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How to Choose the Right Camera Drone For Your Needs (And Where to Buy It)

February 27, 2020 By Mark Sheehan

DJI Mavic

This article is broken up into two sections, recreational pilots and professional pilots, because they typically have different needs when it comes to camera drone models. However, I want you to know that they aren’t mutually exclusive. Some recreational drones can be used adequately by professional pilots, and any professional-grade drone can be used by […]

18 Most Important Features When Buying a Camera Drone

February 27, 2020 By Mark Sheehan

Pilot Flying

This section breaks down the most important features you need to pay attention to when buying a camera drone. Some are pretty obvious (like price) and some are not (like gimbal quality) so I suggest going through all of it to fully prepare yourself. There are quite a few features here. Don’t get overwhelmed. I […]

What Is A Drone?

February 27, 2020 By Mark Sheehan

Holding Quadcopter

A drone is an “an unmanned aircraft or ship guided by remote control or onboard computers” (Merriam-Webster). However, when further defining a drone, it’s most important to distinguish between civilian drones and military drones. Military drones are used in combat. They’re used to survey war zones, plan military campaigns, and drop weapons. These are not the drones […]

How Does a Drone Camera Work?

December 18, 2019 By Mark Sheehan

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[su_box title=”Short Answer” style=”soft” box_color=”#b5c5ff” title_color=”#0069b5″]A drone’s camera works by receiving a signal from the remote control (operated by the pilot) instructing the camera to take a picture or video or to adjust its settings.[/su_box] Drones are phenomenal pieces of technology. They’ve revolutionized many industries over the last few years, and drones allowed many pilots […]

What Is The Best Camera On A Drone?

September 13, 2019 By Mark Sheehan

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[su_box title=”Short Answer” style=”soft” box_color=”#b5c5ff” title_color=”#0069b5″]The best standard camera on a consumer drone is the DJI Inspire 2’s 30 megapixel / 5.2K camera.[/su_box] Having a good camera is incredibly important for aerial photographers and videographers. For professional pilots especially, investing in a high quality drone with a camera helps them provide better service to their […]

What Is A Camera Drone?

February 27, 2020 By Mark Sheehan

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Short Answer: A camera drone is a small unmanned aerial vehicle with a camera attached to it, usually used for taking aerial images and videos. Camera drones are often used for aerial photography and videography. They can also be used for aerial inspections, thermal imaging, land surveying, and many other applications. Note: This article discusses […]

How Much Is A Drone With Camera?

September 3, 2019 By Mark Sheehan

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[su_box title=”Short Answer” style=”soft” box_color=”#b5c5ff” title_color=”#0069b5″] Toy Drones: $10-$50 Hobby Drones: $50-$200 Recreational Drones: $200-$500 Professional Drones: $500-$2,000+ [/su_box] So… You’re thinking about buying a camera drone? This article breaks down how much camera drones cost and which price range will suit you best. This is an important topic. The price ranges include categories of […]

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