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New Dash Cam Captures Dual Views And Video Evidence

12 Sep 2016

These days, cameras are just about everywhere and it’s difficult to walk down any street without having your image recorded multiple times. In a way it’s sad, but it’s simply the way things are today. The video review of the Vantrue N2 dual camera Dash Cam is located at the lower... Read More

Want To Know What Apple Is Up To Next? Just Follow The Money

10 Sep 2016

Now that the dust has settled over Apple’s courageous decision to eliminate the headphone jack from its iPhone 7 lineup, the big question is: How will this omission affect future Apple products? I’ll get to that in a moment, but first I’ll provide my opinion regarding Apple’s new direction and... Read More

Did Apple Drop The Ball Or Just That Pesky Headphone Jack?

07 Sep 2016

It’s a difficult day to be a fan of Apple products. In fact, I feel a bit cheated. Like many others, I tuned into Apple’s two hour “Special Event” live stream so that I could learn the details of its new and long overdue Mac Book Pro (MPB). I’m writing this... Read More

Yuneec Typhoon H With Intel RealSense R200 Camera: Details Inside

22 Jun 2016

It’s official, Yuneec and its authorized dealers are now accepting pre-orders for its new Typhoon H Hexacopter with Intel’s RealSense R200 Camera and Atom processor. While this model has not yet been reviewed, here’s the details as provided by Yuneec along with an overview and editorial opinion: What Is it?: This... Read More

A Clarification On My Experience While Reviewing DJI’s Phantom 4

26 May 2016

Before you get too engrossed in this story, while I’m known for writing long-winded posts, this one is most likely a record breaker. So, with that said, you’ve been warned! Just a few days ago, I was contacted by the head of DJI Global Public Relations and informed that a... Read More

DJI Phantom 4 Leaves Much To Be Desired In Easy Setup And Flight Experience

27 Mar 2016

Allow me to say upfront that I’m not targeting DJI as a company nor do I have any affiliation with any competitor in this field. I’m simply a seasoned new product and tech Journalist who is sharing my opinions of the setup procedure and my personal first flight experiences with... Read More

DJI Phantom 3 Pilot Flies Yuneec Q500 4K For The First Time

15 Mar 2016

Last month, while visiting my Phantom 3 Pro buddy Ted in Las Vegas, I produced a video that compared the quality of the video generated by his DJI Phantom 3 Professional to my Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K. Honestly, it wasn’t even a contest. In fact, it was such a mismatch... Read More

Want To Edit Video? Here’s Some Tips From The Gadget Guru To Get You Started

22 Feb 2016

It seems that with the sudden popularity of drones there’s a growing number of users who are beginning to discover the wonderful world of video production. While that’s a good thing, as today’s camera equipped copters make it easier than ever to create breathtaking video, converting that footage into a production... Read More

Andy’s Rant of the Day: Film vs Video. Yeah, Let’s Get It Right!

15 Feb 2016

It’s time for everyone’s favorite feature… Andy’s Rant of the Day! For today’s rant, let’s address the difference of filming and shooting a video. To get started, let’s take a moment and look around the room. Everyone who used a phone, digital camera, drone or other electronic device to film... Read More

A DJI Phantom Meets A Mini Cooper – One Of My Favorite Aerial Videos!

14 Feb 2016

Of all the aerial videos I’ve produced over the past few years, this one is absolutely my favorite as it combines technology, automobiles and creative video production techniques. And, it’s fun! In this video, I found myself in possession of a 2014 Mini Cooper Convertible for a long weekend. The backstory... Read More

Unboxing Yuneec ProAction Handheld Stabilizer Didn’t Go Well

14 Feb 2016

I have to admit that it didn’t take a lot of thought to make the decision to purchase Yuneec’s new ProAction handheld stabilizer. That’s because, while I’ve considered purchasing similar devices over the past few years, previous offerings were relatively expensive and the setup process seemed complicated. On other models, daily usage... Read More

Q & A: Andy On Yuneec’s Payroll? Poor Phantom Video? Here’s The Answers!

13 Feb 2016

Boy, I’ve been catching quite a bit of flack from the DJI faithful regarding a recent video produced with my Friend Ted and I flying our copters in the Nevada desert. It appears that some people viewed the footage of the two copters in the video and think that Ted’s... Read More