Recent content by JimDow

For a good curve, choose a constant tangent angle of about 30 degrees.

Google “Gently Curved, Convergent, Non-traditional Drone Flight Paths”. I provide all the math.

Generate yourself a set of waypoints (use Google Earth) similar to the example I provided, import the waypoints into DroneLink, produce yourself a mission plan using the curved flight path, fly the mission plan, and produce the video. Try it; you'll like it.

For more dramatic drone video, I use a log-spiral curved flight path. I generate the waypoints and use DroneLink to produce the mission plan. See attached images. First, there's the waypoints generated; and second is the mission produced using DroneLink. Benefits: a) There's no need to move...

Augustine: Add some more drama to your video by approaching your best scene using a log-spiral trajectory. See attached image for options.

Ansia: you may also want to explore using curved flight lines to a) add a much more diverse view perspective, b) handle lighting situations a little more flexibly, and c) help mitigate the Structure-from-Motion elevation doming/dishing error. I've attached some examples of gently curved...

Add a dramatic approach/exit to your video for more dramatic results - see attached image for options.

Alex: Add more drama to your approaches and exits by flying a log-spiral trajectory toward your target - see attached image options.

Add a little more drama to your approach and exit by flying a log-spiral trajectory - see attached image for options.

Your video is very nice; but try adding some more drama to the approach to the monument by flying a log-spiral trajectory towards it from a distance. Refer to the attached image for options.

Try adding some additional drama to your video by flying a log-spiral trajectory toward your prominent target - in this case, the small power plant. Refer to the attached image illustrating the trajectory options.

Try adding some more drama to your video by flying a log-spiral trajectory to a prominent target - see attached image.

To ensure your smooth, dynamic video I too think that flying a preprogrammed waypoint flight mission is the way to go - especially if you need to reproduce the flight. I've attached a sample (waypoint) flight plan that's effective and efficient. For the most part, you never have to stop, slow...