Drone camera gimbals 101
If you were wondering how they work, this is a must read for you. There is some great information on how to set a camera gimbal up and on using them. Just click on the image below and enjoy.
Drone Photo Tips from the Pros
Learning a new craft, such as filming from a drone, can be a time consuming adventure. As with any learning curve, advice from experts in the field is invaluable and worth its weight in gold. That’s why we asked eight of the best aerial shooters we know to share their tips and tricks on how you can improve your […]
Drone Racing: Programming a Flight Controller
Simple, easy and quick setup tips After you’ve installed all of the equipment into your multirotor, the next step is to program the flight controller. This may appear to be a daunting task, but if you just follow the steps outlined here you will find that this process is simple, easy and quick. Plus most […]
Aerial Videography: Valley of the Gods
A very nice video all shot by drone. Valley of the Gods is a scenic sandstone valley in southeastern Utah. It is part of the Bears Ears National Monument. You will see it has some similar rock formations like Monument Valley. Enjoy VALLEY OF THE GODS from Pre-Future LLC on Vimeo. Utah – October 2016 Cinematography – Phil […]
Camera Drones: 10 Top Picks
From the very start, the combination of digital camera and rotor drones has been a match made in heaven. For years, people have been trying to get bird’s-eye views with their sports cameras, and now, it’s easier than ever to get those high-quality, one-of-a-kind airborne shots. Our editors have reviewed many rotordrone products, and these top 10 camera drones have a lot to offer. Whether you shoot video or are looking for […]
CES: 6 Top Drones & Gear
At the 2017 CES extravaganza in Las Vegas, we were blown away by the new, innovative drones and gear on display! As the media sponsor of CES here are RotorDrone’s top picks from the event. Wingsland S6 4K Pocket Intelligent Drone This pocket selfie drone can take off from your hand and record 4K […]
RotorDrone at CES
Team RotorDrone is at the CES show in Las Vegas this week, scoping out new drones and gear. Here are just a few of the highlights so far; stay tuned for more! Check out DJI’s limited-edition Phantom 4 that celebrates the Chinese new year! Renowned illustrator and designer Martin Sati customized the Phantom 4 with a phoenix as […]
Filters and a GoPro
When I fly my racing quad I use a GoPro camera on it, and on most of my videos, I have some wavy lines running on the outside of the frame. Is there any way to get rid of these?—Luis Gonzalez, Sun City, CA Answer: What you might be experiencing is the effects of rolling shutter, also called “jello” or […]
Filters for Your Drone
A quick video where our Senior Editor, John Reid talks about how to use filters on your drone camera to produce better quality images.
Light up the night with your drone
I recently had the fortune of test flying three independent light sources for nighttime flying. Depending on what your project is, you might want to illuminate the crops below you; a person walking or in a vehicle; or your background hills, buildings, etc. Aircraft used for testing purposes were the DJI Phantom 3 Advanced and 3DR Solo. We are going […]
