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First we have to define a drone.  A drone is a remotely guided unmanned aircraft or ship that can map-readunconventionally without human control or beyond line of sight.  The level of mapping information by no means before imagined is because of today’s mixture of GPS, software, high resolution cameras and reasonably priced airborne devices.  Meaning, you should acquire the best hardware and updated software.  Aerial drones are perfect for mapping.  Drones can put together precise flights which is perfect for near-ground mapping.  Drone aerial mapping is probably the most economical way to get in the air to generate great maps compared to the old conventional method. Importance of Aerial Mapping for Surveying and Construction Drones can provide accurate data easily, quickly and cheaply for construction application.  Using humans for surveying a flat map, they have to literally cut down trees and use a bulldozer to flatten the field before than can get the data needed.  This will make the whole method risky, time consuming and expensive.  Compared to using a drone you can get the accurate dimensions in creating the flat map.  The whole method is safe, time bound and cost efficient which translates to more profit for any kind […]

Aerial photography by drone is basically new. It is only about 1 to 2 years old. It has a lot of nuances to consider before actually flying one.  Its popularity has grown over the years.  Photographers using quad copters or drones can now get the desired elevation, impossible angles and shots, and cover great distances.  To get you started to this fun and amazing activity called aerial photography, here are some tips to follow. Select the Best Drone Drones are available to amateurs, enthusiast and professional photographers as well.  The most expensive ones have the best product features and the finest quality for getting great aerial photos.  Some of the best drones are, DJI Phantom Series and Yuneec Q500 Typhoon. Fly Out of the Box Drones are user friendly.  After charging the battery you are ready to fly.But before pressing that shutter button here are some tips to remember. Download the control app to your smart phone. Select an open space. Master the controls. Fly within your line of sight. The Rules and Regulations Governing Drone Flying Drone flying varies in every state, country or continent.  You just have to be aware of it.  Here are some common basic rules […]

The great thing is that anyone can buy or fly a drone as long as they fly accordingly with the aviation authority regulations when they fly over people, through or over buildings, airports or public areas and etc.   However, when you are doing it for any commercial purposes, whether for a TV show or for a job, then you need to have a license.  Spending a bit of time on how to operate efficiently a camera and drone for aerial photography uav will make an average film into something very professional looking. How To Do Aerial Photography The first thing you have to do is learn how to fly the machine in such a way that you can put your camera in the position that you want it to get your shot.  Going around something still is the first thing you must be good at and the next thing is tracking moving objects.  Aerial work for actually capturing a good cinematic shot or a great piece of footage isn’t necessarily long range.  Just play with the horizon with the right kind of light. A drone is just a way of transporting a camera.  With any camera, there’s a temptation of […]