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An awesome ride in the Swiss Alps

www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/09/awesome-ride-swiss.html

I then launched the DJI Spark drone (full review here for sport usage).

GoPro Hero 7 Black In-Depth Review

www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/09/gopro-hero7-black-in-depth-review.html

For example, they lose the ability to connect to a GoPro Karma gimbal/drone – and odd way to drive less revenue in accessories.

DJI Mavic 3 Classic Active Track Sports Review: Highspeed Versus a Tree

www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/11/dji-mavic-3-classic-active-track-sports-review-highspeed-versus-a-tree.html

First, I start easy in more open areas, before taking it through some tree tunnels and more complex terrain, then I kick it up a notch and try and outrun…errr…outride, the drone.

Amazon Prime Day’s Sports Tech Deals (US and Europe)

www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/07/amazon-prime-days-sports-tech-deals-us-and-europe.html

Then GoPro historically the last week of September, along with new drones around then too and maybe some leftover cycling products timed to Interbike then.

5 Random Things I Did This Weekend in the Netherlands

www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/06/5-random-things-i-did-this-weekend-in-the-netherlands.html

Sure I wish the props folded up even more, but the whole concept of a quick and simple drone to get in the air without a remote is definitely appealing.

Hiking Across Madeira: A 3-Day Trek (MIUT Variant)

www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/04/hiking-madeira-variant.html

And finally, for drone flying, that too requires boatloads of permits for each and every day/flight, which I also painstakingly got (and that’s beyond also having an EU license for whatever drone class type you have).

DJI Mini 4 Pro: The Complete Beginners Guide

www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/09/dji-mini-4-pro-the-complete-beginners-guide.html

Just a quick heads up that I’ve posted a full DJI Mini 4 Pro Beginners Guide, that takes you from start to finish with the drone, including virtually all the features and how they work in real life.

Week in Review–Nov 20th, 2016

www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/11/week-reviewnov-20th.html

9) GoPro gives Karma drone owners free Hero5 Black for recall: This is actually a very solid gesture on their part, especially as it’ll include the Best Buy Karma purchasers, whose drone only came with a Hero4 Black.

A 360° Action Cam Roundup: Nikon, 360Fly, Giroptic…and GoPro

www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/01/360-action-cams.html

Just as last year was the year of the drone at CES, this year there is a lot of buzz about virtual reality.

Week in Review–November 1st, 2015

www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/11/week-reviewnovember-2015.html

1) First footage from GoPro’s new Drone: Interesting, but note: Nothing earth shattering shown.

Week in Review–August 8th, 2021

www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/08/week-in-review-august-8th-2021.html

2) Super cool drone swimming pool video: You’ve undoubtedly seen various artistic drone FPV videos before, but this is the first time I’ve seen one centered around a swimming pool, and certainly the first time I’ve seen it end with the drone end up *IN* the pool purposefully.

5 Random Things I Did This Weekend

www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/09/random-things-i-did-this-weekend-17.html

Earlier last week drone maker DJI released a long-awaited ‘Follow-me’ mode for their units.

Huge List of Spring 2021 Sports Tech Deals (US)

www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/05/spring-sports-deals.html

Anything that’s action camera related or drone related you’ll find here.

Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2019 Sports Tech Deals Round-Up!

www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/11/friday-monday-sports.html

Anything that’s action camera related or drone related you’ll find here.

Sports Technology Buyers Guide: Winter 2019-2020

www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/11/sports-technology-buyers.html

And it’s an awesome little drone that pushed the envelope of what’s possible in a 249g package.

Review: Bike Mount for DJI Drones to use with Active Track

www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/04/review-bike-mount-for-dji-drones-to-use-with-active-track.html

If you’re a long-time follower of the site or channel, you know I’ve got a long history of trying out drones with sports track capabilities.

Amazon Early Access Sports Tech Deals Round-Up

www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/10/amazon-access-sports-tech-deals-2022.html

Anything that’s action camera-related or drone-related you’ll find here.

Week in Review–August 6th, 2018

www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/08/week-in-review-august-6th-2018.html

6) Merging of my drone and Kinomap footage: Put this on the list of things I meant to link to a long-ass time ago.

Week in Review–June 26th, 2016

www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/06/week-in-reviewjune-26th-2016.html

4) Swimrun in Scilly drone video: A really well done drone video of this swimrun event.

Week in Review–Oct 27th, 2019

www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/10/week-in-review-oct-27th-2019.html

Meanwhile, drone and action cam reviews/etc are pretty much rampant with fakery, and paid reviews that don’t mention they’re paid.