There is another new feature, “TapFly”, that is aimed at beginner pilots. When TapFly mode is engaged, it eliminates the need to use the stick controller. You can use the app and simply tap a waypoint on the screen. The Phantom 4 will then fly itself there, using the best path and avoiding obstacles in its way.

The most exciting new feature of the Phantom 4 for filmmakers is the “ActiveTrack” mode. This setting allows you to pick a moving object (such as an actor) and then the drone will track and follow it, keeping it in the frame.

For more information on our Aerial Cinematography Services, email rentals@strayangel.com, give us a call or stop in for a demo. We’d love to see you!

Watch Casey Neistat play with a Phantom 4 in this video:

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The company released an introductory video for the Osmo, serving as an excellent overview of the product, and it even includes some footage from the Zenmuse X3 camera.

Other than just being able to run around with a 4K camera with one hand, the Osmo offers other cool features like auto 360° panoramic photos, long exposure photos, and timelapse.

Here are the current specs for DJI’s Osmo Stabilizer with Zenmuse X3 camera:

• 1/2.3″ CMOS Sensor
• 4K (4096 x 2160) Video at 24 or 25p
• 120 fps Full HD Video for Slow-Motion
• 12MP JPEG or DNG RAW Sill Photos
• Handle with Camera and Gimbal Controls
• Wi-Fi For Monitoring / Remote Operation
• Detachable Mobile Device Holder
• Photos Bursts at up to 7 Shots
•  Timelapse Modes
• Auto Panorama Modes

For more information on how to rent the DJI Osmo, email rentals@strayangel.com, give us a call or stop in for a demo. We’d love to see you!

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Anyone who has operated a stabilizer on set for a day (or even an hour or two) knows how exciting it is to effectively halve the weight of their rig, so there is no doubt the market is hungry for this lightweight member of the Ronin family.

Since the Ronin M carries 8lbs, the announcement is especially great news for shooters who want to fly small cameras like the Canon 5D, Sony A7s, Panasonic GH4, and Blackmagic cameras.

Here are the specs we currently know for the Ronin M Gimbal Stabilizer:

• Weighs 5 lbs
• Can Carry Loads Up To 8lbs
• Over 6 hours of battery life
• Two regulated 12V P-taps, one 500mAH full-size USB connector, and a DJI Lightbridge connector
• Quick-release system for the top handle allows users to mount the DJI Ronin-M easily to jibs, cranes, tripods, and many more.

For more information on how to rent the Ronin M, email rentals@strayangel.com, give us a call or stop in for a demo. We’d love to see you!

Watch Freefly’s Promo Video for the Ronin M Below:

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If you’re on the fence, check out the awesome video featuring the Phantom 2 and a H3-3D Gimbal:

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This handheld mount should prove to be very convenient for filmmakers who go out and shoot drone & stock photography in rural areas. It basically allows you to fit all the tools you need to do both aerial and handheld shots in a single case.

The DJI Inspire 1 handheld mount also has an input for an external mic, and could easily be used to shoot documentaries.

DJI says the handheld gimbal will be available in Q2 of this year. At the time of writing, no pricing information has been released.

*The Inspire 1 Handheld Mount would later become the Osmo.

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Watch Adam Savage’s Tested go hands-on with the new mount:

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The DJI Inspire is a big step up from the Phantom in many ways, though it’s worth noting that it comes in at about three times the price. The Inspire 1 includes its own built-in 4K, 3-axis detachable gimbal camera. The drone’s arms lift up when in flight so that you can get a full, unobstructed 360-degree pan with the camera.

The Inspire 1 uses a more advanced GPS-based stabilization system able to hold a position even when experiencing wind interference. It can compensate for overzealous pilot inputs to help avoid stalling, automatically brings the aircraft home in the event of signal loss or at the press of a button, and makes possible a number of semi-automated flight modes enabled through the app. There’s also an “indoor” mode which relies on Optical Flow technology – essentially a special camera – to provide stability where GPS is unavailable.

Let Phillip Bloom explain why the Inspire 1 is so awesome:

Here’s a recap of DJI Inspire 1 Drone’s Key Specs:

• 4K Video and 12MP Stills
• 4096 x 2160: 24p, 25p
• 3840 x 2160: 24p, 25p, 30p
• 1920 x 1080: 24p, 25p, 30p, 48p, 50p, 60p
• 1280 x 720: 24p, 25p, 30p, 48p, 50p, 60p
• Max Bitrate: 60 Mbps
• Photography: Single shot, Burst: 3, 5, 7 fps, Time-lapse
• Up to 1.2 Mile Radio Range
• Optical Flow Sensor for Indoor Flying
• Live 720p HD Monitoring with Lightbridge

At the time of writing, the drone is expected to ship this December. It is available for $2,900 with one transmitter, or $3,400 with two.

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DJI originally claimed the Ronin would cost around $5,000 and would ship sometime in the 2nd Quarter. At the time of writing, we’re happy to announce DJI has come through, as the official price of the Ronin is $4,499. Shipments will begin in the next 2 weeks, but depending on when you pre-ordered, you might have to wait a little longer.

For more information on how to rent the DJI Ronin, email rentals@strayangel.com, give us a call or stop in for a demo. We’d love to see you!

If you’re interested in learning more about the Ronin, check out our very own hands-on video:

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The DJI S1000 is, of course, larger than the Phantom. It’s several feet across when all of the arms are extended, but the arms fold up into the base when not in use for easy travel.

This octocopter can keep a Canon 5D in flight for 10-15 minutes, depending on the battery pack. The Phantom could only keep a GoPro in flight for about 8 minutes, so that is an improvement in flight time.

DJI has not released pricing for the S1000. at the time of writing. They also do not have an official release date but say it should hit the market sometime during the first quarter of the year.

For more information on how to rent the latest GoPro Action Cameras, email rentals@strayangel.com, give us a call or stop in for a demo. We’d love to see you!

UPDATE: Watch our video featuring the S1000 at NAB

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The DJI Phantom 2 Vision’s onboard camera shoots full HD 1080p30/i60 video and takes 14-megapixel photos.

ElefunTV made a side by side comparison between the new camera and a GoPro Hero 3+:

As you can see in the comparison, the GoPro image is much flatter than the Phantom’s camera. To a consumer, the Phantom’s camera might look better because the color “pops”, but filmmakers generally want a flatter image so that they can put their own grade on it in post.

Other features include an app for iPhone that allows you to see your flight in real-time. You can also tilt the camera during flight via the app. Photos, including panorama’s, can be taken and shared on social networks with ease.

We think the new DJI Phantom Vision 2 will be the better choice for consumer use. Getting the original Phantom to take smooth video with a GoPro takes some extra hardware and soldering. The Vision 2, on the other hand, is essentially read to go out of the box.

For more information on how to rent the GoPro Action Cameras that pair with the latest Phantom drones, email rentals@strayangel.com, give us a call or stop in for a demo. We’d love to see you!

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