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What drone to get

Phantom has sucky quality, but really capable drone

Overexpose

Bracketing

Inspire is too pricey, but $1,000 off now.  Inspire 2 to be released for Photokina?

Locations

Patterns on the landscape

FOREGROUND!

Ipad vs Phone for a drone

Jim prefers a phone.  Ipad was too giant and inconvenient to bring.

Midroll: Squarespace

Legality

Basically illegal right now.  

Section 333 exemption is not worth going after

Available on the site

This fall it’s suddenly legal!

Nick’s points:

Overcoming noisy shadows in stills

Video for drones –  video settings and resolution

Useful accessories

Circ polarizer

Nd filter for video

Parabolic antenna booster

Pelican case for dji phantom 4

Jim: Location Finder

Toying with the idea for the last few YEARS, but it’s finally time.

Problems with the many attempts I’ve seen before

Mockups for the web version – ImprovePhotography.com/photolocations

First will have a way to submit.  I AM GONNA NEED HELP!

Web version completed when we have 2,000 locations worldwide

Phone app will commence when we have 6,000 locations worldwide

Those who submit will get a chance to advertise their website or that they offer daytrips in the area

What do we call this thing?

What do you think of the mockups?

Doodads of the Week!

Nick – Lume Cube

Jim – Control Shift T