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iView: Drone On

By Hal Goldstein

I’ve long thought about using a drone to capture footage of my Iowa woods. Knowing nothing about drones, I hesitated for years, concerned that I would crash it and it would disappear. I yielded and purchased the 5-star-rated DJI Mini 2 Fly More Combo ($599). About half a pound, the Mini 2 looks like a bug-like creature (the light weight means no government registration is required). I am impressed despite a frustrating first few weeks.

Find Out If Your Data's Been Compromised

(Sponsored Post) By Amy Spitzfaden Both on Wed, 10/15/2025

Here's a hard truth: your personal data is being taken advantage of daily. But who are these people buying and selling your information? This is where our friends at Incogni come in.