3 Tips to Make your Aerial Photos FUN!
Life is filled with fun, so your aerial photos should be too! SkyPixel recently invited three popular and immensely talented photographers to offer tips on making aerial photos fun. They are: Petra Leary, Martin Sanchez, and Victoria Volchenko. Enjoy!
1. The most important thing: experiment and enjoy yourself
Petra Leary: “My...
These 17 User Stories Will Make You Want a Drone
For our recent Skypixel competition, we asked users to submit aerial photos and video showing off all of the unique ways they use drones. We received over 6,000 submissions, giving us a look at stunning mountaintop views, secluded beaches, epic landscapes, and more. Here are 17 submissions that will...
Photography and Videography Tips for Your Island Vacation
Across each splendid page of Mother Nature's story, the thrill of adventure is yours to own. Islands around the Pacific Ocean offer abundant ocean resources and sublime photographic inspiration. In this article, we take you through the essential photography and videography tips to help you make the most of...
Aerial Photography: The World Is Your Playground
Let's go behind the scenes with one of the most talented drone photographers on Instagram. Originally from Ireland, and now currently residing in Toronto, Canada, Gary Cummins (Instagram: garycphoto) started aerial photography in August 2017 with his Phantom 4 Advanced, which he named Droney Montana. Having lived in four countries,...
How to Fly Safely Over Water
The prospect of flying over water can be a scary one for most drone pilots. Water environments are often filled with potential hazards such as boats, waves, high winds, and even birds. Although DJI does not encourage flying over water, professional aerial photographers and videographers will sometimes have to...
6 Tips to Make Your Drone Photos Instagram-Ready
Instagram is the destination for some of the most wonderful aerial photos and videos. Have you ever wondered how those geniuses produce the beautiful images we see? Sometimes we ask ourselves, "Why can't I shoot stunning photos like they can?" Here, we summarize 6 common shooting mistakes you should...
Mapping Out a Drone Photo Route
Planning is one of the most important aspects of aerial photography. I like to map out my shooting sessions well in advance so I can choose the exact days and times when I know I’ll be able to capture the exact image I want. If you are super busy...
Tilt-Shift Photography: Create a Micro World with Your Drone
Ever wanted to turn the world into a miniature model? Well, the good news is that you don’t need to ascend to godhood nor do you need an expensive tilt-shift lens, DSLR/SLR, or to climb up to the rooftop to get a shot of the great scene. All you...
The Zenmuse X7 & Inspire 2 in Action – Heliguy Interviews 5kdigitalfilm
Here at Heliguy, we go above and beyond for our customers. That’s why, when 5kdigitalfilm, an aerial filming company booked a job for the Cine Tirol Film Commission to film in the Tirol region of Austria, the Heliguy Team were able to arrange for the DJI Zenmuse X7 to...
In Love with Drones: Ideas for Every Couple
Shot by Spark, Photographer: Terry McLaughlin
Who ever said that drones are for tech geeks and pros only? With intelligent features and intuitive functions, today's drones are great for anyone, which means that a camera lens in the sky has become available for everyone!
Among the different types of user that...
2017 Aerial Photography Year in Review：Fantastic Aerial Shots and the Trends
With the proliferation of affordable and powerful camera drones, aerial photography and videography are becoming much more popular and accessible. People are discovering just how amazing it is to explore the world from the skies and share what they see with the world online.
SkyPixel, an aerial photo and video...
DJI Mavic Adventures: Film the Action Like a Pro
The Mavic Pro is the drone what was built inside and out for one thing: adventure. Its foldable design packs well for traveling on or off the trail. A 40mph max speed and 30-minute flight time catch all the action with ease. And with a 4K camera on a...
Flying in a Winter Wonderland
The arrival of winter brings a wide range of conditions that can have both positive and negative effects of drone flight. These crisp conditions offer a unique perspective of the world, creating an opportunity for those ambitious enough to brave the cold. These winter elements create visuals that cannot...
How to Film Like a Pro: DJI Drone “ActiveTrack” Video Tutorial (2020)
Ever since drone technology became available to everyone, perhaps no industry saw a greater impact than aerial photography. By controlling a high-definition, gimbal-stabilized camera in the air, people could now capture landscapes, cities, and subjects like never before. Among the technologies that have helped creators to shoot professionally, DJI...
7 Camera Setting Mistakes Most Beginners Make
Setting your drone camera right is half the battle in capturing an excellent aerial photo. Refined flying techniques can assist you to find the perfect angle, but without the correct the camera settings, your final picture will be far from what you anticipate. To give you a hand we’ve summarized...
6 Photo Modes Every Aerial Photographer Needs to Know
Ever wondered what other DJI photo settings you have besides the standard Single Shot? Many pilots, especially newbies, are not familiar with all the settings available to them. All DJI drone models support Single, Multiple, AEB and Timed shot. However, newer models like Mavic Pro and Spark have added...
2017 Skypixel Photo Contest: $90,000 in Prizes, Enter Today!
Introduction
Aerial photography inspires us to explore the unknown world and create unique works of art from a brand new perspective. Founded three years ago, SkyPixel is now one of the premier aerial photography communities in the world with over six million registered professionals and enthusiasts.
The 2017 SkyPixel Photo Contest...
Flying a Drone in Winter: 5 Things You Must Know
Winter drone flying can sometimes be challenging in extreme conditions. Low temperatures can impact flight performance, and weather can be unpredictable. It’s possible that you will encounter rain, fog, or snow during flight. So how can you have a safe flight and capture great shots during the winter months?...
Traveling with Spark: Cinematic Shooting Tips and Tricks
Guest Contributor: Ignacz Szabolcs
Ignacz Szabolcs is a professional drone photographer from Romania. He started drone photography and videography back in 2014. In 2015 he won his first international contest. Till 2017 his pictures have been published in international magazines, books, galleries and also won 2 international contests. Visit his...
How to Create a Mirror Effect with Drones
It is fascinating to see surreal worlds in movies such as Doctor Strange, Inception and Upside Down. Cool visual effects like bending reality and mirror worlds are staples of blockbuster movies. Have you ever dreamed of making your own mind-bending world? Well, you don't need to be a master of...