Aerial Photography Leads To Discovery Of Neolithic Burial Chamber
Just when you think you’ve heard it all of the different use cases for UAS, another one crops up; no pun intended. It appears, thanks to aerial photography, that a new (should that be old?) ancient house of the dead has been unearthed. The Neolithic burial chamber, which likely dates to approximately 5,600 to 5,700 years […]
Was Your Aerial Photography Company Built from a Hobby?
I have to admire drone operators who can successfully turn their hobby into a business; after all, it’s no small feat. However, it does raise some concerns. Combine the introduction of FAA Part 107 with the fact that more advanced and cost effective UAS platforms are being released each day and you have a recipe […]
The Importance of Selecting The Right Aerial Photography Company
In my opinion, articles like “As drone industry grows, a fight looms for control of the sky” by Andrew J. Goudsward of app.com really emphasize the importance of selecting the right aerial photography firm; it can be the difference between a quality product and something sub-par. As Jim Komsa points out, since 2013, the aerial photography market has […]
A Drone Operators Guide To Handling Spectators
Flying your drone can garner the attention of spectators quickly. For most of us, this isn’t our goal. So how do you deal with your spectators? What is the best way to manage the situation? Ty Poland from FStoppers thinks he has the answer: I’m sure a lot of us drone people have been here […]
Before You Crash Your Drone, Use A Simulator
LifeHacker recently published some sage advice for any would be drone pilot or aerial photographer out there. The advice is so simple, they literally encapsulated all of it, in the article title … “Use a Drone Simulator to Practice Before You Buy.” Why? Drones are expensive and it’s highly likely you will crash a few […]
Selecting the Best Drone for Aerial Photography and Aerial Filming
Have you ever wondered which drone would be the best for aerial photography? Which would be best for aerial filming? While opinions vary, generally speaking, there are a few drones that everyone seems to agree on. Generally speaking, DJI is a good bet (that’s why the list below is largely dominated by DJI drones). The […]
LA100: The Aerial Photography Drone for Non-Flyers
Are you looking for a dead simple drone that will capture footage as it flies a pre-programmed path? If you answered yes, then the LA100 from France’s Lehmann Aviation may be just the drone for you. And you can be confident that you’ll master the operation of this drone quickly because of it’s very limited feature-set. […]
DJI Gets Serious About Aerial Photography, Filmmaking and Industrial Applications
DJI has decided to get serious about “professional aerial photography, filmmaking and industrial applications” and it really shows when you evaluate the DJI Matrice 600. The M600 integrates some of the best technology available today including DJI’s new A3 fight controller and Lightbridge 2. DJI has announced the introduction of the Matrice 600, its next-generation […]
Tugo Cheng Use Drone Based Aerial Photography in “City Patterns”
One of the most beautiful things that aerial photography can provide is perspective. Tugo Cheng, an architect and photographer is using drone aerial photography to create his vision of Hong Kong. In the photography series “City Patterns” he captures the city from above, replacing signature shots of skyscrapers with the lines and patterns of his […]
Aerial Photography Reaches A Critical Mass
When I learned about “Dronescapes: The New Aerial Photography,” I realized just how ubiquitous drone based aerial photography has become. Dronescapes: The New Aerial Photography is a coffee table book filled with, you guessed it, drone based aerial photographs. (If you’d like your very own copy, you can purchase it at Amazon new for just under $24 […]