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The drone that earns its place on an African safari isn't the one with the best specification sheet. It's the one that survives the heat, clears the regulatory threshold, stays quiet enough not to disturb the subject, and still delivers images good enough to justify the risk of carrying it.

May 8 · 20 min read · krantzoutdoors.com  
Updated Oct 16  
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