Over the last few years, drones and quadcopters have become the hottest new gear in photography, and whether you're a professional photographer or an amateur shooter, this second edition of The Photographer's Guide to Drones from Rocky Nook will help you go virtually anywhere you want, creating still images and video footage that was previously impossible to capture. Many photographers have a drone or quadcopter right at the top of their "I want" list. Many others have already purchased a drone but haven't mastered its use yet.
No matter what model you may own, whether it's the popular Mavic, Mini, Air, Phantom from DJI, or another brand, you need to learn how to put this new gear to good use in your aerial photography. You need to learn how to safely operate and fly a drone, how to create compelling photos and video, and how to make your work stand out from the crowd.
In this fully updated and revised edition of the bestselling first edition, photographer and bestselling author Colin Smith guides you toward mastering your drone and creating powerful and impactful imagery. The book features his award-winning and beautiful aerial photography throughout the book.
Chapter 2: Drones and Gear
Chapter 3: Flight School
Chapter 4: Shooting Photographs with a Drone
Chapter 5: Shooting Video with Drones
Chapter 6: Basic Photo Workflow in Lightroom or ACR
Chapter 7: Advanced Photo Editing
Chapter 8: Editing Aerial Video
Parting Words