Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Peachpit Press; 1 edition (November 5, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0134122771
ISBN-13: 978-0134122779
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.7 x 8.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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Every year I attend a big photography exposition. Last year there was just one drone exhibitor. This year there were more than a half dozen. Drone photography seems to be here.Eric Cheng is a drone apostle, having spread the word of the uses and advantages of drone photography, including as a representative of the largest ready-to-fly drone manufacturer, DJI. His book covers all aspects of drone photography, although for a few demonstrations, there are references to on-line videos. The book includes chapters on equipment, learning to fly, aerial stills photography, aerial videography, real world stories (which is a portfolio of still drone photographs), and flight, policy and travel (which discusses the status of rules applicable to drone flight as well as how to travel with a drone). This is the most comprehensive book on drone photography I’ve seen.Before going on, I have to confess that I had been opposed to the use of the word “drone” to describe these aircraft, preferring “unmanned aerial vehicle” because of the negative connotations associated with the word. Now, given the rapidly growing positive uses of these platforms, even though there is also an undercurrent of fear and distrust in the public, “drone” seems unavoidable.The book uses DJI’s Phantom 3 Professional for many examples. This is not an unreasonable choice, given how DJI’s drone dominates the market. The book also deals only with ready-to-fly drones and not the hobbyist’s assembled drones.The chapter on learning to fly is really just a familiarization, given the number of drone options available. In my case after experimenting with an inexpensive toy drone, I had to resort to the manufacturer’s publications and videos as well as many on-line resources before I felt competent.
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