by Eric Cheng | Publisher: Peachpit Press | Release Date: May 2015 | ISBN: 9780134122106

Inexpensive, capable, consumer drones have hit the market recently, creating what can only be described as drone mania amongst a diverse range of potential users. Because camera-carrying drones still really only exist on the edge between hobby and the mainstream, there is still a lot of confusion about what these small drones are capable of doing. This video is for anyone who wants to learn how to capture photos or videos from the new perspectives unlocked by freedom of camera movement in the vertical dimension. After watching the video, users will know how to safely operate a drone and will be guided in the training necessary to become an accomplished operator. They will have a head start in ideas for potential first projects with a flying camera. They will also have a good idea of how to work with the captured media in post to generate something they can present to their intended audience.

1. Overview of Aerial Photography/Videography Gear
   • Welcome 00:02:46
   • Intro to drone types 00:00:43
   • Multicopters: toys, prosumer, professional 00:03:05
   • FPV Gear: traditional, integrated, experimental 00:02:06
   • Drone types conclusion 00:00:40
2. Maintenance, Setup, and Pre-flight Prep
   • Intro to pre-flight 00:00:41
   • Battery handling, charging, and storage 00:01:57
   • Updating firmware, calibration, testing 00:01:35
   • Pre-flight checklist 00:10:00
   • Traveling and storage 00:01:26
   • Maintenance conclusion 00:00:40
3. DJI Software and Applications Basics
   • Intro to DJI software and apps 00:01:40
   • Pilot application and camera settings overview 00:03:28
   • Using the controls 00:02:10
   • Enabling and using mulitple flight modes 00:03:46
   • DJI conclusion 00:00:39
4. Flight Basics
   • Intro to flight basics 00:00:30
   • Takeoffs and landings 00:02:25
   • Monitoring your flight with OSD and FPV for safety 00:03:03
   • Flight exercises to practice control and orientation 00:08:05
   • Flight safety and return to home 00:06:57
   • Enabling and explaining beginner mode 00:01:04
   • Flight basics conclusion 00:00:41
5. Setting up Photographic and Cinematic Shots
   • Intro to cinematic shots 00:00:30
   • Choosing flight locations 00:01:15
   • Drone positioning and composition for landscape photos 00:01:57
   • Cinematic (video) shot toolkit 00:02:33
   • Description of shots in beauty reel 00:01:34
   • The future of photography and videography using drones 00:02:11
   • Conclusion and credits 00:03:10