The network has been flooded with impressive aerial photographs. The least they usually provoke is a “Wow!” And they’re so fascinating that it’s hard not to succumb to their charm. A few years ago, aerial photography was only accessible to a select few who soared into the sky. Now, with drones, everything is much simpler and more affordable. In fact, it has become so popular that finding these photos is almost our bread and butter, although let’s face it, they still blow us away, right?
And it makes you want to get a drone, of which there are many types and prices, and start capturing snapshots from above.
- From there.
- We encourage you to do it.
- This can be an amazing task that you will like very much.
- Now it is best to read these tips first.
- Because if you don’t.
- The flying experience can become a dive.
- Figuratively and literally.
I’ll start here because I think it’s one of the most important and probably least thought about points, and ignoring it can bring you much more serious problems than not getting the picture you want.
Before flying a drone it is important that you know what are the laws governing airspace and the use of drones, for example in Spain this issue is regulated by the EASA (State Aviation Safety Agency). Below is a brief summary of the standards in this country.
Each country has its own regulations, in some it is more restrictive or more advanced in terms of implementation, in others they still work there, there are others with more gaps, etc. , so it is very important that before launching to fly a drone, you will learn about the laws or regulations from where you intend to fly, go take photos with it or not;).
On the other hand, and as you can see in the image above, it is not the same as you give it a recreational or professional use. When informing you, keep that in mind.
Before proceeding, I’ll make a little clarification, because you’ve probably read about RPAS and wonder what that means:
This is simply informative, in case you see the acronym and don’t know what they mean, you don’t need to do a master’s degree in the field;).
Safety is closely linked to the previous point, you are responsible for your drone and any damage you may cause, personal or material, so it is very important to respect the rules and extreme caution.
Once you’re clear that you need to start taking safety and regulations into account, you can start thinking about the drone to use to take your photos from the air. This topic is also worth thinking about, because no matter how much you get the budget to spend 500 euros on a drone, for starters, it is highly recommended to buy a cheap drone with which to practice and that does not hurt if you star, because this is very likely if you have no experience. If you like and master remote flight, you can switch to another device that best suits your technical photography requirements.
Potensic Mini Drone. Small and lightweight, quite fall resistant and easy to use. Battery life about 5 minutes. Ideal for younger travelers.
Syma X5C. Cheap, easy to repair and easy to find. The battery has a little longer life than the previous one and is also easy to operate. As for the value for money, the ratio is unbeatable. Duration of the video of about 10 minutes.
You’re going to keep it out of reach of kids, it’s not the first thing you steal, you want the app in Spanish and you’re looking for good value.
DJI Ryze. Very good stability, can fly inside and record photos and videos, although it does not have memory card.
Once you’ve trained with a cheap drone and crashed it several times, if the mistake continues to bite you, you want more and the budget hits you, check out one of these:
Potensic T25 GPS Drone. Automatic tracking and return function, 1080P camera or 9-axis gyrospace.
Okay, you already have controlled flight, you’re an experienced teammate and, for whatever reason, you need professional quality, your drone can be one of these:
DJI Mavic Pro Fly More Combo. 3 axis stabilizer, 4K video at 30fps, easy-to-use 12MP camera that also takes photos in RAW. Top speed of 64 km/h, flies up to 7 km. It’s wonderful.
DJI Mavic Pro. About 30 minutes of flight, stabilized camera that records videos in 4k. It is a favorite of many photographers and filmmakers. If you want to video record, this is probably one of your best options.
These are just a few ideas, compare and find your own. But remember, the most expensive is not always the best, but the one that meets your needs and fits your budget. Don’t you want to start the house with the roof?
Now, some general tips to get started in the world of drones
There are applications and resources on the web that can help you when you go out to photograph with your drone, here are some:
Being an unmanned aircraft, it is affected by magnetic fields, with this application you will be able to predict geomagnetic storms and check the geomagnetic field:
For photographic success, planning is essential
The best thing (albeit entertaining because it’s catchy) is to browse Google Maps in satellite view. It’s an awesome, free resource accessible to anyone with the Internet, easy, isn’t it?You can travel anywhere in the world sitting comfortably in your chair. One. And whoever says anywhere in the world also says inspect the surroundings of your house;).
And so far today’s article. I hope I have cleared up some doubts and/or woke up the bug. If you found it interesting or useful do not stop sharing it on your favorite social network (or all?). I’ll thank you so much more than flying a drone. Thank you and soon.