📸 Aerial Photography and Videography

For professional photography, drone pilots learn camera control in addition to flying skills. Key techniques include:

• Gimbal control: Keeping the camera steady to capture smooth, cinematic shots.
• Framing: Understanding how to position the drone for the best angles and compositions.
• Manual camera settings: Adjusting settings like exposure, ISO, and shutter speed for optimal results.

🏗️ Drone Surveying and Mapping

Surveying professionals use mapping drones equipped with specialized software for:

• Photogrammetry: Creating detailed 3D maps of landscapes or construction sites.
• LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging): Using laser pulses to measure distances and map terrain, especially useful in areas covered by vegetation. Training includes using mapping software to process data collected by the drone.

🌾 Agriculture and Crop Monitoring

Agriculture drone pilots train to fly drones equipped with multispectral sensors, which monitor crop health by capturing data outside the visible spectrum. They learn to:

• Fly precise routes over fields.
• Analyze multispectral images to detect areas affected by pests, drought, or disease.
• Plan spray routes for pesticide or fertilizer applications.