If you’re looking to get outside and fly your drone as fast as possible, this post is for you. The DJI Go 4 application is complex and loaded with settings. That’s why we spent some time to break all the options down in our DJI Go 4 Mega Guide & Tutorial, which we highly recommend you eventually take time to …
How Do I Register My Drone with the FAA?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandates that all drones be registered before use. The first step in registering your drone is understanding exactly how you fly and use it. Not sure what kind of drone flyer you are? Some drone types include: Recreational Flyers & Modeler Community-Based Organizations; Certificated Remote Pilots including Commercial Operators; and Public Safety and Government. Whichever …
Sensitivity Settings for Smooth Drone Footage – DJI Go 4
DJI Go 4 is absolutely packed with settings. It can be challenging to know exactly what each option does or how it affects the flight of your drone. That’s why we recently did a deep dive into DJI Go 4 and all of the available options in our DJI Go 4 Tutorial. Be sure to check out that post for …
The Ultimate DJI Go 4 Tutorial
DJI Go 4 is an essential yet complex app for drone pilots flying DJI’s prosumer drones. It’s packed with so many features and settings, it can be challenging to understand what they all mean! Like this video? Consider subscribing to our YouTube channel for more like it. To provide clarity on the essential DJI Go 4 application, we created this …
Tips for Mastering & Memorizing the Phonetic Alphabet
If your dream is to someday become a drone pilot, you’re probably already aware of the many rules and regulations that go into becoming certified. On top of the required aeronautical knowledge, Part 107 drone airman or remote pilot certificate, a variety of online training and more, aspiring drone pilots also need to be well-versed in the NATO phonetic alphabet. …
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 …
Complete Guide to Commercial Real Estate Drone Photography
I almost titled this post “Commercial Real Estate Photography for Beginners,” but felt uneasy with what that title would have suggested. Drone photography for commercial real estate clients is definitely not for beginners, per se. Commercial real estate photography is, more often than not, marketing-oriented, and to effectively capture great marketing photos you must already have a keen eye for …
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 …