The emergence of unmanned aerial vehicle will be ubiquitous in YouTube video blog, wedding photograph, social media feeds. You can even see Cuba by drone. Consumer drones are still a fairly new phenomenon—DJI’s first in the Phantom series was only released in January 2013—Although technology rapid development in recent years.
“The Phantom 4 is so advanced, my mother could fly it,” says Roger Kapsalis, founder and CEO of Brooklyn Drones NYC, of the latest release in one of the internet’s most popular drone franchises. “It’s almost effortless.” As drones become more user-friendly, consumer sales have surged. The Wall Street journal estimated domestic unmanned aerial vehicle (uav) market this year will go down.
For anyone looking to capture unforgettable images—moving or still—of once-in-a-lifetime trips and destinations. Make unmanned aerial vehicle (uav) your next trip is worth considering. “You’ll be able to get this pure, high-definition view of your surroundings and catch some great footage—you’re not going to get the normal shots,” Kapsalis says. “Lift the drone up 100 feet and you’ll be able to see everything around you—You can use a new vision to show your family trip. ”
Like photographing Coconut Grove Marina in Florida from overhead, for instance:
Or shooting epic footage on the beaches of Cape Town, Casey Neistat-style:
Taking your vacation video at the next lower level is easy With entry-level drones priced below $500. Neistat—and many of the most popular YouTubers who regularly shoot drone footage—fly the Phantom 4, which carries an MSRP of $1,400.
“It’s all relative,” Kapsalis explains. “If you spend $499 on a drone, it just might not be as stable as one that’s $999 that’s easier to fly. For $799 or $999, a drone will have sonar and optics underneath that will help keep it stable. The more you give, you will be more stable in low altitude or remote areas, Sense and Avoid technology so they don’t hit anything, positioning systems.”
Transporting a drone is also fairly straightforward—manufacturers’ custom cases are available in backpack, wheeled, or handheld, hardback and soft formats, and Most of the rack design and airlines is the same size. Kapsalis also recommends bringing two spare batteries in your carry-on packed in fire-safe lipo bags (sealed Ziploc bags will also do, according to TSA recommendations).
