Drone Photography

GoPro Bones Explained: What FPV Pilots Need to Know About the Stripped-Down GoPro
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GoPro Bones Explained: What FPV Pilots Need to Know About the Stripped-Down GoPro

I have a confession: I used to think FPV drone footage was just chaotic video of things flying very fast and very close to other things. Then I started paying real attention to the skill behind it, and now I can’t look away. The problem I kept running into when researching FPV setups for travel shoots was weight. Specifically, how to get good camera quality on a drone that stays light enough to fly legally without a commercial license.

How to Scout and Shoot Iceland's Highlands Like a Landscape Pro (Lessons from the Field)
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How to Scout and Shoot Iceland's Highlands Like a Landscape Pro (Lessons from the Field)

There’s a particular kind of frustration that comes from arriving at a stunning location with no plan. You’ve seen the photos online, you know it’s spectacular, but you’re standing there spinning in circles, camera in hand, with no idea where to point it. I’ve been there more times than I’d like to admit, including one embarrassing week in Oregon where I spent three days circling a waterfall before I finally understood what I was actually looking for compositionally.

What Two Photographers' Best Shots Teach Us About Letting Go of Perfect Conditions
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What Two Photographers' Best Shots Teach Us About Letting Go of Perfect Conditions

There’s a version of photography advice that sounds like this: use the right gear, plan the shot, control every variable. And then there’s the version that actually reflects how great photos get made. I’ve been doing Sunday morning photo walks for years now, and the shots I’m most proud of rarely came from a perfect plan. They came from a weird moment, a broken piece of gear, or a phone I grabbed because nothing else was close enough.

DJI's New 360 Drone: What It Means for Immersive Video Creators
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DJI's New 360 Drone: What It Means for Immersive Video Creators

DJI’s New 360 Drone: What It Means for Immersive Video Creators I’ve been watching the drone market closely, and there’s some exciting movement happening. DJI just unveiled the Avata 360, and it represents a significant shift in how accessible high-end immersive content creation is becoming for photographers and videographers like us. What Makes This Camera Different? The Avata 360 isn’t your typical drone. It features dual Type 1 sensors working in tandem to capture everything around it simultaneously.