera stabilisation.
But still, the GoPro Hero 7 Black and its HyperSmooth are less precise than a gimbal.
Check out this great alternative, if you are looking for a tiny camera that delivers stable results.
Although, the GoPro Hero 7 Black doesn’t come with a variety host of new shooting modes, it does come with important, cool tweaks. These tweaks make it an exciting improvement for both old and new users.

Let’s do the TimeWarp
Let’s do the TimeWarp agaaaiiin!
Related to HyperSmooth is the new time-lapse mode, TimeWarp. In this version of timelapse, the GoPro adds smooth stabilization allowing you to create a smooth first-person video, even on a bike ride.
So, it works like a standard timelapse, by taking stills at regular intervals and then playing them back. It’s just a lot smoother.
In this mode, the GoPro action camera is able to record video and then speed it up to add drama. Think flowers blooming, starts soaring through the night sky. We’re talking about drama with a capital D.
This feature is great for documenting a scenic road trip or enhancing your YouTube content. It’s cool and fresh and will make you look like a pro editor! We love it!
Livestream Life
This is huge, you can now live stream straight to social media sites with the new GoPro Hero 7 Black.
Initially, you’re able to live stream to sites like Facebook, Vimeo, Twitch and YouTube. But GoPro has promised other platforms are on the way.
This new addition of live streaming is a plus for everyone. It allows you to quickly and easily wrangle your content onto a variety of sites.
While previously, GoPro cameras allowed you wrangle videos onto social media before, it was laborious. The GoPro Hero 7 Black just needs you to fire up the GoPro app with the touch of a button.
As we know, live video is trending and will continue to be a popular feature on social media.You’ll be a central part of this trend if you’re sharing your vacay footage straight from your GoPro. Talk about cool vlog content!
SuperPhoto is Super
The final two changes are a new ‘SuperPhoto’ feature for stills and a refreshed User Interface.
The Huawei P20 Pro does it and now GoPro is doing it too. ‘SuperPhoto’ is GoPro’s way of replicating the intelligent auto modes seen on some smartphones.
This is a high dynamic range (HDR) system and works as follows. The camera takes several exposures of the same photo and combines the best elements of each. Thus, one exceptional image is created.
As far as smartphone pictures go, the GoPro HDR photos definitely give them a run for their money.
These modes really are smart. They automatically recognize scenes and apply the appropriate camera settings. Along with this, the GoPro Hero 7 Black can even detect faces and smiles.
Price Point
As can be seen above, improvements to this GoPro offer something for everyone. The range of tweaks span different aspects of the camera and make the 7 the most versatile of the GoPro action cameras.
Importantly, the GoPro Hero 7 Black remains at the price tag of the Hero 6 it replaces.
GoPro Hero reviews remind us that the Hero 7 launched at the same price as the Hero 6.
This basically means the best GoPro just got better without burning a hole in your pocket.

Is it Worth it?
If you’re asking, is a GoPro worth it? The answer is an unequivocal yes.
The Hero 6 series is a very good camera and was a massive improvement from the 5. The Hero 7, therefore, adds functional features that improve an already good camera. Especially HyperSmooth!
So, when asking ‘which GoPro?’ the general consensus is that the GoPro Hero 7 Black is a solid improvement from the Hero 6 series.
People complained about the shakiness accompanying shots with the 6. In the Hero 7 Black, this issue has been totally ironed out (lol).
This is because the GoPro 7 pre-empts your movements, keeping the image free of jitters or jerks. This is done by making use of the predictive smarts of the processor.
Now, the GoPro Hero 7 Black has honed the skill of predicting your movements before it’s too late.
This is undoubtedly a huge improvement and will save your footage from the yucky trash folder!
When compared side to side with the Hero 6 series over a number of scenarios (skateboarding, cycling), there is a notable improvement.
It’s pretty clear that the GoPro Hero 7 Black is in fact, worth it!
Make the GoPro 7 Choice
These days, tech improvements are often measured in tiny bites and not milestones.
With every smartphone upgrade, you get a slightly improved phone with small differences. A truly transformed device isn’t something you expect.
However, this isn’t the case with the new GoPro Hero 7 Black. Instead of simply operating as an action camera, the GoPro Hero 7 Black is giving your trusty smartphone a run for its money.
Sharing in real time, a new portrait mode and quick social media connection are just some features that have turned this camera into a whole new device.
Go Pro Hero reviews agree that the 7 has opened GoPro up to a new wave of users. Especially those who work closely with social media. Which is basically everyone these days.

DJI Announces New Smart Controller For Mavic 2

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Well, how about that. Mere hours after we reported on Drone DJ’s story that we wouldn’t see the long-fabled Mavic 2 pro controller at CES 2019, DJI announces that very item. We work on the facts we have at time, folks…although I’m sure none of our readers are disappointed by this surprise announcement. The DJI …

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