Guest Post by drone pilot and writer Kara Murphy. Anyone who has watched enough films knows that incorporating an aerial perspective into the narrative isn’t a new phenomenon. Before the advent of drones, people got creative. They either attached cameras to kites or dangled out of doorless helicopters to capture a desired effect. Now that drone adoption has … [Read more...] about Five Must-Attend Drone Film Festivals and How to Enter
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Prosumer Drones Continue to Gain Ground in Pro Video with SlingStudio Solutions
Sling Media, a subsidiary of DISH Network Corp, has introduced a platform compatible with DJI drones. It's a match that works on both sides. As DJI works to raise it's profile in the professional market, Sling Media - with the SlingStudio system - is moving to broaden it's customer base into the consumer market. SlingStudio, says the company, is a "multi-camera production … [Read more...] about Prosumer Drones Continue to Gain Ground in Pro Video with SlingStudio Solutions
The Announcements Keep Coming from DJI: the Hasselblad Integration
Leading drone manufacturer DJI has announced a steady stream of new solutions at this year's NAB show in Las Vegas. Introducing a series of professional photography tools and brand new FPV goggles, the company is staking a claim in the professional photography vertical as "the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology," as their latest announcement … [Read more...] about The Announcements Keep Coming from DJI: the Hasselblad Integration
You Know Drones Have Gone Mainstream When Even Martha Stewart Loves Her Mavic
Drones have gone way past the point of being only toys for geeks and techies. While applications for commercial drones continue to expand and drone technology proves itself a major force in industry, the recreational drone industry is also moving mainstream. Even Martha Stewart loves her drone. The maven of beautiful homes, gardens, and lifestyle recently teamed with DJI … [Read more...] about You Know Drones Have Gone Mainstream When Even Martha Stewart Loves Her Mavic
SkyPixel Chooses the Best Drone Images of 2016 – and They’re Stunning
January 24, 2016 – SkyPixel, the world’s most popular aerial photography community run in cooperation with DJI, has concluded a two-month global competition by selecting a series of beautiful and breathtaking aerial images as the top drone photographs of 2016. The 2016 SkyPixel Photo of the Year went to “Fishermen close the net,” pictured here. The image by Ge Zheng was shot … [Read more...] about SkyPixel Chooses the Best Drone Images of 2016 – and They’re Stunning