So here’s a quick look at what the FAA is calling “the next exciting step in safe drone integration” and that’s a way to remotely identify both the drone and the pilot when the drone is flying. You can read
This is a quick note for you recreational drone flyers. As you may know, in 2018, a law was passed that requires that recreational drone flyers pass an online aeronautical knowledge and safety test and carry proof that they have
As most of you know, DJI pretty much dominates the drone market. Forbes stated earlier this year that “DJI has soared to take two-thirds of the drone market globally.” If the Skydio 2 is really capable of what they claim,
Have you seen videos and photos on YouTube and other places where they are showing some sort of flame thrower, or fireworks or other device attached to a drone? Well it’s important to know that Section 363 of the 2018
In this article, I’m going to take you step-by-step using the KittyHawk app and getting a LAANC authorization. I’ll be using an iPhone for this example, but they have mobile apps for both iOS and Android. To get your free
As of July 23, 2019, the FAA is requiring recreational drone flyers to use LAANC (Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability) authorization to fly in restricted airspace, like areas around an airport. See my article on how to use LAANC
I used to think that a certain local boutique was my ideal client, so the day they posted on Instagram that they were looking for a local photographer I jumped right on it. I emailed them my resume immediately and
Lume Cube has announced the STROBE — the world’s first consumer-friendly anti-collision drone light. Designed to be lightweight and powerful as possible to satisfy FAA guidelines for anti-collision lighting, the STROBE is compatible with every drone on the market today.
You may remember the fun I had when taking my Lume Cubes out with Jamie MacDonald, and seeing if we could use them with his drone to paint halos over a barn. While the experiment was mildly successful, Lume Cube
The Autel Evo was originally released in June 2018, and has gone through various updates and improvements since that time. This article will be looking at it in its current state running firmware version 1.3.46 and is the first in
This is a follow-up article to Hobbyist drone flyers must register their drones. As of February 23, 2019, even if you are flying your drone for fun and recreation, and not for business purposes, you need to register your drone
In this two-part video series, I will be going through the different sections of the DJI Go 4 app. The idea here is to get you in the air with the basic settings rather than an in-depth exploration of each
People are always asking, “What camera should I buy?” But that’s the wrong question to be worried about. Most of us who have been shooting digital cameras for while have owned more than one camera body. New features and sometimes
We’ve already placed the spotlight on some of the weirdest lenses out there. You might be wondering, what about about the strangest cameras? Well, we’ve just found a camera that definitely fits the bill: The Fujifilm Rensha Cardia BYU-N 16.
Did your camera get a little dusty during Covid-19? It’s time to reclaim photography! This Friday, May 14, 2021, the Visual Storytelling Conference will host a variety of photowalks across the globe. Just register for the conference — for free
On Wednesday, May 12, 2021, join us for the latest episode of Reflections on Mirrorless. In this episode, Scott Wyden Kivowitz sits down with Ken Hubbard to discuss all things night photography. In this live webinar, Ken will give an
Are you a landscape photographer? Then I’m going to share the best phone app you can get — PhotoPills. Gotta do it. Find your stuff As landscape photographers we need to find and track things such as the sun, moon
Tired of missing the shot in fast-moving action? Set your camera up for success with this top five Sony autofocus settings for moving subjects!
Leading up to the Visual Storytelling Conference, we’re putting the spotlight on some of the instructors! Meet them and find out what you can learn from them at the conference, plus some pre-conference insights. Don’t have your free ticket yet?
Flowers. Ugh. Lately, I’ve been finding myself spending time in conservatories and gardens. While this may not seem unusual to you, it’s not typically where I go when I want to get out with my camera. I have nothing against
There is a tendency in most of us to have a fear of the unknown. I have never had a negative experience in asking a stranger to make his or her image. Ever. And yet, I still have trepidation to
“All around me I saw people who became cynical and bitter when they didn’t get the recognition they thought they deserved, and I wanted to be free of that, I wanted only to do my work, for myself, without any
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