How to shot Aerial Photography with a Drone
The world takes on a different appearance when it’s viewed from above. Before drones, this type of shot was impossible unless you booked a private helicopter or happened to be flying overhead! Now you can take photographs from the sky with pinpoint accuracy. Aerial photographer Denys Nevozhai knows a thing or two about aerial and drone imagery. Denys has always had an interest in the world above – before moving to sunny California, he lived in Shanghai, where he explored the rooftops of the most prominent skyscrapers in the world. To get this shot, Denys piloted a DJI Phantom drone in downtown Shanghai. This shot was taken at an altitude of 320 meters. “Usually, aerial photography is stressful because of the strong wind (you can’t fly above a certain strength); the fact that it’s not always legal for flight locations, and hardware malfunctions like suddenly drained batteries. This time I had none of these issues and got the perfect result!” Four drone photography tips Essential