The first time I saw a drone video camera on someone’s computer, I was taken back to the day I first flew one. It was a birthday present to me from my parents, and it was not the first time I had seen one either. They seem to be everywhere, flying over soccer fields, farmers markets, and almost anywhere you can think of. Is this just another fad that will go away or is this something that people should stay up to date with? One thing is for sure, it isn’t going away anytime soon. There are some pretty cool features and applications out there that make using them easier than ever.
Most drone systems use a very high quality, and incredibly durable type of lens. The best of these lenses can go through even the most severe weather conditions without having any issues. This is especially important because of the types of activities that are being done. For instance, if you are fly fishing in the ocean, it is very unlikely that you will have your equipment get damaged by high winds or a rogue wave. However, if you were to be using a fixed-wing aircraft to shoot a drone video during a severe storm where the wind could really rip up anything in the air, then it would be extremely difficult to maneuver. This is where global cameras come in handy.
The gimbal camera is a small camera that sit above the pilot’s hands, so the footage that is captured is completely autonomous and free from all sorts of variables. Some of the best options come with extremely long optical zoom lenses that can effortlessly capture an extremely wide field of view. However, they also have shorter focal lengths ranging from five feet to seven feet. This is great for getting a great shot from a lower or more challenging altitude.
Other drone video recording options come with photogrammetry. It involves mapping out the area that the drone is flying over. It can be done with ground monitoring stationery or through the use of an accurate GPS. With photogrammetry, the consumer’s drone is equipped with sensors that take an image every time the drone passes over a certain area. This information is fed into a computer that processes it and produces a highly detailed aerial image that can then be viewed on a screen right on the drone.
Many drone videographers are now using two different cameras instead of one. Some drone enthusiasts choose to mount their cameras on the drones themselves and use a remote control to switch them on and off during the flight. However, many choose to mount their cameras on the helicopters of the planes. These types of aerial photography has a great advantage in that there is not interference from other aircraft when the drone is filming. This means there are no radio frequencies being broadcasted or received by any nearby aircraft. This makes these types of drone video cameras extremely quiet as well.
The next time you see one of these incredible cameras, try to imagine what it must cost to have someone filming with one on a regular basis. Most of the time, the cost of a fully functioning remote controlled helicopter is several thousand dollars. When you are flying a brand new quadcopter, they can cost much less than that. In addition, the fact that most of these models are extremely quiet while in operation means that you will not be interrupted in your filming process in order to answer the phone or to chat with anyone on the ground. While these might not seem like significant benefits to you, if you are someone who is currently working in the film or production industry, it could mean the difference between making or breaking a movie.