Aerial Photography
Stunning aerial photos in the “Summer over the city” project by George Steinmetz
New York Citry City is described as one of the most “photogenic” cities in the world. Photographer George Steinmetz has decided to test this theory by taking aerial photos of the city and the surrounding areas from a helicopter. The results are in and they are fantastic. The project is called “Summer over the city” and it is worth a closer look.
AirDog: a drone that serves as your video recording sidekick
How would you like to have a personal sidekick that tracks all your movements and records all your actions? Well, behold AirDog, an autonomous drone that is capable of doing just that! It is compatible with the GoPro Hero cameras and it is available for pre-order through Kickstarter. It has already been funded , so it is coming in November!
HEXO+ is an intelligent aerial drone that follows you around
A California-based company has introduced an intelligent aerial drone that is capable of following a subject around and capturing beautiful action videos autonomously. It is called HEXO+ and it is compatible with GoPro Hero cameras. The aerial drone can be pre-ordered on Kickstarter, where it has already met its funding goal.
Parrot Bebop AR Drone 3.0 announced with Oculus Rift support
Parrot has launched the company’s third generation aerial drone. The AR Drone 3.0, also known as the Parrot Bebop, features a built-in 14-megapixel camera with an f/2.2 lens that offers a field-of-view of 180 degrees. Alongside the Bebop, Parrot has launched the Skycontroller, an accessory that brings support for Oculus Rift 3D VR display.
Vortex is a modular aerial drone for mirrorless cameras
Capturing aerial photography is now accessible to everyone thanks to aerial drones. A compact, cheap, and modular “Advanced Multirotor Drone Copter” is now available on Kickstarter. It consists of a new drone type that is capable of carrying around mirrorless cameras such as Panasonic GH and Sony NEX models.
DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ officially unveiled at NAB Show 2014
Although it was released less than six months ago, the DJI Phantom 2 Vision has just been replaced at the NAB Show 2014. The newer and better model is called DJI Phantom 2 Vision+. It features a new stabilization technology, enhanced WiFi communication range, and several other improvements.
Vertigo-inducing photos captured from atop the Shanghai Tower
Some people cannot live without having an excessive amount of adrenaline in their system. Such is the case of Russian photographers and daredevils, Vitaliy Raskalov and Vadim Makhorov, who have captured a series of vertigo-inducing photos from the pinnacle of the world’s second highest skyscraper: China’s Shanghai Tower.
Amazing aerial photography of a harbor by Bernhard Lang
Aerial photography is one of the hardest to perform as it requires unique vantage points that people cannot reach through conventional means. Thankfully, humanity has developed airplanes as well as choppers, so creative photographers such as Bernhard Lang, get the possibility to capture amazing photos above a harbor.
DJI Phantom 2 quadcopter for GoPro Hero officially launched
DJI Innovations could not have chosen a better timing for announcing the next-generation Phantom quadcopter. The company has officially revealed the new DJI Phantom 2 aimed at GoPro Hero users. The aerial drone comes alongside another product, called Phantom FC40, which is a low-end quadcopter with a built-in camera.
Update bringing DNG RAW support to DJI Phantom 2 Vision users
DJI Innovations has revealed that its quadcopter with a built-in camera, the DJI Phantom 2 Vision, will get support for the Adobe DNG RAW file format with the help of an upcoming firmware update. A second upgrade is also on its way and it will provide Ground Station capabilities to make this drone even more impressive that it already is.
Photographer Tom Ryaboi does perilous tricks atop skyscrapers
Humans are a curious species and we will always look to go on exciting adventures. It is in our nature and some will do whatever it takes to get the adrenaline pumping in their system. Photographer Tom Ryaboi climbs on top of skyscrapers and captures photos of himself and his friends performing dangerous stunts.
DJI Phantom 2 Vision officially revealed in its final form
DJI Innovations has been previewing a quapcopter with a built-in camera since the beginning of the year. The device has been delayed a couple of times, but it is finally here for aerial photography lovers. The DJI Phantom 2 Vision is now official with extended battery life and WiFi range, as well as other exciting features.
Photographer rappels down towers to capture amazing cityscapes
Heights are terrifying to a lot of people. This fear is also present in movies where the main characters are involved in tough situations where they must not look down. Photographer Carlos Ayesta defies these situations and he captures stunning cityscapes and architectural photos by rappelling down skyscrapers.
Zenmuse Z15-GH3 gimbal for Panasonic GH3 officially unveiled
DJI Innovations, the manufacturer of the popular Phantom quadcopters, is also making gimbals for a number of cameras. A new version is here, called Zenmuse Z15-GH3, which is aimed at the Panasonic GH3 camera, as its name is suggesting. The gimbal is perfect for steady aerial videos, thanks to it 3-axis stabilization system.
DJI Phantom Vision release date delayed until November
After suffering many delays, the DJI Phantom Vision release date has finally been scheduled. According to DJI Innovations, the quadcopter with a built-in camera is coming in November. The device will pack exciting new features and will come alongside a replacement for the original Phantom, which will be called Phantom II.
DJI Phantom quadcopter records Niagara Falls like never before
Niagara Falls produces some spectacular views. It is the most massive waterfall in the world, despite not being the tallest. Seeing it from above must be even better, so YouTube user Questpact has decided to see for himself with the help of a DJI Phantom quadcopter. Needless to say, the footage is simply amazing.
Lehmann Aviation LA300 aerial drone officially announced
A new aerial surveillance drone has been announced. It is called the Lehmann Aviation LA300 and it has been exclusively designed to work with the Nokia Lumia 1020. The unmanned aerial vehicle and 41-megapixel cameraphone will work together to provide superior mapping and other exciting applications.
Stunning Earth photos from a paragliding photographer
Paragliding would make anyone’s heart start beating. Adrenaline would start flowing through everyone’s veins, but Jody MacDonald manages to keep her cool. She is the leading photographer of the Best Odyssey expedition around the world, which has allowed her to capture a stunning collection of Earth photos.
Before and after satellite photos of the Oklahoma tornado released by Google
A powerful tornado has paid a visit to Oklahoma city and the surrounding areas on May 20, 2013. The vortex has killed more than 20 people, including 10 children, while destroying 13,000 homes and causing $2 billion damages. The storm has passed and Google has released before and after satellite photos of the Oklahoma tornado.
NASA unveils 6,000-mile 19-gigapixel Long Swath panorama image
NASA has taken everyone by surprise once again with the launch of a gigantic panorama image, measuring 19.06-gigapixels. It has been called “The Long Swath” and it has been captured in roughly 20 minutes, by the Landsat Data Continuity Mission satellite, orbiting Earth at an altitude of 438 miles at speeds of 17,000 mph.
Earth changes over the past 28 years shown in Google Timelapse
A lot of people claim that Google does awesome things. This company may not be considered amazing by a lot of people, but its new Timelapse platform is definitely worth looking at in your lifetime. Google has gone through millions of images and it has compiled Earth time-lapses to show what’s changed over the past 28 years.
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