Recent content by SkySteve83

DJI should just setup a factory here in the states, like car companies do. Don’t know if its worth it to them, but that seems like the only solution.

I always look to make sure when I order that it clearly states, “ships and sold by Amazon’. But in this case there was no other option, so I took a chance and got lucky. It was certainly brand new factory sealed and flys perfectly. There are many other listings that look very suspicious so you...

This really is a crazy gray area for customs. If I register my DJI drone with all my gear with US Customs, like I always do, and take it with me on a trip, can they confiscate it upon return? I doubt it, but who knows? There must be guidelines somewhere. Customs workers have enough crap to deal...

So far so good. Everything was factory sealed. All unpacked and batteries charged. It came with a European power cable in the DJI box, so it was obviously meant for the EU. They included a US cable in the UPS box, so they were quite thorough. I’ll try and do a test flight later. They are...

Well I took a chance and ordered a Mavic 4 Pro Fly More Combo from Amazon yesterday and received it today! Haven’t tested it yet but it looks brand new and came in its sealed box. I have to admit I was nervous with all the paranoia here. It was from GD Sales. Not happy I paid a premium but I...

I agree the US Customs can be a pain, but I have only had good experiences. The Caribbean is way worse in some places. In Jamaica they will consistently make you unpack every piece of gear and check serial numbers, even with my 25 cases in those days - coming and going. I also think the US bears...

I’ve been doing this since the 1980’s. I am a pro photographer and it works great for my personal gear. On a commercial shoot you have to use different forms which need to be re-done for each trip. But for your personal travels the small form only has to be done once and you can use it for many...

But none of those products are being banned here. There are quite a few American drone companies. Let’s hope they see the opportunity to make some for the hole left by the DJI ban.

I think there is a huge market for an American drone company to make good prosumer drones. There were a few companies that just gave up when DJI flooded the market with good, cheap drones. Now that DJI may be out of the game, I hope they will come back. Those of us to make a living from drones...

That's a huge issue, but when you consider the probable cost of these cameras, it's understandable. A decent camera and lens alone should cost more than these complete drones sell for. This goes on in the full-size camera world too, with mass-produced lenses from all the major brands, there are...

Today's latest news is that a federal judge blocked the latest tariffs. Not sure exactly how that will affect imports, but it may get international deliveries moving again. I wonder if B&H will lower the price on our pre-orders if they wind up getting the drones at a lower price than they...

Here in the states, by the time we are able to purchase it, if ever, I should have enough info about it to make a decision.

I don't understand how stitching would help me with a horizontal format? The only stitching I've ever done has been with shift lenses in vertical mode, so you end up with 20-28mm equivalent horizontal images from three vertical captures. The M4 seems usable in that regard, with its vertical mode...