We tested the original Skydio drone and had some problems with its ability to reliably avoid obstacles. We’ve heard positive things about the Skydio 2, and it might be a good fit for anyone who mostly needs an autonomous drone for outdoor sports. But we determined that the wider variety of options with DJI drones, both manually and autonomously, make them a better fit for most cinematographers.
The camera experience raises the bar for aerial photographers and videographers by providing a unique “cocoon” for immersive Photography and in-depth picture management. The Anafi drone is a powerful and tiny drone with a stable 4K HDR camera with 3x zoom that delivers stunning photographs in very high resolution.
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While the drone is lightweight and may not inflict “as much” harm or injury due to its tiny size compared to a 250+ gram drone, it still poses a danger and can result in catastrophic injuries. Add to that the lack of collision avoidance sensors that DJI is known for in their other Mavic models.
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I've really enjoyed the amazing opportunity to pilot for DroneBase… They are an awesome group, great communication and some exciting times.” — Brandon Harris, Sky Head Films Pilot
Chris Romero is a recognized SEO Specialist, Digital Marketing Analyst, Actor, Producer, and a Photographer with a love for creating corporate style and documentary videos that can create impact and awake a zeal for more. Chris is known for his use of advanced reputation engineering to help brands and political candidates who are modern and inclusive sustain and grow their online reputation.
A Sky Head Films pilot will visit your location and do all the flying. Sky Head Films is FAA approved and has flown in all 50 US states and over 30 countries.
The DJI Mavic 2 Zoom features a 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with an optical zoom lens. The camera's field of view changes from 83 to 48mm. It also features a finger wheel on the remote. The Mavic 2 Zoom's app has comprehensive photography modes, including burst and exposure bracketing. The drone can also shoot in raw format.
It’s possible to fly the Air 2S up to 7.5 miles away, though federal regulations say a drone must remain within your line of sight. It transmits video and remote controller data via DJI’s OccuSync 3.0 system, which we’ve found to be reliable.
If you asked me as a professional, I would suggest that DJI is the best drone brand. The most recognizable brand of drones on the market right now is DJI. Additionally, they produce the industry-leading Mavic Pro, a folding drone design, and offer a variety of professional and commercial drone applications using drones like the Matrice or Spreading Wings.
A sturdy plastic duct surrounds the fans to protect the fragile blades from hitting any object you might be skimming by, so you can confidently maneuver through obstacles at speed, which is the kind of shot these drones excel at (video). The Motion Controller that DJI packages with the drone is surprisingly intuitive to learn, behaving much like a traditional flight joystick, but it limits you to flying in the two beginner-friendly Normal and Sport modes. One problem we noted in our testing is that when (not if) you crash the Avata at high speed, the battery is likely to fly out of the drone’s body, and that matte-black brick is easy to lose in foliage. Adding colorful gaffer tape to the battery or using zip ties to further secure it to the drone body may help.
Depending on the package you order, we provide high-resolution aerial footage including photos, HD video clips, and edited marketing videos of your property. We host the images and videos in your DroneBase account so you can download for your own use, share with colleagues via a link, or easily embed in your website. All real estate drone photography is yours to own and use as you like.
Real estate agents are great clients for photographers because their shoots tend to be straightforward, and they have multiple listings that need to be shot, making them recurring clients. Connecting with individual real estate agents can be effective, but reaching out to brokerage agencies that can recommend you to many agents is even better.
For that purpose, I used DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 TapFly, ActiveTrack, Draw mode, Gesture mode, and other Intelligent Flight Modes available on the Phantom 4 Pro V2.0. A 1-inch 20MP CMOS sensor and a mechanical shutter eliminate rolling shutter distortion in the onboard camera. An advanced sensor and outstanding processing capture the picture data needed for professional post-production.
In late 2018, we tested the DJI Mavic 2 Pro (now discontinued), the DJI Mavic 2 Zoom, and the Autel Evo. We tested the Skydio R1 in early 2019 and the Parrot Anafi in late 2019. In early 2020, we tried the DJI Mavic Air 2 and DJI Mavic Mini. We tested the DJI Mini 2 in late 2020. In 2021, we considered the Autel Evo II Pro and Evo II 8K models, plus the DJI Mavic 3 and DJI FPV drones. In 2022, we tested the DJI Air 2S, the DJI Avata, and the Autel Robotics Evo Lite+.
Once your order is placed, a DroneBase Pilot will visit and fly your site within a few days (subject to weather and your preference). After the flight, please allow two additional business days for aerial marketing packages, and three to five business days for edited marketing videos. Placing an order only takes minutes through our user-friendly Client Dashboard.
It employs powerful visual-tracking algorithms to latch onto a target during flight, regardless of the Inspire 2’s direction of flight, resulting in views that would previously have needed a specialized camera operator. The Inspire 2 will spin in the same direction without compromising flight control or taking the shot to free up gimbal movement when it exceeds its rotation limits.