I want one

**pnodrog** · 11th February 2016, 05:54 AM

Recently had to get some aerial shots for a property so enlisted the help of a professional photographer and his latest toy. At over $6000 I can not justify it, that won't stop me but my wife will.

It is a DJI Inspire.

**IzzieK** · 11th February 2016, 07:45 AM

Cute...but it is not for me either. Did it take good shots? I think I will be more interested in it as a toy.

**Manfred M** · 11th February 2016, 08:03 AM

I've seen some excellent shots of stills and videos taken from a drone. I suspect I will not be in the market for one (I have better uses for $6000).

I expect there will be a few available for a song on eBay as folks tire of them shortly.

**pnodrog** · 11th February 2016, 09:09 AM

Originally Posted by IzzieK

Cute...but it is not for me either. Did it take good shots? I think I will be more interested in it as a toy.

No it was certainly not a toy (well yes it was but that's just boys being boys) and the 2K video was very good and I think it also takes 10K stills.

Originally Posted by GrumpyDiver

I've seen some excellent shots of stills and videos taken from a drone. I suspect I will not be in the market for one (I have better uses for $6000).

I expect there will be a few available for a song on eBay as folks tire of them shortly.

The photographer has only being using a drone for the last two years. His first and cheapest is no longer operational (OK it crashed) and he still has the second one he purchased as a backup. However the one above takes much better and steadier videos. He assured me that the investment is definitely paying its way.

However Manfred there is no doubt for many people the novelty will wear off or they will upgrade due to the rapid advancements and the unwanted ones will (have?) start appearing on eBay.

**Donald** · 11th February 2016, 09:17 AM

Yes, there's a great appeal of these at the moment for the professional looking to make money. People seem to be really buying pics of their event, or property, or day out taken from a drone. There is probably a massive market still there to open up (exploit) and is likely to be there for a few years. But once the novelty wears off as such pics become too common ..... who knows?

Imagine - wedding stills and movies by drone. Someone's got to be in there doing it!!

**Rob Ekins** · 11th February 2016, 09:20 AM

Paul,
I want one as well, unfortunately when I last checked (About a year ago) the compliance costs in OZ made the purchase unviable.

I really liked the first shot as the house gave some scale to the image, the second is a cracker though, well done.

Manfred,
I know two Real Estate photographers that regret buying high end drones.

**pnodrog** · 11th February 2016, 09:35 AM

Originally Posted by Donald

Yes, there's a great appeal of these at the moment for the professional looking to make money. People seem to be really buying pics of their event, or property, or day out taken from a drone. There is probably a massive market still there to open up (exploit) and is likely to be there for a few years. But once the novelty wears off as such pics become too common ..... who knows?

Imagine - wedding stills and movies by drone. Someone's got to be in there doing it!!

Yes there seems to be a bit of a rush on offering drone photography(stills and video). Very few have invested in professional equipment and there is a marked difference in the quality of the stills and videos produced. It would be great to travel around N.Z. (or Scotland in warm clothing) doing landscapes and seascapes with a good drone. Imagine being able to photograph birds nesting in cliffs or high trees.

**pnodrog** · 11th February 2016, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by Rob Ekins

Paul,
I want one as well, unfortunately when I last checked (About a year ago) the compliance costs in OZ made the purchase unviable.

I really liked the first shot as the house gave some scale to the image, the second is a cracker though, well done.

Manfred,
I know two Real Estate photographers that regret buying high end drones.

Robbie thanks for your comment.

Do you think I would get into much trouble if I did a couple of laps of the opera house and then flew low at speed along the water front and buzzed a few ferries. Could make a great video....

**Shadowman** · 11th February 2016, 09:57 AM

Nice shots of the shooter.

**Rob Ekins** · 11th February 2016, 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by pnodrog

Do you think I would get into much trouble if I did a couple of laps of the opera house and then flew low at speed along the water front and buzzed a few ferries. Could make a great video....

Yeah.... I give you three minutes of air time....

**John 2** · 11th February 2016, 11:23 AM

Just as an aside, have a look at this. My worry is that if the birds get bored, what else will they go after?

http://www.dezeen.com/2016/02/10/eag...rd-from-above/

**Donald** · 11th February 2016, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by pnodrog

It would be great to travel around N.Z. (or Scotland in warm clothing) doing landscapes and seascapes with a good drone. Imagine being able to photograph birds nesting in cliffs or high trees.

There are some of these have been done and that are mightily impressive. Given the landscape of places like NZ and Scotland, some of the videography is stunning.

Also watched videos of mountaineers on some of the more spectacular climbs in Scotland.

**MrB** · 11th February 2016, 12:36 PM

Does no-one consider these things to be potentially a damn nuisance, especially in the hands of the irresponsible? Who in their right mind would want these things invading the privacy of space around our houses and gardens, or buzzing around the peaceful countryside and intruding further into the habitats of our timorous wildlife?

Support the eagles.

Cheers.
Philip

**IzzieK** · 11th February 2016, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by John 2

Just as an aside, have a look at this. My worry is that if the birds get bored, what else will they go after?

http://www.dezeen.com/2016/02/10/eag...rd-from-above/

Seen this one in the news the other day...pretty clever..

**rpcrowe** · 11th February 2016, 05:23 PM

I have been noticing a lot of drone acquired video on both broadcast TV and on YouTube including the intro to this dog rescue video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWkc5-1kNhY

I sent an email to Eldad Hagar who produces the Hope for Paws videos asking him how he did to intro shot of the freeways.

I wonder

if there is a drone which after you lock on to a moving subject the drone can follow that subject automatically.

I would love a drone but, fear that after the novelty wears off, it would be left in my closet or onan eBay posting.

**Donald** · 11th February 2016, 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by MrB

Does no-one consider these things to be potentially a damn nuisance, especially in the hands of the irresponsible? Who in their right mind would want these things invading the privacy of space around our houses and gardens, or buzzing around the peaceful countryside and intruding further into the habitats of our timorous wildlife?

Exactly.

I believe there are already issues with celebrities getting 'droned' in their gardens (although I have to say that doesn't exactly get my sympathy ratings off the bottom of the chart).

But yes the potential for harm to wildlife and human life (I understand airlines and airports are very concerned) is significant.

**Dave Humphries** · 11th February 2016, 10:31 PM

Originally Posted by rpcrowe

I wonder

if there is a drone which after you lock on to a moving subject the drone can follow that subject automatically.

Yes, there is - or if not following a visually acquired target, err, sorry, subject, it can follow an RF transponder carried by the person doing some activity such as skiing.

Originally Posted by rpcrowe

I would love a drone but, fear that after the novelty wears off, it would be left in my closet or onan eBay posting.

I'm sure 95% get crashed before the need selling s/h

**jcuknz** · 12th February 2016, 01:43 AM

Originally Posted by MrB

Does no-one consider these things to be potentially a damn nuisance, especially in the hands of the irresponsible? Who in their right mind would want these things invading the privacy of space around our houses and gardens, or buzzing around the peaceful countryside and intruding further into the habitats of our timorous wildlife?

Support the eagles.

Cheers.
Philip

But unless eagles can fly upsidedown I was very disturbed by reports [ journo fantasies?] of eagles being trained to take them out.

My experience of a cheap one, only NZ$1000, was that they are rather hard to operate, but perhaps at 83yo I was a bit old to learn.... had fun r/c driving my latest live steam G1 Loco though .... so likely I am destined to stay on the ground or water

**William W** · 12th February 2016, 01:46 AM

Originally Posted by pnodrog

. . . Do you think I would get into much trouble if I did a couple of laps of the opera house and then flew low at speed along the water front and buzzed a few ferries. Could make a great video....

You're in so much trouble over here, that caper would hardly make a dent in your file . . .

How is NZ going in the first test?

Best always,

Bill

**William W** · 12th February 2016, 01:47 AM

Originally Posted by Shadowman

Nice shots of the shooter.

Hilarious!

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