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June 27, 2017

How to Start Shooting Your Own Aerial Photography

You’ve seen all of the awesome pictures taken by drones. Stunning landscapes, wildlife, and beautiful skylines; now you want to be the one taking those pictures. Aerial photography is becoming more and more popular as it is now cheap thanks to drones. The vantage points they give are spectacular and far better than anything you could capture on flat level land. But, before you jump feet first into taking your own aerial shots, there are a couple pointers you should learn. Now, obviously, you’ll first need to pick a drone to purchase. This article won’t go into that in detail, but doing research online should yield you some great results. The DJI Mavic Pro or the DJI Phantom 3 are some of the most popular, but finding one that meets your criteria is important. Factors you should consider include size, cost, battery life, and range. Once you’ve got a perfect drone for yourself, follow these guidelines to learn how to start creating your very own quality drone pictures. Be Familiar With The Regulations  This is the most important part, as you don’t want to end up with a fine because you didn’t know the rules. Each country has a different […]
June 26, 2017

Best Recreation Drones for Under $500

Earlier, I wrote an article about the best drones for commercial photography. While all of these drones are impressive and some of the best on the market, let’s be honest. Most people can’t justify dropping thousands of dollars on a new drone when they might use it occasionally and only for recreational purposes. So I wanted to give a follow-up to that article for average people who want a drone that is a great start to recreational flying without breaking the bank. Here are the best drones out there you can buy for recreation purposes for under $500. 3DR Solo Drone Quadcopter – $249USD (camera not included) Due to its price and features, this drone is definitely one of the best deals on the market. The 3DR has a unique controller that makes every control extremely easy even for those who have never flown. It also has apps for Android and iOS devices that allow you to easily control the drone through you smartphone. Fitted perfectly for a GoPro and controls that any beginner can learn, this drone is perfect for someone wanting to buy their first drone. Hubsan H109S X4 Pro – $399.90USD This drone by Hubsan has both […]
June 25, 2017

Awesome Uses of Drone Photography Services

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 […]