Whether it’s shooting crystal-clear footage from 400 feet above a stunning waterfall, snapping aerial holiday snaps on the beach or even earning a living in the TV and real estate industries, now is a better time than ever to start enjoying the full cinematic freedom that only a drone can provide.
Unlike land-bound cameras, drones can shoot from any angle, any height and any perspective to create photos and videos that pop with exuberance. They are, quite literally, tripods of the sky. And the best thing of all is that even the most competent models now cost less than a grand.
Take the new DJI Air 2S for example. This startling model can shoot in 5.4K, autonomously follow the user through obstacle-laden terrain without crashing and even video a selection of sweeping cinematic shots on its own and then stitch them together to create a slick little video. Or how about the clever PowerEgg X Wizard, which comes with a water-proof outer shell and floatation devices for landing on water. Even the palm-sized, budget-priced and fully-programmable Ryze Tello can shoot decent 720p video.
So, whether you’re a hobbyist, an amateur cinematographer or a professional photographer seeking a
