Affordable Consumer Drones Produced These Incredible Photos
Drones have been around for a long time, but it’s only in recent years that commercial ones have hit the market and increased in popularity. Photographers are putting down their traditional cameras and taking to the skies to take some truly awe-inspiring shots.
Aerial photography has helped change the world. What was once only a provenance of government is now something that civilians can use everyday. The first photography drone was invented in 1882, when an inventor pioneered a kite that had a timed explosive charge attached to it that triggered a camera. Now, drones are a million times more high-tech.
Using a drone is a wonderful way to explore things from a different angle regardless of if you’re a pro or an amateur – but it’s not exactly a cheap hobby. Drones can sell on sites like Amazon for thousands of dollars. Technology in this field is still advancing, so pictures like this are just the beginning.
1. Gray Whale Plays Pushing Tourists
Possible Drone Used: SwellPro Splash Drone 3
Where to Buy: SwellPro.com
Cost: $1,399*
This awesome award-winning drone photo will tug at the heartstrings of animal lovers everywhere. In this photo, we see a group of passengers on a small travel boat. A gray whale is playfully bumping up against them, giving them one memorable photo op.
According to Animal Planet, it’s likely that these tourists simply bumped into the whale on one of its migrations. The Gray Whale is a “great migrator,” with some of these gentle giants swimming around 12,430 miles (round-trip) a year. In the summer, they spend their time in the polar waters. In winter, they head down for a vacation to tropical waters.
This photo would be perfect, again, for a drone like the SwellPro Splash Drone 3, which is waterproof. The Drone’s maker, SwellPro, knows that it is popular among the fishing crowd, so it actually sells it with a “Fishing Bundle” for extra.” The Splash Drone 3 would be able to withstand a splash if the gray whale decided to smack his tail on the water.
2. The Fishing Net
Possible Drone Used: Potensic T25 GPS Drone
Where to Buy: Amazon
Cost: $200-$250*
This beautiful photo from Trung Pham Huy is titled The Fishing Net. The Fishing Net was taken during Vietnam’s anchovy fishing season, and the artistry of the photo makes it look like a “floating flower on the sea” from the aerial view. Huy’s drone of choice is unknown, but the aquatic nature of the photo means that a drone like Potensic T25 GPS Drone could come in handy.
Anchovy fishing in Vietnam is big business. Photos of the industry have made it to publications like the Vietnam Times, Daily Mail, and more, though, for these hardworking fishermen, this is just another day at work.
You can buy the Potensic T25 on Amazon. This drone, which has a 4.1/5-star rating on the site, has a 1080P HD live video camera. Its wide-angle camera is adjustable. One of the coolest features of the T25 is its “Return to Home” feature, which means that it will return to its starting point if the signal is lost.
3. Red Train
Possible Drone Used: PowerVision PowerEye
Where to Buy: Drones Direct
Cost: $4,000*
Contrasting colors make for the best photos, especially when it’s an unplanned scene. This red train snaking its way through pure white snow-topped trees couldn’t be anymore visually satisfying. To get a shot like this, you’d likely need one of the higher quality drones on the market.
In this case, the PowerVision PowerEye could do the job. With a max range of 5km and a speed of 40 miles per hour, this model could quickly get into position while you’re looking for the best angle possible. It also has interchangeable cameras, which isn’t to be sniffed at. And to think just a couple of decades ago we were making the most of Kodak disposables.
PowerVision PowerEye calls its drone a “revolution in productivity.” It is certainly convenient to carry, as its body is foldable and light, thanks to its collapsible design. The drone has a 3.1/5-star rating on Amazon, which is surprising, considering the beautiful photos that we see it is capable of taking.
4. Lightning Over Kuala Lumpur
Possible Drone Used: Swellpro Splashdrone 3+
Where to Buy: Amazon
Cost: $2920*
Flying a drone in awful weather can be a complete disaster. After all, these are expensive pieces of technology that shouldn’t be messed with. Of course, there are companies that have thought of everything, including the makers of the Swellpro Splashdrone 3+.
At almost $3,000 on Amazon these flying titans aren’t cheap, but you can’t put a price on incredibly timed shots like this. The lightning striking the busy city of Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia is both stunning and eerie to look at. It was a case of right place, right time – right drone.
If you’re having sticker shock, you shouldn’t, as the features on this drone make it well-deserving of its high price. The SplashDrone 3+ has multiple layers of weather protection, which help keep it safe and return home. If you lose the controller signal (like in a lightning storm), the 3+ will simply return back to its starting point.
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