A few years back when drones became affordable and usable to the common enthusiast, the limits of filming were suddenly thrown wide open. In spite of the confusion of getting regulations in place, photographers and videographers were eager to take their crafts to another level. We continue to see new innovative ways to utilize the small unmanned machines to gain new perspectives.
Probably the most straight forward use for drone is to capture the outdoor world from above. Landscapes and cityscapes can be seen from views that could only be reached with great expense and effort. What can we actually use these handy aerial tools for? A lot.
Uses for Drone
Real estate videos are one of our most common uses for a drone. Aerial shots give prospective buyers a wider view of the neighborhood and not just the house. Views and location, as well as the architecture of the house, are displayed before the viewer.
Flying above houses, you end up looking down at a lot of roofs. Drones give a great perspective to the condition of shingles and other rooftop appliances. This makes life easier and safer for workers having to make estimates and check on damage in precarious places.
Drones are very mobile and a skilled operator can create shots that mimic cinematography using large and expensive equipment. You can more easily fly through certain spaces than a helicopter. Action can be followed easily without the use of a dolly or jib. Depending on the goals of the scene, drones can be a very handy camera!
Filming action and sports can be a dangerous job! Not only does the drone offer new perspectives, but they can follow the action while staying out of the way. The view from above also offers a great way to analyze team formations during sports events.
Video and photography are all about being in the right spot to tell a story. That story may be aimed at gaining a customer or simply sharing a stunning view. Whatever that is, drones give us the ability to go places that would be humanly impossible. They let us achieve the ideal. And they are also another fun tool to the visual arsenal.
