Drone stability has come a long way in recent years. With today’s technology, most drones have built-in gimbals and stabilizers that do a pretty good job getting rid of shakiness when flying. But, after all, drones are flying hundreds of feet in the air at up to 40 mph, so it may be impossible to keep the camera completely steady …
And What the Heck is a Grey Card? I talk to photographers all the time who shoot completely in manual mode, take time to perfect the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO of their photos, yet they leave the white balance set to auto. White balance is a key component in all photography, and is essential when capturing accurate recreations of …
What is a Hyperlapse? A hyperlapse is similar to a timelapse, but the camera is moving, rather than being in one set position. These can be used to speed up the motion of something that moves very slowly, such as clouds or fog, or to show the changing colors of a sunset. This creates a new perspective, and an even …
Have you ever been taking photos of an epic landscape, but had trouble fitting it all into one photo? Customers in Commercial Real Estate, as well as those in the Architecture & Engineering industry often want to see as much of a given area as possible and in a single image. Some landscapes are just too vast to capture in …
Indoor Drone Photography Tips & Tricks Safely operating a drone indoors not only relies on entering the correct settings, but it also depends on the skill of the pilot and additional precautionary measures that the pilot chooses to use. This can include hardware accessories, important considerations before takeoff and while you are airborne, and the best intelligent flight modes to …
Flying a drone capable of going 40 miles per hour indoors may seem counter-intuitive; however, drones remain versatile tools for capturing creative shots for a variety of applications, and flying indoors is no exception. Indoor flying can add another level to your film-making capabilities and prove beneficial for a variety of projects. It turns out drones are great for showing …
Shooting HDR Photos with a Drone & Quickly Editing Images What is HDR? Why would I need to use it? HDR stands for High Dynamic Range. The dynamic range is the difference between the lightest highlight and the darkest shadow in a photo. In certain lighting scenarios, usually during sunrise or sunset or shooting directly into the sun, no matter …
Shooting, Stitching, and Sharing Interactive Panoramas Using Only Photoshop and Free Resources Drones can capture stunning landscapes from a bird’s eye view, and panoramas are a great way to capture a vast landscape that cannot fit into a single photo. And with interactive 360 degree panoramas, we can make viewers feel as though they are inside of the photo. Because …
What is Tripod Mode? Tripod Mode is an extremely versatile intelligent flight mode available on the DJI Spark, Mavic Pro, Mavic Air, Phantom 4, Phantom 4 Pro, and Phantom 4 Advanced. It enables fine control of your drone by limiting the maximum speed and reducing the braking distance. By giving you more control of your drone, Tripod Mode makes it …
DJI’s Point of Interest intelligent flight mode is a powerful tool for drone pilots. It allows your drone to automatically circle around a defined subject while keeping the subject centered in the frame. It is compatible with the DJI Mavic Air and Mavic Pro, as well as the Phantom 4, Phantom 4 Pro, and Phantom 4 Advanced. What makes Point …