Weekly Roundup: Sparking Aerial Excellence and Environmental Change
Aerial Photography and Video Course Debuts on Our Site, Ruko Presents U11 Mini Drone, and Various Drone Updates in the Spotlight!
Embrace your inner drone aficionado with our latest coverage! This week we're diving into the release of an exceptional online course - Aerial Photography & Video Mastery for Drone Pilots. Snag this opportunity to capture jaw-dropping drone footage, minus the high-end gear and expensive software. From beginners to pros, our course guides you through the process, focusing on overcoming common challenges, mastering lighting, angles, and movement, editing, HDR, panoramas, night shots, hyperlapses, storyboarding, color grading, and more. Plus, enjoy a limited-time offer of only $129 (originally $179).
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New Ruko U11 Mini: A Portable Powerhouse
Steal the show at a steal with the new Ruko U11 Mini drone! This compact, feature-packed drone boasts impressive specs such as 4K video, 8K stills, a 3-axis gimbal, long flight time, and a 1.8-mile transmission range. Identical to the DJI Mini series in weight, the U11 Mini covers the basics and costs less - starting at $249.99, cheaper than many DJI Mini drones. Although it's made in China, the low cost may increase due to tariffs.
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Stunning Humpback Whale Captured on Drone
Artist Joanna Steidle recently captured a breathtaking drone shot of a humpback whale off the coast of the Hamptons, N.Y. Her exceptional work emphasizes the importance of responsible drone use when capturing wildlife. Steidle won the Top 10 Photo Award in the DJI Skypixel 10th Annual Photo Contest for her entry, "Another World".
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Restoring Florida's River Ecosystem with Drone-Released Clams
What a novel conservation effort! Drones successfully dropped one million baby clams into Florida's Indian River Lagoon to promote the river's healing process. Clams are natural water filters that combat algae blooms and pollution, contributing to the restoration of Florida's vital waterways. Drones enable efficient, targeted dispersal over areas that are difficult to access.
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Sharp Decline in Drone Industry Funding, But Not a Call for Concern
A recent report from Drone Industry Insights shows a significant drop in commercial drone funding, but there's no reason to panic. The drone industry is evolving and entering a "phase of realignment", moving towards maturity similar to other tech sectors. Long-term, the drone market is projected to grow to $57.8 billion by 2030.
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Aerial Photography & Video Mastery
Captivate audiences with your drone footage! Sign up for Aerial Photography & Video Mastery now at a special price of $129. Learn advanced techniques for HDR, panoramas, night shots, hyperlapses, storyboarding, color grading, and more.
Ruko U11 Mini
Enter the drone market with the Ruko U11 Mini! Equipped with impressive features such as 4K video, 8K stills, 3-axis gimbal, long flight time, and a 1.8-mile transmission range, this drone offers professional specs at a lower cost. Get the Ruko U11 Mini now, starting at $249.99.
Humpback Whale Drone Photo
Admire the beauty of a humpback whale as captured in stunning drone photography by Joanna Steidle. Check out her work and the LinkedIn post where she shared the photo.
Florida River Clams
Contribute to the healthy ecosystem of Florida's waterways! Learn how drones released 1 million baby clams into the Indian River Lagoon, and read more about the project.
Drone Industry Insights
Follow the evolution of the drone industry with insights from the latest report by Drone Industry Insights, which highlights the current dip in commercial drone funding.
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Aerial Photography & Video Mastery:
Course origin: Online platform
Format: Video, text, and interactive learning
Duration: Approximately 6-8 hours
Price: Limited-time discount of $129 (usual price $179)
Topic areas covered: Pro-level drone shots, common challenges, lighting, angles, movement, editing, HDR, panoramas, night shots, hyperlapses, storyboarding, color grading, adding music or graphics
Accessibility: Suitable for beginners and advanced users
Ruko U11 Mini:
Weight: Less than 249 g, making it FAA-exempt
Dimensions: 154 x 99 x 47 mm (folded)
Materials: Carbon fiber and aluminum alloy
Battery life: Up to 96 minutes total with three intelligent batteries
Camera: 48MP 1/2-inch CMOS sensor
Colours available: White, black, red, blue
Humpback Whale Drone Photo:
Photographer: Joanna Steidle, owner of Hamptons Drone Art
Equipment: DJI Mavic 3 Pro
Florida River Clams:
Reason for restoration: Combatting pollution and algae blooms, protecting waterways
Impact: Improved water quality
Approximate number of clams released: 1 million
Drone Industry Insights:
Report title: Global Drone Market Report 2023-2025
Commercial drone funding: $820 million in 2024 (a 73% drop from 2022)
Projected growth: $57.8 billion global drone industry by 2030
Reason for the industry "phase of realignment": High interest rates, regulatory hurdles, and challenging funding climate
Sources:- Aerial Photography & Video Mastery- Ruko U11 Mini- Humpback Whale Drone Photo- Florida River Clams- Drone Industry Insights
- The online course 'Aerial Photography & Video Mastery for Drone Pilots' provides beginners and pros a guide to capturing jaw-dropping drone footage with less expensive gear and software, focusing on techniques like lighting, angles, movement, editing, HDR, panoramas, night shots, hyperlapses, storyboarding, color grading, and more.
- The new Ruko U11 Mini drone offers professional-level specs for a lower cost, with features such as 4K video, 8K stills, a 3-axis gimbal, long flight time, and a 1.8-mile transmission range, starting at $249.99, cheaper than many DJI Mini drones.
- Joanna Steidle's captivating drone shot of a humpback whale off the coast of the Hamptons, N.Y. won the Top 10 Photo Award in the DJI Skypixel 10th Annual Photo Contest, emphasizing the importance of responsible drone use when capturing wildlife.
- In a novel conservation effort, drones successfully dropped one million baby clams into Florida's Indian River Lagoon, contributing to the restoration of the river's ecosystem by combating algae blooms and pollution using the natural water filters provided by clams.
