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Closet Installation Defines Art Student's Life
Kevin plans to be part of an installation for his senior art show
By Marcia E. Gawecki
For his senior art show at Idyllwild Arts on April 20, Kevin is exposing a part of himself. In fact, he's going to be part of an ongoing installation.
He's showing some large, abstract paintings, but his installation showcases an unusual closet along with some track music that he mixed himself.
"Both of my parents work in the fashion industry, so it would be natural for me to follow in their footsteps," said Kevin, who is from Korea. "It's been a struggle for me deciding between fashion and art."
Kevin is a 4-year senior, which means he attended Idyllwild Arts from his freshman to his senior year.
In Kevin's closet installation, he's selected only black and white clothes.
"It's kind of a statement about human growth," Kevin explained.
Kevin had difficulty deciding between art and fashion as a major
For example, white clothes would identify him as a baby, while black clothes would show him in old age. As the track music changes, Kevin plans to change clothes.
"I have to practice a lot to get it right," he said with a smile.
Kevin also has some large, abstract paintings that together form a butterfly.
A few months back, Kevin got some encouraging words from Idyllwild Arts alum and street artist, Shepard Fairey. In fact, there's a photo of the two of them on the Idyllwild Arts web site.
When he visited Idyllwild Arts on Feb 10, Shepard gave a lecture and held a Master Class for the visual artists (See "Welcome Back" Idyllwild Me post dated Feb. 16, 2012).
"He said that he liked my stuff, especially the figurative paintings," Kevin said. "But he encouraged me to use different materials and take risks."
(from L) Kevin and Cynthia before Shepard Fairey's art
Perhaps Kevin is taking Shepard's recommendations to heart as he "performs" his closet installation on Friday, April 20 in the Parks Exhibition Center.
Also showing that evening are Visual Art seniors Bella, SoYe and Mia. Like all Idyllwild Arts events, Senior Show II is free and open to the public.
For more information about student art events at the Parks Exhibition Center on the Idyllwild Arts campus, visit www.idyllwildarts.org or call Mallory Cremin at (951) 659-2171, ext. 2251.
Copyright 2012 Idyllwild Me. All rights reserved.
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Art Showcase of Faculty & Staff Talent
'Nate' by Rachael Welch
At the final Idyllwild Arts Faculty & Staff Art Show on Aug. 9, there was an eclectic mix of pieces. There were more paintings than pottery compared to the last show, prints from the new headmaster, some "shocking" paintings, and friendship nudity.
The three prints from Brian D. Cohen, the new headmaster of Idyllwild Arts Academy, were a perfect selection, given the natural surroundings of Idyllwild. Brian's black-and-white etchings showed a pear-and-apple arrangement, a closeup of tree bark and a mystic silhouette of a pine tree in the distance. All showed his command of the print medium, and a keen sensitivity to nature (But they don't photograph well!)
I especially liked his relief etching, "Tree Trunk," although it was likely a tree from Vermont, and not Idyllwild. A teacher once told me that you could see wars in the bark of trees, if you look close enough.
'Fatherless Bride 2' by John Brosio
The two "shocker" paintings came from John Brosio. "Fatherless Bride 2," was a medium-sized oil painting that featured a young woman in a long gown. "Carrie," the 1976 horror movie based on Stephen King's first novel, comes to mind.
In the movie, Sissy Spacek was doussed with pig's blood, and appeared shocked in all the trailers, to say the least. However, in "Fatherless Bride 2," there is the same amount of blood splattered on the young woman, with some drooling from her chin, but she has more of a "hunted" demeanor.
When several people looked at it, they marveled at Brosio's technique, but didn't understand the premise.
"Some artists just like to shock," one woman said. "But he can definitely paint."
The second of Brosio's two paintings showed a close up of a fish head with a cigarette in its mouth. Everyone knows that fish don't smoke, so this couldn't be a preachy commentary about that.
"Just look at the way the head was cut off," exclaimed Tressa, one of the attendees, pointing to the sharp diagonal.
'Stefania' by Jacqueline Ryan
Everyone was searching for the artist, who had just left.
Next to his paintings however, was a single portrait by Rachael Welch, who has taught painting many summers at Idyllwild Arts. She also works at Cafe Aroma, and showcases many of her paintings in their library/gallery.
Moreover, some of her jazz portraits have graced Cafe Aroma's house wine labels, namely Marshall Hawkins, Barnaby Finch and lately, Casey Abrams.
Rachael's single painting in the show had a predominately green and salmon palette. It was a portrait of "Nate."
It wasn't your typical portrait pose. This young man held his fingers up to his face in a sort of a "bugaboo" fashion, like he was mugging for the camera. There was also a faraway look in his eyes.
'Jackie' by Stefania Ford
"Why did she use salmon for the background color?" one woman asked her friends.
The others were trying to figure out what Nate was doing. Was he high on something? Was he playing a video game? The colors and the composition made it compelling.
Jacqueline Ryan, a painting assistant, was the one who convinced me to enter the faculty show.
"There's never enough paintings by staff members," she said. "Keep trying."
However, this young woman, who just graduated from college, had a command of the medium. Her painting of a nude woman was connected to another sculpture in the show. Jacqueline told the story:
"This painting is of Stefania, the ceramics teacher," Jacqueline explained. "She finished this sculpture of me that she started last year, so I decided to do a painting of her."
(From top) Jazz greats Nat King Cole and Billie Holiday by Marcia E. Gawecki
"Jackie," Stefania's ceramic sculpture, featured a Rueben-esque kneeling nude, which captured Jacqueline's energy. Stefania wasn't around to comment on her piece.
She also had several organic pottery pieces on a pedestal next to her sculpture.
Next to "Stefania," was my larger-than-life banner of Barnaby Finch, a local jazz musician who has played with some big-name jazz musicians. (I drive for Idyllwild Arts, so I'm considered a staff member.)
The banner measured about five feet across and nearly seven feet long. Cristie Scott, the gallery assistant, had to hang the banner by herself, which is quite the feat and without the slightest irritation.
Last year, the banner of Barnaby hung outside Cafe Aroma's deck during the Jazz in the Pines event. It served as a backdrop for many jazz performances.
"It's definitely the largest piece in the show," Cristie said.
At first inspection, I noticed that the perspective was off. Barnaby's head was much larger than his jawline. Most of my painting was done on my kitchen floor, so it was hard to get a perspective. Yet, I should have hung it over the porch railing before hanging it in the gallery.
'Paint the Black Hole Blacker' by David Delgado
"I want to disappear!" I thought to myself. "What was I doing showing a piece with an off perspective?"
I was grateful that Barnaby himself hadn't showed up!
So when a young woman in a bright orange dress started dancing in front of the Barnaby banner, laughing with her friends and mugging for the camera, I was convinced that she was making fun of it.
"No, she's just wearing a bright orange dress, and reacting to the colors of your piece," explained Cristie.
She was right because I followed the woman around the gallery, and she wasn't dancing in front of other pieces, including"Fatherless Bride 2."
(From L) 'Double View Evening' and 'Tree Shadows at Sue's House' by Jessica Schiffman
All of the pieces are for sale. Part of the sale proceeds go to the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program.
This faculty show will remain on display at the Parks Exhibition Center until this Saturday, Aug. 20. The gallery will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information, contact Cristie at the gallery at (951) 659-2171, ext. 2251
EDITOR'S NOTE: Technically, I should not review an art show that I have pieces in. It would never fly in a standard newspaper–conflict of interest and all that. But, for now, a biased perspective is better than none at all, right?
Published on: Aug 13, 2011 @ 21:41
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Unusual Sculptures at Senior Art Show
Saturday, May 21st, 2011
Lian talks to another about her 8-foot magician with multiple bunnies
The last senior class visual art show at Idyllwild Arts showcased some unusual, life-sized sculptures, along with some standout photos and paintings. Samantha, Ben, Chloe, Veronica and Lian each outdid one another with imagination and artistic skill.
For one of her sculptures, Chloe asked fellow visual artist Sofia to stand on a pedestal and pose for about an hour.
"Originally, Chloe had asked a dancer to pose, but they all were in rehearsal during the visual art show," Sofia explained. "Someone told her that I had danced before and she asked me."
Sofia wore a natural colored dance outfit, and Chloe painted over the material, and even her skin with acrylic paint.
"It took me days to get it all off!" Sofia exclaimed.
She said that Chloe left it up to her asto what poses she wanted to perform during the art show.
"She told me just to go slow," Sofia said.
Sofia became one of Chloe's life sculptures
Another large sculpture was created by Lian. It was part of a series that showcased animals.
In her piece, Lian created an 8-foot magician with bunnies coming out of his pockets, pants and everywhere.
The piece showed Lian's "dark side," another student said.
"I think it's great!" exclaimed Mallory, on the art staff. "It's expressive and a little edgy."
Mallory said that Lian coupled the magician along with other circus-type pieces, including a wolf with one eye, and a circus acrobat and clown.
"Lian even added the music, which sounds like circus music," Mallory said.
She added that all of the seniors had submitted their presentations early on, which were approved by the art staff.
Mallory went on to talk about Veronica's paintings, which focused on sushi.
"Don't touch it, it's still wet!" Mallory exclaimed as I edged closer to a painting that featured a woman's nude torso with what looked like rose pedals.
"No, they're sushi," Mallory said.
She explained that Veronica liked sushi a lot, but was also nervous about its potential to make her sick.
The other two paintings showed a woman's torso similar to the other one, and rows of different kinds of sushi on a plate.
A sculpture-and-video combination by Veronica personified the "sickness" part of sushi. Mallory didn't say whether Veronica had gotten sick from sushi before.
On the back wall were a series of student photos by Ben. He hand selected several of his classmates from Idyllwild Arts to act as models. Underneath each close up portrait was a statement about their lives.
Ben showcased photos that revealed his classmates secrets
"I belonged to a religious cult for the first 12 years of my life," admitted Bram, a theater major.
Later, he explained how the photos came about.
"Ben asked me to model for him, and bring along several 'secrets' on pieces of paper," Bram explained. "The one about me belonging to a cult was considered the best."
As a theater major, Bram is used to "exposing" various sides of himself. But he was surprised how few people asked him about the cult.
"I think they being too polite and don't want to pry," he said.
Bram is open to talking about the experience. He said that belonging to a cult seemed normal, until he turned 12 and rebelled. He tries to take the best out of the experience, including shunning materialism.
Since the leader of the cult died recently, Bram feels a sense of closure. But he'd like to use the experience in his theater art sometime.
"Perhaps I'll do a monologue and explain how things really were," he said.
The other photos by Ben talked about personal things as well, such as inability to trust other people.
Ben enlarged the images, and then emphasized some of the features with a collage. Bram's eyes were emphasized, while Rebecca, an outspoken writer's mouth was the focal point.
The largest one along another wall featured Deliah, a pretty blonde girl with black mud on her face.
"Her face and hair were so white, that I had to do something different," Ben explained.
He projected Deliah's portrait to enlarge it to about four feet wide.
Lian (at L with camera) in pink wig with friends at the art opening
Right now, there's another visual art show at the Parks Exhibition Center on campus. It's a group show featuring a variety of work. It will continue until June.
For more information, visit www.idyllwildarts.org or call (951) 659-2171.
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All photos courtesy Idyllwild Arts Academy.
Published on: May 21, 2011 @ 16:31
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'Cryptozoology,' a Myriad of Mythical Creatures
Chloe's "Cryptozoology" painting of what looks like a dying alien in a yellow pool
Throughout history, people have been fascinated by mythical beasts, including the Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, unicorns, fairies, dragons, griffins, and the like. Hollywood has joined on the bandwagon recently, with "Iron Man," "Avatar" and "Tron." And all of the creatures from the bar scene of "Star Wars" would fit into this definition.
Chloe's sculpture looked like broken angel's wings with a crab leg extension
Idyllwild has its own mythical creature, called the Idyllbeast, who is hairy and looks like Bigfoot, but not as scary. Maybe more like Chewbacca. Only that the Idyllbeast hosts his own web site, and his own storefront, The Idyllbeast Research Center, on North Circle Drive in Idyllwild.
With all of these mythical beasts in mind, the Idyllwild Arts Visual Arts Department presented its student theme show, "Cryptozoology," with a Jan. 14 opening at the Parks Exhibition Center on campus. The show ends today, Jan. 28.
"Cryptozoology" is a made up word that refers to animals which are legendary or otherwise nonexistent by mainstream biology. For their pieces, the students needed to rely on their imagination because these beasts couldn't be drawn from observation.
Alake's traditional unicorn was sitting down like a human
The 35 pieces in the "Cryptozoology" student art show, includes paintings, sculptures, drawings and mixed media pieces. Their young, fertile imaginations didn't disappoint the viewers. Some stuck to the traditional lions, tigers and bears hybrids, while others made up their own combinations. One artist even debunked the Santa Claus myth.
Some standout pieces include a sculpture by Chloe, a senior from Korea. The four foot sculpture, laid upon a white pedestal, looks like broken angels wings. The feathers are longer than any birds with a purple and blue glaze.
"Very nice," said Rob Rutherford, head of the Art Department at Idyllwild Arts. He was inspecting the pieces for the first time before a Master Class on Comics.
At closer inspection, Chloe's wings also showcased an extension, that looked like a crab leg. What does that mean? Was there a metamorphesis going on from aviary to crustration or visa versa?
Li-An's watercolor boldly debunked the Santa Claus myth
Across the way, was another Cryptozoology piece by Chloe. The bright painting featured what looked like a dying alien in a pool of yellow. What happened? There are no title cards as indications, but one can only guess that the image reflects the artist's feelings at the time. As a senior, Chloe may be feeling separate, or alien, from her classmates as she faces final exams, college applications and finalizing her portfolio. It could be any number of things, but the benefit is that these art students have an outlet in visual art.
Another standout piece is a ceramic unicorn by Alake, another senior. Instead of showing the unicorn upright and proud, as shown throughout history, Alake has hit sitting down, much like a human would. The general look to the unicorn is not distant or scary at all, but one you might see on a merry-go-round.
Delaney's painting depicted the moment of discovery
Hidden in the corner of the Parks gallery was a murky watercolor that might've been passed over at first glance. But this one, by Li-An, a senior, was worth contemplating over. It depicted an extremely thin, bald man sitting at a vanity, looking into the mirror.
In the mirror's reflection, you don't see a bald man, but a full-sized, furry reindeer with antlers (no, it wasn't Rudolph). And draped around his waist is a red Santa's suit–with an attached mask!
So, Li-An is debunking the myth of Santa! Not only is Santa not fat and jolly or even real, but he's not even human!
Another student delved into the murky waters of mythical creatures by documenting the moment before the beast transformation. In Delaney's painting of a surprised young man looking into the mirror. Instead of happiness at his first chest hair, this teen was appalled to see a growth inside his chest cavity. The growth looked like the concentric rings of a tree stump. The colors she chose were not garish, but more patriotic, red, white, blue and and gray. And there were many layers of them, which begged to be touched.
Dean's large painting showcased an eagle/plane and a man/tree
Other students in the "Cryptozoology" show showcased hybrids that were made up of animals and machine parts.
Ho Jin, a 9th grader from Korea, featured a triptych of three pen-and-ink drawings that he drew freehand (without any preliminary sketches). The first was a dragon/griffin, which used images of an urban landscape, including a city bus and cars at its feet.
The second drawing featured the Statue of Liberty in the space between the large cat's eyes, and its ears were comprised of rockets and fighter planes.
In the last one, Ho-Jin inserted himself into the picture. He is taking a picture of a bird on a limb, while the top of his head is split to show a large egg.
The painting that caused the most controversy was one done by Dean, which depicted a nude man with a tree limb for an arm. Resting on his limb is an oversized eagle/plane hybrid. In the deep background is a carefree kid surfing a fine wave.
"He's an awesome artist," exclaimed Ignacio, who lives near Dean. "He pays close attention to detail."
A wolf-lion hybrid by Anna, a sophomore
Ignacio said that Dean debated whether or not to put in the genitals, but did so at the end.
"He thought it was important," Ignacio said.
As far as most people know, it's OK for students to paint nude paintings. After all, they offer nude models as part of their regular drawing classes. When asked about Dean's nude painting, Rob Rutherford didn't answer, but said he was rushed for time. Biology teacher Will Waddell said that nudity in student artwork goes in cycles.
"The art students will do a lot of nude paintings, and then the school will crack down for awhile, and then they slowly crop up again," Will said.
Helen, a mother and artist, said that she wasn't opposed to nude paintings in a student show.
Nudes are the best way to study human anatomy, she said.
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Art Show Focuses on Repetition
Art poster features the hands of those artists in the show
The final student art show of the year will be held tonight, Friday, May 21, at the Parks Exhibition Center on the Idyllwild Arts campus.
"Inquire, Negate and Repeat" showcases the work of four visual artists, who are also seniors at Idyllwild Arts Academy. They include: Jade, Angelica, Karina and Anna.
The show's posters appear on doors and windows all over town, including Fairway Market and Cafe Aroma. It features the arms and hands of the four artists participating in the show.
"On one of the arms, it looks like there's a tattoo," said Jade, "But it's not real. We just superimposed the words, 'Inquire, Negate and Repeat."
In fact, the bluish color of the overall poster was a mistake, but they kept it.
"When Brent (a student photographer) was taking our shots, he forgot to change the setting on his camera from indoor to outdoor light," Jade explained. "But we liked the effect, so we kept it."
The title of the show took some research and thought, Jade said. It came from a meditation technique.
"Each of us is focusing on an art project that requires repetitive motion. For me, it's knitting rows and rows, but for others, its the constant turning of the ceramic wheel."
A Chicago artist who created door-sized panels made up entirely of yellow Post-it Notes, once said, "There's beauty in repetition," such fish laying out to dry, or boats lined up on a dock.
Artist Andy Warhol loved repetition. Although he painted mostly portraits in a Pop Art style, he often made several versions of the same thing. Case in point: "Triple Elvis," from 1963. Warhol depicted a full-length portrait of the pop icon in a cowboy outfit pointing a gun at the viewer. The altered image had three heads and six legs.
Jade has been performing a repetitive motion for months. She's knitting a scarf that is now taller than she is. Attached to the oversized scarf will be a variety of small drawings.
She said that she likes knitting because it's comforting, and it's something she can do while doing something else, such as watching a movie or listening to music.
Earlier this semester, these four artists had to submit their proposals to Rob Rutherford, head of the Visual Arts Department at Idyllwild Arts. Together discussed the message, the means, and even if the project was feasible.
Karina, who has four large pieces in the show, including paintings and sculptures, said that her part of the show is nothing extraordinary.
"I'm going to show what I can do," she said. "I don't believe a senior show should be pushed to the limits."
She wouldn't be specific about her four pieces, but welcomed everyone to come and see the show for themselves.
Each of the artists will be on hand early to discuss their work. Many of them have family and friends visiting from afar.
"Inquire, Negate and Repeat," opens tonight at 6 p.m. at the Parks Exhibition Center on the Idyllwild Arts campus. The show is free and open to the public. It continues until Friday, May 28.
For more information, visit www.idyllwildarts.org or call (951) 659-2171, ext. 2200.
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Armagh's sadness at passing of long-serving pharmacist and friend to all Shannon Stewart
A trusted professional and a long-standing servant to the people of Armagh and beyond, the community has been saddened by the passing of former city pharmacist Shannon Stewart.
Mr Stewart, a father-of-three, passed away on Monday.
He was 85 years of age.
For many years he ran his DS Stewart Ltd pharmacy from Scotch Street in Armagh, on the site of what is now Gordon's Chemists, until his retirement in the 1990s.
Shannon was more than a pharmacist; he was a kindly confidante, diligent adviser and friend to all. Generations of Armagh folk knew they could drop in at Stewarts for a 'quiet word' and he would quite happily assist without need to trouble a doctor.
Very often simple complaints could be treated by a visit to Scotch Street. It would be impossible to count the number of families who attended for the relief and reassurance which could be offered through one of Shannon's 'cough bottles'.
Those who had worked alongside him in the store include family, among them son Stephen, who also went on to study pharmacy.
He was an integral part of the city, very much a part of the fabric of old Armagh, and was so highly thought of by all who knew him.
Those with whom he worked will remember a kind and considerate employer, while the people of Armagh had in Shannon Stewart a man they could trust, who exuded professionalism and whose friendly demeanour endeared him to all.
A devoted Christian, Shannon – who had lived at Mullinure on the outskirts of the city – was a man who professed a great personal faith and over the years enjoyed sharing that personal fulfilment with others.
An Armagh man through and through, he was a gentleman beyond compare and the city will be the poorer for his passing.
A death notice includes a fitting verse from the Bible, taken from the book of Zephaniah, which reads: 'The Lord… will take great delight in you… He will rejoice over you with singing."
The funeral and house are both strictly private due to current restrictions.
To Shannon's heartbroken family, his dear wife, Florence, daughter Alison, sons Stephen and Michael, and all of the family circle, we extend our deepest sympathy at this very sad time.
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Top 9 Best Drones With GoPro Cameras | 2020 Reviews
by Pierce Lancaster September 28, 2019
Many people begin by choosing the cheapest drone, and then once they get the hang of flying they look for Drones with GoPro cameras. There are some drones that may just have a camera gimbal and then you can choose your favorite GoPro for attachment.
The advantage of flying drones for a GoPro camera or that has the capability to have one added, is that these types of cameras take professional looking snapshots and video footage.
These photographs and videos can be used for commercial purposes. The videographer may wish to record for film or television. The photographer may wish to add a GoPro setup to a drone in order to sell great videos to wedding couples and for other types of public events.
GoPro is actually a manufacturer located in the USA, who makes a line of professional quality action cameras. But often the term GoPro is also used to mean a camera. A GoPro mount will mean the gimbal that's used to attach the camera to, in order to keep it stable.
While GoPro is popular with drones today, other companies are catching up to the need to attach a professional quality camera so they can use it to market their services.
DJI, 3DR, Walkera, Blade, and Ionic all make a drone with GoPro camera. They may also have some drones that don't come with a camera, but with the addition of a GoPro quadcopter kit, the flying drone will soon be able to increase its functionality.
Price ranges may vary, but you can still buy a cheap quadcopter for GoPro, and spend more of your money on the camera itself. Here are the top nine Drones for GoPro cameras
Quick Comparison Table & Our Pick
The Best Drones With GoPro In The Market For The Money
DJI Mavic Air:
3DR IRIS+
Walkera Rodeo 150 Racing Quadcopter with Camera
Snaptain S5C Drone with 720P HD Camera
Force1 Brushless Motor GoPro Drone
Walkera F210 FPV Racing Drone
The Usual Suspects ( Still Going Strong!)
YesterYear Drones (Gone But Not Forgotten)
Walkera Voyager 3 GoPro
Blade 350 QX RTF
Ionic Stratus
Weight (Pounds)
3DR IRIS +
Walkera Rodeo 150
Snaptain S5C Drone
Force Brushless
Walkera F210 FPV
Continuing in the DJI series is their new release – the DJI Mavic Air. This is yet another remarkable quadcopter from the labs at DJI and became the first major invention in the drone industry in 2018.
The new Mavic Air is equipped with various high-end features to ensure high performance. If you are looking for a highly portable and foldable drone for your next adventure, then the Mavic Air is the best option for you. Read on to find out more about this drone in this updated DJI Mavic Air review for 2018.
The Mavic Air has a foldable, compact design that is even smaller than Mavic Pro's. The DJI Mavic Air is actually half the size of other models in the DJI stable, which makes it the most portable model in the DJI series yet. Although it may not fit in your pants pockets, it can comfortably fit in your jacket pockets.
DJI has also added Air vents to its new model in order to make it more streamlined. Weighing just 430 grams, the Mavic Air will hardly be a burden during your next adventure.
What's more, the remote controller has detachable sticks that can be easily attached to the controller for enhanced portability.
Apart from the folding design, the Mavic Air also takes the 4K camera from DJI's previous models. There are 7 cameras altogether to help the drone keep track of any obstacles and the surrounding environment. DJI asserts that its great capabilities and optimal algorithms will help create a superior 3D map of the surroundings, as well as more accurate hovering and better flight performance.
The unit also features object detection at the back and on the front, which has been enhanced to around 20MP. So expect to have far much fewer accidents.
The new Mavic Air has recently created APAS (Advanced Piloting Assistance Systems) for better object evasion, changing its flight path to aggressively fly around or over objects instead of simply coming to an abrupt stop.
Key Features of the Mavic Air Fly More Combo
Foldable design for enhanced portability
Easy to control through controller or the DJI GO 4 app.
Ability to take panoramic photos at 32MP
Flight autonomy to enhance accident avoidance and superior stability.
Offers six QuickShot options to choose from
Either charging pad or USBN options
2 minute flight time
Capture 32 MP Panoramic Images
Get the Mavic Air flying and you will agree that it is truly worth it. Equipped with a 4K camera and 3D sensors, the new Mavic Air captures excellent images and is easy and safe to get airborne.
In approximately 8 seconds, the drone can easily capture 25 images to create a 32MP image clear panorama to match 180 degrees, Vertical and Horizontal Panoramas.
Quality Video Modes
Without doubt, common with any modern photography drone is the performance of the video modes and gimbals' ability to serve its purpose of preventing the anomalous movement. The previous DJI models have shown great performance in this area and the Mavic Air definitely lives up to the expectations in this category. The Air offers various recording resolutions, including 1080p @ 120fps, 2.7K @ 60fps and 4K @ 30fps.
It is important to note that there is an increase on the 1080p and 2.7 K resolutions, but the rate on the 4K resolution has not been changed. Although many people would most likely choose to capture in 4k as much as possible, the quality has been greatly enhanced.
Practical Good Looks
The new DJI model combines elegant design elements with the great performance you would expect from this leading manufacturer. The seven integrated cameras are enhanced by magnesium brackets. The gimbal camera is recessed for enhanced protection while the rear vents prevent the buildup of heat inside. All these features of the Mavic Air ensure a great and portable drone that will suit your exact needs.
The Mavic Air comes with 6GB internal memory that allows you to save your photos and videos easily. If you want more storage space, there is a MicroSD card slot available for you to expand it.
On-Board Camera Options
Quick Shots: The Mavic Air offers up to six QuickShot options for you to consider: Boomerang, Circle, Rocket, Dronie, Asteroid and Helix to aid your drone photography. All you need to do is to tap the option that matches the composition you need and the drone will complete the rest. You can also get the shots posted quickly on your social media accounts using the innovative DJI Go 4 app.
The Karma costs ~$799 for the drone and controller, or ~$1,099 bundled with the GoPro Hero 5 Black to match the Mavic's built-in camera. It probably is the Best Quadcopter with GoPro
SmartCapture: This option allows you to control the drone by hand . Use simple gestures to instruct you drone to capture videos or photos of your choice.
FlightAutonomy 2.0
With this revolutionary onboard sight sensing technology, the drone is able to familiarize itself with the immediate environment and adjust its flight plans to avoid any objects that you may come across during your adventure.
Improved Wi-Fi Video Transmission
The drone will send your videos through Wi-Fi and you will be able to view your videos from up to four kilometers away.
What's Inside the DJI Mavic Air Kit?
Hers what s included in the Mavic Air package:
One DJI Mavic Air
One Remote controller
Three Flight Batteries
One Charger
Six Propellers and Propeller Guards
One Carrying Case
Power Bank Adaptor
The revolutionary DJI Mavic Air Fly More Combo is certainly one of the best photography drones currently available on the market. While some of the previous models have not lived up to expectations, their key models have always gone on to shape the industry standards. The new Mavic Air is set to be one of those drones, and anyone who enjoys drone flights, aerial photography or simply wants to discover the new technological advancement in the drone industry should ensure they get their hands on the new quadcopter. Small, compact and portable with excellent features and superior performance, what more would you want in a new quadcopter?
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The 3DR IRIS + is made by the 3D Robotics company. It has a steep price of $600, and doesn't include a mount or a camera, so it doesn't qualify as a cheap Drone for GoPro, but it certainly can have that functionality added if you wish. The Iris has a black oval body and two black and two blue arms, which will aid with navigation. There are four black propellers, and 2 blue and 2 black ladder-shaped landing feet.
The overall look of the Iris + is like a squished narrow design. This may be more suitable for flying in areas where there are a lot of trees, as the drone will easily be able to slip through them, and there will be fewer chances for the drone to catch on a branch.
The blue color of the drone on its two arms will also aid with orientation while in the air. The pilot will know that when the drone has its blue arms facing him, that the drone will be flying away. This just aids in the flyability of the Drone for GoPro. The arms also have an interesting, jagged kind of design. It may have been to make it lighter and more aerodynamic, but it adds to the design as well.
The Iris is fully compatible with the GoPro HD Hero series of cameras. You'll first need to add a camera mount, such as the Zenmuse, and compatible camera. You can also use other third party camera mounts if you don't wish to use the GoPro camera. You'll have to see what works for you. If you wish for your camera to shoot a series of shots while the drone slowly rotates around, you can do this through choosing a ROI waypoint.
The 3DR IRIS + also comes with a radio controller, for those people who don't like to control drones through a smart device. There is the option to hook it up to your computer though, and to be able to pre-program a flight path in. This is handy if you wish to film something specific, such as a lake or mountains, but would rather let the Iris take over so you can just have fun. You can hook it up to either a Mac, PC, or an Android device.
There is also a tool kit included and an operation manual in the box. A flight checklist will ensure you've performed all steps needed, prior to flight.
The Iris is quite sturdy and weighs about nine pounds. It should prove to be a great addition to the professional drone pilot who needs a GoPro quadcopter.
Decent flight time
Integrated LEDs on arms for easier guidance around trees
On-screen telemetry for instant data as you fly
Ready to fly out of the box
Decent design
Isn't very ideal for beginners
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Another ideal option for a professional drone pilot who is most likely looking for a racing drone at this point is the Walkera Rodeo 150.
It's a racing quadcopter which comes with a mini camera pre-installed into this drone, but surely - it's able to capture much more than the eye can see.
If you knew Walkera, their unusual drone design isn't something that would surprise you. But it's true. Walkera Rodeo 150 comes with a pretty unusual drone design, mostly because of two antenna sticks which stand out.
However, even though we can see a smart and unique frame design, you will still find 4 propellers to be placed accordingly to any other drone you can find on the market. But if you're worried about those antennas getting in the way - you shouldn't worry.
This design might be unique, but it's smart and it has far many ergonomic benefits than other drones available on the market.
600Tvl camera is very small but its compactness goes really well with the smart design of this drone. You might now even notice the camera at first, but surely - it's there to record some amazing aerial videos and photos.
But what's more interesting is the Devo 7 remote controller which comes included. If you don't know Devo, we can only say good things about it. It's the most mainstream controller which is made for racing. It allows users to adjust many parameters as needed, so the best experience is guaranteed.
Therefore, this drone and remote controller might have a steep learning curve if you're a total beginner, but once you get a hang of it - it's the best of the best you can get.
What you might know by now is that this drone is made for racing, but we were surprised by the fact that it's suitable for both indoor and outdoor racing.
This drone is totally adjustable to parameters, just like its remote controller - which is ideal for people who are looking to get the most out of their drone.
Of course, you will also be able to just enjoy the aerial photos and videos this drone can achieve, if you aren't feeling in the mood for a race.
Unique and smart design
Devo 7 remote controller is included
600Tvl mini camera
Suitable for both indoors and outdoors racing
Includes a lot of accessories
The frame is a bit too fragile for crashes
Even though you might not have the largest pocket - that doesn't mean you can't find a very decent drone that comes with even a better camera.
Whether you're a beginner or advanced drone flyer, it won't take long to adapt to Snaptain S5C drone which comes with a user-friendly interface.
It's ready to fly straight out of the box and with a simple press of a button, you will be able to take off and take it for a spin.
With a number of features such as smart voice control, headless mode, and even a famous 360-degree flip & roll, this drone is suitable for someone who has never even flown a drone before.
S5C is Snaptain's top of the line drone which has the ability to go further with video transmission of up to 80 meters.
What we really like is how simple it is to edit and upload the videos recorded by this drone. All it takes is just seconds to make an upload to your favorite social media platform.
This drone is made out of high-quality ABS material so you won't have to think twice before flying it up to some serious height. Propellers are protected with a guard protectors so even the biggest drone newbies will have fun without worrying too much about crashing the drone.
Once you get the drone in the air, you will notice how stable this drone is. However, if you ever lose the drone out of your sight - you shouldn't panic. With a simple swipe of a screen, you can activate a trajectory flight feature and simply fly the drone back to you.
But the main reason for this drone's stability is mostly the built-in G sensor which is designed to allow controlling the drone by adjusting the vertical and horizontal position using your smartphone.
It even has its own dedicated app called Snaptain Era which is available for both OS.
Ideal for beginners
Powerful and safe
Steady flying and landing
Easily trackable
Gravity control feature
A lot of high-end features
Very affordable price
Battery life isn't very great
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If you're looking for a drone that doesn't necessarily come with a GoPro yet allows you to use your own favorite GoPro camera, Force1 is an ideal drone for your needs.
This is a brushless drone which means that this drone flies like a dynamo. This gives users more manual control and a lot more power through its motor. Therefore, if you're looking for more power but don't want to sacrifice control and maneuverability - the brushless motor drone is your ideal choice.
What we have also noticed is that brushless motor offers a bigger flight distance, which in this case allows Force1 drone to fly up to 500 meters of distance.
Such serious distance is also backed up with 2 rechargeable batteries that allow you to fly longer. Together, these batteries combine about 30 minutes of flying which is ideal for GoPro cameras. You will be able to capture some amazing aerial photos and videos.
One thing you won't have to worry about is the design quality. You will be able to fly this drone as high and as far as the capabilities offer without having to worry about crashing the drone. In case of an accident, still, the drone stays protected with a ghost shell and extra blades that come included.
We were surprised by the number of accessories that come included as well. Not only it includes extra pair of blades and two batteries, but it also includes two complete body shells.
Compatible with GoPro cameras
Powerful yet very easy to control
Can fly up to 30 minutes with two batteries
Can cover some serious distance
Provides a lot of value for the cost
Instructions aren't very clear so it might take some time to learn the commands
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The latest Walkera drone which is F210 is another FPV drone which takes racing to another level. Its design might seem a bit bulky at first (and even unique), but if you don't know Walkera - this might be a surprise to you.
Regarding the bulky design, this drone is still very lightweight and is capable of covering some serious distance, including some serious height as well.
At first, you might mistake this drone for a robotic device from the future (due to its mushroom antenna), but you will enjoy every single feature it offers.
The center of the gravity of this drone is moved towards the central point (middle of the drone) ensuring a flight which is agiler, reliable, and stable.
We were surprised to see that a few body parts of this drone were made with carbon fiber materials. But one of the most useful design features is definitely the protective cover motor design that will ensure F210 stays in one piece even after a racing accident.
However, with anti-crash feature combined with the bow design of this drone, you get the ruggedness required even by the best professionals.
Another thing professionals will love is the ability to personalize the settings of this drone according to your needs. Therefore, with simple access to the settings using your laptop, you get to change the flight parameters.
And if you are looking to take things to another level - F3 flight controller provides a platform made for experts to share and exchange ideas.
One of the fastest Walkera drones
Includes HD camera
Includes Devo 7 remote controller
Strongly resistant frame design
Real-time video transfer
Anti-collision feature
Easy to personalize
Can be a bit too fast for beginners
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The 3DR Solo also has a unique shape. It's made with a dark gray body, with two long black landing legs. The four arms are close to the body with four gray blades. What's so unique is that there is a flat, rectangular shaped body that slowly tapers upwards. The Solo can have a mount installed, which will support a Hero4 or other type of GoPro camera.
The Solo makes shooting video easy for the beginner or pro. As you're flying your drone through the air, all you have to do is press a button on the radio control unit to turn the camera on. You can then get back to steering your drone, and let the camera do its thing. Later you'll get to download your amazing footage.
The Solo has an optional backpack, which will help you to take it on long treks into the wilderness.
Using its Smart Shots technology you have three choices when using your GoPro camera. If you're a professional, you may wish to be able to control both the camera and the drone by yourself. You may wish to do preset angles and grain tilt control.
Or perhaps you'd like to split the work between you and the camera. The quad's internal computer will assist you by locking on a predetermined flight path while you control the drone. Or perhaps you want to move the drone around, but have the camera stay locked on a subject. The final option is to let the drone and camera take over completely.
Smart Shots can mimic the moves of professional filmmakers. You don't even need to learn how to pan or zoom in. The cable cam will make it appear like your camera is on a cable or rails, even when it isn't.
Another great function of the Solo is that there is a selfie mode. This means that you can stand in front of a feature, such as a building or sculpture, and the drone will slowly film you as it backs away. It will raise up in the air and give some amazing footage of you and your friends.
A follow mode will also enable you to go completely hands free. Your drone will follow you from behind.
The basic 3DR Solo will run you around $800. You'll need to add your own camera to fully take advantage of all the great features of this GoPro-ready quadcopter.
Comfortable video-game style remote controller
Features HDMI port directly from the controller
Full-featured app available for iOS and Android
High-end pilot features
It's a bit hard to set it up out of the box
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The DJI Phantom was the first in a long line of drones made by Phantom. As far as DJI Phantom drones go, it's reasonably priced at around $480, but you'll need to add your own GoPro camera. It does come with a GoPro mount, so you can leave it off until you find a great camera, and then turn it into a drone with GoPro.
This drone is made from a white plastic body and has the clean smooth lines that you expect from the Phantom company. There are the two distinctive red stripes on each of the arms. Each of its four rotors is white. There are two D shaped long landing legs on either side, which will protect the GoPro camera and mount, when installed.
The radio transmitter is included, and is made from the same white plastic material, with two stick shifts and buttons. It's fairly simple. It's pre-tuned at the factory so you don't need to pair it together with the drone.
There are a few installations you'll need to do once you get it out of the box. You'll have to insert four AA batteries inside the transmitter and get your drone charged up. You'll also need to screw on propellers and landing gear.
While this GoPro quadcopter does not have a camera, you can buy one. You have a choice of Hero2, Hero3 and Hero3+ camera models.
This setup does not have live video streaming to either the radio control unit, nor by an app to your smartphone or tablet. If you're interested in that, one of the other GoPro drones below may be more to your liking.
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This drone is still built with the GPS tracking system that you expect in a drone of this level. It also has a fail-safe function, preventing you from losing the drone on the field. It can return back to home again with either the press of a button, or if it loses contact with the radio transmitter.
This drone with GoPro functionality can be flown at a speed of twenty two miles per second, or ten meters per second.
The DJI Phantom is a great and one of the best choice within Drones for GoPro, for people who want to capture the live action of a crowd during a game, concert, event, wedding, etc.
You can also increase the functionality of your Phantom GoPro quadcopter by connecting it to your computer through software. You'll need a USB port and cable on your computer, and have to do a separate software download.
Ready to fly straight out of the box
Intelligent orientation control
GoPro camera mount
Quick-start in 5 simple steps
Special start sequence
Decent price
Doesn't include screws to install the landing gear
Customer service is average
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It's interesting to see the progression of the Phantom in later releases. The DJI Phantom 2 is a later release than the 1 and it works perfectly as a quadcopter GoPro setup. You'll also get a camera mount but you'll need to choose your camera separately.
One nice feature of this drone is that Phantom makes it as easy as possible to teach you how to fly, so then you can focus on the fun. You'll get to attach the Zenmuse mount to the underside when you're ready to purchase a camera to shoot great video.
The Phantom 2 looks similar to the 1 in that it also has the shiny white body and two red stripes on each arm. There are two D shaped legs to either side, which will protect a camera once you have it installed.
There are some other great features in this drone. You'll have the ability to program in a flight path, such as a circle, square, or oval, and then release your drone in the air. This is also a great way to shoot some cool video, as the direction will be accurate, yet you can focus on viewing your video, rather than on attempting to keep your drone in the air.
The DJI Phantom 2 is lightweight, but rugged. It can take some bumps and crashes that naturally happen. Since the propellers and landing gear can be detached, you can easily tuck it into a backpack before you head into the wilderness. Once the propellers have been attached, they're self-tightening, so you won't have to worry about carrying a screwdriver with you.
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The remote controller has more functionality than the Phantom 1, which is good news for pilots who like to play with buttons. It's also in a sleek white plastic case. There is a battery capacity indicator, so you know how much charge you have left. A throttle locking feature will keep your fingers from getting tired.
This drone for GoPro has a trainer port, so you can hook it up to a computer and it will teach you how to fly through instructional videos and more.
Zenmuse H3-3D 3-axis gimbal is included
Features attitude and GPS flight modes
Can fly up to 25 minutes on a single charge
Anti-static compass shell
Remote trainer and throttle lock
Improved design features
Gimball is included but not installed (takes up to an hour to install)
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The DJI Phantom 3 Professional is a one of the Drones for GoPro that is available in the same shiny white finish as the 1 and 2, but has gold stripes instead of white. The professional set up comes with everything you need to shoot high quality, professional looking photographs and videos. You can use the included radio controller, or choose to watch live streaming video through a smart device.
Every good GoPro helicopter drone needs a solid three axis stabilization gimbal. You'll be able to view video that the camera takes through the Lightbridge digital streaming technology, while the DJI Pilot app will allow you to directly stream images to your iPhone, Android, or tablet. The camera can record 720 p full resolution. It records video and snapshots on a microSD card.
Even the radio controller has rechargeable batteries, so you'll know you're doing your part for the environment.
The DJI Phantom 3 Professional drone has a vision positioning system that allows for stable indoor flight too. This allows the drone to turn off its GPS system, while it utilizes a variety of sensors to keep from crashing into walls.
This drone has a preprogrammed list of no fly zones, including the White House, so you don't have to worry if it goes astray in the park. You may wish to check and ensure that you'll have spots where you can take your drone out for flights. This means that your DJI will automatically lock up in these no-fly zones.
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In the box you'll receive everything you need. A quadcopter, remote controller, propellers, flight battery, charger and cable, manuals, gimbal clamp, SD card, and more. $1200 is a good price to pay for a GoPro helicopter drone that comes with everything you need in the box.
4K UHD video recording available
Fully stabilized with 3-axis gimbal
Rechargeable remote controller
DJI Pilot app for iOS and Android
Outstanding aerial view
Customer support isn't decent
Another great option for the pro who needs the best quadcopter GoPro setup is the Walkera Voyager 3 Gopro. This drone has a more unusual design, which shows that it's meant for pros and not for use as a toy.
Its body has a white casing in front, with a squashed nose. In back it has a black body casing. This is one of the few drones that have a special moving landing legs feature. There are two black T shaped arms on either side, and two black arms in back. At the ends of the arms are red plastic highlights, with the blades rotating above.
One distinct feature is also that this drone can carry a gimbal camera mount, for a Hero camera, but that the two landing legs actually extend upwards while in flight. Before landing, these legs come back down again. It's not often you'll hear about Drones for GoPro that has this feature.
The camera within the Voyager has 4K image quality. Not only do the legs extend up after takeoff, and then down for a landing, the camera automatically moves up before landing. This protects it during landings.
The camera is also on a 3D gimbal, meaning that it'll adjust and keep it angled to the horizon, so your video footage comes out stable, and not like someone experienced an earthquake. Your camera will also have an uninterrupted 360 degree view of the scenery. The photographer will be impressed by the professional quality camera contained within this Drone for GoPro.
Sometimes the drone flyer just wants to have fun, and not worry about a camera. The Voyager has a detachable gimbal so it can be removed in these instances. This is also handy for switching out other cameras, and can prevent damage to the drone as you attempt to hold it down to attach another camera.
This drone also has the capacity for a remote image transmission system. This means that the built-in signal can transmit it to a nearby smart device, rather than just viewing on the remote controller. It'll keep friends or colleagues occupied too. Its global GPS navigation will enable it to navigate around parks, forests, and more.
The radio controller is packed full of buttons and controls, within a square unit with a full color view screen at top.
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The Blade 350 QX3 provides a safe and reliable way to fly a quadcopter around at home, but can also be fun to take on the road too. It's white and red casing may trick you into believing it may be from a premium line of Drones for GoPro, but its price is affordable.
There are two red and two black rotors, with two tall landing legs. You can see a long white antenna on its roof, to enable it to stay into contact with the radio transmitter. Between these legs is a hanging camera gimbal.
You'll have to purchase a separate camera as one is not included in the box, but Blade does have their own version on offer. It's recommended you purchase the Blade CG02 GB three axis stabilized HD camera.
There are some great features on Drones for GoPro. Blade has its own patented "SAFE" technology, understanding that the new drone pilot has concerns about keeping their drone from breaking, as well as preventing injuries, and the destruction of personal property.
This means that it has a Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope. The drone is covered in sensors, so that if it gets too close to a surface, it will back off.
In addition to the SAFE mode, there is an AP mode which will assist the beginner in learning how to fly. The SAFE mode also flies within a specific flight zone. There is also self-levelling technology to help keep the drone flying at a stable angle in the sky.
This is also helpful for when filming video footage. Once they feel confident, the pilot can switch the drone to Smart mode and then take over to shoot some great footage and photographs.
When you switch to AP flight mode, you will be able to switch the drone to a faster speed, and fly it out to a farther distance. This mode also enables you to do tricks and maneuvers that you can't do in beginner's mode.
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There is also a return to home feature for when your drone is flying outside the range of the radio controller, or for when simply you want to pack up and return the drone to you faster. The radio controller is a Spektrum DX4.
You can also pre-program your own flight boundaries. This is always a useful tool for the videographer. This ensures that the drone captures all the angles of the landscape.
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The Ionic Stratus has a silvery grey body with four long arms. There are two red stripes to differentiate forward direction, and two black in the black. Two forward blades are white, with two in the back that are black. Each of the blades is protected by curved blade guards.
While these blade guards look familiar, the rest of the drone is certainly unique. There are two black landing gears in a D shape so that your camera and mount will be protected when landing.
The Ionic Stratus has a six axis gyroscope to aid with the stabilization of the quad. It also has a shock absorbing cradle head, which is important for when a camera may be installed underneath. This will prevent video from being shaky or jerky. It's recommended that the Hero4 camera be used.
The Stratus is being sold as an affordable setup for those who want to add a camera. It does come with the gimbal attachment, so you don't have to add your own. You can buy this drone for under $150.
Even though there are stripes and propellers to indicate the forward nose position, you can fly this drone in a headless mode. This means that it will fly forwards, away from the radio transmitter, no matter which way the nose is facing. You also have the option of turning it off or on while the quadcopter is in flight.
There is a separate radio controller unit to help with the operation of the drone. It has 2.4Ghz connective technology. The throttle sticks on the controller enable you to move in in a variety of different directions: upwards, downwards, forwards and backwards, left and right, and left turn and right turn. There are also separate buttons for the 3D flips and the rolls.
It's also fun to have the ability to do tricks and rolls. There is a 3D roll button that makes this simple. You can do one roll or several in a series.
The company provides instructions on how to get it set up from out of the box. It's important to pair drone with radio controller, as this is not done at the factory like with pricier models of drones.
To charge up the drone it takes about 150 minutes. This will give you about ten minutes of flying time, which is fairly decent at this price point, when three or four is average.
You'll need to add your own batteries for the radio controller unit, and a camera when you're ready to shoot pics and film.
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Best of all is the iLook video and still camera which is included. Both the beginner and the pro will find enough to interest them in this quad.
This quad has LED running lights to enable you to see it at long distances in the air, or to simply have fun at nighttime. Besides the pro camera, there are many other great features. You can fly it out to a distance of two kilometres from the radio controller unit, so you can capture some great images of a mountain range or lake.
The camera sits within a brushless gimbal that is a G-2D. This helps to keep the film stable and on the horizon even if it's a bit windy or a beginner is flying the drone. The camera will record at 1280 by 720 pixels. You see see live streaming video at up to 500 meters or more.
There are three different radio controllers to choose from, so you can decide which is best for you. One is a basic model, one has WiFi and one is meant for professionals.
The Walkera utilizes GPS technology which helps it to remain stable in the air and to hold a position. Most people will be amazed at seeing your great film footage as it will appear to have been taken by a stable camera on the ground.
One full charge will enable your quad to fly for twenty-five minutes, which is really the minimum when you're searching for a pro drone.
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Ten Alberta MLAs to watch in 2017
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Alberta MLAs to watch in 2017: Shannon Phillips, Sarah Hoffman, Sandra Jansen, Derek Fildebrandt, Brian Jean, RIchard Starke, Thomas Dang, Christina Gray, Jessica Littlewood, and David Swann.
Despite its past reputation, Alberta politics has become extraordinarily unpredictable over the past decade. This makes forecasting the future a very tricky business for political pundits. As is tradition on this blog, each December I sit down by the open fire and pen a list of Alberta MLAs that I will be watching closely in the new year. Beyond the obvious choices, like Premier Rachel Notley or Finance Minister Joe Ceci, I try to look into the government and opposition benches to see who could make the news next year.
Here is my list of MLAs to watch in 2017:
Shannon Phillips (Lethbridge-West): The implementation of Alberta's much lauded and much derided Climate Leadership Plan will be central to the government's agenda in 2017. Navigating attacks against the incoming carbon tax, which led to the approval of two oil pipelines, will be critical to the success of the plan. Environment and Parks Minister Shannon Phillips will also have to navigate the politics of replacing Alberta's dirty coal fired power plants with renewable electricity generation, which could include potentially controversial hydro electric dam projects in northern Alberta.
Sarah Hoffman (Edmonton-Glenora): Now as Alberta's Deputy Premier, Sarah Hoffman continues to prove that she is one of the toughest MLAs in the government benches. She has managed to navigate her role as Health Minister, a large and challenging department, and continue to serve as Ms. Notley's chief political lieutenant. As I noted in last year's list, she is a contender for strongest member of cabinet, and I place her in the "future Premier material" category.
Sandra Jansen (Calgary-North West): The former Progressive Conservative cabinet minister who crossed the floor to join the NDP in November 2016 could find herself with a cabinet post in 2017. Speculation is rampant that Ms. Notley could shuffle the cabinet early next year. Appointing Ms. Jansen as Minister of Energy could help shore up NDP support in Calgary, especially with the recent approval of two oil pipelines. Or perhaps she could replace embattled Human Services Minister Irfan Sabir?
Derek Fildebrandt (Strathmore-Brooks): The outspoken attack dog of the Official Opposition is unleashed, as was demonstrated by his rant against "political correctness" at a recent event organized by Ezra Levant's fringe advocacy group. After being muzzled by Wildrose leader Brian Jean in early 2016, Mr. Fildebrandt is already feeling empowered in 2017 by the rise of Jason Kenney in Alberta's Conservative movement. Like Mr. Kenney, he is a former Alberta Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation and a rigid conservative ideologue. Expect Mr. Fildebrandt to be one of Mr. Kenney's chief lieutenants in his bid to merge the PC Party with the Wildrose Party in 2017.
Brian Jean (Fort McMurray-Conklin): What lies ahead for the leader of the Wildrose Party? After Mr. Kenney succeeds in his hostile takeover of the PC Party leadership in May 2017, Mr. Jean might be the only obstacle standing in the way of the two parties merging. He saved his party from the electoral abyss in 2015, but the well-meaning Fort McMurray politician will face significant pressure from his party and the federal Conservatives to step aside to let Mr. Kenney take over. It seems unlikely that his leadership will survive 2017.
Richard Starke (Vermilion-Lloydminster): If PC Party members want to preserve their party, rallying behind the MLA for Vermilion-Lloydminster might be their only, and last, chance. Standing in opposition to Mr. Kenney's hostile takeover, Mr. Starke appears to understand that his party's success over the past four decades was not based in rigid ideology but in the ability to build a big tent that invited conservatives, moderates and liberals to the table. If he cannot win, then 2017 will be the final year for the PC Party in Alberta.
Thomas Dang (Edmonton-South West): Alberta's youngest MLA could become known as the Daylight Saving Time Slayer in 2017. He announced this week that he plans to introduce a private members' bill in the spring session of Assembly that would abolish the unpopular annual time-shift.
Christina Gray (Edmonton-Mill Woods): Labour Minister Christina Gray is not the most high profile cabinet minister but she is charged with steering some of the NDP government's important policy changes. This fall she introduced reforms to Alberta's electoral finance laws, and next year she will face the government's much-needed review of the Workers' Compensation Board, expected changes to the Labour Relations Code and implementation of Occupational Health & Safety rules under the controversial Bill 6 farm safety law.
Jessica Littlewood (Fort Saskatchewan-Vegreville): She had a rough time while serving as chair of the Special Select Committee on Ethics and Accountability, but the trial by fire was more than most of her rookie MLA colleagues have experienced. Despite the committee fumble, Ms. Littlewood stands out as a well-spoken and articulate member of the NDP caucus. A junior cabinet position could be in her future.
David Swann (Calgary-Mountain View): The ernest and hardworking interim leader of the Liberal Party will step down from that role in June 2017. It is not clear who will succeed Dr. Swann, who is currently Alberta's only Liberal MLA (he is serving his fourth-term as MLA for Calgary-Mountain View), which makes it difficult to predict what his role will be in a Liberal Party led by someone from outside the Legislature.
Compare this list of Alberta MLAs to watch to previous lists from 2016, 2015 and 2014.
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Les Landrysays:
I hope Marie Renaud is appointed a vital role in the ever expanding and complicated community of people with disabilities.
Even as an associate minister responsible for people with disabilities.
That would help relieve some of the demand on Human Services
Ray Cournoyersays:
The existing disconnect of thought towards the discharge of bitumen at the coast is not going to be a done deal until the question of recovery is solved. At present bitumens physical properties in seawater presents the conundrum of a substance that does not float on water but sinks leaving the recovery effort to be totally impossible! The bitumen needs to be processed into other forms (upgraded) and until that happens there will be no moving forward towards tanker traffic on the Salish Sea.
Randy Huotsays:
Christy Clark seems to be coming around, and when she crushes the NDP again in the Spring I suspect the Province will step out of the way, as long as she gets her nickel from Alberta. That leaves the courts as the only recourse…except the Liberal Government actually performed their duty to consult unlike the Harper Government. Kinder Morgan will be built.
I do agree with you on refining though; much more value to be captured if the product is refined prior to transport. Perhaps BC wants to build an upgrader?
You missed Mike Ellis, one of the key architects behind uniting the right.
Trudysays:
Good eye Dave, I like and agree with all your points!
Julie Alisays:
While all of these folks might be MLAs to watch I doubt that any of the NDP MLAs will be watched after we let them go in the next provincial election.
I find nothing worthwhile in any of the selections you have made and I wonder why effective agents of social change like Marie Renaud do not show up on this list.
I would also not count Mr. Jean out. There is significant resistance among former PC voters who voted NDP like myself to vote for anything that reminds us of the PCs.
I see no reason for a merger of the two Conservative parties.
Mr. Kenney is another parachuted saviour for the PCs and it won't work in my opinion.
As for Derek Fildebrandt I am not impressed by his public performances. It would be productive to tone down the abrasive public persona and simply present his message to us. It's unfortunate that the Wildrose Party is being stigmatised based on the performance of some MLAs and it's sad that no one points out MLAs in the party like Jason Nixon who do represent constituents. But there you go. I guess I have a different take on which MLAs are worth watching. In my opinion, the NDP MLAs have all been disappointing including my MLA, Dr. Bob Turner.


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Q: how can matrix multiplication be described in traffic cordinations? In one of our lectures, spacial Interaction was represented as matrices. but when It's come to multiplications how would you merge spacial interactions with the result of multiplication.
To make things more clear. I did some web search on this. but I couldn't find anything that helps me to come to direct answer. let me describe more of this.

this is a basic spatial interaction in matrix form. so we can find this matrix easily as in the picture above.
Now if one say to multiply this matrix with another matrix obviously we have a solution. But now how would you describe each entries of the result in terms of spacial Interactions?
I'm still new to matrices, a simple clarification would be great. thanks

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'It's safe to say it's changed ladies football as a whole' – Lidl and LGFA's 10-year €10 million partnership
A DECADE OF #SeriousSupport.
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The Ladies Gaelic Football Association [LGFA] and Lidl Ireland today announced a four-year contract extension, bringing the successful partnership through to the conclusion of the 2025 season.
Lidl, the LGFA's official retail partner since 2016, have pledged to invest an additional €5 million, bringing the total investment to €10 million across 10 years of sponsorship.
Today's news came after the Association confirmed details of a comprehensive live-streaming platform yesterday, with over 100 live games that are not being shown live on TG4 available to watch through a subscription service.
A season ticket that covers all games in 2022 is €50, with a weekend pass €10 and a single game available for €5. There is also the option to buy single games after they have concluded for €3 each.
These are two massive steps in two days for ladies football, with the game growing exponentially in recent years, on and off the field.
"It's still growing," Galway star Nicola Ward tells The42. "Each year you come back, Lidl are coming up with something new.
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Cáit Lynch of Kerry echoes the Kilkerrin-Clonberne All-Ireland winner's words.
"It's such an exciting time to be involved in ladies football at the moment," the 2012 All-Star and recent returnee to the inter-county scene nods. "For so many decades really, we've been struggling and fighting for small wins.
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"It's great, there's so much media coverage at the moment, even over Covid when games were being streamed… I think that was quite beneficial, it increased accessibility to games that people mightn't have actually gone to. People now have it in their homes. It's brilliant."
As well as the investment of another €5 million, Lidl have committed to focusing on further progress in the areas of attendance and participation.
They say they will help fill Croke Park to full capacity at the TG4 All-Ireland finals by 2025 – the record attendance is 56,114 from 2019 – while plans are in place to increase participation and break the trend of drop-out rates among girls by investing in their already-profitable programmes.
"It's safe to say it's changed Ladies Gaelic football as a whole, even just the promotion," Dublin ace Carla Rowe says of the Lidl partnership.
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"The support has been massive and it's great to hear that they're signing on for another four years. In total, you're looking at 10 years' support — and a lot of money and resources."
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Rowe, Ward and Lynch were all speaking at today's league launch, with throw-in pencilled in for this weekend.
Meath All-Ireland champion Monica McGuirk and injured Tipperary and Donegal stars Aishling Moloney and Emer Gallagher were also in attendance, with some of the players heavily involved as Lidl ambassadors across several programmes.
Gallagher is one of such.
"We were just talking about it earlier on within the girls: even from Covid, how things have improved so much in terms of how visible the sport is and how visible the players are," she beamed.
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"If things keep going the way that they're going, who knows where our sport is going to reach?"
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A Texan walks into a pub in Ireland and clears his voice to the crowd of drinkers. He says, "I hear you Irish are a bunch of hard drinkers. I'll give $500 American dollars to anybody in here who can drink 10 pints of Guinness back-to-back." The room is quiet and no one takes up the Texan's offer.
One man even leaves. Thirty minutes later the same gentleman who left shows back up and taps the Texan on the shoulder. "Is your bet still good?", asks the Irishman.
The Texan says yes and asks the bartender to line up 10 pints of Guinness. Immediately the Irishman tears into all 10 of the pint glasses drinking them all back-to-back.
The other pub patrons cheer as the Texan sits in amazement.
The Texan gives the Irishman the $500 and says, "If ya don't mind me askin', where did you go for that 30 minutes you were gone?".
The Irishman replies, "Oh...I had to go to the pub down the street to see if I could do it first".
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Can't hear Jet Set Willy II's theme tune?
Some follow-up this turned out to be! Software Projects could have made up for the appalling JSW on the 64 by releasing at least a semi-decent game. But no! The graphics are the same as the original (ie bad). The sound is the same as the original (ie annoying). The GAME is the same as the original (ie a poor, boring and unoriginal platform game). No doubt this will be a big seller, but it certainly doesn't deserve to be. Best value for money in the package is the psychedelic wallpaper that comes free with each game.
Jet Set Willy was a classic game on the Spectrum about two years ago and has been converted to just about every micro apart from the Cray I.
Now comes a follow up or, more accurately, an expansion on the original game. Instead of the sixty odd rooms there are now about a hundred, and they're all of the same ilk as the first JSW.
The idea of the game (for all you first-time readers) is to collect all the objects left behind by the guests after a riotous part before Maria will let you go to bed. There's over a hundred of these flashing objects ranging from wine glasses and bottles to tap tops. Once these are all collected, you can return to the master bedroom and have a good, long sleep.
Bed Room Maria's allowed the dust to gather.
The mansion itself is quite an oddity. There are loads of really strange rooms filled with animated nasties, robots and thingies. The original cast of rooms and characters are intact in the new version but the new rooms don't contain anything new in respect of the original at all and merely expand on the predecessor.
There's a space shuttle, which takes you to the top part of the building, and the sewers are several floors up from the basement. Also, remember the myth that was circulated about a boat coming up to the beach and taking you to an island in JSW, well that has now been added to this game -- art imitates the hoax.
Oh God! Software Projects have the cheek to release a follow-up that's not even an original one at that! Crummy 'sprites' which would shame a Speccy, and sound which is as horrible as the game itself. The point of the game is ruined -- you only need to collect a few objects before falling asleep. Apart from the new rooms there's nothing special about this game, it's the same old show trogging about the rooms and collecting the objects. I thought that perhaps they might have made more action with interactive objects, but no, it's still the same old boring left/right/jump syndrome. When this is compared with the more modern aardvarks like Cauldron and Strangeloop, it just pales into insignificance.
. . At the moment Software Projects are releasing some pathetic and disappointing pieces of software and unless they wise up, they could start to flounder. Come on you guys! Let's see something amazing for once.
Nothing special, plus ludicrously long protection code sheet.
Jet Set Willy was certainly a cult on the Spectrum, hardly as wonderful on the 64, perhaps because it still looked so much like a Spectrum game graphically. Well, JSW II suffers the same problem -- still looks like a Spectrum game. However, that seems to be the least of its problems really. Quite how anyone could have thought that adding some extra rooms to an old game and effectively re-releasing it (a sort of Close Encounters Special Edition) would thrill anyone, let alone force them to part with £8.95, I don't know. Trouble is that the new rooms actually lack any of the flair of Matthew Smith's original design, at best they're no improvement. In terms of lasting appeal etc, well the game's no different to the original, only longer.
Very poor and no improvements over original, unless you think quantity makes up for quality.
Screechy 'tune' (!) for masochists.
Just interesting to see what's new . . .
. . . and what's new ain't that interesting!
Seems rather a lot for 40-ish new rooms.
First sequel to actually include the original, perhaps you ought to send in your old JSW and get a refund against the new one.


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