Recent content by TranscendentImage

Lots of talk about ND filters. I find I don't need them on the E2P with its variable aperture, even with video. But I I'm having a rough time with haze. I live in LA with major air pollution, and sometimes the smog makes it worse. This was taken today on what seemed like a beautiful day at...

Of course I loved my new EVO 2 Pro from the moment I unboxed it, but that may just be my own confirmation bias. But I've done two jobs with it, and in both cases, the client showered me with praise, and one referred me to another new client. Gotta say I'm really happy with my decision. This...

After much research in the DJI forums, I think I figured out what happened with the DJI. I did not wait to get the GPS locked in. Without the ability to see, and without GPS, it had no way of know where it was. So it went crazy. Theoretically this can happen with any drone, but I guess it's...

I just had to look it up. The both use binocular visual processing. In addition, the EVO 2 Pro uses dual down-facing ultrasonic sensors on its belly for precise hovering, and the Mavic Air dual down-facing infrared sensors that help create a 3D map of the environment below.

Thank you. Yeah, it was a weird experience, and fortunately no one got hurt, and no significant property damage occurred. Just a couple of broken propellers. As for using OA as an extra safety tool vs. relying upon it, yes... always.

This is so awesome, to fully explain it, I would need a PowerPoint presentation. Only one question: when does it go live??????

Hmmm.... I didn't notice that but I will look again. In any case, I don't ever rely on OA. I only ever want it to be my "Alamo." So I may not have noticed that it was off.

On the ground twilight shots, I went into Photoshop and white balanced the pool separately by using a layer mask with camera raw filter. I will likely do the same with the drone shots. Thank you again for your invaluable input.

That's absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for giving me your settings too! Just playing around, I'm finding that ISO 800 is the sweet spot That's absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for giving me your settings too! Just playing around, I'm finding that ISO 800 is the sweet spot. I need to get a...

Wow, thank you for such a prompt and helpful reply. I really appreciate it. Yeah, it was a Mavic Air, and it just went nuts. I replaced the blades (only real damage) and took flight again during daylight hours, and there was no problem. Maybe it's just a quirk with that particular DJI model...

I have an EVO 2 Pro that I just got. I once crashed a DJI by flying it at night without disabling the obstacle avoidance sensors. I didn't know that was a thing. The drone just got really confused by the darkness, started flying randomly without controller input, and slammed into a house. Is...

This is freakin' hilarious. Was this actually put out by Autel?