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Don’t Fly Until You Know These 7 Simple Drone Maneuvers and Shots!
From dolly zoom to drone orbits, master these easy drone maneuvers and shots to create breathtaking aerial footage.
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Master the Art of Aerial Photography: 6 Composition Tips
Composition is a game of creativity, not rules, and it is within anyone’s grasp to become a master of this game. All you need to do is look at…
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How to Take Cinematic Timelapses at Night with Osmo Action
Osmo Action was designed to shoot dynamic footage not only during the day but also at night.
The mesmerizing lights of city traffic can provide a new creative perspective to…
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Film Like a Pro: How to Create Cinematic Orbit Shots
Aerial videographers are always looking for ways to improve their shots, and performing an orbit is a relatively simple way to do exactly that. This powerful cinematic effect can…
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Osmo Action Video Tutorials
This playlist is the perfect guide and helper for DJI Osmo Action owners.
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Learn How to Use Osmo Action in 10 Minutes
You might think operating DJI’s new Osmo Action is slightly complicated since this high-performance camera is jam-packed with various technical features. However, shooting with Osmo Action is quite straightforward….
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Return to Home (RTH): Must-Have Drone Feature
Discover how the DJI Return to Home (RTH) function works and why it’s invaluable for every drone pilot.
The DJI RTH function is a very useful safety feature that helps…
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7 Ways to Contact DJI Customer Support
Using a drone can open up a world of incredible experiences. Regardless of how careful you are though, occasionally you may encounter an issue that requires assistance. Whether it…
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Creating a Sense of Depth With Aerial Photos
To craft impressive aerial photography, it is crucial to create a sense of depth with your shots from the sky. Read on to learn the tips and tricks to…
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Full Guide for DJI Customer Service
Drone enthusiasts know just how fun it is to fly a UAV and how incredibly helpful they can be in certain real-life situations. That being said, its worth mentioning…
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Beautiful Watersport Aerial Photography
As summer approaches, a visual feast of watersport activities decorates the horizon. From surfers catching a wave to other magnificent displays of athleticism, aerial watersport photography is all about…
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How to Set up Your Osmo Pocket in 2 Minutes
Once Osmo Pocket is in your hands, you will be eager to take it everywhere you go and record life’s moments. If you want to make the most of…
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3 Essential Aerial Photography Ideas for Spring
DJI Spring ©Maksim Tarasov
Spring is in the Air
Slowly but surely, spring is gradually seeping into existence, seen in the blooming flowers, increased birdsong, and blue skies overlaid with clouds.Such… -
How to Create Mesmerizing Mirror Effects with Your Aerial Footage
Have you ever come across aerial footage that has a cinematic mirror scene and thought about how hard it must be to achieve this type of effect?
The truth is,…
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Top 10 DJI GO/DJI GO 4 App Tips – Using Battery Life More Efficiently
Since a drones battery life is limited and perfect moments usually dont last for very long, you should not waste too much time on adjusting settings while your aircraft…
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10 Aerial Photos for Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate beauty, strength, and grace. For this selection of the 2018 SkyPixel Contest, we recognize this holiday and the people it was…
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Top 10 Quick Tips – Unleash Osmo Pocket’s Full Potential
Due to its compact size, powerful performance, ability to shoot up to 4k/60fps video, and various features – ActiveTrack, Panorama, and Timelapse to name a few – Osmo Pocket…
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10 Breathtaking Ocean Images
The ocean. Covering over 70% of the earth’s surface, these bodies of water are home to countless species of life. For humans, the ocean is a place of wonder,…
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6 Ways to Use Osmo Pocket’s NightShot
Osmo Pocket is not just a perfect tool to take quick shots during the day, but it can also capture some spectacular shots at night. You have probably already…
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10 Golden Moments with the Sun
The sun affects everything and is a huge part of life on Earth. It helps plants grow, provides light, and offers warmth. It also happens to be a great…
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10 Adventures on Land, Sea, & Air
Humans have always been compelled to interact with the world around them. Rather than just admire these surroundings, we are driven with a desire to run, climb, and reach…
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Breathtaking Drone Wedding Photography: 2019 Edition
Aerial wedding photography has begun to grace many photo albums as more wedding photographers and soon-to-be newlyweds are using a drone to capture their big day. In the not-so-distant…
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10 Epic Mountain Views
When it comes to capturing epic scenery with your drone, few destinations can compare to mountains. The natural beauty, dramatic weather, and sheer size of the worlds grand peaks…
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Fall in Love with Drone Photography: Creative Ideas for Couples
Just a few weeks from now, thousands upon thousands of couples will be snapping their Valentine’s Day pictures (mostly arm-stretching selfies) and sharing their moments online. With the latest…
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10 Photos from the Harvest
Aerial photography has the power to reveal the art and passion behind the everyday activities around us. One such case is in agriculture. From the ground, it seems like…
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3 Tips to Make your Aerial Photos FUN!
Life is filled with fun, so your aerial photos should be too! SkyPixel recently invited three popular and immensely talented photographers to offer tips on making aerial photos fun….
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Start Earning DJI Credit Today!
From consumer-friendly technology to professional filmmaking tools, the DJI Online Store has an incredible selection of drones, gimbal stabilizers, and accessories. In addition to this great lineup of products,…
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10 Insane User Showreels from 2018
People often look back at the end of a year and wonder where all the time went. Luckily for videographers and photographers, there’s plenty of footage to answer that…
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10 Fun-Filled Aerial Photos
People say that life is tough, but it can also be surprisingly fun, and with the right mindset, even beautiful. For this week’s selection of 2018 SkyPixel Contest submissions, we have…
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10 Architectural Oddities from Above
Architectural photography gives us a perspective of a building that we can’t see normally. From the ground, we may only see sheer size and a hint of shape. However,…
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10 Frozen and Fiery Moments
There are no elements with such contrast as fire and ice. These opposites showcase the world living in extremes, where life finds a way to thrive. For this week’s…
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10 Stunning Videos that Uncover the Beauty of the World
“A picture tells a thousand words.” This old adage, as common as it is, speaks the truth every time. Every photo and video frame tell, shape, and share stories in ways…
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10 Thrilling Feats of Athleticism, Captured from Above
Sports are the embodiment of power, determination, and spirit. It’s no wonder that a well-placed camera reveals the art behind athletics. In this week’s selection of the 10 best…
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10 Mindblowing Aerial Photos from SkyPixel Contest This Week
Roads are one of the most common subjects for photographers. Maybe it’s the shape and direction of the path that attracts us, or the way that they boost the…
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10 Fairytale Images from Above
Childhood is a time of awe, wonder, and the belief in the impossible. When it’s time to grow up, we confine the sparks of magic to the pages of…
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10 Thrilling Videos of Adventure
We often hear that on any adventure, it’s about the journey – not the destination. In the search for epic locations to fill our book of memories, the best…
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Osmo Pocket Video Tutorials
This playlist is the perfect guide and helper for DJI Osmo Pocket owners.
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How to Fly a Drone: Beginner’s Guide
You’ve picked up a drone, congratulations! You have taken the first step into a fun new world. A limitless world with new perspectives and freedoms that come with being…
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These 17 User Stories Will Make You Want a Drone
For our recent Skypixel competition, we asked users to submit aerial photos and video showing off all of the unique ways they use drones. We received over 6,000 submissions,…
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Photography and Videography Tips for Your Island Vacation
Across each splendid page of Mother Natures story, the thrill of adventure is yours to own. Islands around the Pacific Ocean offer abundant ocean resources and sublime photographic inspiration….
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Aerial Photography: The World Is Your Playground
Lets go behind the scenes with one of the most talented drone photographers on Instagram. Originally from Ireland, and now currently residing in Toronto, Canada, Gary Cummins (Instagram: garycphoto)…
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How to Fly Safely Over Water
The prospect of flying over water can be a scary one for most drone pilots. Water environments are often filled with potential hazards such as boats, waves, high winds,…
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8 Tips to Enjoy Summer Flying
Summer is one of the most exciting seasons of all. Shooting with your drone under the sun will certainly add fun to your aerial journey. While enjoying the flight…
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6 Tips to Make Your Drone Photos Instagram-Ready
Instagram is the destination for some of the most wonderful aerial photos and videos. Have you ever wondered how those geniuses produce the beautiful images we see? Sometimes we…
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Comprehensive Guide: Essential Drone Travel Tips
Hello all!
Ive done some traveling and also posted a few drone tutorials up on Youtube. And so, Id like to give you more than a few tips on…
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Traveling With Mavic Air: the Ultimate Tips
Heading off on your first vacation with a Mavic Air? There’s no doubt drones make excellent travel companions, but lots of travelers wonder if it’s ok to take their…
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Mapping Out a Drone Photo Route
Planning is one of the most important aspects of aerial photography. I like to map out my shooting sessions well in advance so I can choose the exact days…
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Troubleshooting Firmware Update Errors
Firmware updates can optimize flight stability and also usually come with new features. To help you avoid problems during firmware updates, we have summarized five common reasons that can…
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Tilt-Shift Photography: Create a Micro World with Your Drone
Ever wanted to turn the world into a miniature model? Well, the good news is that you don’t need to ascend to godhood nor do you need an expensive…
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Mavic Pro
This playlist is the perfect guide and helper for DJI Mavic Pro owners.
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Osmo
This playlist is the perfect guide and helper for DJI Osmo series.
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Phantom 4 Pro V2.0
This playlist is the perfect guide and helper for DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 owners.
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Phantom 4 Pro
This playlist is the perfect guide and helper for DJI Phantom 4 Pro owners.
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Matrice 600
This playlist is the perfect guide and helper for DJI Matrice 600 owners
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Matrice 200
This playlist is the perfect guide and helper for DJI Matrice 200 owners
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Goggles
This playlist is the perfect guide and helper for DJI Goggles owners.
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DJI GO 4 and DJI GO
This playlist is the perfect guide and helper for DJI GO 4 and DJI GO App users
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10 Tips for Preventing Drone Crashes
The last thing you want to happen when you’ve worked hard to purchase a brand-new drone is to crash it by doing something wrong that you could have easily…
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10 Ways to Use SmartCapture with the Mavic Air
SmartCapture offers a new way of controlling the Mavic Air by hand and taking photos or videos however you like. It’s so intuitive and straightforward that even beginner pilots…
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The Zenmuse X7 & Inspire 2 in Action – Heliguy Interviews 5kdigitalfilm
Here at Heliguy, we go above and beyond for our customers. That’s why, when 5kdigitalfilm, an aerial filming company booked a job for the Cine Tirol Film Commission to…
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In Love with Drones: Ideas for Every Couple
Shot by Spark, Photographer: Terry McLaughlinWho ever said that drones are for tech geeks and pros only? With intelligent features and intuitive functions, todays drones are great for anyone,…
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2017 Aerial Photography Year in Review:Fantastic Aerial Shots and the Trends
With the proliferation of affordable and powerful camera drones, aerial photography and videography are becoming much more popular and accessible. People are discovering just how amazing it is to…
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DJI Mavic Adventures: Film the Action Like a Pro
The Mavic Pro is the drone what was built inside and out for one thing: adventure. Its foldable design packs well for traveling on or off the trail. A…
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6 Tips to Make Your Aerial Videography Stand Out
Do you sometimes find your aerial footage dull and wonder how you can give it a boost? Killer drone shots are not that hard to achieve. Below are 6…
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Flying in a Winter Wonderland
The arrival of winter brings a wide range of conditions that can have both positive and negative effects of drone flight. These crisp conditions offer a unique perspective of…
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15 Tips For Beginner Drone Pilots (With Inforgraphic)
Congratulations on being a new drone pilot! We all understand the excitement of getting a new drone. But don’t rush into flying just yet! It’s relatively straightforward to take off, but do you know every buttons function or…
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Capitalize on Winter Photography With These Tips
When Old Man Winter has come to town, you probably just want to curl up in your cozy living room and watch some TV. No reason to go outside…
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7 Camera Setting Mistakes Most Beginners Make
Setting your drone camera right is half the battle in capturing an excellent aerial photo. Refined flying techniques can assist you to find the perfect angle, but without the correct…
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6 Photo Modes Every Aerial Photographer Needs to Know
Ever wondered what other DJI photo settings you have besides the standard Single Shot? Many pilots, especially newbies, are not familiar with all the settings available to them. All…
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2017 Skypixel Photo Contest: $90,000 in Prizes, Enter Today!
Introduction
Aerial photography inspires us to explore the unknown world and create unique works of art from a brand new perspective. Founded three years ago, SkyPixel is now one of…
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Troubleshooting DJI GO Apps Connection Issues
Have you ever experienced disconnection issues with your drone? Sometimes, you are ready to fly but the DJI GO and GO 4 apps state that your drone is “Disconnected”….
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Troubleshooting Gimbal Errors
When a gimbal error warning message pops up in the DJI GO or GO 4 app, it can really get your pulse going. Tilted horizon, gimbal motor overload, and…
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Flying a Drone in Winter: 5 Things You Must Know
Winter drone flying can sometimes be challenging in extreme conditions. Low temperatures can impact flight performance, and weather can be unpredictable. It’s possible that you will encounter rain, fog,…
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Traveling with Spark: Cinematic Shooting Tips and Tricks
Guest Contributor: Ignacz Szabolcs
Ignacz Szabolcs is a professional drone photographer from Romania. He started drone photography and videography back in 2014. In 2015 he won his first international contest…. -
How to Create a Mirror Effect with Drones
It is fascinating to see surreal worlds in movies such as Doctor Strange, Inception and Upside Down. Cool visual effects like bending reality and mirror worlds are staples of…
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How to Achieve a Dolly Zoom: 7 Steps (with Pictures)
Zooming in filmmaking refers to the technique of changing the focal length of a zoom lens, which allows a change of distance for different objects during a shot, giving…
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Wow Your Friends With Your Cool Drone Selfies
Are you disheartened by how uncool you look in selfies? Never had an Instagram-worthy photo? Or you are just not a big fan of selfies because you can’t imagine…
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Osmo Slow Motion
Osmo series
Filmmakers know that getting stabilized footage isn’t easy. While action cameras allow extreme sports enthusiasts to capture the action from just about anywhere, without gimbal stabilization, the footage… -
DJI GO 4 Manual: The Pilot’s Handbook
Introduction:
This DJI GO 4 manual will cover the various settings and functions within the DJI GO 4 app for drone operation which can be used as a standalone remote… -
Essential Drone Travel Tips: Everything You Need to Know
Heading off on your first vacation with a DJI drone? There’s no doubt drones make excellent travel companions, but lots of travelers wonder if it’s ok to take their…
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Drone Laws and Regulations: Read Now to Avoid Big Fines and Legal Woes
A question responsible new drone users ask is, “How, where, and when is flying my drone legal?” Understanding local drone laws and regulations is essential for professional UAV pilots…
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Drone Maintenance Checklist
Need some guidance for checking up your drone, maintaining battery health, transporting your drone properly etc.? This checklist can help you maintain your drone and avoid unnecessary failures as…
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5 Tips for Smoother, Pro-level Aerial Drone Footage
Devotion, patience, endurance, and happiness — all these are hallmarks of love. If you do something you love, you approach it with the same traits. The same goes for…
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How Much Do You Know about DJI Gimbal Cameras?
Some of you may already be familiar with DJI products such as the Phantom series, Inspire series, Mavic Pro Series and Spark. While it is amazing to see high-quality…
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Aerial Shots: Beauty of an Unseen Yellow World
Want to take striking aerial photos with your drone but life has drained your creative spirit? It’s time for you to look out for shades that can help you…
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How to Use Spark’s Pano Mode
Sometimes in aerial photography, you want to capture more and go beyond the frame size. But how do you reach a crystal clear, wide-angle image with the Sparks 25mm…
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Essential Tips for Flying Spark Indoors
The market is full of drones, but not all drones were built the same. Indeed, not all drones were made for The Great Indoors.
Flying drones is an excellent way…
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10 Drone Safety Tips for a Safe Flight
Are you an ace pilot or even a brand new pilot who just got a fancy new DJI drone and can’t wait to fly? Yes, you are? Great, you…
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11 Tips to Step Up Your Drone Photography
Before we ever took photos with a drone, we were inspired by the aerial images taken by the pros. Even today, great photos make us wonder how people could…
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7 Perfect Summer Moments You Can Capture with Your Drone
Camera drones bring more opportunities to take amazing photos. When youre out with yours, be sure to grab all of your drone gear and bring along plenty of memory…
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How to use DJI’s Return to Home (RTH) Safely
DJI’s Return to home is a useful safety feature of DJI’s drones, however, sometimes the way it works is misunderstood, which unfortunately has led to avoidable crashes for some…
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Exploring the South Downs of England with the Mavic Pro
Southern England offers stunning coastline views overlooking the English Channel with towering white cliffs and the rolling hills of the South Downs extending beyond. The South Downs National Park…
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JPEG vs RAW – What’s the difference?
In DJI GO 4 under Camera Settings, you will see there are three options for photo formats: JPEG, RAW, and JPEG+RAW. What setting should you use? Let’s take a look…
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How to NOT Crash Your Drone in 15 Easy Steps
Flying safely, knowing your limits, and understanding how your drone works are essential when taking aerial photos or videos. As a drone enthusiast, I’ve seen my fair share of…
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The Dos and Don’ts of Drone Flying
Safety first is an oft-repeated mantra by the Emergency Services, teachers, government departments and office managers often to the eye-rolling of those within earshot of it, but they usually…
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Drone Camera Settings: All you Need to Know
Unfortunately, there’s more to a drone’s camera than just point and shoot, which of course you can do if you want and for sure you’ll get some pretty good…
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Must Watch! 11 Quick Tips to Maximize Your Spark
Spark, the mini drone that features all of DJIs signature technologies, allowing you to seize the moment whenever you feel inspired.
How does Spark empower your creativity boundaries? Wow your friends…
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Infinite Road to Transylvania – Themed Aerial Photos Taken with the Mavic Pro and…
My names Calin Stan, and Im a professional photographer, drone pilot, and the founder of TheDrone.ro. Ive owned a Phantom 4 for over a year now, and I also…
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Safe Flying Tips: Flying in Tight Spaces
Know Your Drone:
This is one of the most important things I recommend before taking your drone out and flying it anywhere you think you may have trouble. Find a… -
Battery Care is More Important than You Think
We often used to think about batteries as something we use and forget till it suddenly runs out of juice at an inconvenient time, this was undoubtedly true in…
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Top 5 Ways to Prevent Flyaways – Must-Have Knowledge for Drone Users
Everyone fears their drone may unexpectedly fly away and never be seen again. Fortunately, DJI drones are designed to automatically Return to Home (RTH) if you lose RC signal,…
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How to Shoot Horizontal Panoramas with your drone
Back in early 2013, after having flown the original Phantom 1 Phantom On Sales Now! for about 2 weeks, I realized that adding a camera and taking still images while…
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How to Shoot High Water in the River by Phantom
When there has been a lot of rain in Germany and/or a lot of melting water from the Alps, the water level in the river IJssel in the Netherlands…
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Time-Lapse Photography – Turn Photos into Hyper-Fast Video
Perhaps the most iconic shot employed by the modern vlogger is the time-lapse. If you’ve ever seen a Casey Neistat video, you are familiar with this shot. Time-lapse shots…
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Shooting Great Looking Video Made Easy
You’ve been trying to get good video footage, but it seldom looks as good as other peoples and it’s beginning to frustrate you, well don’t worry it’s a common…
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Top 10 Aerial Photography Tips
I still remember my first flight with my drone, the nerves, the absolute terror, the stress of it possibly crashing any second into a massive (and very expensive) fireball!…
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ND Filters for Your Drone – How They Work and Which Ones to…
Long-exposure shots are relatively easy to take at night with a DJI drone since their cameras are stabilized. Just set a low shutter speed and press the shutter button….
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6 Quick Easy Picture Editing Steps to Make Your Photos Look Fantastic
You’ve spent ages getting that perfect shot with your DJI drone, but it still lacks a little something. This is how you can really make your pictures pop in…
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6 Things You Need to Know for Long Exposure by Filter
Landscape photographers often use long exposure to blur movement. For this series of photos I used a ND64 filter to achieve a long exposure with my Phantom during (late)…
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Tips for 360-Degree Aerial Photography
Im Rendy Cipta Muliawan – travel photographer and videographer based in Indonesia. I really love to travel all around Indonesia to witness its natural beauty, and often share my…
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7 Camera Move Tips You Should Know for Osmo Mobile
By using just a DJI Osmo Mobile and iPhone SE, talented creators can produce impressive videos (Check the article: Become a Filmmaker with a Smartphone Stabilizer). So youve just purchased an…
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4 Aerial Photography Tips for Shooting in Sunrise and Sunset
Greetings! Sunset and sunrise are my absolute favorite times to fly. Here in Albuquerque sunrise and sunset can transform a fairly boring skyline into something truly amazing! Many photographers…
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How To Make The Best Of Your Drone Photos
For the past few months, I’ve been making aerial photographs with a drone and I’d love to share some experiences and tips for making your next aerial photos. First,…
