{"id":5764,"date":"2016-11-02T13:04:46","date_gmt":"2016-11-02T17:04:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.buydig.com\/blog\/?p=5764"},"modified":"2018-10-30T18:24:11","modified_gmt":"2018-10-30T22:24:11","slug":"tips-better-drone-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buydig.com\/blog\/tips-better-drone-photography\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Better Drone Photography"},"content":{"rendered":"

You just opened up the box with your new\u00a0DJI Phantom 4 Advanced Quadcopter Drone<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>from Buydig.com<\/a> and you\u2019re anxious to get it up in the air so you can take some awesome shots of your neighborhood.\u00a0 Before you take off, you need to understand that aerial photography can be a bit tricky, so we\u2019ve compiled a list of tips to help you take some great shots with your new drone.<\/p>\n

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  1. Fly High-<\/strong> Some people think they need to get as close as possible to their target to get the best photos. However, flying your drone higher will allow you to get more into the camera\u2019s view, which will provide a more spectacular photo.\u00a0 Instead of zooming in on a single horse in the pasture, take a picture of the field of horses running for a more stunning image.<\/li>\n
  2. Shoot RAW-<\/strong> Even if you are just shooting for fun, this is the best way to take your photos. You never know when you might capture that one of a kind shot that you\u2019ll want to print in an extra large format.\u00a0 It would be disappointing if you couldn\u2019t use all of the available post-processing options out there to enhance your shot.<\/li>\n
  3. How Low Can You Go-<\/strong> Shooting with a low ISO will help minimize the graininess in your photos. When shooting daylight shots with your drone there is plenty of available light.\u00a0 So always shoot with lowest possible ISO, which is ISO 100 on the Phantom 3<\/a> from Buydig.com.<\/li>\n
  4. GPS Mode-<\/strong> Many quads and drones come with GPS like the DJI Phantom 4 Advanced Plus Quadcopter Drone\u00a0<\/a>from Buydig.com. GPS mode helps tremendously with stabilization allowing you to take photos without any vibration.\u00a0 Simply fly your drone to the location you choose and let go of the controls.\u00a0 The copter will hover and stabilize itself while you concentrate on taking pictures.<\/li>\n
  5. Buy a Gimbal-<\/strong> With a hefty price tag, gimbals are for serious photographers making a living with aerial photos, or perhaps real estate agents. A gimbal is a joint the camera will be mounted to during flight.\u00a0 It allows you to point the camera to specific locations.\"\"<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Settings-<\/strong> Like any new camera, if your drone comes with a camera, you will want to familiarize yourself with all of the settings. The settings will be different depending on whether or not you have a gimbal installed.\u00a0 If you have a gimbal, a lower resolution of 720p will work efficiently along with a medium zoom.\u00a0 If you are not using a gimbal, you\u2019ll want to use the highest resolution and a wide zoom.<\/li>\n
    2. Location, Location-<\/strong>The best locations to look for when taking aerial shots are wide, open areas that aren\u2019t heavily wooded. Try to avoid places with high buildings.\u00a0 Though usually not completely avoidable, do try to avoid places highly populated with birds.\u00a0 They tend to play havoc with drones.\u00a0 Of course, pay attention to the direction of the sun as well.<\/li>\n
    3. Varied Angles-<\/strong> When taking aerial shots, think as you do when taking photos on the ground. The more shots you take, and the more you vary the angles of your shots, the better chance you have of capturing a great photo.<\/li>\n
    4. Shooting at Night<\/strong>– If you are attempting some night shots, you will definitely want to invest in a controller with an LCD display. This will allow you to see the camera\u2019s point of view so you can take quality photos.\u00a0 There are lighting accessories available for quads and drones allowing for aerial photos at sunset and even front lights allowing for shots in complete darkness.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. Watch the Weather<\/strong>– Always keep a close eye on the weather conditions.\u00a0 Windy conditions above 15-17mph can make it very difficult to get a good shot.\u00a0 Even in sunny conditions, you need to watch the positioning of the drone so it doesn\u2019t cast a shadow over the target area.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Just remember as a drone pilot and photographer, you are usually a one-man crew.\u00a0 There are quite a few fundamentals to learn if you want to master this hobby or business of aerial photography.\u00a0 These tips will get you on your way to accomplishing that goal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        You just opened up the box with your new\u00a0DJI Phantom 4 Advanced Quadcopter Drone\u00a0from Buydig.com and you\u2019re anxious to get it up in the air so you can take some awesome shots of your neighborhood.\u00a0 Before you take off, you need to understand that aerial photography can be a bit tricky, so we\u2019ve compiled a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"categories":[504],"tags":[314,368,306,129,212],"yoast_head":"\nTips for Better Drone Photography - BuyDig.com Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.buydig.com\/blog\/tips-better-drone-photography\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Tips for Better Drone Photography - 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