Aerial photography is the process of capturing images from an airborne platform to gain a bird’s eye perspective of an area or object. Since it was first introduced in the mid-19th century, people have used aircraft, blimps, balloons, helicopters, rockets, sky divers and even pigeons to get that perfect shot.
Fast forward to the 21st century and commercial drone technology has become more sophisticated and affordable, drastically changing the way aerial photography and surveys are captured.
It’s not just the surveying industry that has benefited from drone technology. Real estate, construction, environmental researchers, and even television and film production companies are utilising UAV specialists to support their aerial requirements. With greater manoeuvrability, longer battery life and higher quality images and footage now achievable, it’s no wonder that drones are becoming a firm favourite across a broad spectrum of industries.
Whether you are conducting an aerial survey, selling a house, monitoring wildlife or the progress of a construction project, using a commercial drone provider for aerial photography has many advantages.
A bird’s eye view of the terrain is useful for making blueprints, development plans and maps. Aerial photography can identify changes in the terrain, foliage and highlight any obstructions quickly and easily. When using a drone pilot, aerial photography can be used to inform projects and teams in a more cost-effective way compared to ground photography.
For real estate, drones can capture stunning aerial shots that enable potential buyers to explore the property from above. This is particularly useful for larger complexes or homes which have that ‘wow factor’ from the sky. Showcasing the extent of the land available, not to mention the natural beauty of the surroundings can make a difference between a property selling quickly or remaining on the market for longer. It’s also a great way for buyers who live in other states to quickly gain an accurate understanding of the property. By offering an alternative perspective, it can boost the speed in which a property sells, not to mention increase the visual appeal.
Due to the speed in which accurate data can be captured with a drone, day-to-day comparisons have become a viable option. Whether you are creating a time-lapse of a development, or monitoring geographical changes, aerial photography enables you to visualise progress or research.
As they say, “a picture paints a thousand words”. Nothing makes more of an impressive visual statement than showcasing the advancement of a project with a time-lapse. Rather than hiring an aircraft or helicopter, our drone pilots provide a cost-effective solution which enables our clients to continually keep up to date with any developments. It’s also great for historical records so in years to come, the footage can be referred back to should there be questions about the build.
Our drone pilots capture high oblique photographs to cover a large area in a single shot. This provides a wider view and allows you to quickly identify landmarks and geographical features.
In comparison vertical shots are captured to provide more detail of a small area. The use of drones enables our pilots to cover a much larger piece of land or area, much faster than ground photography, and is a more cost-effective alternative to using a helicopter.
Aerial photography in Cairns and across the Tablelands can present some challenges. Whether it’s flying over the rainforest canopy, through rocky creeks or across wind farms, our CASA certified drone pilots can access some of the hardest to reach locations. They understand where they can and can’t fly and are experts at ensuring you have sharp, crystal clear, high-quality photography.
As well as capturing the perfect shot, a drone will reduce risk by ensuring team members do not need to access locations that could put them in harms way.
Whilst feature surveys provide precise measurements for mounds, hills, valleys and other geographical features, aerial photography can help quickly record and monitor changes in the landscape too.
Whether you’re monitoring land erosion by a river, or the impacts of flooding or mudslides, real time drone photography helps teams keep informed on changing landscapes.
Drone technology has enabled aerial photography to be captured with speed and agility. In addition to the savings created in labour and other expenses such as hiring a helicopter, this technology saves time and money in other ways.
For example, we can use drones to monitor crop and livestock health and activity, or identify pests or damage, so farmers can take action quickly to improve their yield. In construction, drones help to quickly gather important and accurate data to inform the planning process and decision making.
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