Gold Coast Bundall Road intersection

We all know just how great photography on drones is.  Most of the best commercial drones out on the market shoot in stunning 4k and have the ability to live stream their footage from almost anywhere. Add that to the fact that the operator can easily adjust these cameras to get the best possible shots and you have some of the best aerial photography imaginable.

Aerial shots that drones provide give a point of view to the viewer that was once much more difficult or even impossible than before. You may have heard of drones being increasingly used in movies, but what are some other great uses of drone photography services? Find out more below.

Sports

Watching sports on TV has always been improving, as the broadcasters are always developing new ways to get the best angles for their viewers. Drone photography services have also greatly improved sports for the fans.

You probably won’t be seeing the technology being used in major arena sports like football or rugby. That’s because many of these already have cable cameras and ones above that already provide great close-up action. Maybe one day, but so far it hasn’t been a need.

Its main uses are in action sports. The X Games have used them extensively, and sports like snowboarding, skiing, supercross, skateboarding, surfing, and much more are getting video from drones.

This is mostly due to the fact that in these sports the athletes are moving fast and through terrain that is inaccessible to camera crews.

Before, cameras would have to be on the side, zooming in to get close up views. Now with drones, they can literally be a couple meters away, following these athletes as close as possible. It gives an awesome first person point of view to the audience and it might make them feel like they are actually skiing down the mountain with the athletes. It really gives you a new perspective on just how incredible these athletes are.

Wildlife and Landscape

Filming wildlife is the definition of having to get to hard to reach places. Many times, the best shots are deep into the wilderness or over the ocean where camera crews simply can’t get. For these exact reasons, drones are increasingly being used for filming wildlife and shots of beautiful landscapes.

A perfect example of this is the critically acclaimed “Planet Earth” TV series. Back in 2006, when the first Planet Earth was released, drones weren’t being used for filming and the camera crews were somewhat limited on the shots they could get. But Planet Earth II, which debuted in late 2016, used drones extensively in their filming, which made it that much more awesome to watch.  They got incredible aerial shots, including breathtaking fly-bys over waterfalls, views over large herds of animals, and much more.

News

Before drones, if news teams needed aerial shots, they would have to rely on expensive helicopter rides. Not anymore with drones, as they are being used by news teams for traffic updates, police chases, and even shots of the weather.

If needed, the newscaster can provide commentary from the safety of the ground and these shots can be captured in seconds.

As you can see, drones aren’t just being used for cinematic productions, as their filming has started to capture nearly everything out there. If you need an aerial shot, drones are the safest, cheapest, and quickest method out there.