I learned the hard way that regular DJI drones and open water do not mix. On my first jet ski filming trip in Miami, water spray confused the GPS, the tracking lost my cousin halfway through a turn, and the drone nearly took a swim in the Atlantic. That experience pushed me to spend the … Read more
Finding the best drones for pest control in changed how I approach my own orchard. For years I battled browntail moth outbreaks and stubborn wasp nests the slow way: ladders, spray tanks, and more close calls than I care to count. Then I sent a camera drone up over the property and discovered a 60-foot … Read more
Utility companies use drones for infrastructure inspections of power lines, substations, cell towers, and other critical assets to improve safety, reduce costs, and increase inspection frequency. After spending three months comparing 10 of the most capable commercial drones on the market, our team narrowed down the best options for power line inspections, substation monitoring, thermal … Read more
Yes, there are drones specifically designed for mosquito control, and they’re transforming how professionals combat these disease-carrying pests. Agricultural spray drones equipped with precision application systems can treat up to 300 acres per day, reaching wetlands and remote breeding grounds that were previously inaccessible by foot or ground vehicle. For mosquito control districts and property … Read more
I spent the last three months testing drones across three different golf courses, flying them at dawn to catch turf stress patterns, during peak hours to film holes for marketing, and after storms to check for irrigation damage. What I found surprised me: the gap between hobbyist models and enterprise drones has never been wider, … Read more
Filming yourself paddleboarding used to mean strapping a GoPro to your chest and hoping for the best. The best drones for paddleboarding have completely changed that equation in , letting you capture cinematic aerial footage of every stroke, glide, and wipeout without needing a second person on shore. I have spent the past three seasons … Read more
Capturing wakeboarding from the air used to mean hiring a camera operator in a chase boat. Today, the best drones for wakeboarding put cinematic aerial footage into the hands of any rider with a phone in their pocket and a drone overhead. We spent weeks comparing follow-me drones, tracking modes, and water-sport considerations to bring … Read more
Flying a drone off a boat sounds like a dream until you actually try it. The wind wants to throw your aircraft into the drink, the salt spray is eating your electronics, and your Return to Home button keeps pointing back to where you launched two hours ago instead of where your boat is now. … Read more
I have spent the last few months testing drones along some pretty rough kitesurfing beaches. Strong gusts, salt spray, fast riders, and the constant fear of dropping a drone into the ocean. Picking the best drones for kitesurfing is not the same as picking a casual drone for weekend park use. You need a machine … Read more
Drone soccer has exploded from a niche hobby into one of the fastest-growing team sports in schools and youth leagues across the U.S. I started watching the F9A drone class a few years back and immediately saw why this indoor sport captures attention: teams pilot caged quadcopters through obstacles, ram into each other on purpose, … Read more