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(Pocket-lint) – DJI tweeted it will announce something on 10 May, teasing it will reveal “a twist in the plot”. Now, retail listings and even a full-blown YouTube video are showing an unannounced DJI Mini 3 Pro and its controller. The video is an unboxing from YouTuber DM Productions – shared on the same day as DJI’s teaser tweet. In the video, YouTuber DM Productions said the footage came from someone who got their hands on a DJI Mini 3 Pro drone early. The video provides a thorough look at the drone, including its obstacle avoidance sensors, as well as…

(Pocket-lint) – After months of leaks and rumours, the DJI Mini 3 Pro is finally here – and it sure seems worth the wait. The DJI Mini series has traditionally been filled with entry-level offerings, but we’re not sure if this is by choice, or simply a side-effect of designing to a 250g weight limit. With the Mini 3 Pro, however, things are quite different. DJI has somehow managed to cram in tri-directional obstacle avoidance and a slew of new features without increasing the weight. The new drone can fly for 34-minutes at a time with its included battery, and…

The best recruiting tool the Navy ever deployed was the movie Top Gun. It worked on me! I went to the recruiter and told him I wanted to fly F-14s. I ended up flying P-3s, but the Tomcat left such an indelible impression that I have always wanted an RC F-14. So when I ran into Keith Davis of FenderBean RC at Super Jets South and saw his amazing F-14 Tomcat, I had to break out my drool towel. The F-14 has always been a bit of Holy Grail in the RC…

ProTek RC releases variety of new products including a multi-function backpack, cutting tools, cleaning brush, small transmitter case are among the new items.ProTek RC is known for its wide variety of high-performance products and now there are several new items available in the product line. From a new 1:10 multi-function backpack to a 10×10 pop-up canopy set to new cutting tools and cleaning brush to new transport cases, ProTek RC is adding eight new products to its trusted line.Here is a look at the latest ProTek RC products available at your local hobby store or at AMainHobbies.com. PTK-8005 ProTek RC 1:10…

(Pocket-lint) – DJI recently released the Mini 3 Pro, the first high-end drone in its Mini series. Now, new leaks indicate the company is developing another drone, called Avata, that will be indoor-friendly. Avata is expected to be an FPV (first-person view) drone that you can fly indoors. As first spotted by Gizmodo, @DealsDrone and @OsitaLV both have shared leaked images and details about the smaller, more compact drone, which is expected to debut this summer in July or August. It sounds like the drone will be optimised for or at least be able to handle indoor flights. Gizmodo noted…

Unusual Attitude Training (UAT), a division of Stallion 51 Flight Operations at the Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM), has added a second Aero Vodochody L-39 Albatross jet to its fleet of upset prevention and recovery training (UPRT) aircraft. “Throughout my many years of experience in the personal and corporate aviation worlds, many pilots are closer to a pending stall in a circling approach than they might realize,” explained Lee Lauderback, Chief Pilot for UAT, LLC. “As an example, if they put any kind of G on the aircraft to increase the turn rate, their V-ref might not be adequate to prevent…

Axial is celebrating Pro-Line Racing’s 40th anniversary in such an awesome way to acknowledge this accomplishment. Here is the limited edition Axial SCX10 III Pro-Line 1982 Chevy K10 Rock Crawler that comes ready-to-run, is outfitted with a bunch of Pro-Line high-performance upgrade products and is fitted with a uniquely numbered motor plate.OVERVIEWThe Axial team has admired the quality and performance of Pro-Line brand products ever since they began making RC rigs more than 15 years ago. Now Axial is excited to help celebrate Pro-Line Racing’s own 40th anniversary with their Limited Edition 40th Anniversary SCX10 III Pro-Line 1982 Chevy K10.…

(Pocket-lint) – Insta360 has announced a new 360 camera designed specifically for the DJI Mavic Air 2 and Air 2S, called the Sphere. The accessory works much like the brand’s other 360 cameras, with two wide-angle lenses pointing in opposite directions, which are then stitched together to create 360-degree video footage and photos. This time, though, the lenses aren’t on opposite sides of a camera body, they are instead mounted to a harness and will straddle the body of the Mavic Air 2. The separation of the lenses means that the Sphere can capture footage where the drone becomes essentially…

Simple tricks are the best, don’t you think? These tips may not change your life, but they will make your time in the shop easier and more enjoyable. Have your own tip you’d like to share? Send it to MAN@airage.com and you could be featured in the magazine–and score a free subscription to The Hangar, our membership site with MAN archives, exclusive articles, and more. SMOOTH THAT OLD IRON Have you ever noticed the slick surface on a new covering iron after you first pull it out of the box? The iron…

MaxAmps releases Smart Battery upgrade for LiPo and Li-Ion batteries.OVERVIEWMaxAmps Batteries are getting smarter. You may have noticed a new option available on the MaxAmps site for their lithium-polymer and lithium-ion batteries. The new option is the Smart Battery upgrade which is the lightest available on the market and adds less than 10 grams to the overall weight of the battery. Along with its light weight it also has a very small profile, which adds less than 6mm to the length of the battery.It includes a LED indicator for SOC (state of charge), and SOH (state of health), with a…