Watch our video below comparing RoofSnap and DroneDeploy, two powerful roof measuring applications that can utilize drone imagery for accurate measurements and data. We cover the key differences between the applications, the roof measuring tools available in each one, and what the process is like for creating a project and getting accurate measurements of your roof. Like this video? Consider …
How Mixed Reality Could Speed Up Construction Projects
Reality is a reality the last time we checked, right? We know that construction projects have a tendency to take longer than expected to complete. But what about the terms “mixed reality and “reality capture.” What sort of disruptive words are these? Allow us to explain. Mixed Reality A mixed reality viewer allows users to open 3D models inside Windows …
How to Make Drone Photos Pop
There are an infinite amount of ways to edit photos, and each photographer has his or her own personal preferences. I’m gonna show you how I personally go about editing, with a focus on drone photos! Editing Drone Photos in Lightroom Editing drone photos is very similar to editing regular ground photos, the only difference here is the subject matter. …
How to Stabilize Drone Video in Premiere Pro
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 …
How And Why to Use Manual White Balance With a Drone
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 …
Cutting Edge Technologies to Differentiate Your Construction Business
The construction industry is booming. Businesses are breaking ground in new locations everywhere, and companies are allocating resources to overdue renovations on existing properties. There’s no better environment for construction companies looking to differentiate themselves and set themselves apart from the competition. Many firms are doing this by integrating innovative breakthrough technology into their projects and processes. By embracing technology …
How to Make a Hyperlapse with a Drone
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 …
How to Make Panoramas and Tiny Planets With a Drone
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 …
How to Capture Amazing HDR Drone Photos & Save Time Editing
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 …
How to Make 360 Degree Interactive, Aerial Panoramas with a Drone
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 …