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(Pocket-lint) – After releasing the Mavic Pro – a drone for consumers wanting something easy to carry around, with a boatload of features to boot – it was hard to see where DJI would go next. The answer is the even smaller and seemingly just as capable Mavic Air. Upon the Air’s announcement there was some debate as to where this new drone slotted into the company’s line-up. Is it a more powerful Spark or a less powerful Mavic Pro? The answer lies, as you’d expect, somewhere in-between the two (spoiler: it’s a little closer to the latter). POCKET-LINT VIDEO OF…

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(Pocket-lint) – DJI is the choice brand for anyone wanting a serious drone. Regardless of your budget or what size of drone you need, the company more than likely has something that will fit your needs. With the Mavic 2 Pro – and its built-in Hasselblad camera (the camera maker was acquired by DJI) – the Chinese companty clearly saw a gap in-between its popular Mavic Pro range and the larger, less portable Phantom 4 Pro Obsidian. That’s what the Mavic 2 Pro represents: a portable, foldable drone that’s really powerful and takes great pictures.  Our quick takeThere’s a very…

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The E-flite EC-1500 Twin is a groundbreaking design that offers a unique flight experience for a wide range of pilots. This twin/multi-motor model carries echoes of full-scale civil and military cargo transport aircraft, but it has an incredible range of capabilities and options that no other RC airplane can match. Featuring 3S and 4S compatible power systems with custom 5-blade counter-rotating props, the EC-1500’s flight envelope encompasses everything from slow and scale-like, to sport flying and even aggressive 3D aerobatic capabilities! You can fly from paved, grass and dirt surfaces; from snow with the included optional-use skis; or from water…

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(Pocket-lint) – The DJI Mavic Mini is, as the name suggests, a mini drone. Indeed, it’s what many call a ‘toy drone’ (DJI prefers ‘Fly Cam’), hitting the size and weight points to circumvent the changing legal restrictions in a lot of places. People want drones and this is one way the Chinese company can continue to sell to its fans. The price is very accessible too. At £369, it’s easily the most affordable DJI drone to date. It’s this entry pricepoint and the feature set – which includes a stabilised camera and much more – that promise great value…

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Learning 3D heli aerobatics is now much less intimidating thanks to the durable design, refined flight performance, and SAFE® Technology in the Blade® mCP X BL2. Positioned as a beginner to intermediate heli between the Blade Nano S2 and Fusion 180, the mCP X BL2 takes the extremely popular mCP X platform to a whole new level with improved flight performance and design. Exclusive SAFE® and AS3X® technology help keep control by delivering the stability needed to develop confidence quickly. Three progressive flight modes allow this heli to grow with each pilot’s skill level, making it great for intermediate pilots…

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Spektrum S150 SMART 50w AC/DC Mini Charger With the compact S150 AC Mini Smart Charger, modelers of all experience levels can enjoy the charging advantages of innovative Spektrum Smart technology. This 50 watt charger brings advanced Smart charging capabilities and features to an affordable platform that features an easy-to-use, one-button interface. When used with Spektrum Smart batteries with an IC3 or IC5 connector, the S150 uploads charging data from each battery’s integrated memory chip. That pack-specific data helps you evaluate battery health and makes charging a snap — because the S150 can read and make the correct chemistry setting automatically.…

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(Pocket-lint) – DJI is back with an all-new Mavic drone, and this one seeks to bring the power and finesse of its high-end Mavic models and put them in a much smaller, more affordable package. It might just be a winner.  Having launched a compelling tiny toy drone in the Mavic Mini, DJI had to up the ante yet again to wow us with the second generation Mavic Air.  And it may just have succeeded. On paper, this latest machine is very enticing. Our quick takeOn first impressions the DJI Mavic Air 2 doesn’t just seem like a highly capable…

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For the pilot who wants the best of everything, there’s a new Spektrum radio! Here’s the scoop from Horizon: The Spektrum iX20 Smart transmitter integrates the power of touch and voice interface capabilities with broad connectivity for control that goes beyond the luxury of its smooth hall-effect gimbals and the feel of a perfectly balanced ergonomic platform. The Spektrum iX20 smart radio is our most powerful, feature-packed 20-channel air transmitter to date and host to a wide array of innovations and upgrades. It was designed to meet the present and future needs…

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Designed by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) and Northrop, the F/A-18 Hornet is used by the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps as both a fighter and an attack platform. Air forces of several other nations fly the F-18 as well. This replica has been modeled after the F/A-18D two-seat variant, operated primarily by the U.S. Marine Corps in night attack and Forward Air Controller (Airborne) [FAC(A)] roles. The trim and color scheme are taken from the U.S. Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 – the “Bats” – based in Iwakuni, Japan. An all-new…

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