DJI just released a new Mini 5 Pro drone but you can't find one anywhere in the United States. In this podcast I explain why that is and what you can do about it.

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DJI is currently unable to import goods into the United States by an embargo. They have a very short amount of time to sort this issue out before a permanent ban is put in place. In this episode I explain the issue and suggest one way that I think this problem can be resolved.

Watch the full YouTube video here - https://youtu.be/6ddKQ-wNt9A

In this latest episode I explain the current embargo preventing DJI goods from being allowed into the United States. I also explain why you'll need to be careful when buying the Mavic 4 Pro and the Osmo 360 on Amazon or other retail sites.

Watch the full video episode here - https://youtu.be/BB88_EivOXA

In this episode I explain the reasons behind the lack of DJI gear in the United States right now. If you're a fan of the company, you'll want to know why you can't currently purchase any of their technology here in the U.S.. The reasons might shock you.

Watch the video here - https://youtu.be/6epB5eZqqpk

 In this latest “Question Of The Week” I explain how stabilized gimbals work. I give you a little of the history and then dive into the tech behind these amazing devices. Thanks for listening and please let me know if you have any questions!

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In this weeks question I try to explain the benefits of adding a landing gear kit to your drone. We get this question a lot from fliers and wanted to spend a few minutes explaining what the kit does so you can decide if adding one is something you want to do.

In this episode I explain the implications of the pending ban on DJI drones in the Unites States and what you can expect if this is passed into law. This is the first part of a series of Podcasts I’ll be posting to explain what the ban involves, how it got started, whose responsible, why it’s based on total nonsense and what you can do to help defeat these efforts. Stay tuned to the Podcast for more information you can use to help us defeat this nonsensical ban on our hobby. Thanks for watching and please let me know if you have any questions!

Episode 3

  In this episode I dig into the difference between Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality technologies, help you pick the best portable battery bank and answer the latest Burning Question Stay tuned for future episodes and let us know what you think of the Podcast so far. Thanks for listening!

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Time Codes :

00:53 - Virtual Reality vs. Augmented Reality

09:38 - What’s the Best Portable Battery Bank?

14:42 - Where Did the 400’ Limit Come From?

Episode 2

  In episode 2 I pass along some cold weather flying tips, help you decide if you should post your clips on YouTube and answer the latest Burning Question Stay tuned for future episodes as we'll do our best to post at least once a week on exciting high-tech topics and late breaking drone news. Thanks for listening!

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Time Codes :

00:30 - Cold Weather Flying Tips

15:34 - Is Your Drone Footage YouTube Worthy?

22.55 - Can You Bring Your Drone On a Plane?

Episode 1

  In this first episode I'd like to welcome you to the Drone Valley family of fliers and give you an idea of what to expect from our podcast series. I also discuss the new FAA label changes for marking your drone and answer our first Burning Question Stay tuned for future episodes as we'll do our best to post at least once a week on exciting high-tech topics and late breaking drone news. Thanks for listening!

Please send your questions to - [email protected]

Time Codes :

00:08 - Welcome to the Podcast

01:04 - New FAA Labeling Requirements

09:27 - How to Dispose of Lipo Batteries