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DJI shipped more than 10 million handheld cameras last year – more than every CIPA camera maker combined. Together with Insta360, the company now ships more than twice as many cameras as the entire mirrorless industry. And in our Lab, the Sony FX5 just matched the ARRI ALEXA Mini LF for dynamic range. In this week's episode, Nino and Johnnie are back from IBC to go through the FX5 Lab Test, the ARRI-branded HONOR Magic9 Pro Max, Nikon's Z5IIC, Meta's VR Glasses, a SIGMA fp open-gate hack, the Chronos Q12, the big RØDECaster Video update, the crowdfunding launch of our OrBrella light, and more.   • OrBrella Crowdfunding Campaign: http://cined.co/OrBrella • This Episode is Sponsored by Hollyland. Check it out at 13:57.  Check out the Pyro S wireless video transmitter: http://cined.co/nImvmn    Topics and Chapters in this Episode: (00:00:00) Intro   (00:03:25) Sony FX5 Lab Test: Rolling Shutter, Dynamic Range and Exposure Latitude https://www.cined.com/sony-fx5-lab-test-rolling-shutter-dynamic-range-and-exposure-latitude/   (00:14:49) HONOR Magic9 Pro Max Launches https://www.cined.com/honor-magic9-pro-max-launches-arri-co-branding-native-logc3-recording-dual-200mp-cameras/   (00:21:41) DJI and Insta360 Now Ship More Than Twice as Many Cameras as the Mirrorless Industry https://www.cined.com/dji-and-insta360-now-ship-more-than-twice-as-many-cameras-as-the-mirrorless-industry-what-the-numbers-can-and-cant-tell-us/   (00:36:21) Nikon Z5IIC Announced https://www.cined.com/nikon-z5iic-announced-24-5mp-full-frame-n-raw-to-sd-card-expeed-7-no-evf-for-1399/   (00:40:42) Meta VR Glasses Announced https://www.cined.com/meta-vr-glasses-announced-100g-form-factor-5k-micro-oled-display-and-a-cinema-push-aimed-straight-at-apples-vision-pro/   (00:46:04) SIGMA fp Open-Gate Hack https://www.cined.com/sigma-fp-open-gate-hack-3k-32-cinemadng-12-bit-raw-full-sensor-readout/   (00:52:50) Kron Technologies Chronos Q12 Launched https://www.cined.com/kron-technologies-chronos-q12-launched-2313-fps-at-2560-x-2016-aps-c-global-shutter-12-bit-cinemadng/   (00:56:25) RØDECaster Video 1.4 Firmware Released https://www.cined.com/rodecaster-video-1-4-firmware-released-4k-capture-mode-individual-ndi-outputs-rodecaster-sync-for-the-whole-range/   (01:04:20) Adobe After Effects AI Assistant Enters Public Beta https://www.cined.com/adobe-after-effects-ai-assistant-enters-public-beta-whole-project-scope-expression-rigs-and-project-cleanup/   (01:08:02) SmallRig x CineD OrBrella Crowdfunding Now Live https://www.cined.com/smallrig-x-cined-orbrella-crowdfunding-now-live-60w-bi-color-soft-light-foldable-15-second-setup/   (01:13:32) Blazar Remus II 50mm T2.4 1.5X Full-Frame Anamorphic Lens Introduced https://www.cined.com/blazar-remus-ii-50mm-t2-4-1-5x-full-frame-anamorphic-lens-introduced-improved-sharpness-oval-iris-and-more/   (01:16:37) PMI Gear SmokeNINJA PRO V2 Explained https://www.cined.com/pmi-gear-smokeninja-pro-v2-explained-aero-mesh-chamber-residue-free-vanishing-formula-auto-bubble-snow-nozzle/   (01:20:16) XLCS Designs STORMWARDEN Cage for the GoPro MISSION 1 PRO ILS Introduced https://www.cined.com/xlcs-designs-stormwarden-cage-for-the-gopro-mission-1-pro-ils-introduced-one-piece-design-100-mounting-points-built-in-arca-base/   (01:23:34) DigitalFoto IRON Damping Magic Arms Introduced https://www.cined.com/digitalfoto-iron-damping-magic-arms-introduced-5kg-vertical-payload-swappable-heads-sabertooth-clamp/   (01:25:01) DriveShelf for Mac Released https://www.cined.com/driveshelf-for-mac-released-search-unplugged-drives-cross-drive-duplicate-finder-free-iphone-companion/   (01:27:03) CineVerse Roma Comes to Cinecittà Studios https://www.cined.com/cineverse-roma-comes-to-cinecitta-studios-expo-floor-hands-on-tech-room-aic-imago-panels/   (01:28:31) Vimeo Short Film Grant Returns https://www.cined.com/vimeo-short-film-grant-returns-300000-prize-pool-five-60000-awards-panavision-camera-packages/   (01:31:57) Calibrite ColorChecker Turns 50 https://www.cined.com/calibrite-colorchecker-turns-50-1976-macbeth-chart-24-patches-virtual-museum-and-challenge/   Let us know what you think in the comments below!

Ein Schritt nach vorn, ein Foto. Noch ein Schritt, noch ein Foto. Und dann, dreißig, vierzig, hundert Fotos später, entsteht daraus ein Fluss aus Bildern, in dem sich Kirchtürme drehen, Fassaden vorbeiwirbeln und ganze Städte in wenigen Sekunden an einem vorbeirauschen. Der Schnitt? Ist da. Man sieht ihn nur nicht. Im Credit to the Edit Podcast geht es diesmal um genau diese Kunst des Unsichtbaren: den seamless flow, das Verstecken der Schnittkante, die Montage als reine Bewegung. Zu Gast ist Andras Ra, den seine Community im Netz auch "Hyperlapse King" nennt. Er erklärt, wie ein Hyperlapse eigentlich funktioniert (kurz: Zeitraffer auf Steroiden, bei dem sich nicht nur die Zeit, sondern auch der Raum bewegt), warum jeder einzelne Frame in der Post stabilisiert werden muss und wie er mit Google Street View seine Drehwege plant, bevor er überhaupt am Zielort ankommt. Es geht um Musik, die immer vor dem ersten Foto feststeht, um die Frage, worauf der Blick gerade fokussiert, kurz bevor geschnitten wird, und um den kleinen, feinen Unterschied zwischen einem Hyperlapse und einem inszenierten Hyperlapse, der gesehen werden will. Nebenbei verrät Andras, warum Touristen sein größtes Problem sind, wie ihm KI heute als Ideenzulieferer für Übergänge dient und weshalb ihm der Schnitt daheim, mit heruntergelassenen Rollos, immer noch lieber ist als das Reisen selbst. Andras Ra kommt ursprünglich aus Ungarn und lebt in München. Er hat einen Bachelor in Film und Fernsehen mit Schwerpunkt Schnitt, arbeitet als Freelancer für Marken wie Adobe, DJI, Insta360 und Beautiful Destinations und ist zertifizierter Adobe Video Editor. Was mit Call-of-Duty-Montagen auf YouTube begann, ist heute eine sehr eigene Nische zwischen Editing Suite, Gimbal und 360-Grad-Drohne. Eine Folge über Planung, Kontrollverlust an den passenden Stellen, das Handwerk dahinter und die Frage, ob man aus der eigenen Schublade eigentlich wieder herauskommen möchte, wenn sie so gut läuft. Reinhören lohnt sich, auch wenn man dabei die Schnitte partout nicht zählen kann.   "Ich würde meinen Style als seamless flow bezeichnen."   Timeline-Shortcuts 00:00  Anmoderation 02:14  Gesprächsstart / Was ist ein Hyperlapse? 04:25  Planung und Aufnahmetechnik am Set 10:57  Schnitt, Musik und KI als Inspiration 20:46  Style, Nische und der unsichtbare Schnitt 29:23  Editor mit Leib und Seele 34:22  Kategorien 47:36  Blick in die Zukunft 50:45  Abmoderation   Weiterführende Links Andras Ra Andras Ra (Instagram) Videos & Referenzen Andras Ra bei DJI (Hyperlapse Wizard) Andras Ra x DJI (YouTube) Andras Ra Video (YouTube) Andras Ra Video (YouTube) Andras Ra x Insta360 X5 (YouTube) Andras Ra Reel (Instagram) Andras Ra Video (YouTube) Andras Ra Video (YouTube) Adobe MAX 2025 Session mit Andras Ra

Welcome back to the Decision Day podcast! This is Student Secrets, a series where we address confessions from real students to help them feel better about life after graduation.This episode's secret: "I'm afraid of going to college and not liking it."Did you pick the perfect school on the first try? Let me know in the comments!

Welcome to your weekly UAS News Update, have 3 stories for you this week: SkyeBrowse rolls out new pricing tiers, The FCC moves to block DJI and Autel chips, and Amazon's delivery drones are overwhelming a Texas suburb.SkyeBrowse just overhauled its pricing for drone 3D mapping. If you're not familiar, SkyeBrowse turns drone video into 3D models and maps. It's used for construction, inspections, insurance claims, and even crime scene documentation. The commercial teir starts at about 20 dollars a model, for basic capture and sharing. Pro adds exports and AI tools, like automatic floor plans and site plans. And a Public Safety and Enterprise tier costs 199 dollars a model per year, and adds things like CJIS compliance and Axon Evidence integration for law enforcement. Existing subscribers keep their old plans. And of course, the “Freemium” option is still available for those who want to try before you buy. Next, Starting October 13th, the FCC will block a brand new type of application. If a drone contains a circuit board made by DJI or Autel, it can't get a new FCC authorization. And here's the twist. It doesn't matter where the drone was built. Even a drone assembled entirely in the US, one that qualifies as Buy America or Blue UAS approved, can still get rejected if just one internal chip traces back to DJI. Pending applications filed before October 13th are grandfathered in. But if you change even one part on that application, the grandfathering goes away. If you're a US manufacturer with an application in the pipeline, now is the time to file, and to ask your suppliers exactly who made every board inside your aircraft. Last up, one resident in Richardson, Texas tracked 52 Prime Air drones flying overhead in a single day. Some flew as low as 150 feet. Amazon's permit allows up to a thousand flights a day from that hub. A local homeowners association leader told the Times the FAA has failed the city. Part of the frustration comes from the FAA's own ruling. Back on July 28th, the agency decided drone delivery noise does not count as a significant environmental impact nationwide. That decision also ended local comment periods for new hubs. There's also a mixed message on cameras. Richardson's city website tells residents the drones don't record video. Amazon told the Times its drones do record footage near delivery points. Speaking of Amazon…They're now asking the FAA for up to a thousand drone flights a day out of a new hub in North Haven, Connecticut. That's up to 365,000 flights a year, covering a 7.5 mile radius that reaches into New Haven, Hamden, and Wallingford. This is the first Prime Air hub in the Northeast to get a public comment window. Connecticut's environmental agency opened that window on September 16th. It closes October 1st. That thousand-flight number is nothing special. It's the same ceiling Amazon files in almost every city. What's unresolved is how much scrutiny this specific hub will get, since the FAA's new national noise ruling may let it skip a full local review altogether. If you live near New Haven, this is your window to speak up before it closes.And the conversation continues on Post flight where we discuss these stories uncensored in the Premium Community, link is in the description. We'll see you for the live Q&A on Monday. Have a good weekend!https://dronedj.com/2026/09/22/skyebrowse-price-drone-3d-model/https://dronexl.co/2026/09/21/fcc-logic-bearing-components-drones-october-13/https://dronexl.co/2026/09/21/amazon-drones-richardson-nyt-faa-signed-off/https://dronexl.co/2026/09/20/amazon-prime-air-north-haven-connecticut-1000-flights/

How does Lioness keep getting this close to reality?Phil and Mike start with the Season 3 finale of Lioness and Taylor Sheridan's uncanny ability to brush up against real-world geopolitics. Is it simply great research and access to expert consultants—or are we reaching a point where entertainment sometimes starts looking like intelligence?That leads to a larger conversation about media power and what happens when massive companies control both the entertainment that introduces ideas and the news people use to interpret them.Then the conversation moves from fictional geopolitics to the real thing: Why do people outside the United States sometimes seem to follow American politics more closely than Americans themselves? Are we living through a historical turning point at the UN General Assembly? And while countries around the world meet, negotiate and signal their alliances, is the real global power conversation increasingly between the United States and China?As Phil puts it: “The department heads had their meeting. Now the owners need to talk.”Phil and Mike also tackle the national-security contradiction between Chinese cars and DJI drones, Greenland and Trump's Western Hemisphere strategy, and whether AI has become such a powerful professional tool that failing to consult it could eventually be considered professional negligence.Plus, Mike joins the show from Baja with three potential hurricanes headed his way.In this episode:• Lioness Season 3 and the finale• Taylor Sheridan and real-world geopolitics• Entertainment, intelligence and media power• How the outside world sees America• The UN General Assembly• America, China and the changing world order• Chinese cars vs. DJI drones• Greenland and Western Hemisphere strategy• AI and professional negligence

Let us know what's on your mind?We unbox and set up the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Adventure Combo and focus on the real-world features that matter when you film outdoors. We also take a first look at DJI's small wireless mic that can pair directly with newer DJI cameras for cleaner audio on the trail. • why we move from DJI Pocket 2 to an action camera • key specs from the box including sensor size and OLED screens • what comes in the Adventure Combo kit • battery case indicators and how the three-battery setup extends run time • first boot setup including language, date, time, and touch controls • durability notes including 20 m waterproofing and stabilization for rough terrain • DJI wireless mic accessories including windscreens, cables, and charging cradle If you like this video, make sure to give it a thumbs up. Think about subscribing to the channel so you don't miss further footage with this wonderful camera here and the microphone and all the wonderful things we're going to see out there on the trail. Support the show

O desenvolvimento acelerado da inteligência artificial voltou a acender um alerta no mercado de tecnologia. Depois que um ex-funcionário da Anthropic afirmou existir uma chance de 10% de a IA provocar uma catástrofe nos próximos dez anos, líderes do setor passaram a discutir com mais força a necessidade de reduzir o ritmo dessa corrida. Mas desacelerar não é uma decisão simples. Enquanto nomes ligados à Anthropic, OpenAI e Google DeepMind defendem mais cautela, Mark Zuckerberg, Donald Trump e outros representantes do setor acreditam que é possível continuar avançando com segurança. A discussão também envolve uma disputa geopolítica. Para os Estados Unidos, diminuir o ritmo pode significar perder espaço para a China em uma tecnologia capaz de transformar a ciência, a indústria, a segurança e até a forma como guerras são conduzidas. Neste episódio do Podcast Canaltech, o repórter Marcelo Fischer conversa com Pedro Burgos, jornalista e consultor de IA, sobre os riscos reais da inteligência artificial, as divergências entre os líderes do setor e os interesses por trás da corrida tecnológica mais importante da atualidade. Você também vai conferir: Starlink prepara nova geração de satélites com capacidade até 10 vezes maior, GoPro lança microfone sem fio no Brasil para disputar mercado com a DJI e Spotify vai começar a pagar criadores brasileiros por videocasts. Este podcast foi roteirizado e apresentado por Fernanda Santos e contou com reportagens de Renato Moura e Marcelo Fischer. A trilha sonora é de Guilherme Zomer, a edição de Yuri Sousa e a arte da capa é de Erick Teixeira. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From counterfeit markets in Guangzhou to a Songmont boutique in Shenzhen, by way of BYD, DJI, and Xiaomi, I went looking for where China's manufacturing skill turns into something that's actually its own. What I found wasn't the story the headlines tell.This isn't about tariffs or trade politics. It's about the difference between technical mastery and creative identity, and what happens when a country this capable stops copying and starts making things nobody else could make. The leather industry is where I know how to look for that shift, but I found it everywhere I turned.Stay leathertained.

In questa puntata facciamo il punto su tutte le novità e i rumor tech/foto/video dell'ultimo mese: dal ritorno della serie Pen di OM System/Olympus alla gestione imbarazzante degli annunci firmware di Nikon ZR, passando per il presunto rilancio (o funerale) di GoPro, la nuova Canon R8 Mark II, la guerra dei pocket tra DJI e Insta360, e le chicche inaspettate di DaVinci Resolve e Fujifilm Instax.

Welcome back to the Decision Day podcast! This is Diary of a Graduate, a chance to share thoughts, advice and experience since I entered the workforce straight out of high school.This episode's journal entry is about Artificial Intelligence. How can we use it for good in our work and studies?What are your thoughts on AI and where it's headed? Let me know in the comments!

Welcome to your weekly UAS News Update, we have 4 stories for you this week: a Boston police drone crashes, DJI Neo 3 leaks, Wingcopter unveils a new recon drone, and a search and rescue team in Canada uses drones to save a stranded climber. Let's get to it.First up, a Boston Police drone crashed onto a parked car just days after the department launched its new Drone as First Responder program. The crash happened last Thursday around 1:30 in the afternoon. The falling drone landed on a Mazda 3, smashing the rear windshield and trunk and destroying the aircraft. The owner wasn't home at the time, he came back to a windshield note and a wrecked car. Boston Police recently partnered with Motorola Solutions and BRINC on this program, launching it publicly on August 28th. The pitch was speed and safety, with drones reaching emergency scenes in as little as one minute, but this crash occurred less than 7 days after the program officially launched. The Boston Police Patrolmen's Association is not impressed, with Union president Larry Calderone calling the program invasive surveillance technology, and said the department should be hiring more officers instead. Under FAA Part 107, any drone accident causing more than 500 dollars in damage must be reported to the FAA within 10 days. It's also unclear if the drone was equipped with a parachute recovery system, which would have likely been required in this type of operation.Next, a leaked retail box may have just told us more about DJI's plans than DJI wanted. The box is for the DJI Neo 3, and it showed up online on September 15th. It's a beginner-friendly drone with fully enclosed propellers and a gimbal camera. The box lists a DJI RC Mini, a remote with its own built in screen. That controller matches a device that already has FCC approval here in the US, granted back in December 2025. The approval came through just three days before the FCC's Covered List cutoff blocked new authorizations for foreign made drones. The problem is the drone itself never got approval. Without it, the Neo 3 can't be sold in the US. The Wingcopter 262 was unveiled on September 14th, and it's a reconnaissance drone. This is a tilt rotor aircraft that takes off and lands vertically, then flies like a fixed wing plane. Wingcopter says it can stay airborne for up to six hours, fly up to 93 miles, and it carries a swappable payload including thermal cameras with 80 times zoom. It's built for military and border security customers, and it's the first product from Wingcopter's new Security and Defense division. No independent flight testing has been published yet, and there's no price, customer, or delivery date. It's unclear at this time if future payloads will include LiDAR or Mapping cameras. And finally, some good news. A drone helped save a stranded climber in British Columbia. It happened the night of September 10th at Stawamus Chief, near Squamish. A climber got stuck on a 10 inch ledge, 250 feet up, with no rope left to get down. Squamish Search and Rescue sent up two drones. One lit up the cliff face. The other flew a pilot line up to the climber, who used it to pull up a jacket and a headlamp. Rescuers then used a second drone to carry up 300 feet of lightweight rope. The climber was able to grab the rope out of the air, tied it into his harness, and rappelled safely to the ground.And the conversation continues on Post flight where we discuss these stories uncensored in the Premium Community, link is in the description. We'll see you for the live Q&A on Monday. Have a good weekend!https://hoodline.com/2026/09/brighton-man-s-mazda-damaged-by-boston-police-drone-days-after-safety-pitch/https://dronexl.co/2026/09/15/dji-neo-3-leak-rc-mini-fcc/https://dronexl.co/2026/09/15/wingcopter-262-reconnaissance-drone-six-hours/https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/exploration-survival/climber-drone-rescue-stawamus-chief/

Septiembre llega a El Internet de las Motos y volvemos a mezclar motos, tecnología y nuestras habituales divagaciones sobre cacharros que probablemente no necesitamos… pero queremos igualmente.Más información, aquí:https://www.elinternetdelasmotos.com/2026/09/15/8x9-no-llores-por-mi-gopro/Arrancamos con nuestras efemérides moteras y tecnológicas, repasando algunos momentos en los que la tecnología cambió nuestra forma de montar en moto, viajar y preparar nuestras rutas.

Welcome back to the Decision Day podcast! This is Student Secrets, a series where we address confessions from real students to help them feel better about life after graduation.This episode's secret: "I'm worried I'll be lonely if I graduate and decide not to go to college... I'm scared of not having friends."What are your thoughts on loneliness after graduation? Let me know in the comments!

Pre-Order Laura's book: https://bravebooks.us/products/rogers-hay-day?srsltid=AfmBOorOdGgK8CQcJj3-cmdUUpff1fkL-fswYbQGRo6uFtsGOI_7M1O3Check out Laura on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LauraFarmsTakeaways:Laura Wilson explains how Laura Farms started in April 2020 when she propped her iPhone in her tractor cab during planting season, and how that first video's viral moment turned into six and a half years of content and a real revenue stream for her farm.Laura breaks down the practical side of building a farm-based media brand: her weekly YouTube posting schedule, hiring a part-time editor, filming everything on an iPhone with DJI mics, and the brand partnerships, like her multi-year relationship with Chief Industries, that now help pay down her land debt.Laura and Amanda talk about her new children's book, Roger's Hay Day, published with Brave Books and distributed through a partnership with FFA, releasing October 9 and designed to plant a love of agriculture and reading in the next generation.In this episode of The Heart of Rural America, host Amanda Radke sits down with Laura Wilson, a fifth-generation Nebraska farmer and the creator of the YouTube channel Laura Farms. Laura explains that her channel started almost by accident in April 2020, when COVID sent everyone home and she propped her iPhone in the corner of her tractor cab to document planting her first crop as an official partner in her family's operation. The video went viral, and what began as a way to give homeschooling families a window into rural life has grown into six and a half years of content across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and more.Laura and Amanda dig into the entrepreneurial side of farming: how Laura started with a $100,000 beginning farmer loan from the FSA at 18 years old, backed by little more than babysitting money and a dirt bike, and how brand partnerships like her multi-year relationship with Chief Industries have become what she calls her off-farm job, helping her pay down land debt and stay a full-time farmer. She shares her simple production process, an iPhone, a couple of DJI mics, a part-time editor who has freed up 15 hours a week, and pushes back hard on the excuse that people don't have time to share their own story: how you spend your days is how you spend your life.Presented by Bid on Beef | CK6 Consulting | CK6 Source | Real Tuff Livestock Equipment | Redmond RealSalt | Dirt Road Radio | All American Angus Beef | Radke Land & CattleUse code RADKE for $10 off your next All American Angus Beef order at www.BidOnBeef.comSave on Redmond Real Salt with code RADKE at https://shop.redmondagriculture.com/Check out Amanda's agricultural children's books here: https://amandaradke.com/collections/amandas-booksLearn more about Bulletproofing Your Direct-To-Consumer Beef Enterprise: https://amandaradke.com/products/bulletproof-your-beef-businessResources for producers: the USDA Law Fair website and americanlandandlegacy.org

Apple Podcast users will need to visit YouTube to view this.Defense analyst Bryce C. Barros tells Formosa Files about M.I.T. drones and their surprising connection to Taiwan's remote-controlled toy industry.Before China became the "world's factory," Taiwanese companies emerged as major manufacturers of inexpensive toys and electronics during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, producing them for customers globally. The skills in the production of small motors, electronics, and plastics, as well as precision manufacturing, for remote-controlled toy planes, helicopters, boats, and cars would later lay the groundwork for Taiwan's early drone industry, providing the skills and supply chains.But beginning in the 1990s, Taiwan lost ground as manufacturing moved across the Taiwan Strait and China invested heavily in research and development and in large-scale drone production. Chinese companies such as DJI, founded in Shenzhen in 2006, have emerged and now lead China's dominance in the global commercial drone market, holding a lead in military drones as well.With Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 demonstrating the growing importance of inexpensive and attritable unmanned systems to modern warfare, Taiwan has accelerated efforts to build a domestic drone industry, reduce reliance on Chinese components, and incorporate drones into its war plans -- with roots going back to those skills gained from producing remote-controlled toys decades ago. NOTE: The opinions shared by Mr. Barros are his own and do not reflect existing or previous affiliations. 

Defense analyst Bryce C. Barros tells Formosa Files about M.I.T. drones and their surprising connection to Taiwan's remote-controlled toy industry.Before China became the "world's factory," Taiwanese companies emerged as major manufacturers of inexpensive toys and electronics during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, producing them for customers globally. The skills in the production of small motors, electronics, and plastics, as well as precision manufacturing, for remote-controlled toy planes, helicopters, boats, and cars would later lay the groundwork for Taiwan's early drone industry, providing the skills and supply chains.But beginning in the 1990s, Taiwan lost ground as manufacturing moved across the Taiwan Strait and China invested heavily in research and development and in large-scale drone production. Chinese companies such as DJI, founded in Shenzhen in 2006, have emerged and now lead China's dominance in the global commercial drone market, holding a lead in military drones as well.With Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 demonstrating the growing importance of inexpensive and attritable unmanned systems to modern warfare, Taiwan has accelerated efforts to build a domestic drone industry, reduce reliance on Chinese components, and incorporate drones into its war plans -- with roots going back to those skills gained from producing remote-controlled toys decades ago. NOTE: The opinions shared by Mr. Barros are his own and do not reflect existing or previous affiliations. 

Buying Drones in 2026: Is the NDAA Premium Worth It? In this episode of Ask Drone U, Paul and Rob address a critical question from listener Ken : Would commercial drone operators actually switch to NDAA-compliant, Blue List American drones if performance matched DJI, even at 5x the cost? They break down the practical reality of looming foreign drone bans, why critical infrastructure industries are forced to adapt first, and the math behind drone ROI versus traditional labor. They also share real-world testing feedback on the Skydio X10 and R10, highlight smart rental strategies via Sunbelt Rentals, and discuss what incoming American and Japanese competitors mean for the future of commercial flight. Tune in today ! 5-Day Free Course: Thriving Drone Real Estate Business Transform your drone operations into a thriving real estate-focused business. Learn client management, pricing for profit, and creating high-value deliverables. Grow My Drone Business Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you're there, leave us a 5-star review, if you're inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Click here for access to Skywatch for all your drone insurance purposes ! Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneu Instagram –  https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter –  https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube –  https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps: [00:00] — Episode intro & Ken's question on NDAA & Blue List drones [00:55] — Will commercial pilots pay 5x more for American platforms? [01:45] — ROI reality: Drone technology vs. traditional human labor costs [02:40] — Enterprise & critical infrastructure vs. everyday commercial operators [03:45] — Workaround strategies: Renting Skydio units via Sunbelt Rentals [04:50] — Hands-on evaluation: Skydio X10 & R10 performance breakdown [06:10] — Industry future: Incoming Japanese models and Inspired Flight updates [07:10] — Wrap-up & submitting community questions

A rule change can sound abstract until it hits the product you were about to buy. We dig into a developing regulatory threat that could limit or block new robotic pool cleaners from being released in the United States, and why the most “modern” features may be the biggest liability. If your favorite cordless pool robot depends on mapping, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth control, or over-the-air firmware updates, this conversation will help you understand what could change and how fast the market can shift once approvals tighten.We connect the dots using a real-world parallel from the drone and camera space, where restrictions reshaped what could be sold through normal retail channels and pushed buyers toward a gray market. That workaround comes with a price: harder returns, unclear support, and warranties that may not apply. We also talk through how broad wording can sweep up more than one brand or country, and why even U.S. companies can feel the impact when key components come from overseas.Then we get practical: if new models stall, do you buy a current-generation robotic pool cleaner now, or wait and risk fewer options later? We explore how innovation solves real pool problems (main drains, ledges, beach entries), why annual improvements matter, and how uncertainty can affect both homeowners and pool service pros who recommend equipment to customers.If you found this useful, subscribe so you don't miss updates, share the episode with a pool owner or pool pro, and leave a quick review telling us what feature you refuse to lose in the next generation of pool robots.We break down a developing U.S. regulatory situation that could limit new robotic pool cleaners from being sold domestically, especially connected models with mapping and wireless control. We compare it to what happened in the drone and camera world and lay out what it could mean for innovation, warranties, and buying decisions.• potential impact of a broad FCC-style security ruling on new robotic pool cleaner models  • how the DJI drone and camera restrictions created a gray market and what that teaches pool buyers  • why Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, firmware updates, and mapping may be the features most at risk  • what a slowdown in new releases could mean for manufacturers, including U.S. brands using overseas components  • consumer reality of gray market purchases, including returns, support, and voided warranties  • the big buying question: whether current cordless models still make sense without future upgrades  • how similar rules could spread to other home robotics like vacuums and robotic lawnmowers  Join the Pool Guy Coaching Program. Learn more at swimmingpoollearning.com.  If you're interested in the coaching program that I offer, you can learn more at poolguycoaching.com.Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA  REWARDS Apphttps://hasa.com/hasa-appThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Support the showThanks for listening, and I hope you find the Podcast helpful! For other free resources to further help you:Visit my Website: https://www.swimmingpoollearning.comWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SPLPodcast Site: https://the-pool-guy-podcast-show.onpodium.com/UPA General Liability Insurance Application: https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching GroupJoin an exclusive network of Pool Service Technicians to access the industry's leading commercial general liability insurance program. Protect your business.Premium is $64 per month per member (additional $40 for employees and ICs)$59 per month for Pool Guy coaching Members - join here! https://www.patreon.com/poolguycoachingLimits are $1,000,000 in occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate - Per member limits     [ $1,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate available for $75 per month ]$50,000 in HazMat Coverage - clean up on-site or over-the-roadAcid Wash Coverage - Full Limits

DJI, Roborock, and Dyson unveiled new robovacs that can easily climb stairs and keep home mapping data private, and HTC's VIVE Eagle smartglasses gives bystanders the ability to stop recording simply by saying so themselves.Starring Jason Howell and Jenn CutterShow notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 555 Boy's night in the sewer gets weird fast — Nick cracks a high-potency THC seltzer live on air and things go sideways from there. A dermatologist trip turns into a full skin-diagnosis breakdown, a caller talks drones, wind vortexes, and DJI surveillance paranoia, and the two of them spiral into a debate about witches, estrogen, and courtroom hormones. Somewhere in the chaos there's a mouse in the walls, a possible ghost, and a guy who allegedly drowned in a barrel of LSD. From there it's pure late-night internet rabbit hole: DLSS5 melting Cloud's face, a Fox News sugar-and-caffeine segment that spirals into accidental child-eating jokes, a melatonin study that might explain everyone's heart problems, a haunted garment factory in Bangladesh, and a "possessed" group of miners in Honduras that turns out to be heatstroke. Value-for-value donations read live, a couple of songs get played (and probably muted later), and the government may or may not show up asking questions. Another fully unscripted night on Nick the Rat Radio. #NickTheRat #DarkSewerNetwork #PodcastClips #LateNightPodcast #Paranormal #Conspiracy #Weird News #StonerHumor #UnscriptedPodcast #InternetRabbitHole #TrueCrime #Cryptid #HorrorComedy #LivePodcast #StrangeButTrue #sewerchat A paranoid rat discusses conspiracies, secret agendas, and things they don't want you to know — while playing hand-picked underground music. Call in live: 1-917-719-5923 Originally aired: 09/02/26 All music is Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0). All artists are credited during the episode. For more info: www.nicktherat.com

Welcome to your weekly UAS News Update, have 4 stories for you this week: Washington state jacks up commercial drone fees, an industry survey shows DJI still dominates, the FCC tells certification labs to tighten their screening, and SiFly raises $20,000,000. Let's get to it.Starting January 1st, 2027, commercial drone operators in Washington state will pay $150 a year per aircraft to register. Right now it's $15. That's a ten times increase. Here's where it came from. Washington repealed a luxury tax on private jets before it ever took effect. To make up that lost revenue, lawmakers added a new $120 excise tax on commercial drones, plus doubled the existing registration fee to $30. Ninety percent of that money goes to a sustainable aviation fuel account. Not to airports. Not to drone programs. To jet fuel research. The drone fee got exactly one hearing, buried inside a bigger transportation bill, and no drone operators showed up to testify. For comparison, Minnesota charges $25 a year. Utah charges $5. A DJI Mini flown for real estate photos in Washington will now cost the same to register as a Cessna 172. This takes effect in 2027. If you fly commercially in Washington, start budgeting now.The Associated Builders and Contractors, a major construction trade group, asked its members what drones they fly. DJI came out on top with 97.1 percent. Autel took the rest. Skydio, the only American brand on the list, got zero percent. This survey happened months after the FCC's ban on new DJI models hit the market. And it shows the ban hasn't pushed contractors toward American alternatives. It's just frozen them on the hardware they already own. Almost 20 percent of these fleets use thermal cameras and about the same use lidar. Both of those payload types are part of a new FCC proposal that could pull them from shelves entirely. The trade group is asking lawmakers to simplify compliance, and based on the results of their survey, I understand why! The FCC just told a company called HOVERAir to stop selling its VERSA flying camera immediately, calling it a violation of US law. Here's the twist. A certification lab had already approved that camera for sale. The FCC says that approval was granted in error, and it's now been pulled. The FCC is sending new guidance to every certification body it accredits. If you're unfamiliar, these are private companies, paid by manufacturers, that actually decide whether a device gets approved. The FCC wants them to screen harder for banned drone components, though, that guidance hasn't been published anywhere. No public notice and no docket number. This matters because the whole system for enforcing the drone import ban runs through private labs. If one bad approval got through, and it takes a viral product launch to catch it, that raises real questions about how many others might be sitting out there right now. This is a developing story and we'll keep tracking it. Last up, SiFly announced a $20,000,000 Series A financing. According to the press release, the funds will be used to scale production and customer deliveries of the SiFly Q12. If you're unfamiliar with the Q12, it currently holds the Guinness Record for longest flight by an electric multi rotor in its class, at 3 hours and 11 minutes. The aircraft carries a payload up to 10lbs, and a maximum range of up to 90 miles on a single charge. It'll be cool to see these start hitting the hands of customers and hear the feedback! And the conversation continues on Post flight where we discuss these stories uncensored in the Premium Community, link is in the description. We'll see you for the live Q&A on Monday. Have a good weekend!Sourceshttps://dronexl.co/2026/08/25/washington-commercial-drone-fee-150-jet-tax-repeal/https://dronexl.co/2026/08/24/abc-survey-dji-97-percent-contractor-drones-fcc-ban/https://dronexl.co/2026/08/21/fcc-tcb-guidance-drone-certification/

Muy buenos días, ahora sí, hablemos de Jackson Hole, el evento más relevante para los mercados esta semana, donde Kevin Warsh, el nuevo presidente de la Fed, llega con una disyuntiva. Inicia el ping pong de aranceles. Canadá detalle a qué productos aplicará tres tipos de tarifas, mientras que Estados Unidos evalúa nuevas sanciones. Se reporta un robo masivo de micrófonos DJI en el AIFA y Uber lanza una nueva función en los viajes para adolescentes. 

Welcome to your weekly UAS News Update, have three stories for you: DJI gets a big win, new drone tariffs, and a Chinese drone maker somehow gets FCC clearance. Let's get to!DJI just scored its biggest legal win in years. On August 14th, a federal appeals court partially reversed a lower court ruling in DJI's fight against its Pentagon blacklist status. DJI was added to that list back in 2022 as an alleged Chinese military company. The court sided with the government on most points, but on one key issue it agreed with DJI. The Pentagon claimed DJI contributes to China's defense industrial base, but that section of the report was entirely redacted. The court said you can't take the government's word for it. Now the case goes back to the lower court for another look. DJI is still on the blacklist for now and nothing changes for consumers today. But this is the strongest pushback yet against one of the government's key arguments that so far, has lacked public evidence.The Trump administration just announced new tariffs on imported drones and drone parts. Some tariffs go as high as 100%, with drones over 55 pounds and thermal drones facing the top tariff rate. Smaller drones without those features generally face a 25% tariff, allied countries like Japan, Taiwan, and the EU get a lower 15% rate, and the UK gets 10%. Most of these tariffs kick in within weeks. The goal is boosting US drone manufacturing and cutting reliance on China. However, with the FCC appearing to target foreign manufacturer's ability to sell drones in the US at all… a 100% tariff on $0 is still $0. And HOVERAir just opened pre-orders for its new VERSA, a pocket camera that converts into a self-flying drone. And unexpectedly, it's cleared for sale in the US. That's right, the HOVERAir VERSA is FCC approved… That's notable because HOVERAir's last drone, the AQUA, missed FCC authorization by weeks and had to refund over two million dollars to US backers. The VERSA weighs 230 grams, shoots 4K at 60 frames per second, and comes in under the FAA's 0.55lb registration threshold. This is a stark contrast to DJI's Osmo Pocket 4, a camera that doesn't fly, is still blocked from US sale. It's a strange contrast, a flying camera gets in, and a handheld one doesn't. Keep in mind this is a crowdfunding pre-order, not a guaranteed purchase, so shipping delays or changes are always possible.And the conversation continues on Post flight where we discuss these stories uncensored in the Premium Community, link is in the description. We'll see you for the live Q&A on Monday. Have a good weekend!https://dronedj.com/2026/08/18/dji-us-blacklist-court-win/https://dronedj.com/2026/08/17/us-drone-import-100-tariffs/https://dronexl.co/2026/08/18/hoverair-versa-fcc-clearance-indiegogo-launch/

For better or worse, Amazon Alexa and Google Home's smart voice assistants have been imbued with the powers of generative AI. The promise is that you can use natural language with your smart speaker to adjust your thermostat, lock the doors, and find out what your pets have been up to. The reality is smart home voice assistants seem to be going through an identity crisis. Senior reviewer Jennifer Pattison Tuohy invites Verge editor-in-chief Nilay Patel onto his own podcast to compare notes on life with Alexa Plus vs. Gemini for Home. Further reading: ⁠GTA VI keeps leaking ahead of its gameplay premiere⁠ ⁠I bought DJI's banned camera — it was cheap and easy⁠ ⁠Does giving a camera wings dodge the FCC's drone ban?⁠ ⁠Meta glasses are a workplace menace⁠ ⁠Google's Pet Memory forgot who my cats are⁠ ⁠I tasked Alexa Plus with tackling my to-do list — it was hit or miss⁠ ⁠With Alexa Plus, Amazon finally reinvents its best product⁠ ⁠How AI broke the smart home in 2025⁠ ⁠I let Gemini watch my family for the weekend — it got weird⁠ ⁠Google built a great smart speaker, but Gemini isn't ready for it⁠ ⁠Jony Ive's first OpenAI gadget is reportedly a hockey puck-sized smart speaker⁠ Subscribe to The Verge for unlimited access to theverge.com, subscriber-exclusive newsletters, and our ad-free podcast feed. We love hearing from you! Email your questions and thoughts to vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The new CleanMyMac interface is beautiful, intuitive, and responsive, allowing you to quickly see any potential concerns keeping your computer from running its best. Get Tidy Today! Try CleanMyMac 7 days FREE and use code PETAPIXEL for 20% off!Now saving when you shop for your favorite gear at B&H Photo is even easier with the B&H Payboo Credit Card which lets you Save the Tax — you pay the tax, and B&H pays you back instantly! (Save the Tax on eligible purchases shipped to eligible states.) OR you can pay over time with our 6 & 12 month financing (on minimum purchases of $199 for 6 months, and $599 for 12 months). Terms apply, learn more at http://bhphoto.com/payboo. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval.Payboo Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital BankThis week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the Sony FX5 is officially delayed, Kodak has been profitable for a year straight, and a former Sony executive shares that back before it took over mirrorless with the E-mount, another company suggested they team up rather than Sony strike out on its own. Plus, Jordan Drake chats with special guest Becca Farsace and the two decide who "won" this generation of gimbal cameras: the Luna Ultra from Insta360 or the Osmo Pocket 4P from DJI. And, is back button autofocus stupid? All this and more!Check out PetaPixel Merch: store.petapixel.com/ We use Riverside to record The PetaPixel Podcast in our online recording studio.We hope you enjoy the podcast and we look forward to hearing what you think. If you like what you hear, please support us by subscribing, liking, commenting, and reviewing! Every week, the trio go over comments on YouTube and here on PetaPixel, but if you'd like to send a message for them to hear, you can do so through SpeakPipe.In This Episode:00:00 - Intro10:30 - The FX5 is delayed.17:14 - Kodak has been profitable for a solid year 22:13 - Insta360 is making a camera with a shape "you've never even considered."26:17 - NYC Fujikina finally has details28:08 - Sony declined to work with an established mirrorless camera brand back before it made its first mirrorless camera32:33 - Jared Polin says back button focus "is stupid"43:25 - How much would it take for you to sell your soul?52:08 - So, who won? DJI or Insta360? w/ Becca Farsace (watch her comparison here)1:19:24 - What have you been up to? (The Odyssey discussion)1:28:44 - Tech support1:38:00 - Feel good story of the week

Why the FCC Drone Ban Could Ground More Than You Think The FCC may be laying the groundwork for a drone ban that goes far beyond DJI and if you fly drones for business, this could change your entire operating model. We break down what the proposal really says, why the definition of "military grade" is so broad, and what every drone pilot needs to do before the comment window closes.The headline sounds simple, but the details are anything but. This proposed action could affect thermal imaging, LiDAR, docking stations, swarming drones, spray platforms, drone light shows, and even aircraft over 55 pounds. We unpack why the language matters, where the loopholes are, and why "already owned" drones may still fly while parts, imports, marketing, and future replacements get squeezed. We also discuss: Why not all thermal or LiDAR systems should be treated as military tech How the proposal could impact real estate, utilities, construction, inspections, agriculture, and public safety Why docking stations may be the highest security risk in the entire discussion What "swarm" should actually mean, and why that definition matters Why air-gapped systems may be the smarter alternative to blanket restrictions How product lifecycle support, batteries, firmware, and replacement parts could be affected We then discuss what it takes If you want to influence the FCC, and how these rules could slow infrastructure work, raise costs, and limit the use of drones across the U.S. economy. Tune in today whether you manage a fleet, train pilots, or rely on UAS for inspections, mapping, spraying, or security. The clock is ticking, and the wrong move here could cost the industry far more than most pilots realize. 5-Day Free Course: Thriving Drone Real Estate Business Transform your drone operations into a thriving real estate-focused business. Learn client management, pricing for profit, and creating high-value deliverables. Grow My Drone Business Get your questions answered: https://thedroneu.com/. If you enjoy the show, the #1 thing you can do to help us out is to subscribe to it on iTunes. Can we ask you to do that for us real quick? While you're there, leave us a 5-star review, if you're inclined to do so. Thanks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-drone-u/id967352832. Click here for access to Skywatch for all your drone insurance purposes ! Become a Drone U Member. Access to over 30 courses, great resources, and our incredible community. Follow Us Site – https://thedroneu.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/droneuADU 1382: Build my own drone to do photogrammetry work? Instagram – https://instagram.com/thedroneu/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thedroneu YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/droneu Timestamps: [0:29] — Why the FCC ban matters for drone operators and businesses [4:18] — What the FCC proposal actually says [5:12] — The broad “military grade” definition and why thermal/LiDAR are controversial [7:04] — Why even existing drones may still be affected indirectly [12:14] — Downstream impact on utilities, construction, infrastructure, and the economy [23:46] — Performance-based standards vs blanket restrictions [31:18] — Docking stations as a major security risk [33:13] — Swarming drones and multi-aircraft operations [43:53] — Summary of what should go into a comment [51:04] — Comment deadline and what is still allowed [58:21] — Final advice: don't use a copy-paste comment

Most camera companies make something great in 2026, which is why choosing one has become so hard. After covering Sony, Nikon, and Canon in part one, we looked at the brands taking less obvious paths. Fujis are cameras people actually want to carry. Great JPEGs, fun film simulations, and a commitment to APS-C and GFX instead of full frame. Lumix offers some of the best value in hybrid cameras now that its autofocus has caught up. Leica is having incredible sucess with the Q series. OM System keeps the original promise of Micro Four Thirds alive with small lenses, rugged bodies, and excellent reach, but its aging sensor technology is becoming hard to ignore. Hasselblad delivers a more refined shooting experience than GFX but you pay for it in price and enormous files. DJI continues to push drones, compact cameras, and stabilization forward. And Blackmagic is easy to overlook if you only follow hybrid cameras, but it remains deeply embedded in live event productions. Full disclosure: we've worked with Lumix and Hasselblad, and some of the cameras discussed were provided as loaners. There isn't one winner here. These brands make sense for different people, which is more useful than pretending one spec sheet can settle the argument.

Forty years ago, Shenzhen was a small southern Chinese fishing village, just across the border from Hong Kong. Today, it's one of the world's most advanced megacities, with a population of nearly 20 million people and home to many of the tech industry's largest companies, including Huawei, Tencent, DJI, and Transsion, among countless others. That remarkable transformation within a single lifetime offers important lessons for Kenya, Vietnam, and other developing countries seeking to build their own technology hubs. Grace Yuehan Wang, a visiting scholar at the London School of Economics and a research fellow at Stellenbosch University in Cape Town, joins Eric to discuss her new book, which explores how Shenzhen was able to develop so quickly and what lessons its remarkable rise offers countries across the Global South seeking to build their own technology hubs.

C Lieven expresses skepticism regarding Russian influence in German elections, noting that the Alternative for Germany (AfD) is genuinely popular due to anti-immigration stances and skepticism toward funding Ukraine. Meanwhile, the UK faces budget constraints that hinder promised military spending increases. A migration crisis involving thousands of people attempting to enter EU territory from Morocco has triggered emergency meetings. Nationalist parties in Europe may move toward total immigration bans to satisfy their core supporters. (1)Kevin Hoy discusses the detection of a Jupiter-mass object orbiting the brown dwarf CD-35 2722b, which may represent the first confirmed exosatellite or exomoon. Using the radial velocity method, researchers identified a "wobble" in the spectrum of the brown dwarf, indicating a secondary body in a highly eccentric 170-day orbit. This discovery is a significant milestone for astrophysics, as it helps scientists understand planetary formation processes outside our solar system. Hoy explains that such objects are difficult to find because technology is often limited by the brightness and proximity of host stars. Future mapping of nearby systems could involve high-power radar technology. (2)Evan Ellis explores the landscape of Uruguay, a stable country navigating the trade interests of its neighbors, Brazil and Argentina. The discussion shifts to Colombia's newly elected president, Abelardo de la Espriella, whose inauguration in a high-security zone signals a pivot toward closer alignment with the United States. Ellis also addresses the complex situation in Venezuela, where the U.S. is negotiating with the relatively unknown Dinorah Figuera rather than more prominent opposition figures. Regional stability is further threatened by an explosion of homicides in Uruguay and the presence of millions of Venezuelan refugees in Colombia. (3)Bradley Bowman warns of the unprecedented military cooperation between Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea, documented in 616 instances of security collaboration. Russia has transferred advanced technology, such as Su-35 fighters and submarine quieting techniques, to China to secure support for its war in Ukraine. Simultaneously, Iran provides drones and targeting data to help Russia strike Ukrainian targets and U.S. forces in the Middle East. North Korea has supplied thousands of soldiers and munitions to the European front. Bowman emphasizes that the U.S. defense industrial base is currently a shadow of its World War II capacity. (4)Harry Sidebottom describes the reality of Roman gladiators, noting they were often heavy-set due to a carbohydrate-rich diet designed to provide protective fat. These fighters were glamorous figures who enacted Roman virtues of courage and physical strength for the public. While many were slaves or prisoners, others were free men who volunteered to escape grinding poverty. Most gladiators fought only once or twice a year, with a survival rate of roughly seven in eight. The segment also notes a rare historical instance where a Roman audience felt sympathy for elephants being massacred in the arena. (5)Peter Berkowitz analyzes the work of Professor Patrick Deneen, who argues that liberal democracy is a "curse" that has atomized American society. Deneen presents contradictory accounts of whether liberalism was a founding principle or a 20th-century imposition. He advocates for a "regime change" toward a pre-liberal order that prioritizes biblical faith and classical virtue over individual rights. Berkowitz notes that Deneen's ideas have influenced figures like Vice President JD Vance, who has publicly endorsed Deneen's work. The critique suggests that Machiavellian means and state coercion may be necessary to restore a Christian foundation to the nation. (6)Jack Burnham explains the FCC's efforts to prohibit military-grade, foreign-produced drones, specifically targeting Chinese firms like DJI due to security concerns. These "dual-use" systems are defined by their ability to carry heavy loads and utilize advanced sensor arrays. A significant security gap exists because critical infrastructure like power grids and hospitals lacks the same protections afforded to airports and military bases. Burnham cites a 2024 arrest of a man flying an unregistered drone over Vandenberg Space Force Base in California as evidence of the threat. The Trumpadministration has issued executive orders to secure American airspace from unidentified objects. (7)Mary Anastasia O'Grady reports Keiko Fujimori has secured the Peruvian presidency by a narrow margin, inheriting a nation plagued by organized crime and Chinese influence. Fujimori faces an immediate crisis with the expected arrival of El Niño in September, which threatens the fishing industry and may cause floods. Transnational criminal organizations involved in extortion and illegal mining present a strategic threat to property rights and small businesses. Additionally, China's construction of the Chancay port and heavy mining investments have granted Beijing significant political leverage. Fujimori must now balance these economic realities while attempting to restore the rule of law. (8)Corrections applied: Mary Anastasia O'Grady as directed; Abelardo de la Espriella (transcribed as "Delospria," segment 3 — matching prior batches); and Patrick Deneen (transcribed as "Denine," segment 6 — the Notre Dame political theorist). One to flag: Kevin Hoy (segment 2) — I couldn't verify this astronomer's name, and the brown dwarf designation (rendered as "CD352722b," which I've set as CD-35 2722b) suggests the transcription may be rough. Worth checking against the booking sheet.

Jack Burnham explains the FCC's efforts to prohibit military-grade, foreign-produced drones, specifically targeting Chinese firms like DJI due to security concerns. These "dual-use" systems are defined by their ability to carry heavy loads and utilize advanced sensor arrays. A significant security gap exists because critical infrastructure like power grids and hospitals lacks the same protections afforded to airports and military bases. Burnham cites a 2024 arrest of a man flying an unregistered drone over Vandenberg Space Force Base in California as evidence of the threat. The Trumpadministration has issued executive orders to secure American airspace from unidentified objects. (7)

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss Sony's supposed bid for acquiring Tamron, DJI's odd launch for their brand new Osmo Pocket 4P, a complicated bloated commercial photoshoot & more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 206 ! Watch the commercial BTS photoshoot referenced here: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DavDT-6AP6_/ Listen to Jared's Daily Fro episode about interviewing his Dad here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4UNmaVjvcFM9LC96ZpPHTb?si=c2b4ef9204994c2d Subscribe and listen to The Daily Fro on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

DJI's Osmo Pocket 4B is out but you might have a hard time getting it in the US, and Google DeepMind's Gemini Robotics 2 aims to be the Android OS for physical AI and humanoid robots.Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao.Show notes found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.