Drone Content Creation: Capturing Worlds From Above 🚀
Senior Associate Copy Editor
Pilot's log: Soar into drone content! Master flight, monetize skills, & capture stunning aerial views. Click to learn more!
Drones: Your Eye in the Sky – Unleashing Creative Potential
Ready to take your content to new heights? These videos explore the exciting world of drone content creation, covering everything from choosing the right gear and mastering flight techniques to monetizing your aerial footage and understanding the evolving landscape of drone technology. Whether you’re a seasoned filmmaker, a photography enthusiast, or just starting your drone journey, these insights will empower you to capture stunning visuals and tell compelling stories from a unique perspective.
Key Takeaways: Soaring Above the Noise
Getting Started with FPV: FPV (First-Person View) drones offer immersive, dynamic footage, but require a learning curve. Videos like “FPV Drones – How to start in 2024?” provide valuable guidance on selecting a beginner-friendly kit, essential accessories (like goggles and a remote controller), and understanding different drone types for various applications (cinematic, long-range, etc.). Learning to fly FPV opens a whole new level of creative possibility.
Monetizing Your Drone Skills: “How To Make Money With Drones” reveals how to turn your passion into profit. The video explores leveraging platforms like YouTube, building a personal brand around drone content, offering services like aerial photography and videography, and partnering with businesses.
Mastering Flight and Content Creation: The “Using Drones to Create Content” masterclass series provides a structured approach to drone piloting and filmmaking. It emphasizes flight safety, pre-flight planning (like location scouting and understanding airspace regulations), and advanced techniques like cinematic camera movements and capturing stunning still photography from the air. It even touches on gear selection to improve both video and photography workflow.
Drones in a Changing World: “DIY Drones: War Will Never be the Same” offers a glimpse into the broader impact of drone technology, showcasing how everyday people are adapting and innovating with drones in unexpected contexts. While this video focuses on a serious topic, it highlights the adaptability and evolving uses of drone technology, offering inspiration for creative content creators.
The Future is Up: Where Drone Content is Headed
The accessibility and affordability of drones are democratizing filmmaking and photography, allowing anyone with a vision to capture breathtaking perspectives. As drone technology continues to advance, with improved camera stabilization, longer flight times, and enhanced autonomous features, we can anticipate even more innovative applications in content creation. Imagine capturing hyperlapse footage of a city skyline transforming at night or using a drone swarm to create complex, choreographed aerial displays for your next video.
Ready for Takeoff? Dive into the World of Drone Content!
Explore the video highlights below and unlock your creative potential with the power of drones. The sky’s the limit!
View the videos just below
DIY Drones: War Will Never be the SameJohnny Harris1,534,327 views | 48,220 | November 29 2023 13:00:40 (3,000 comments)[ Read more … ]
Ukraine’s Underground Drone Makers
Use code JOHNNYHARRIS at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/johnnyharris
This was a collaboration with the Kyiv independent, the largest English language news outlet in Ukraine. They’ve been covering the war in detail. Check out one of their recent videos on YouTube: https://youtu.be/p3fi9dz11-Q?si=_VqADbqL80f2WWUN
Read their report on drones here: https://kyivindependent.com/head-first-into-the-future-inside-the-race-to-win-the-drone-war-in-ukraine/
Drones are dominating the face of the war in Ukraine. From intel gathering and spying to loitering munitions and propaganda, drones are a versatile tool on the battlefield. To keep up with changing battlefield conditions and to keep their soldiers well equipped, everyday Ukrainians are using their engineering skills to create drone labs across the country. This is their story.
My videos go live early on Nebula! Subscribe watch my videos early and ad-free: https://nebula.tv/johnnyharris
Check out all my sources for this video here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fzG3I2CF8AXWL2TzpkQnOLkZo-wrjkVnnNe4u7SJTJE/edit?usp=sharing
0:00 Intro
5:55 Why Use Drones?
9:39 Meet the Drone Makers
12:17 Tactics Explained
15:16 A New Way of War
17:10 Credits
Check out my new channel with Sam Ellis – Search Party: https://youtube.com/@Search-Party
Get access to behind-the-scenes vlogs, my scripts, and extended interviews over at https://www.patreon.com/johnnyharris
Do you have an insider tip or unique information on a story? Do you have a suggestion for a story you want us to cover? Submit to the Tip Line: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpNs1ykIwd7KNkwntN897X_SX9hJ8WiTH_erlLU_bQp2GGLg/viewform?usp=sharing
I made a poster about maps. The last batch is available for pre-order now. Check it out here: https://store.dftba.com/collections/johnny-harris/products/all-maps-are-wrong-poster
Custom Presets & LUTs [what we use]: https://store.dftba.com/products/johnny-iz-luts-and-presets
The music for our videos, created by our in house composer Tom Fox, is available on our music channel, The Music Room! Follow the link to hear this soundtrack and many more: https://www.youtube.com/@themusicroombyharris
About:
Johnny Harris is an Emmy-winning independent journalist and contributor to the New York Times. Based in Washington, DC, Harris reports on interesting trends and stories domestically and around the globe, publishing to his audience of over 3.5 million on Youtube. Harris produced and hosted the twice Emmy-nominated series Borders for Vox Media. His visual style blends motion graphics with cinematic videography to create content that explains complex issues in relatable ways.
– where to find me –
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnny.harris/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnny.harris
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnnyHarrisVox
Iz’s (my wife’s) channel: https://www.youtube.com/iz-harris
– how i make my videos –
Tom Fox makes my music, work with him here: https://tfbeats.com/
I make maps using this AE Plugin: https://aescripts.com/geolayers/?aff=77
All the gear I use: https://www.izharris.com/gear-guide
– my courses –
Learn a language: https://brighttrip.com/course/language/
Visual storytelling: https://www.brighttrip.com/courses/visual-storytelling
FPV Drones – How to start in 2024? DJI O3Man From Earth1,990,209 views | 35,867 | March 19 2023 14:42:33 (1,383 comments)[ Read more … ]
All music in this video from here – https://www.epidemicsound.com/subscriptions/create/payment/?subscriptionInterval=1&_us=Affiliate&_usx=ManFromEarthENGMAR233&utm_source=ambassador&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=ManFromEarthENGMAR23&utm_content=cam+mar+23+funnel
Use the EARTH50 promo code at checkout to get 1 month for free and additional 2 months with a discount of 50%.
Best FPV KIT for beginners – Cetus FPV Kit ready to fly with mini fpv drone, all that you need:
Cetus FPV Kit, $160 – https://bit.ly/3RyPkYt
More professional Cetus X FPV Kit Ready to fly, $290 – http://bit.ly/3wVaGWA
My favorite FPV drone for travel – https://flywoo.net/products/explorer-lr-4-hd-dji-o3-sub250-4k-1080p-micro-long-range?referral_code=7J0F3JHF50DI&slt=sales_plugin_af&source_type=sales_plugin_af (TBS NANO RX)
Long Range drone:
iFlight Chimera 7 O3 – https://bit.ly/3YuHmSJ (
TBS Crossfire NANO RX)
My favorite long range DJI O3 – https://flywoo.net/products/explorer-lr-4-hd-dji-o3-sub250-4k-1080p-micro-long-range?referral_code=7J0F3JHF50DI&slt=sales_plugin_af&source_type=sales_plugin_af (TBS NANO RX)
Best drone for outdoor Mark5 – https://bit.ly/3lbPTeQ (6S, TBS nano RX)
Cinewhoop for naked GoPro, my favorite small drone with ducts – http://bit.ly/3DHLzdK (TBS Nano RX)
Mini cinematic drone with ducts with DJI O3 – https://flywoo.net/products/cinerace20-hd-dji-o3-2inch-w-sandisk-128gb-sub250-4k-1080p-cinewhoop?referral_code=7J0F3JHF50DI&slt=sales_plugin_af&source_type=sales_plugin_af (TBS CRSF)
FPV Goggles:
New DJI Goggles 2 – https://flywoo.net/products/dji-goggles-2?referral_code=7J0F3JHF50DI&slt=sales_plugin_af&source_type=sales_plugin_af
Old one DJI FPV Goggles v2 – https://flywoo.net/products/dji-digital-hd-fpv-goggles-v2?_pos=3&_sid=fc4ae5ef2&_ss=r&referral_code=7J0F3JHF50DI&sca_ref=840331.VX38BowwL3&slt=sales_plugin_af&source_type=sales_plugin_af
Naked Small GoPro for FPV:
GoPro 11 Naked – https://flywoo.net/products/flywoo-action-camera-gp11-ultimate-fpv-camera?referral_code=7J0F3JHF50DI&slt=sales_plugin_af&source_type=sales_plugin_af
Budget Gopro naked 8 – https://bit.ly/3wXP2kI
FPV on Amazon:
Favorite FPVDrone for naked GoPro – https://amzn.to/3TvJhVB
FPV Drone for full GoPro – https://amzn.to/3JOlbCe
Best outdoor drone – https://amzn.to/40f2m0w
New DJI Goggles 2 – https://amzn.to/3JrsONC
Budget old one DJI FPV Goggles v2 – https://amzn.to/3TrmLx4
My Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sembler8/
0:00 – FPV Beginner Guide
1:12 – Best FPV Drone for beginners
1:31 – Best FPV for outdoor – Mark5
4:10 – Best drine for inddor – Cinebot30
7:47 – Long range
10:38 – DJI O3
11:11 – What FPV drone to get
11:51 – Best Camera for FPV
13:21 – Best goggles for FPV
15:13 – Best remote for FPV
#FPV #dji #drone
How To Make Money With Drones | DJI Chermside Grand Opening (@djistoreau)DansTube.TV935 views | 77 | August 29 2023 02:00:10 (94 comments)[ Read more … ]
I recently had the opportunity to be the special guest for the DJI Chermside grand opening. This grand opening was filled with specials, gifts and two exclusive presentations from DansTube.TV and the Fearless Drone Academy.
This intimate presentation will guide you through my YouTube journey, you will also learn some tips on how to become a YouTuber, I will also teach you how to make money with drones, how to build drone brands and tips to fly your drone safely. Exclusive DJI drone deals and bundles: https://linktr.ee/danstubetv 👈
🚀 DRONE COURSE 🚀
Sign up to the ultimate online drone course for beginners: https://fearlessdrone.academy/ 🚀 (Use code: “DANSTUBE” to save 10%).
🤑 DRONE SAVINGS 🤑
Contact: sales@d1store.com.au and mention DANSTUBE to unlock special drone pricing 🚀
Exclusive DansTube.TV drone bundles are also available: https://www.d1store.com.au/categories/danstube 👈
📑 TIMESTAMPS 📑
00:00 – DJI Chermside – Grand Opening
00:11 – Meet Dan From DansTube.TV
03:14 – Dan’s History On YouTube
04:00 – How It Started?
05:40 – The First Million Views
08:49 – Saying Yes To Everything
10:04 – First Viral Video
10:42 – Trying To Find My Authentic Voice
12:09 – Getting Attention For Product Reviews
13:52 – Hiring An Editor
14:36 – Life Outside Of YouTube
15:22 – Suggestions For Aspiring YouTubers
17:33 – How I Discovered Drones
20:26 – Qualified Drone Pilot
21:20 – Building Drone Brands
24:45 – How Can You Use Drones To Make Money?
32:24 – Tips To Fly Your Drone Safely
39:12 – Live Audience Questions & Answers
#DJIChermside #Drone #DJI
———————————
Email: hello@danstube.tv
Subscribe, Like and Comment.
———————————
If you are looking for the latest drone news, reviews, comparisons, tips, and giveaways then you are in the right place – I have been called Dan the drone man on way too many occasions 😂
DansTube.TV is Australia’s #1 Drone YouTuber. You can expect videos on the Air 3, Mavic 3, Air 2S, Mini 3 Pro, Mini 2 SE, Mavic 2 Pro, Mavic Air 2, Mavic Mini, Mini 2, Mini SE and more 🚀📷 Subscribe to DansTube.TV: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa10m04VDy8yJghT3eJET9Q?sub_confirmation=1 ⭐
Amazon & DJI affiliate disclosure: I do receive a small amount of commission if you purchase a product using my Amazon or DJI links. Purchasing through my links adds NO additional cost to your purchase.
———————————
Online Masterclass | Using Drones to Create Content | Part OneWex Photo Video5,464 views | 73 | June 2 2022 15:00:10 (17 comments)[ Read more … ]
You can find out more about DJI here: https://www.wexphotovideo.com/dji/
Register to set a reminder for the next session: https://bit.ly/3NKGMKV
Join the incredibly talented Stephen Reid as he travels the Irish coastline for a four-part deep-dive into flying drones and creating photographic and filmmaking content with them. This course is supported by DJI UK. Stephen creates branded content and travel content for YouTube and Instagram. He will give you a full guide on how to get the best images and videos out of your drone, alongside getting you off the ground.
2nd June 2022 – 4pm – 4.20pm
Week one – introduction, planning and prep:
Introduction to Stephen Reid and the type of work he creates
Planning locations and trips
Understanding your style and what to shoot
Summary of what’s coming up
9th June 2022 – 4pm – 4.30pm
Kit used:
Sony FX3 – https://bit.ly/3IDMVWu
Sony FE 85mm f1.4 G Master Lens – bit.ly/3NioIsn
Rode Wireless GO II – https://bit.ly/3wxWKRq
Week two – deep dive into gear:
Drone selection – what drone to choose and why; what settings Stephen goes for; how to set up your camera ready for your trip.
How to get started – what you need to get the best shots on the move, keeping weight and speed in mind. How to get those quality shots for both filmmaking and photography.
Accessories and extras – what you need for a trip like this, and other items to consider dependant on location and travel method.
16th June 2022 – 4pm – 4.30pm
Week three – getting off the ground:
Drone set up – how to get started and what you need for basic flight.
Before take off – controller, modes, return-to-home, safety, and surroundings check.
Taking off and landing safely.
Moving back and forth, and left to right.
Flying further out – safety and tips to prevent drone damage.
Advanced flight techniques – flying circles and figures of eight.
Flying further-a-field; keeping track of your drone.
Flying around objects.
Summary of safe flying.
23rd June 2022 – 4pm – 4.30pm
Week four – creating video and stills with your drone:
Drone and camera set up, alongside setting choices.
Finding and checking over the locations.
Planning and prep – what is the purpose of using drone footage?
What to look for to add context; composition and angling for both video and stills.
Scene selection for optimal results to enhance the full travel story.
Practical shooting and flying techniques for both video and stills.
Take away tips and tricks from the full course.
#WexMasterclass #DroneMasterclass #DroneCourse
Online Masterclass | Using Drones to Create Content | Part ThreeWex Photo Video4,031 views | 48 | June 16 2022 15:00:12 (4 comments)[ Read more … ]
You can find out more about DJI here: https://www.wexphotovideo.com/dji/
Register to set a reminder for the next session: https://bit.ly/3NKGMKV
Join the incredibly talented Stephen Reid as he travels the Irish coastline for a four-part deep-dive into flying drones and creating photographic and filmmaking content with them. This course is supported by DJI UK. Stephen creates branded content and travel content for YouTube and Instagram. He will give you a full guide on how to get the best images and videos out of your drone, alongside getting you off the ground.
2nd June 2022 – 4pm – 4.20pm
Week one – introduction, planning and prep:
Introduction to Stephen Reid and the type of work he creates
Planning locations and trips
Understanding your style and what to shoot
Summary of what’s coming up
9th June 2022 – 4pm – 4.30pm
Week two – deep dive into gear:
Drone selection – what drone to choose and why; what settings Stephen goes for; how to set up your camera ready for your trip.
How to get started – what you need to get the best shots on the move, keeping weight and speed in mind. How to get those quality shots for both filmmaking and photography.
Accessories and extras – what you need for a trip like this, and other items to consider dependant on location and travel method.
16th June 2022 – 4pm – 4.30pm
Week three – getting off the ground:
Drone set up – how to get started and what you need for basic flight.
Before take off – controller, modes, return-to-home, safety, and surroundings check.
Taking off and landing safely.
Moving back and forth, and left to right.
Flying further out – safety and tips to prevent drone damage.
Advanced flight techniques – flying circles and figures of eight.
Flying further-a-field; keeping track of your drone.
Flying around objects.
Summary of safe flying.
Kit used:
Sony FX3 – https://bit.ly/3IDMVWu
Sony FE 85mm f1.4 G Master Lens – https://bit.ly/3NioIsn
Rode Wireless GO II – https://bit.ly/3wxWKRq
DJI FPV Combo – https://bit.ly/3msd95D
DJI Mavic 3 Fly More Combo – https://bit.ly/3zpuofr
DJI Mini 2 – https://bit.ly/3O5rKjo
DJI Air 2S – https://bit.ly/3H2G75o
23rd June 2022 – 4pm – 4.30pm
Week four – creating video and stills with your drone:
Drone and camera set up, alongside setting choices.
Finding and checking over the locations.
Planning and prep – what is the purpose of using drone footage?
What to look for to add context; composition and angling for both video and stills.
Scene selection for optimal results to enhance the full travel story.
Practical shooting and flying techniques for both video and stills.
Take away tips and tricks from the full course.
#WexMasterclass #DroneMasterclass #DroneCourse
Online Masterclass | Using Drones to Create Content | Part TwoWex Photo Video1,759 views | 45 | June 9 2022 15:00:13 (7 comments)[ Read more … ]
You can find out more about DJI here: https://www.wexphotovideo.com/dji/
Register to set a reminder for the next session: https://bit.ly/3NKGMKV
Join the incredibly talented Stephen Reid as he travels the Irish coastline for a four-part deep-dive into flying drones and creating photographic and filmmaking content with them. This course is supported by DJI UK. Stephen creates branded content and travel content for YouTube and Instagram. He will give you a full guide on how to get the best images and videos out of your drone, alongside getting you off the ground.
2nd June 2022 – 4pm – 4.20pm
Week one – introduction, planning and prep:
Introduction to Stephen Reid and the type of work he creates
Planning locations and trips
Understanding your style and what to shoot
Summary of what’s coming up
9th June 2022 – 4pm – 4.30pm
Week two – deep dive into gear:
Drone selection – what drone to choose and why; what settings Stephen goes for; how to set up your camera ready for your trip.
How to get started – what you need to get the best shots on the move, keeping weight and speed in mind. How to get those quality shots for both filmmaking and photography.
Accessories and extras – what you need for a trip like this, and other items to consider dependant on location and travel method.
Kit used:
Sony FX3 – https://bit.ly/3IDMVWu
Sony FE 85mm f1.4 G Master Lens – https://bit.ly/3NioIsn
Rode Wireless GO II – https://bit.ly/3wxWKRq
DJI FPV Combo – https://bit.ly/3msd95D
DJI Mavic 3 Fly More Combo – https://bit.ly/3zpuofr
DJI Mini 2 – https://bit.ly/3O5rKjo
DJI Air 2S – https://bit.ly/3H2G75o
16th June 2022 – 4pm – 4.30pm
Week three – getting off the ground:
Drone set up – how to get started and what you need for basic flight.
Before take off – controller, modes, return-to-home, safety, and surroundings check.
Taking off and landing safely.
Moving back and forth, and left to right.
Flying further out – safety and tips to prevent drone damage.
Advanced flight techniques – flying circles and figures of eight.
Flying further-a-field; keeping track of your drone.
Flying around objects.
Summary of safe flying.
23rd June 2022 – 4pm – 4.30pm
Week four – creating video and stills with your drone:
Drone and camera set up, alongside setting choices.
Finding and checking over the locations.
Planning and prep – what is the purpose of using drone footage?
What to look for to add context; composition and angling for both video and stills.
Scene selection for optimal results to enhance the full travel story.
Practical shooting and flying techniques for both video and stills.
Take away tips and tricks from the full course.
#WexMasterclass #DroneMasterclass #DroneCourse
This article was printed from the 4kVideoDrones.com website on
.
Please visit https://4kvideodrones.com for the latest version.
