Aerial / Drone Photography – Landscape or City

Overhead views from a drone.

First Test Shot Settings

  • Shooting mode: Manual or Aperture Priority (on the drone)
  • Focus: Usually automatic at infinity
  • Aperture: f/5.6
  • Shutter: 1/120 s
  • ISO: 100

Take one shot → check exposure → adjust as needed. Use ND filters if needed for motion blur.

Suggested Equipment

Drone with good camera, ND filter set, extra batteries.

Quick Tip

Check local regulations and weather before every flight.