Remote Pilot Association

As wedding celebrations continue to evolve, couples are constantly seeking unique and memorable ways to capture their special day. One of the latest trends gaining popularity is the use of drones to document weddings from breathtaking aerial perspectives. The stunning imagery and creative possibilities that drones offer have made them an invaluable addition to wedding photography and videography. In this article, we will explore the art of using drones for weddings and provide essential tips for capturing extraordinary aerial shots that will leave couples and guests in awe. The following are six considerations that are critical when shooting a wedding.   1. Understanding the Regulations:   Before incorporating a drone into any wedding, it's vital to understand and comply with the legal and regulatory aspects of drone operations. Familiarize yourself with the local airspace restrictions, FAA guidelines, and obtain any necessary permits or waivers required for flying in specific...

Mirror mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all? Yes, we have all seen those people that take selfies then realize they have an audience. Some are embarrassed, some give you a look as if to say, “why are you looking at me?”     The natural progression from cell phone selfies is with drones, in fact, there’s a drone for sale dubbed the “selfie drone.” In all honestly, I’m guilty of the occasional cell phone selfie, typically when nobody is available to take my photo near a neat backdrop.  I fall more into the embarrassed category when caught in the act because it seems a little egotistical IMHO. As far as drone selfies, guilty there as well, but it’s usually for a good reason, but “heck to the no” if I’m going to let someone else fly my drone (this is a joke, our flight training clients fly our drones most of the time).    Source: Remote Pilot Association (TC Freeman) The Shot List   What are you trying to accomplish? Just for fun is an accepta...

Debriefing is an important thing to do after every flight mission no matter how easy the job. I’m always learning new things from not only myself but my team after a mission. Our debriefings are categorized under two topics; what we did right and what we can do better. While we don’t always have this luxury, one of the big take-aways on a recent flight was the importance of spending time at the proposed LZ well before the mission to evaluate the environment. Source: FAA Safety Team and NASA I was shooting video at the beach, not on the beach but at a large inlet waterway with a scenic bridge, a very nice setting to say the least. The Visual Observer and I had scoped out the area earlier in the day and found a good LZ, a turn-off area just before the bridge. This was perfect for parking with a good amount of space for the drone to take-off and land. The idea was to get a video of the inlet at sunset (a good time to remember the :30 minutes after civil twilight regulation).  Since it...