Drone Photography: Tips for Stunning Aerial Images
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Loading... - Afiya Agaba
- 03 Apr 2023
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One of the most exciting developments in photography in the last handful of years is the drone camera, which allows you to capture unique viewpoints of common subjects. And while drones were once prohibitively expensive, the cost of getting a camera into the air has dropped dramatically – which means that nearly everyone can capture stunning drone shots!
If you decide to venture down this road, I guarantee you won’t be disappointed; aside from the amazing images you can produce, aerial shooting is just tremendous fun.
That said, creating top-notch drone photography is about more than flying a quality product and pressing the shutter button. Like all forms of image-making, it requires careful attention to light, composition, settings, and more. In this article, I share tips to improve your drone shots, and I also include lots of examples to get you inspired.
Let’s dive right in, starting with my number one tip:
1. Always be careful when flying
One of the big advertising features of most drones these days is their ease of operation. Manufacturers love to talk about their drones’ ability to fly straight out of the box, and it is very true. You can often just charge the battery, download the relevant smartphone app, fire up the drone, and get flying.
However, while it’s easy to get drone cameras off the ground, common sense and great care are a huge part of aerial flying. Otherwise, you risk damaging your drone, damaging the environment, and/or breaking the law, all of which can be devastating.
I suggest you start by adding some limitations to your drone’s operation; these are easily set up on your smartphone app. For instance, it’s a good idea to set a reasonable maximum height and distance. Make sure you also put serious time and effort into understanding your drone’s settings so that you understand each and every button and option before your drone takes off. Read More…
