Video description

Inexpensive, capable, consumer drones have hit the market recently, creating what can only be described as drone mania amongst a diverse range of potential users. Because camera-carrying drones still really only exist on the edge between hobby and the mainstream, there is still a lot of confusion about what these small drones are capable of doing. This video is for anyone who wants to learn how to capture photos or videos from the new perspectives unlocked by freedom of camera movement in the vertical dimension.

After watching the video, users will know how to safely operate a drone and will be guided in the training necessary to become an accomplished operator. They will have a head start in ideas for potential first projects with a flying camera. They will also have a good idea of how to work with the captured media in post to generate something they can present to their intended audience.

Table of Contents

Overview of Aerial Photography/Videography Gear

Welcome 00:02:46

Intro to drone types 00:00:43

Multicopters: toys, prosumer, professional 00:03:05

FPV Gear: traditional, integrated, experimental 00:02:06

Drone types conclusion 00:00:40

Maintenance, Setup, and Pre-flight Prep

Intro to pre-flight 00:00:41

Battery handling, charging, and storage 00:01:57

Updating firmware, calibration, testing 00:01:34

Pre-flight checklist 00:10:00

Traveling and storage 00:01:26

Maintenance conclusion 00:00:40

DJI Software and Applications Basics

Intro to DJI software and apps

Pilot application and camera settings overview

Using the controls

Enabling and using mulitple flight modes

DJI conclusion

Flight Basics

Intro to flight basics

Takeoffs and landings

Monitoring your flight with OSD and FPV for safety

Flight exercises to practice control and orientation

Flight safety and return to home

Enabling and explaining beginner mode

Flight basics conclusion

Setting up Photographic and Cinematic Shots

Intro to cinematic shots

Choosing flight locations

Drone positioning and composition for landscape photos

Cinematic (video) shot toolkit

Description of shots in beauty reel

The future of photography and videography using drones

Conclusion and credits