Recent content by AerialZ

My golden rule for new aerial RE photogs and videographers... You're not a roof inspector. :) Keep the shingle shots to a minimum and focus on the 25°-45° angles as much as possible.

Litchi is supposed to now be supported on the P4P+ CS integrated tablet through Amazon download. I haven't tried it yet as time has been constrained with work but I'm waiting to hear feedback from those that have tested it. Litchi worked great with my P3P and I never had issues with the app. I...

Nice rig. How are you liking the Duo?

Unless your B&G are fully aware of the noise issues and you have attempted to talk them out of it, I would suggest not being in the air during the ceremony. The audio issues are just not worth the headache unless they insist on it. Removing the noise of drone props in post is painstaking. My...

The latest grumblings I'm hearing from sources is that expiring 107 holders will have to re-take the test through a CATS center, just like we did the first time around. Of course, this is subject to change, but the ongoing recertification test has never been established and put in place...

In this case, everything was shot on a P4P in 4K (UHD), cropped to 1080. That is one of the advantages to filming in 4K. Not only will your HD footage be better, but you have creative options to zoom and provide additional movement in post production.

In regards to RE work - specifically aerial photography only, I wouldn't charge anything less than $200 per property for processed photos unless you have extended a volume pricing discount to the Broker/Agent that guarantees more work. Video is a different animal, especially for newer...

Great information for those that may have never seen this. There are far too many YouTube tutorials out there spreading information that NLE YouTube basic encoding settings are the best.

It's been a very cold Winter so far in my neck of the woods. Coldest air temp to date during shooting has been -10°F with a windchill of -30°F on several occasions. Here are some photos from those times...

Ummm, yes I am 107 certificated and, to clear any confusion, I am the one who stated that this should NOT be done, regardless if the technology makes it easily possible. In my original reply to the OP, I covered all bases of possibility as it relates to 107 regulations - including utilization...

I wouldn't even know how to describe an 'average' pay in this industry. This is something where developing a relationship and showing them the quality of your work dictates what you are worth to them. Is it worth free advertising to you? Exposure? Paid per shoot? A commercial spot about...

Sure can. I've attached a copy of a known email string of communication with the FAA. This is a poor quality jpeg but it is the same copy I have. This was just already out on the interwebs making linking easier -

I suggest everyone reads and understand the Causby case because it has little/nothing to do with UAS operations. It is WIDELY misquoted just because of the airspace context. Here are a couple of brief excerpts - Quite simply, an overflight of an aircraft operating in the NAS alone is no...

BigAl is sharing some excellent advice with you. In the hundreds of properties I've shot, I can't EVER think of a time where it would have been a good idea to utilize any Realtor as my assistant in any way. First off, their attention will never be focused on your shoot safety parameters. In...

I shoot lots of indoor productions and some have incorporated use of a drone to capture large crane-style sweeps. Aerial camera platforms are just another tool in photography/videography work. In today's market, you are going to want to invest in something that has, at minimum, a 1" sensor...