Articles by Sam Kieldsen

Sam has been writing about tech and digital culture for over 20 years, starting off in video games journalism before branching out into the wonderful worlds of consumer electronics, streaming entertainment and photography. Over the years he has written for Wired, Stuff, GQ, T3, Trusted Reviews and PC Zone, and now lives on the Kent coast in the UK – the ideal place for a camera reviewer to ply their trade.

Articles by: Sam Kieldsen

DJI Lito X1 vs DJI Mini 4K: 7 reasons to upgrade to DJI's latest beginner drone

By Sam Kieldsen Published 24 April 26

The newly released DJI Lito X1 comes with a host of features and specs that make it our favorite beginner drone – but the DJI Mini 4K retains some appeal.

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'A huge step up over the Mini 4K, and my favorite new beginner drone’ — the DJI Lito X1 quadcopter sets new standards, and it’s incredible value too

By Sam Kieldsen Published 23 April 26

Editor's Choice

It's less fun than the Neo 2 and more straight-laced than the Flip – but DJI's new entry-level champion is simply fantastic value for money.

DJI Avata 360 vs Antigravity A1: I compared the world's first 360 camera drones, and there was one clear winner

By Sam Kieldsen Published 18 April 26

There are now two 360 drones available to buy, but is the DJI Avata 360 or the Antigravity A1 the better of these flying panoramic cameras?

DJI Neo 2 selfie drone taking off from someone's hand

DJI has teased a new entry-level drone — but it'll have to be special to outshine my beloved Neo 2

By Sam Kieldsen Published 16 April 26

DJI seems poised to launch two new entry-level camera drones — a move that seems a little strange given it already offers several cheap, affordable and highly capable models.

An 'Earthrise' photo taken by NASA on the Artemis II mission next to a Nikon D5 DSLR

NASA reveals 'generational' Earthset photo taken on a Nikon D5 — the decade-old DSLR with one secret weapon over modern cameras for space photography

By Sam Kieldsen Published 7 April 26

The Nikon D5's still-unbeaten low-light performance and proven build quality made it NASA's choice for the Artemis II mission's most important photographs.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from the landmark social media addiction trial to more Netflix price hikes

By Hamish Hector Published 28 March 26

The week's biggest tech news stories from Sonos, DJI, iOS, and more for March 28, 2026.

I had an absolute blast flying the DJI Avata 360 — it’s ‘the 360 drone to beat’

By Sam Kieldsen Published 26 March 26

Editor's Choice

DJI's first 360 drone is flexible, affordable, user-friendly and very capable, and doubles as a creditable FPV flyer.

The ESP32 self build rocket drone being held up, with a blue sky and palm tree backdrop

Who needs a DJI? This ultimate DIY drone hits 67mph and costs just $155

By Sam Kieldsen Published 25 March 26

Max Imagination has shared the painstaking design and build process that went into creating his cheap, speedy FPV drone, and provides full instructions for anyone who wants to repeat his feat.

skydio x10d drone launching from soldier's hand

Goodbye, DJI — US army makes biggest-ever single order of 3,000 Skydio drones worth $52 million and there's one obvious reason why

By Sam Kieldsen Published 23 March 26

DJI is shut out by the US military as it instead picks domestic drone producer Skydio for a huge – and urgent – order.

Nikon ZR product photos – camera on a wooden table

Nikon issues partial recall for three of its popular mirrorless cameras which could become 'inoperable' – here’s how to check and get a free repair

By Sam Kieldsen Published 17 March 26

Certain units of the Nikon Z5 II, Z6 III and ZR have been built using faulty parts, and Nikon says continued use could lead to them becoming completely "inoperable".

As if Leica wasn’t exclusive enough already, a US price hike is imminent – adding hundreds of dollars to popular models

By Sam Kieldsen Published 12 March 26

Leica has announced a host of moderate price increases across its M, SL and Q ranges of cameras and lenses.

GoPro’s first processor in 5 years ‘will debut in new GoPro cameras’ for 2026 – and we could get surprise new models beyond a new Hero Black

By Sam Kieldsen Published 4 March 26

GoPro announces a new processing chip – and teases an imminent new action camera launch to boot

Photographer holding the OM System OM-1 II with M.Zuiko 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS lens attached

Best wildlife photography camera: our top picks from Canon, Nikon, Sony and more

By Timothy Coleman last updated 3 March 26

If you're looking for the best wildlife photography camera, our in-depth guide has options for all budgets and ability levels.

I tested Kodak's cheap and pocketable film camera, and it's packed with retro-futuristic charm

By Sam Kieldsen Published 1 March 26

Recommended

A few clever touches and striking styling elevate Kodak's cheap 35mm film camera above the level of a disposable point-and-shoot – but the ongoing costs can be steep.

Nikon reveals new 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom for its Z-series mirrorless cameras — and it might just be the perfect second lens

By Sam Kieldsen Published 24 February 26

Need a new telephoto zoom for your Nikon mirrorless camera? Nikon's new Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II could fit the bill – if you're prepared to pay for it.

I had high hopes for this cheap, well-designed vlogging camera – but then I reviewed the footage

By Sam Kieldsen Published 18 February 26

The SJCAM C400 has a pleasingly versatile design, but its performance leaves a lot to be desired

Rode wireless microphone and Apple iPhone

Rode’s free update unleashes wireless 'broadcast-quality audio' for iPhone — here’s how it works

By Sam Kieldsen Published 17 February 26

Rode has released a free firmware update that owners of its Wireless Go and Wireless Pro microphones won't want to miss – here's why.

DJI Pocket 3 vlogging camera in the hand shooting video of fancy food on a table

The DJI Pocket 3 finally has a new rival – meet the Insta360 Luna, the world’s first compact dual-lens vlogging camera

By Sam Kieldsen Published 13 February 26

Insta360 has officially unveiled its first pocket gimbal camera, and the CEO is making it clear this isn't just a DJI Osmo Pocket rip-off.

Watch a garage-built drone hit 430mph – the new (unofficial) fastest drone on earth

By Sam Kieldsen Published 6 February 26

A garage-built aircraft worth about $3,000 just broke the world drone speed record – but it's not officially recognized by Guinness.

skyrover x1 drone flying against a blue sky

DJI in disguise? These drone and action cam lookalikes are appearing on Amazon US — and I'm not surprised

By Sam Kieldsen Published 29 January 26

DJI may be using shell companies in an attempt to sell its camera and drone technology to consumers in the US

The Sony A7 V just dethroned Nikon – it’s rocketed to number one in Japan’s best-selling lists and tops our our camera buying guides too

By Sam Kieldsen Published 17 January 26

Sony's latest full-frame mirrorless is selling like hotcakes around the world, and has become TechRadar's own top pick in two major buying guide categories.

A DJI Mavic 3 Pro drone in flight in a forest

DJI and other drone companies get a partial reprieve in the US – but the ban on new models still stands

By Sam Kieldsen Published 12 January 26

The Department of Commerce has decided not to make the US's worrying 'DJI ban' even worse.

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DJI isn't the only drone maker hit by new US laws – the world's first waterproof selfie drone could be next

By Sam Kieldsen Published 9 January 26

It's not just DJI that's targeted by the US government's new rules on foreign-made drones – they look likely to send the promising HoverAir Aqua drone to Davey Jones' locker too.

Photo triptych of three cameras, with Leica rangefinder on the left, DJI drone in the middle and iPhone on the right

The 12 most exciting cameras to expect in 2026 — from DJI's first 360 drone to the iPhone 18

By Timothy Coleman Published 1 January 26

What can we learn from 2025 as to what new camera gear to expect for 2026? Here are the likely and most exciting launches that could come in the next 12 months...

DJI Mini 5 Pro in flight with trees in the background

UK drone laws have just changed – read this now if your drone has a camera

By Sam Kieldsen Published 1 January 26

Drone laws in the UK have just changed – here's everything you need to know.

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