Adam Juniper
With over 20 years of expertise as a tech journalist, Adam brings a wealth of knowledge across a vast number of product categories, including timelapse cameras, home security cameras, NVR cameras, photography books, webcams, 3D printers and 3D scanners, borescopes, radar detectors… and, above all, drones.
Adam is our resident expert on all aspects of camera drones and drone photography, from buying guides on the best choices for aerial photographers of all ability levels to the latest rules and regulations on piloting drones.
He is the author of a number of books including The Complete Guide to Drones, The Smart Smart Home Handbook, 101 Tips for DSLR Video and The Drone Pilot's Handbook.
Latest articles by Adam Juniper
DJI trebles the power (and then some) with new DJI Power Expansion Battery 2000
By Adam Juniper published
News DJI's portable power stations offer drone-specific chargers; now the DJI Power Expansion Battery extends the juice up to a massive 11,264 Wh
Should I let the DJI Flip rumor change my plan to buy a DJI Neo drone?
By Adam Juniper published
Opinion The rumored DJI Flip – should I still buy a DJI Neo? A look at what appears to be coming – is this drone out to replace the Neo, the Mini 4K or even the Mini 4 Pro?
The best satellite phones and communicators in 2025
By Adam Juniper last updated
UPDATED Send texts, make calls and access the web, even in remote areas, with the best satellite phones and communicators
GoPro Hero (2024) review – gorgeous, but is there too much compromise?
By Adam Juniper published
Review A smaller, lighter, cheaper GoPro is a good idea – but is the compromise too much?
The best drones for kids in 2025
By Adam Juniper last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best drones for kids are affordable and perfect for beginners
The best action cameras in 2025: capture life's adventures, wherever they take you!
By Adam Juniper last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best action cameras are small, simple, easy to use, and can go whether other cameras can't
Should I trust the MORONIC Amazon AI 'Beta' Rufus to tell me what to what to buy? I think I'll be sticking to human advice!
By Adam Juniper published
Opinion Just before Black Friday Amazon announced Rufus, their AI, so I thought I'd ask it to help me find drone deals. It's terrible and it gets things very wrong.
Daniela Bowker – photographer writer @smallaperture – passes away
By Adam Juniper published
Obituary Heartbreaking news that author-photographer Daniela Bowker passed away this week
DJI's new tiny 10g Mic Mini is on the (Røde) Go today!
By Adam Juniper published
News Leakers spoiled the big reveal, but the new DJI Mic Mini is really about lower costs and lower weight for creators (and taking on the Røde Go)
Best FPV drone in 2025: racing drones that use goggles for a real adrenaline rush
By Adam Juniper last updated
buying guide The best FPV drones let you fly as if you’re sitting in the pilot’s seat using goggles for a heads-up display
The best camera drones in 2025: take your photography & video to the skies
By Adam Juniper last updated
BUYING GUIDE These are the best camera drones for aerial photography and videography, both for cameras and flight controls
The best 360 cameras in 2025: shoot panoramas, 360 video, selfies and more
By Adam Juniper last updated
360 cameras The best 360 cameras have dropped massively in price, are fun to use and create amazing content for social media
The best GoPro alternatives in 2025: action cameras that might be cheaper or better!
By Adam Juniper last updated
buying guide The best GoPro alternatives can give the big-name brand a real run for its money – even beat it – for tech, ideas, and value
The best trail camera in 2025: for wildlife photography and nature watching
By Adam Juniper last updated
Buying guide Expert guide to the best trail cameras, tested to help you to track and photograph wildlife remotely, day or night
Is Sony A1 II the "first" camera with object recognition? My camera can already do that, and it can fly too!
By Adam Juniper published
Opinion There's a row about whether the A1 II is actually the first camera with object recognition – not least from Fuji X-S20 owners – but both 'ground-based' cameras are behind the curve!
When Final Cut Pro 11 came along I thought it spelled doom – after all, why change the number now...
By Adam Juniper published
News Without much fanfare FCPX became Final Cut Pro 11 – why the change? "Supercharged" with intelligence – I hear that a lot, but versioning can hurt the wallet!
Insta360 Ace Pro 2 review – It should be the world's best action camera, but is it?
By Adam Juniper published
Review It beats GoPro on resolution and matches Osmo Action on sensor size – and it says Leica on the front – is this the world's best action camera?
The best thermal drones in 2025
By Adam Juniper last updated
buying guide Pinpoint heat signatures from the sky using one of the best thermal-imaging drones
DJI Neo v DJI Mini 4K – cheap, powerful drones, but what's the difference?
By Adam Juniper published
Versus The DJI Neo is DJI's cheapest drone, but there are some great deals on the Mini 4K. They've both got 4K cameras, so which should you get? It depends...
What will the GoPro 360 Max 2 bring? Should I wait or get the Insta360 X4 now?
By Adam Juniper published
Opinion We know GoPro has a new 360-degree camera coming – the Max 2 – but you can buy the 8K Insta360 X4 right now, so will it be worth waiting?
What made Sony's cameras great? How did it surpass Canon and Nikon? NOT by being "cautious", that's for sure!
By Adam Juniper published
Opinion There was a time Sony cameras had to try extra hard to beat Canon and Nikon and the A7 III is a great example. Will Sony (or anyone else) do it again?
This 360° camera is a Time Magazine best invention of 2024 – but why now?
By Adam Juniper published
News Why is the Insta360's X4 a Time invention of the year now? And how long will Americans be able to get hold of it?
Just because it says it's a DSLR, doesn't mean it is! How I spotted a mistake on Walmart
By Adam Juniper published
Opinion Watch out! Even major retailers like Walmart are mislabelling cameras as DSLRs when they're not – make sure you don't make a mistake!
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