Drone photography is a hot thing not only at weddings but also safaris in tourist destinations. It is a perfect way for holidaymakers who desire to have the best aerial photographs. Drone photography not only comes with the remarkable option of taking pictures from extraordinary vantage points but also provides versatility for professional use. It is possible to combine aerial photography with other services, thus presenting you with a wide range of options.

Every holidaymaker has their travel dreams to achieve, and if you are an adventure shooter with the desire to take your photography skills to another level, here are some amazing tips to take up. The tips below guarantee you high-quality aerial photos and allow you to maximize drone use on your guided or self drive road trip in Uganda;

Understand the rules

If you plan to use drones on your road trip, first, you must get to know if it is allowed to use them in the destination you plan to have a holiday. Check with the aviation authority of the respective destination where your next holiday will be spent. Using flying drones in some destinations in Uganda or Rwanda is highly prohibited, and find out early from your local tour operator the details before you opt to import one.

Know what drones can do

Drones are generally fast, maneuverable, and precise. It is possible to fly a drone up to 400ft and also move laterally in an infinite number of directions to have the best shot of what you are interested in. Before flying your drone, or if it is your first time flying it, it is important to familiarize yourself with it to have the best pictures.

Go ahead to set your drone to the lowest ISO, about 100. This is a useful feature that sets the camera’s sensitivity to light. In order to capture quality pictures, consider shooting in raw format –this is an unprocessed digital image file with the most amount of data and on processing, be guaranteed of good photographs with the most detail.

In case you plan to buy a drone, it is advisable to do regular updates on the firmware –the software that provides basic instructions for the craft’s hardware to function successfully.

Use maps and the weather forecast, then time it right

Maps have proven to be very effective tools for one to easily identify a river, lake, or other features. These are incredible ideas for aerial photography. When you think of aerial photography using a drone, timing is essential. Taking pictures at sunrise or sunset guarantees you spectacular pictures. Before embarking on a photography tour, always be mindful of the weather conditions.

Check for patterns, lines & light while flying

Drones offer limitless discovery opportunities. There is a lot to explore as you run aerial photography. While your focus could be something else, in the process of running a drone, you might discover something exceptional. A destination such as Uganda is full of unique wonders, and do not limit yourself when opportunity presents itself.

Study an expert’s work

Always consider putting professional photography principles first. Consider learning from others to enhance your drone aerial photography skills.

Create higher resolution images with panoramic shots

Considering their relatively low megapixel count, be aware that drone cameras come with limited photography resolutions. Regardless, you can make the best use of the panorama technique in case you are interested in bigger images. Check if your drone has a built-in panorama mode and even if it doesn’t have, you can still take as many shots while panning the camera to capture more of a certain scene and later stitch the shots together using an editing software such as Adobe light room to come up with a single, high-quality panoramic image.

Use filters

While filters may not be the priority, setting them may be of great help to achieving incredible pictures during your aerial photography.

Watch your shutter speed

When taking pictures, also pay keen attention to the drone’s shutter speed. While it is easier to focus on keeping your drone’s ISO low, on the other hand, it is important to also set the shutter speed correctly for great picture capture during photography.