2017

Pricing a real estate drone photography job can be tricky since pricing tends to vary wildly. Depending on the reputation of the drone photographer, the difficulty level of the shoot, the type of shoot, the editing needed, and the locale, the price can range anywhere from as low as $150 to as high as 400 for still shots, and as low as $300 to as high as $1000 for a short video. It is important to include a drone video when showcasing the home, as it gives a view that otherwise will not be possible. Navigating Through Several Prospective Drone Photographers It can be tough deciding which drone operator to hire. One sure way is to ask to see the drone photographer’s portfolio. However, if have many drone photographers to choose from, you will have to sift through the lot quickly. While some low-priced drone photographers may be good, you should try to avoid those. Go for the moderately priced drone photography services, if you have a tight budget to work with. Meet with prospective drone service provider, go through their past works, and ensure they are the right fit for the job you have in mind. If you are […]

[ggpkg id=3838]   Whether you have many years of drone video shooting experience or not, the following guidelines can help improve your work. Hire a Local Professional If you are planning to use a UAV to shoot a Brisbane real estate video, you should consider hiring an experienced local profession. A professional drone flight is usually not more than 10 minutes, a professional can skillfully shoot a wonderful video in that time space. It will take a newbie months of practice to master shooting a good drone video in that amount of time. To get the best hire a professional. In Australia, the CASA certifies drone pilots. A professional drone pilot will have a RPA (remotely piloted aircraft) operator’s certificate and a remote pilot license. This makes the legal and insurance part of things simpler. The experience and insight you can get from the professional will go a long way in improving your drone video making skills. Be Flexible Although hiring a drone professional will cost much less than hiring a helicopter, drone shots will cost you more than a land-based shot. In addition, aerial footage takes much longer to complete as compared to land-based shoots. It is essential that […]

Employing UAV mining inspection services has been the norm in the recent years. Most surveyors have come to terms with the ease that drones bring in inspecting mine sites, from time-saving to worker safety to minimized costs to a more accurate data collection process, UAVs have revolutionized the whole process. With a well-defined flight route, image data of a mine can be collected within a short period of time as compared to the time taken to deploy inspection personnel to crisscross through a site and gather information. Mining operations have been significantly affected by the drop in mineral prices in Australia leading mine operators seeking for alternative means to increase productivity and minimize costs while ensuring worker safety. This they do amidst regulating the effect of mine exploration on the environment. UAVs come with axis gimbals for camera stabilization, GPS assistance, and obstacle detection to avoid collisions, making them a treasure to mine operators in conducting mine site inspections. Surveyors are able to accurately capture 3D data from an aerial point of view hence significantly reducing the overall time taken to source accurate data. This, in turn, enhances productivity. Traditional data collection techniques initially took days or even weeks to […]