DJI Spark In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/06/dji-spark-drone-in-depth-review.htmlOver the past few years we’ve seen drones become one way for folks in sport to get those shots, either autonomously or manually.
DJI Air 3 In-Depth Review (with Sports Tracking!)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/07/dji-air-3-in-depth-review-with-sports-tracking.htmlThis drone is meant to slot in below the Mavic 3 Pro price/feature-wise while being higher-end than the Mini 3 Pro.
My Winter 2016-2017 Sports Gadget Recommendations
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/11/winter-sports-recommendations.htmlDrones have advanced so much in the last 12-18 months it’s mind-boggling.
GoPro Hero5 Black In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/10/gopro-hero5-black-review.htmlBack in September GoPro launched three new cameras, alongside a drone and a gimbal.
5 Sport Tech Products I Want To See AirTag Integration In
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/06/5-sport-tech-products-i-want-to-see-airtag-integration-in.htmlI know, I know, I’ve got a small history with occasionally misbehaving drones.
Investor Call Tech Tidbits: GoPro Q2 2017
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/08/investor-call-tech-tidbits-gopro-q2-2017.htmlI was interested to see what they might have to say about the upcoming Hero 6, the GoPro Fusion 360° camera, and their Karma drone.
Winter 2017-2018 Sports Technology Recommendations
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/11/winter-technology-recommendations.htmlDrones continue to become more and more popular in sports.
GoPro Karma Grip Gimbal In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/08/gopro-karma-grip-gimbal-in-depth-review.htmlAlmost exactly 11 months ago GoPro announced their Karma drone and Karma Grip products.
Tech Tidbits: LIMITS Power Meter Company Liquidates, COROS Firmware Update, Skydio Leaves Consumer Drones
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/08/tech-tidbits-limits-power-meter-company-liquidates-coros-firmware-update-skydio-leaves-consumer-drones.htmlThis happened about 10 days ago, but given I was on a trip in the mountains, I wanted to at least mention it somewhere here – since Skydio drones have been really the best option when it comes to autonomous sports tracking drones, at least from an obstacle avoidance and tracking standpoint.
DJI Avata In-Depth Review: Everything you need to know
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/08/dji-avata-in-depth-review-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlThis drone isn’t quite like most of the other drones I review, in that it doesn’t have a autonomous sports-tracking component.
Week in Review–June 19th, 2022
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/06/week-in-review-june-19th-2022.html1) Interview on Sports Tech and Drone Reviewing: I’ve given a lot of interviews over the years, but this might be one of my favorites! I think mainly because it’s so different than every other one I’ve done.
Sports Technology Buyers Guide: Winter 2020-2021
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/11/sports-technology-buyers-recommendations-guide-2020-2021.htmlThat’s the last of a generation from DJI that allowed you to control the drone from your phone, ideal for stashing the drone in your back jersey pocket and taking it for a ride anywhere.
DJI OSMO Action: In-Depth Review of DJI’s First Action Camera
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/05/dji-osmo-action-camera-vs-gopro-in-depth-review.htmlFor realz this time, not a small hand-held gimbal that’s sorta like an action camera but not, not another drone that can be action-like, but now – a bona fide action camera – complete with ‘Action’ as half its name.
Week in Review–December 27th, 2015
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/12/reviewdecember-27th-2015.html1) BMW concept car comes with built-in drone: But it’s not the drone that caught my eye – but the TomTom action camera that’s hanging from the drone.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend in Île de Ré
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/10/5-random-things-i-did-this-weekend-in-le-de-r.htmlIt appears the bike shop also specializes in some drone stuff (videos/photos), as they had a customized DJI Inspire off to the side, and a few other drones and remote-controlled aircraft floating around.
Sports Technology Buyers Guide & Recommendations: Winter 2018-2019
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/11/sports-technology-buyers-guide-recommendations.htmlDrones continue to become more and more popular in sports.
DJI Mavic Air 2 vs Skydio 2: Cycling Test Shootout!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/04/dji-mavic-air-2-vs-skydio-2-cycling-test-shootout.htmlToday DJI announced their latest drone, the DJI Mavic Air 2.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/08/5-random-things-i-did-this-weekend-79.htmlI had hoped to avoid checking luggage, but bringing back a hefty sidebag of drones along with a gimbal, and a suitcase full of other products and cycling/running gear sorta squashed those plans.
My 6 Favorite Action Cam Accessories I Use Daily
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/04/my-6-favorite-action-cam-accessories-i-use-daily.htmlIt was originally designed to hold the now-defunct GoPro Karma drone, but I’ve put numerous other drones in there without issue.
A Week On A Small Australian Tropical Island
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/02/australian-tropical-island.htmlTo compare the differences in tides, here’s two drone shots – taken about an hour away from both low and high tides.
Quad Lock Cycling Phone Mount In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/03/quad-lock-cycling-phone-mount-in-depth-review.htmlMost notably – testing out drones.
18 Sports Tech Things at CES That I Didn’t Write About
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/01/ces-sportstech-leftovers.htmlGo figure, for a company that made the mother of all faked simulated drone promo videos, they’ve managed to do extremely well in sales.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/11/5-random-things-i-did-this-weekend-33.htmlIt’s just a better all around drone than Airdog, whereas Airdog is better at pure sports action (without a secondary pilot).
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/05/random-things-did-this-weekend-104.htmlWhile here on the site action cam and drone footage does well, over on YouTube, it does exceptionally well for me.
DJI Mavic 3 vs Skydio 2 Active Track Review (for Cycling)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/12/dji-mavic-3-vs-skydio2-review-active-cycling.htmlAdditionally, within this video, I include a review of the canal water temperature, entry to water conditions, and overall canal immersion experience – from the perspective of a cyclist now retrieving a drone.
