Investment in the drone sector is growing significantly each year. We are seeing investment funds, big technology firms and wealthy individuals investing in the drone sector. This big money is moving into the most innovative companies in the drone sector. Below, I detail Yuneec, 3DR, Ehang and DJI with their total investment to date. DJI is…
These 3 drone videos over New York City are just WOW. They really prove how beautiful New York city is. These professional drone videos take you all over New York City showing off some the top Big Apple landmarks along with magnificent aerial views. The 1st aerial NYC view takes you right into the heart…
Having the fisheye effect in your aerial photos is a big problem. However, barrel distortion correction in your existing aerial photos can easily be solved with a number of software programs. This post with examples and videos show you exactly what fisheye distortion is, how it comes about and how you can remove it using…
FPV flying has been the big breakthrough and game changer in unmanned aircraft technology. FPV ground station equipment along with FPV transmitters and cameras has opened up a whole new world of aerial photography and cinematography to us. This FPV flying technology allows for a video camera to be mounted on an unmanned aircraft which…
Knowing how to calibrate the compass on the Phantom 4 drone is very important. Also, the compass calibration is the same for both Phantom 4 and Phantom 4 Pro. You should calibrate the Phantom 4 compass if the DJI GO 4 app or the status indicator on the Phantom 4 prompts you to calibrate. For…
There are many terrific benefits of drones across multiple sectors. Every week, we read about the new benefits of using UAVs for inspections. Drones being used in sectors, such as science, agriculture, construction, marketing, archaeology, conservation, the environment. Drones are benefiting search and rescue missions immensely. They are saving lives, time and money. A couple…
It is best to calibrate the Bebop 2 drone if it is flying erratically or you feel it is not flying as it normally does. The Parrot Bebop 2 calibration is very easy to do and can be completed in just 2 to 3 minutes while you are on location. It is something that you…
A quality neutral density gradient filter is one of great tools used by top aerial photographers to capture the perfect photo and film. Here, we’ll explain what a neutral density gradient filter does and how it will add that extra bit of quality to your aerial landscape photography. Along with this information on graduated neutral…
What are drones used for answered here covering every sector you can think of. Drones are being used to save lives, environment works, archaeology, farming, property management, mining, construction and much more. We start by looking at what drones are used for in specific sectors and include some terrific videos along the way. The drone…
Knowing how to set the white balance in your aerial photography is critical to capturing perfect aerial photos. While you can fix and transform your photos on the computer, you cannot beat getting it correct out in the field. The information in this post covers white balance in general, so you can use this knowledge…
Having a top quality drone gimbal is essential to capturing great aerial film, photography, 3D mapping, lidar, photogrammetry and other sensor driven imagery. Quick answer: A drone gimbal is a motorised camera mount that keeps the camera steady and level while the drone moves. Most camera drones use a 3-axis gimbal, with a brushless motor…
Below you can find the best Yuneec Q500 4k parts and accessories available. including batteries, charger, propellers, gimbal, connector cables, wizard wand and much more. The Yuneec Q500 is also known as the Typhoon 4k was released way back in 2015. At the time, it was one of the best value 4k aerial filming drones…
UAV lidar and photogrammetry imaging applications are increasing rapidly. This is not surprising as using GPS enabled UAVs for aerial surveying is very cost effective in comparison to hiring an aircraft with photogrammetry equipment. Because UAVs are relatively inexpensive, organisations will have their own UAV fleet, allowing for rapid surveys over large land areas…
This DJI Mavic Air footage is proof of the stunning and professional quality from DJI’s latest pocket sized quadcopter. This Mavic Air drone with its 4k camera and ultra stabilized 3 axis mechanical gimbal has an angular vibration range reduced to just 0.005°. The gimbal is set in a triangular formation and new gimbal dampeners…
Knowing how to calibrate the DJI Spark IMU, compass or remote control quickly is important. If your DJI Spark quadcopter is flying erratically or drifting when it should be hovering, fly the quadcopter in straight away. Then quickly calibrate the Spark compass and IMU before the battery runs critically low where you shouldn’t attempt the…