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Drones: Learn Aerial Photography and Videography Basics
Safety and Common Sense
Introduction (2:36)
FAA Regulations (3:38)
Three Main Rules to Follow (4:22)
Flight Log
Flight Training
The best quadcopters for learning to fly under $50.00 (3:11)
Basic Controls (2:20)
Maintaining and Regaining Orientation (3:26)
Maneuvers to Practice
Choosing an Aerial Platform
Build or Buy? (3:24)
Multirotor Configurations (6:42)
The DJI Phantom Sweet-Spot (2:30)
DJI Phantom Versions Comparison (4:03)
First Person View (FPV)
Video Downlink Demonstration and Setup Guide (2:59)
Longer Range Options (Dragon Link, LightBridge)
Phantom Firmware and Settings
Updating Firmware (5:12)
Gimbal Limits (2:18)
Advanced IMU Calibration (2:16)
Fail-safes (1:45)
Advanced Modes (3:38)
Recommended GoPro Settings
Video Settings
Photo Settings
Preflight Checklist, Takeoff and Landing
Preflight Checklist PDF
Equipment Check and Packing (3:20)
Compass Calibration (1:56)
Takeoff and Hover Check (0:40)
Ground and Catch Landing Demonstration (1:10)
Fail-safe Demonstration (1:48)
Situations Fail-Safe will Fail (2:35)
Aerial Video & Photo Processing and Editing
Lightroom Workflow (3:57)
Photoshop Workflow (1:51)
Final Cut Pro X Workflow (3:21)
Using Aerial Imaging to Tell a Story
Aerial Video Shot List (1:02)
Best Still Photo Tips (2:21)
Supplementing a Project with the Aerial Perspective (2:18)
Traveling with your Quadcopter
Best Cases for Travel (1:01)
Multirotors and Airline Travel (2:06)
Dealing with Customs
Final Thoughts, Resources and Inspiration
Troubleshooting & Tips – Avoiding Prop Shadow and Jello (3:12)
How to Fix X1 Tilt Lever on Phantom 2 Transmitter (3:05)
5 Inspirational Aerial Films
My Recommended Setup: Complete Parts and Price List
DJI Ground Station
DJI Phantom 2 FPV over Frozen Ririe Reservoir (2:03)
DJI Inspire 1 Review + Download 4k Sample Footage and RAW DNG Stills
DJI Inspire 1 Quick Tip #1 (0:40)
Updates
Inspire 1 Crashed in Cold Weather + Repair Process (7:48)
Longer Range Options (Dragon Link, LightBridge)
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