Like any other field, land surveying has gone through a process of evolution over time. Initially, engineers used measuring stations and laser-guided instruments to measure a land they wanted to develop. With the advent of GPS, scientists and engineers could measure a vast patch of land through geo-spatial satellites.
The latest trend in this field is the use of land surveying and 3D mapping drones. Using these drones, engineers can precisely measure and develop rural as well as urban areas much quicker than before.
Major Applications of Surveying and Mapping with UAV’s:
Aerial Land surveys
One of the best uses of drones is to capture a big piece of land with great attention to detail. Since drones are usually flown below 400 ft, the images captured through objects can tell you exactly where the road ends and where the housing starts. The data captured in the form of digital pixels can then be used by engineers to develop a blueprint for building houses or other structures as well as perform aerial inspections.Drone land inspection
Mining Site Aerial Inspection
When a drone is flown over coal or any other mineral mine, it captures accurate data of pathways which makes it easy for the geologists to identify how to dig the minerals out of the earth. This reduces time and risks faced by quarry workers.
Commercial and Residential Construction
A few years back, mapping a construction site was a colossal task. A team of land surveyors, architects, and construction engineers had to visit a site in order to determine how much raw material will be required to build a structure. Thanks to remotely controlled drones, this is not that big of a task anymore. Accurate and detail-oriented pictures received from drones can be used in mapping software to save time and money for building contractors. As more and more drones are used for mapping a development site, scientists and engineers are developing sophisticated software technology that can make the best use of images captured through drones.
The latest software use drone images as ‘raw material’ on their dashboard. This dashboard provides essential drag and drop tools to architects who can then create a virtual image of how an area will look like post-construction.
3D mapping with drone photography
The best part about mapping a piece of land through drones is that it allows you to create a three-dimensional image of a development site. High definition images captured through drones from a much lower height than geospatial websites allow you to determine how high and wide each object is on a patch of land.
Based on varying topographic surveys carried out using cutting edge drone based technology, scientists are able to create 3D images of land on their computer screen. This image can then be used to capture minute details including floor plans and window sizes of a building being constructed.
While drones are a great way to map an area of land, users of this remote flying technology should make sure that they are following local, state and government regulations. This helps ensure the safety and security of these flying objects and everything around them!Drone agricultural inspections
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The tourism industry has always been quick to adopt new technologies and drones are no exception. Since drone cameras offer affordable and innovative aerial views of popular tourist attractions, it is easy to see how drones are revolutionizing the tourism industry.
While some of us believe that tourism companies have recently begum utilizing the technology to promote destinations and attractions, marketers and businesses have been promoting tourism through hi-tech drones for quite some time. The aerial videography trend picked up pace when multiple companies began experimenting with drone photography in 2015.
From wedding photography to filmmaking, many industries have benefitted from stunning aerial photos and videos to promote their products and services.Tourist couple on the beach shot with drone The best part about promoting tourism through drone photography is that the method is not just great for promoting a beach resort or a destination, you can also capture unique views of some of the most popular tourist attractions in your city to attract tourists from all over the world.
Drones are cost effective and efficient
Before drone cameras were launched and took the tourism industry by storm, companies and businesses relied on helicopters to film aerial footage. Not only was it expensive, but photographers had limited angles to capture captivating shots. Moreover, in many states, local laws prohibited the use of helicopters for shooting important venues and events.
Moreover, helicopter pilots could not fly close to the ground to capture close-ups and footage of people and ground objects.
Drone photography allows today’s tourism companies to give a bird’s eye view of some of the most popular tourist destinations. Most tech-savvy tourism companies have already produced engaging advertising campaigns by recording landscapes and locations with drone technology.Luxury destination drone marketing
Adding a Unique, Professional Perspective
Photographers can capture sharp angles, detailed close-ups and 360 degree views of famous destinations to stitch all clips together to create an impressive video. Another popular way of promoting a venue or a famous building is to create a virtual tour. This tour gives a first-hand experience to tourists, before they visit a place.
Virtual tours give vacation-seekers a chance to get a glimpse of various tourist destinations without even leaving their home. The tourism industry is using drone technologies to produce breathtaking videos of tourist attractions including:
Golf courses
Monuments and towers
Amusement parks
Paragliding and parachute adventures
Yachts and river rafting adventures
Things you need for Tourism Drone Photography
You need to get hold of professional equipment to shoot stunning aerial footage and photographs.
One Quadcopter or Hexacopter which is engineered to capture stable 4K footage and has a minimum flight time of 25 minutes
Extra storage devices and batteries
Handheld Gimbal to capture ground footage
A computer that can edit 4K videos, without any speed or performance issues
Software for adding post-production effects
Bottom Line
No matter how you intend to use your drone camera, you must get familiar with the laws regarding drone use to avoid fines. Some tourist destinations are strictly no fly zones. Be careful of height restrictions and seek permission before flying drones in certain areas. Ignorance of the law is not an excuse as authorities are less forgiving with companies and businesses.Drone services for destination marketing
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The use of drones is not restricted to the world of photography only. There are numerous other areas where drones have brought about a major transformation. These hot tools are currently making a mark in almost every industry, including construction, architecture, and engineering.
If all these uses of drones are unknown to you, prepare to be amazed as you go through this article. The ability of drones to capture impeccable visuals and reach all places has been thoroughly utilized by some of the most important sectors in our society.
Here, you will find all the information you need about using drones for industrial inspection and other purposes in different important industries.
Commercial and Residential Construction
Insights provided by drones let construction workers and building inspectors keep real-time track of a project’s progress. Apart from staying up to date, professionals in the construction industry also use drones to detect any problems early on in the process. This helps them avoid any costly mistakes, which makes the process smoother. Drones play a vital role during the planning phase as well. Project managers can do a better job at site planning with such technology in hand. Furthermore, incorporating drone software helps professionals in the industry gain essential insights and manage projects better.Aerial industrial inspection
Architecture and Design
Architects all over the world are benefitting exceptionally by integrating drones into their work process. The use of high-definition cameras in drones greatly helps architects during the design phase as they have a better idea of the landscape.
The ability of drones to survey the entire construction area and provide access to otherwise hard-to-reach areas helps architects get the real picture. Risk assessment during the design phase has become extremely effective thanks to drones. Moreover, it has become easy for architects to visualize what they are trying to create through powerful visual technology incorporated in drones.Commercial Construction UAV capture
Industrial and Civil Engineering
The world of engineering has also witnessed a change due to drone technology. Since drones are able to provide real-time data, engineers are more informed about any dangers associated with their worksite beforehand, thereby reducing the risk of accidents.
With clear visuals and comprehensive plans created with vital data captured by drones, engineers are able to increase productivity. Also, keeping an eye on the progress of a project has become significantly simpler because of the use of drones. Monitoring pipelines as well as understanding the structure of land are also some of the ways the engineering sector has benefited from the introduction of drones in the work process.
Wrapping Up
Drone technology has taken the world by storm and brought about many changes in how surveys are being conducted. Rather than relying on measurement data gathered through manual work, professionals can now depend on a much more convenient and effective technology incorporated into drones. Not only are these tools able to provide valuable data, but also cut costs and help companies compete effectively.Drones assisted engineering
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As drone footage becomes more and more popular, the United States Federal Aviation Administration is implementing new regulations to make this technology safer to use in an open environment. By lay you must be FAA part 107 Certified in order to fly commercially and charge money for your work. Getting caught without your certification can get you permanently banned, fined, and other nasty things you’d be better to avoid.
This article will help you understand what you need to do in order to get certified by the FAA and become a drone or remote pilot.
Requirements for becoming a remote pilot
To become a remote pilot, you need to identify your self either as a first-time remote applicant or someone who already has a part 61 certificate. For first-time pilots the process to acquire an FAA certificate is mentioned below:
According to the FAA’s UAS rule number 107, a person who is willing to fly a drone should be at least 16 years of age.
The first thing that you should do to become an FAA-approved pilot is to schedule an appointment with Knowledge Testing Center.
Once the test is scheduled, you should bring a valid ID to the center to take the exam.
The exam can include questions relating to regulatory requirements of an unmanned aircraft, flight restrictions, weather effects on a drone, emergency and radio communication procedures, and airport operations.
FAA asks you to take this test every two years in order to ensure that you are updated with the changing requirements in this field.
They should be able to read, write, and understand the English language. This regulation is introduced keeping in mind that most of the drones being used in the United States have instructions written on them in English. These are some of the basic requirements to fly a drone in the country.
FAA Certified Drone Operator Once you have passed the exam, all you need to do is log in to FAA’s online certificate system and start a new application. Once you have put in all your credentials, you will be prompted to enter the 17-digit knowledge test code. After that, you can e-sign the application for the authorities to process your application.
FAA suggests that you wait for 10 business days to get an electronic copy of your certificate. An original hard copy is received after 7-8 weeks on average.
Some useful quick tips for flying your drone
You should always fly your drone below 400 feet, in order to avoid collision with any other flying object.
Always ensure that your drone is in your line of sight, otherwise, you never know when it enters an unknown territory or collides with a tall structure or building.
Avoid flying near emergency situations including hurricane or fire rescue operations.
Always check if you need a permit to film in your project location
You should also avoid flying over public events or over groups of people. They might think they are being surveyed.
Flying drone is always fun; however, regulations are being enforced by the government to ensure that drones do not invade the privacy of local occupants. These rules and tests prepare a remote flying object’s handler to keep their technology safe and make the best out of their flying robot.
Follow these Aerial Video Techniques for Mastering Drone Photography
Without a doubt, drones are an incredible tool for any aerial filmmaker. When you visualize and pre-plan as many of your aerial shots as you can, you are able to create stunning drone footage. But how do you master drone photography techniques?
There are several drone videography techniques you can follow to maximize the use of your drone. Let’s take a look at some of the ways you can take your drone footage expertise to the next level.City drone photo
Start out Slow
If you are wondering, slow is more cinematic. This tip works because a slower view gives your audience an impression that you are shooting for a bigger platform, such as a helicopter. Your shots look more crafted and controlled.
It also pays off to go easy on the remote’s RC control stick. When you are shooting using gradual movements, don’t forget to decelerate and accelerate slowly. Otherwise, the drone camera will shake, and cause ‘jello effect’s on the resulting footage.
Shoot at 24 fps. Such a frame rate is the cinema standard. Most drone cameras are capable of performing at 60 or 120 fps.
Be Careful of the Wind
Your biggest enemy to stunning drone footage is the wind. Don’t expect the best footage when winds are over 20 mph. In case of heavy gusts, your drone camera may give up. Although the latest models are engineered to perform well against winds of 25–35 mph, the footage you shoot at such higher speeds will not be worth your effort.
Benefit from a Flat Image Profile
Another factor that plays a crucial role in capturing cinematic footage is your camera setting. Remember to shoot in the flattest camera profile to have the most dynamic range from your drone camera. This way you will prevent clouds and the sky from blowing out. This setting also retains detail of the ground’s darkest points.Drone shot of busy highway interchange
Lower Shutter Speed
This technique is especially beneficial for taking shots close to the ground to avoid the strobing effect. We recommend a speed of under 100th to 250th of a second. Moreover, use an ND filter to keep the shutter speed down. Although, drone videographers can achieve sharper frames at 500th or 1000th of a second, the speed can result in some heavy strobing.
ND filters are crucial for shooting outdoors in the bright sun. If you don’t have one, you would need to change your shutter speed to avoid overexposing the image which gives an unnatural motion blur.
Know your Camera Inside Out
Start by selecting the right Drone for your goals and needs. You can’t master drone footage if you don’t know your tools well. Get to know as much as you can about your drone camera and experiment with different settings. Read about aerial filming techniques and watch tutorials to know how you can improve and learn drone shooting techniques. Study the techniques of traditional ground photography composition and framing for better drone photographs. Always pay attention to the weather and lighting of your location. This is particularly important when shooting real estate.Drone sunset skyline photo
Consider Insurance
Always protect your investment and yourself from liability. When flying your drone commercially, you will be held legally liable for any damages caused by your drone and for this reason we highly recommend getting drone insurance. Even the insurance companies themselves have started using drones to minimize risk and analyze claims from above. Whether you’re doing weddings, or agriculture inspections, make sure you are covered.
The Bottom Line
Always follow the law and get your FAA certification taken care of. It’s not worth the risk of permanently damaging your business or reputation by trying to skip the legal requirements.
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Like any other industry, drones are playing an essential role in the insurance sector. Insurance providers have faced a major challenge in collecting data associated with property damage for many years now. They feel that when a disaster strikes, they often have to send their valuation staff to a dangerous territory, which makes the disaster valuation riskier.
Besides that, insurance companies feel that they cannot always rely a 100% on images brought by their valuators prior to insuring a property. For these reasons, adoption of insurance drones is a breath of fresh air for policy makers in this industry.Drone commercial property assessment
How Drones are being Used by Insurance Providers
Aerial Inspection of Boilers and Chillers
The United States law relating to commercial equipment insurance requires providers to conduct regular surveys of pressure vessels and boilers. This helps ensure that the best practices are being followed by companies in order to maintain the safety of their employees.
However, boilers are usually multi-story high and hard to inspect. Using drones, inspection staff at the insurance company can easily measure the health of any commercial equipment, making this process quick, convenient and safer than ever before.
Pre-Insurance Inspections and Risk Asssesment
Some properties are hard to evaluate just because they cover a large piece of land with multiple objects in between. Consider a farmer who needs insurance for their crop for an upcoming season. An insurance valuator may not be able to scour through the crop to determine how much that piece of land is worth. When insurance companies use drones to value such properties, they can save both time and money and get an ‘accurate picture’ of the irrigated land.
Drone Inspection of Disaster Hit Areas
Did you know that federal and state authorities usually do not allow civilians to enter an area, which has been recently hit by a flood or any other natural disaster? One of the major reasons is that such properties might be infested with bacteria or other debris that can be hazardous for health.
Drones become quite useful in this kind of scenario as it can be equipped with a high resolution camera to take detailed pictures of the affected property. While sitting in their offices, insurance inspectors can then determine how much damage has been caused to an insured property.Commercial drone photography for insurance providers
Preventing work place injuries
Unfortunately work place injuries are all too common and are very costly to the company, the insurance provider, and the injured employee, depending on the situation. Drones are helping to ease the problem by helping to stop and accident before it happens. Inspecting job sites from the air can help spot problems from another perspective. Routine aerial inspection is one of the may ways to help to eliminate risk.
Monitoring and Preventing Insurance Fraud
When a natural disaster like hurricane hits an area, it destroys everything in its path. Often times, affected customers claim for property damage that was already there. To mitigate this type of risk, insurance firms can compare detailed pictures taken by their drones before and after the calamity. This can save insurance providers a considerable amount of money in the long run and increase their profits.
As drones evolve with time, so will the procedures in many different industries, including the insurance sector. Drones with a combination of technologies including HD cameras and voice recorders have started to define the future of the insurance industry. Companies that are first movers in adopting these robots can gain a competitive advantage over their peers.Los Angeles, CA drone photo
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Drones are being used in agriculture sectors for a while now. Sources suggest that the majority of farmers in the United States either want to or are already using drones to monitor their crops. Did you know that there are certain types of drones that can lift heavy objects apart from cameras?
These may include fertilizer spraying containers or heat sensors to check if there is dead or surviving animals wandering in the field. With so many benefits, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles or UAVs are changing the way people plant and grow their crops in this country.Drone farm shot
How are Drones Revitalizing the Agriculture Sector?
Assessing crop health
Near ultraviolet cameras when fitted into drones can capture the light rays that are being used by plants for photosynthesis. This technology combined with UAVs helps farmers determine which areas of land need more light and which ones are growing faster than others.
All this analysis is a part of precision agriculture which has been boosted with the help of drones. The GPS based maps that are created by drones are then used with cutting edge technology to help increase the efficiency of farmers.Drone agricultural services
Creating digital maps
Drones are connected through wireless networks with smart devices, like iPad or iPhone, to create a digital map of the irrigated field. This helps farmers spray fertilizers and supply water in appropriate amounts to different patches of the irrigated land.
Monitoring livestock
Gone are the days when you needed a sheepdog to herd and control your livestock. Nowadays sophisticated unmanned flying objects can be fitted with heat-sensing cameras which can determine the exact location of each animal. Farmers can then use drones to locate if any animal has been hurt or is lying on the grown to give birth to a baby.Drone farming photographyFAA regulations suggest that drones need to fly below 400 feet. Hence, the pictures captured through HD cameras fitted in these devices are quite precise and accurately capture how each plant in the field looks like from an elevated point. For this reason, insurance companies are also using these drones to capture the current state of the crop.
Vineyards and the the wine industry
The wine industry around the world is highly driven by visuals and high-end advertising. That being said, high quality content for marketing materials is a must. Using drones to capture stunning aerial photography and video is essential for showing off the vineyard property and showcasing the wine brand. Sunset and sunrise shots over beautiful crops like wine grapes is an easy win for designers and advertisers.
Drones are being used in the wine industry by the farmers and producers, as well as insurance companies to monitor and maintain the overall health of the property.
Future of drones in the agriculture sector
As farmers find more and more uses for these sophisticated Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, scientists are thinking of developing drone groups that act independently but work collectively. What this essentially means is that there could be two or more drones that will assess, monitor and spray crops at one time. This will take farming efficiency to a whole new level. Besides that, developers are working toward hybrid drones that can fly high or stay on the ground to collect data and improve crop conditions.
As the use of drones grows in the field of agriculture, so does the fear that they might invade other people’s privacy or damage someone else’s property if they are not in your line of sight. For these and other reasons, the development of new types of drones goes through a rigorous quality check before being introduced to the market. Always check your local laws and certification requirements before filming.
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Drones are now more accessible and convenient to operate than ever. But shooting cinematic drone videography is not as easy as getting your drone camera up in the air. Drones come with some all types of autonomous flight modes that affect your shooting experience.
Drones manufactures incorporate numerous settings that deal with camera operation. Experimenting with different settings is essential before a shooting professional footage. Drone pilots must have confidence in their flying abilities before they can embark on professional drone videography. Don’t rely on cheap or small indoor drones to produce results that you can only get out of GPS stabilized and updated outdoor drone cameras. Also, don’t forget to check your local regulations as these devices are completely banned in some areas and national parks.
With the soaring popularity of video to create marketing content, the demand for drone photography and videography is increasing. Drone videography is completely different from ground photography as it follows its own rules and uses special equipment.
For those of you who have just started to explore the basics of aerial videography, the best thing to learn first is how to pilot your craft effectively. The skill takes considerable amount of practice and countless hours. But once you know how to fly your drone, you can focus on capturing stunning imagery.
Most amateur drone photographers start out with an affordable UAV or a trainer drone before investing in an expensive drone camera that’s built for professional use. Big brands, like 3DR and DJI, allow their customers to groom their flying skills on virtual flight simulators.Overlooking Los Angeles, CA
Here are 10 different tips to make you a better drone videographer.
Don’t Overlook Photographic Considerations
Flying a drone camera is fun. While it’s ok to go creative with your flying skills, don’t overlook some of the most basic photography principles and the importance of planning. Find promising new areas using Google Earth and choose the best time of the day to shoot under the best light. Creating the highest quality content possible is the difference between professional and amateur photographer. Your clients will be able to tell quality from not regardless of their personal skills.
Pay attention to the wind
According to FAA regulations, it is against the law to fly a camera drone above 400 feet. However, you shouldn’t fly your drone this high, anyway. That’s because the higher you go, stronger winds make your footage shaky. Make sure to fly under appropriate wind conditions and keep the height up to 300 feet.
Study your Shooting Environment
Before filming, map out your location. It is important to know about any buildings, electric wires and other obstacles to save your expensive product from crashing. Your video will be less shaky and you can shoot with confidence. This is especially important when shooting an event like a wedding.Sunset Drone shot in Los Angeles
Capture longer shots
Another tip for spectacular filmmaking is to begin filming a few seconds before and after you capture the shot you desire. Allowing the camera film a little longer, you have the flexibility to make the necessary edits and capture the best parts of your footage.
Adding Parallax Panning
You can add more depth to your aerial scenes by benefitting from extreme parallax effects, typically with structures or trees closer to the drone. This technique serves as a visual aid to the viewer to let him or her see how the surround landscape is for better viewing. This can be especially dramatic when filming crowds of people at festivals and large scale concerts.
Make the Most out of the Magic Hour
All amateur and professional videographers know about the ‘Golden hour’ which signifies the soft yellow tinted light, filling up the sky when the sun begins and ends its journey. However, there’s another crucial part of the day when vivid blue hues are scattered all through the sky. Even when filming industrial or construction sites, you should aways select the best possible time for the subject matter.
This special moment is referred to as the ‘Blue hour’ which occurs after sunset in the evening and before sunrise in the morning. At this time, the sun dips below the horizon, to a certain amount.
Since light is a crucial element that makes or breaks your aerial photos and videos, it is important that you capture your most stunning shots during these hours, both on the ground and in the air.Dodger Stadium Drone Photo
Combine Various Axis Movements
No aerial footage can stand out if you only move your drone backwards or forward. As a skilled drone pilot and a professional aerial videographer, you need to try out different axis movements to add more depth to your footage.
Fly up and backwards simultaneously or go sideways while flying up. The secret to stunning aerial footage lies in your ability to make the most out of the hi-tech features of the drone camera for more cinematic footage. Circling an object in an orbit also adds a tremendous touch to your videos.
Stay at Low Altitudes
Don’t assume that aerial videography is all about higher altitudes. While a higher altitude gives you an ample shooting space, shooting at low altitudes goes a long way to create a more immersive experience. Not only it allows you to capture all the objects in detail, such an altitude also helps you make easy adjustments when you are about to speed up.
Don’t make Sudden Movements
Unless it’s for safety reasons, never make any sudden adjustments. A few wrong pushes of the remote controller can ruin a good shot or make you overlook the perfect angle. Always tap the record button a few seconds in advance to avoid missing the perfect moment. Smooth and steady video are the way to go when marketing anything.Drone Portrait Photography
Buy Professional Equipment
Your images and videos are only as good as your memory card. Since it takes significant time, energy and effort to get your drone in the air, the last thing you want to experience is bad camera performance because of a mediocre memory card. Since this card is responsible for storing and rendering your images, make sure you choose your memory card wisely.
There are other important things such as keeping your model’s gimbal calibrated correctly to ensure that the camera is stabilized and level.
Final Thoughts
To master drone videography, you need to practice both flying and shooting for producing professional-grade results. Get to know your equipment well before you can shoot like a professional. Always consider if you are going to need insurance for your shoot.
Aerial videography is a revolutionary photography niche that is especially beneficial for adventurous shooters. If you want to make it big in the world of aerial photography and videography, remember to make use of our tips for shooting visually-stunning footage. Always make sure and check your local regulations and permit restrictions before filming.
Drones have taken the world of photography by storm! They have revolutionized how we capture emotions and natural beauty in our daily lives. If a farmer wants to capture how their crops look from the sky, they can use these flying objects to take a snap from hundreds of meters above the ground.
If building contractors want to create a blueprint of their construction site, they can use drones to capture high-definition images through these unmanned aerial vehicles. For these significant reasons, businesses who want to provide best-in-class service to their clients, make efficient use of drones all the time.
This article would help you understand how you can insure your drone so that a provider can cover your expenses in case this cutting-edge flying technology gets damaged.Large scale event and festival
Insurance Options for Drone Owners
Like any other insurance plan, drone owners whether they are corporate entities or individual users can acquire either a basic policy or comprehensive coverage for their drones.
Basic insurance coverage
Losing or breaking gear sucks. Having to replace gear at full price is even worse and in some cases can bankrupt a small business. As per the Professional Photographers Association of America, basic coverage for drones can cover losses of up to $100,000. The coverage also includes theft and disappearance under mysterious circumstances. If you are not satisfied with a basic insurance policy, then there is always a comprehensive coverage plan that you can sign up for. Even if you’re just getting started and are still wondering what drone to choose from, always consider the worst case scenario and plan ahead.
It is a good rule of thumb that any time you can damage someone else’s property or be personally charged for damages, you should be insured. This is especially critical when dealing with real estate, construction projects, or large scale events and festivals.Insurance is important, especially near water
Comprehensive insurance coverage
This type of insurance policy can include damage caused to other party’s property or body from your drone. It is important that you do not change any part of the evidence and wait for your insurance provider to evaluate and take pictures of the place where the incident happened.
Some companies might ask you for your remote flying license issued by the Federal Aviation Authority before they provide you with a comprehensive coverage plan.
How to select your drone insurance provider?
Your best bet for getting a suitable policy for your drone is to go online and search for different insurance providers and get a free quote for your drone.
The basic information that you will need to provide a potential drone insurer would include:
Type of coverage you are looking for.
Your contact information including name and email address.
The type and model of your UAV or Unmanned Aerial Vehicle.
Where and how you are planning to use your drone.
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How Much will commercial drone insurance cost you?
While each company has its own fee structure and terms and conditions to insure your drone, you should be ready to pay at least $750 per year to ensure your remote flying object. However, there are certain items that your insurance provider would need you to keep track of.
Where do you usually fly your remote controlled flying object
Concluding Thoughts
Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles are a great way to capture images that you can cherish for a lifetime. However, it is important that you insure this equipment because you never know what it can collide with when it’s flying hundreds of feet above the ground. Protect yourself and your business physically and financially by carrying the proper insurance and always studying the local laws.
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Marketers are always on the lookout for newer marketing trends to create engaging campaigns. While aerial photography is nothing unheard of, drone videography is an exciting trend that has emerged in the industry in recent years.
Reflecting on Apple’s recent purchase of three large VR companies and Facebook’s $2 billion dollar acquisition of Oculus in 2014, it is hard to overlook the true potential of camera drones and drone photography.Aerial shot of Downtown LA Drone footage is a great way to produce captivating and engaging marketing campaigns, regardless of the type of videos you need to create. The beauty of this technology lies in the fact that all kinds of brands and businesses can benefit from high-tech camera drones and innovative features. Every year, we witness the launch of a new video camera that introduces more and better features.
Give your content a professional look
From cooking tutorials to documentary style movies and first-person experiences, drone footage can turn any boring video into a work of art. For instance, if you want to promote a real estate company, you can shoot a few awesome drone videos to portray your best properties. In that way, you can provide an immersive view with which conventional video can’t compare.
Let’s explore a few of the ways companies and marketers can benefit from drone footage.
Drone footage can create an engaging story about an athlete. Shooting a sporting event from above can give a more holistic view of their performance. Footwear and apparel brands that endorse seasoned athletes can use drone footage to shoot quality ads.
Clothing retailers can capture crowds of fans coming out of their annual sale.
Outdoor gear companies can choose drone videography to capture hikers and skiers in action.
Fitness trainers can give a glimpse of their exercise routines by using drones to capture positions from unique angles.
Real estate agents get aerial footage of regions where they conduct business to give potential buyers an overview of a location.
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Plan your shooting location
Drones are typically used for covering outdoor as well as indoor events and conferences. Before companies and brands can think about using drone equipment, it is important to know that only a seasoned drone pilot can shoot the best aerial videography.
Whether you are launching a new product or covering an event, you have to hire a professional for capturing flawless drone footage. The pilot’s skills to manipulate and fly the drone camera can help your marketing team create something that’s never been experienced before.Downtown Los Angeles, CA If you are creating a brand story, make sure you prepare your storyboard before you begin filming. Some marketers automatically assume that all errors are easily fixed in the post-production process. But sometimes it’s just impossible to fix the contrast or brightness of an image or footage. It’s also difficult to isolate a single person’s voice.
Final Thoughts
Drone videography is an effective way to improve any marketing campaign. Some companies find the technology a little intimidating to use, but once you work with professionals who have the skills and expertise to shoot your subjects from unique angles, you can make the most out of your marketing videos.
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Drone videography and photography is a growing segment in the commercial drone market. Although federal drone regulations rely on getting commercial authorization, the passing of state and local regulations makes it virtually impossible for drone pilots to guarantee that they are filming legally.
Do I need a permit for drone photography?
The short answer is, it depends. Apart from the usual ‘know before you fly’ rule about not flying near airports and over prohibited areas, there are other state regulations that prohibit people from taking pictures of people without permission. Moreover, there are also altitude limits you need to follow to obtain a permit.Southern California beach aerial photography
Check your local laws
Some states have special regulation against flights that might be considered “peeping tom” activity. To know exactly what rules apply to your drone, you must determine how you intend to use your drone. In case you plan on making using money with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), you will need to pass an FAA test to obtain Part 107 certification. This certification will enable you to capture aerial videos and stunning images.
From film productions to real estate and weddings, there are endless ways to use drone cameras professionally. But for some of us, flying is only for fun and sharing videos.Venice Beach, California Obligatory drone registration for recreational pilots was a prerequisite in the past. However there was later a court challenge and after legal proceedings, all recreational pilots in America need to spend $5 to register with the FAA before they can fly outdoors. You need to register an aircraft that weighs between 0.55 pounds and 55 pounds. This weight also includes added payloads, for instance an onboard camera.
While flying a drone is a lot of fun as it gives you the freedom to capture unique images and video, it is crucial that you follow the FAA rules to make your aerial videography more pleasurable. Moreover, common sense also dictates that drone pilots should avoid flying their expensive machines near crowded and unknown places.
But make sure that you are aware of all local and state regulations as failure to do so can result in fines from the local or FAA authorities. Always consider if you are going to need drone insurance for your shoot to protect your equipment and shelter you from the risk of damaging someone else’s property.
The U.S. military first began flying and developing unmanned drones in Afghanistan in 2000. We all know that drones were primarily used by the military. However, in 2006, the FAA issued the first commercial permit. Drones are now widely utilized for rescue operations, farming, construction, real estate and a variety of other uses.Hollywood sign aerial photo
Security and Privacy
Despite the widespread use of commercial drones, critics are raising a number of security and privacy concerns. Some people still use drones to illegally capture recordings or photos of citizens. Drones are also vulnerable to outside control and hacking, which worsens security concerns.
FAA offers detailed instructions concerning the flight and registration of unmanned aerial vehicles. But currently there are no rules for drone use on private property.
In recent years, thousands of small drones have been sold in the United States. However, most of these are flown as toys. But since drones are cheaper than most forms of aerial technology, leading experts believe that these updated videography equipment are going to transform all major industries.
Applying for a permit
If your project is in the state of California, you can apply for a permit directly with the California Film Commission if your project requires.
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