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You NEED a drone (IGNORE Tony Northrup)
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In July 2018 I made a video titled, "Don't buy a drone": • Don't buy a drone . It made sense at the time - drone laws had become completely draconian and drone technology was still very buggy. In the 16 months since I published that video, MUCH has changed. DJI's lobbyists have successfully loosened drone laws in both Canada and the US. In the US, you can now automatically get approval to fly in controlled airspace, even if you're an amateur without your Part 107! The DJI Go app now is must less restrictive and lets you fly closer to airports (it used to completely prevent you from taking off). Drones like the Mavic 2 Zoom (my favorite) have also become smaller, quieter, and less expensive. Whether you shoot stills or video, a drone might now be the very best value for a camera.
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@MarkH163 4 жыл бұрын
That wedding video with the actual drone sounds is hilarious!! Thank you for your positive input for drone flying video/photography!! Also, thank you for the Part 107 video you did a couple years ago, that's why I passed the Part 107 a year and a half ago!
@stopandthinkaboutit8636 4 жыл бұрын
First rule to owning a drone. "Just because you can, doesn't mean you should."
@jambononi 4 жыл бұрын
True, but there are situations where it makes a lot of sense as he basically went into in this entire video lol
@MikeMurdo 4 жыл бұрын
It’s like a swarm of bees attacked the wedding 😂 😂 😂
@BlueHouseBurning 4 жыл бұрын
"Don't invite this guy to a party.." Haha!
@imthemaximus 4 жыл бұрын
Its the best time to buy a drone, because it's one of the unsaturated genres of photography and filmmaking, at least in India. Sooner you master it the better you get into a career.
@felixbelanger2659 4 жыл бұрын
I came here hoping it was Chelsea flaming Tony after her pizza delivery business finally "flourished"
@TSGEnt 4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your new-found passion for the drones. I've been using a drone for quite some time. My hope is everyone is discouraged from using a drone. I want all the drone work for myself! ;)
@abeambo123 4 жыл бұрын
God that leather jacket is glorious
@344camh 4 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure its from Coach
@ktb133T 4 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the jacket Tony?
@kamuelalee 4 жыл бұрын
Couldn't keep my eyes off of it...think Tony was talking about the weather or something.
@ForTheLoveOfSuits 4 жыл бұрын
Great video but also noticed the jacket.
@gewglesux 4 жыл бұрын
Same here.. it sure is purdy
@joshzaring 4 жыл бұрын
I really like the humor Tony... and the awesome new beardness. 👍
@Anonymous99997 4 жыл бұрын
Thinking in three dimensions reminded me of The Wrath of Khan. “His pattern represents two dimensional thinking.”
@shang-hsienyang1284 4 жыл бұрын
There's a reason why Tony Northrup is my favorite KZfaqr for photography gears
@LMoProVisualComm 4 жыл бұрын
Tony!!! LMAO at the sound at the wedding!!! Dead!!!
@maloso81 4 жыл бұрын
I like the new Tony. Tony “Danger” Northrup. Loved that rock climb 🧗♀️
@okanaganpeterjames 4 жыл бұрын
Because of your channel I found drones. Then through my 3 week obsessive youtube binge on drone videos I was looking at DSLR cameras which brought me back to your channel. I am now a subscriber and am digging through all your videos. Thanks. Specifically I found your channel when a friend shared your video when you mentioned that selfie crashed satelite and mentioned the Mavic Mini.
@richhalvorsen8792 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tony, I actually had mothballed my drone for, among other things, all the restricted airspace... I had no idea things had scaled back!
@markattardo 4 жыл бұрын
Wait, LAANC? Once I was living inside and surrounded by no fly without getting permission from overlapping circles. I stopped paying attention to drone laws, but still watch some reviews to see where the tech is going. I just looked at the current map as suggested. The airspace over me is now open...Thanks Tony!!
@felipemvera 4 жыл бұрын
imo a large majority doesn't need a drone and if you do don't buy an expensive one.
@ajalbetjr 4 жыл бұрын
I've never heard 'owning a mistake' be so entertaining, educational and funny! Kudos Tony!!
@Buckl 4 жыл бұрын
great vid, KEH is the candy store for photographers !
@SyrPipeOrg 4 жыл бұрын
Even though they’ve changed the restrictions on where you can fly, giving users greater opportunities, one thing has not changed. If you plan on using any of your images for commercial purposes, you need a license. That applies to photos and videos you’re selling directly, or taking photos of things you’re going to sell (a house, for instance). Even applies to taking an aerial photo of your business (even your church! 😐) and putting that photo on your website or Facebook page, etc... any commercial use of the photo. This info came to me from an instructor that teaches a course to help people pass the FAA exam.
@LouCipsLife 4 жыл бұрын
6 years ago we moved from Prospect,CT to Fort Pierce FL so I'm failure with the area you live in. Just bought a used drone 2 weeks ago and it is amazing. I bought a Parrot Bebop 2. I'm chomping on the bit to buy a DJI Mavic 2 pro but I think I need more experience with this drone before I spend the money for that one,. Love your shots and thanks for the information. Saw your video on Part 107 and its in the back of my mind to do that someday. Thanks
@stevepseudonym445 4 жыл бұрын
You can buy drones for less than $50 and learn to fly them before getting something better. Makes it hard to feel bad for somebody who crashes their brand new $1000+ drone because they have almost no total flight time and haven't even learned the basics.
@RiceCubeTech 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah I didn’t listen then, and I loved every shot I got with my drone. I just don’t use it as much cuz I started college and don’t have as much free time.
@ShanDobby 4 жыл бұрын
Cool vid, but I can't stop thinking that Tony came straight from the pub before filming this.
@SomeonewithaSony 4 жыл бұрын
Tony, you’re droning right now...
@PostColorGear 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the update! Because I held off on a done because of flight restrictions. But I checked the app and all is clear! (I'm up near Plainfield, CT) 30 miles to my east and south and all bets are off haha
@saiyan_princestudios9790 4 жыл бұрын
If anyone is on a budget and can’t afford dji here’s a few good alternatives: 1) husban zino (normal or pro) 4k gps drone, cheapest good 4k drone on the market. The pro version just came out and can fly a little further. 2) fimi x8 se. better camera than the zino, costs a little bit more but still under the $500 mark. I believe it’s the exact same Sony camera and gimbal that’s in the mavic 1. But half the price. The mavic has front forward sensors but that’s all and they don’t work in lots of the different modes so is it worth twice the price of the fimi I don’t think so. 3) autel evo. The famous orange drone. Beautiful drone, works great, often compared to the mavic 2 as the best alternative. Not quite as good as a mavic 2 but better than a mavic 1 easily. Could call it a 1.75 if you wanted to. It does shoot 4k 60fps probably it’s biggest selling feature other than the no fly zone issue thing all dji drones have. 4) mavic mini. Ok this one is dji but I’m throwing it on the budget friendly list bc that’s what it is. And the 249g opens up some fun legal gray areas. Will have to wait and see how the courts rule but theoretically might be able to fly it in a lot of new places. Only big downside I can think of is it’s not 4k. At best isles 2.7k. But for hobbyists or KZfaq that maybe enough. Honorable mentions: parrot anafi, and mavic air
@hobbytake2845 4 жыл бұрын
Oh brother. We need this as much as we need 60mp to photograph our dead dog.
@marinrealestatephotography 4 жыл бұрын
The neighbors who think you are spying on them with your drone are the same people who eagerly volunteer all their personal information over to their iPhones and Android phones and facebook and gmail.
@personaldronerepair6141 4 жыл бұрын
Great video Tony . I can also add to another positive aspect of this Mavic 2 Zoom . I have repaired some of these units and the gimbal design is just awesome . Very robust with what I believe to be a built in point of failure . A good point of failure . The gimbal plate will fail before the gimbal . The replacement part cost only $50.0 as opposed to the Gimabl and Camera assembly costing upwards of $350.0 . Thank you DJI ! Not to mention that unadvertised pan feature . Way to step to the plate DJI .
@GeorgeChildress 4 жыл бұрын
Years ago I used ladders and pole cams to get shots but now a flying camera 10x better. Sometime you only need to fly at 20ft to achieve a significant improvement in composition. Often I send it up just to get the lay of the land like a periscope, especially to find Fall colors. Send it over a calm lake for a reflection shot and you will be sold.
@StuartHendricks 4 жыл бұрын
So, I took my Mavic Mini out for its maiden flight today and everything that Tony says from 8:55 rings true. I haven't had something make me smile this much in a while. It's quite astonishing when you think about it, considering that there isn't much of a learning curve (not for the Mavic Mini anyway) and how cheap it is.
@antonykeane5586 4 жыл бұрын
Actually you were somewhat able to “change the relationship between your foreground and background” with the phantom 4 pro photo mode, just move back and crop in! It’s not optimal, but it will give you a more compressed look between the foreground and background. Move in close and fill the frame will make the background look somewhat far from the foreground, but use that extra resolution and crop from a distance for compression... same thing applies with video, switch the 4K HQ on the Mavic 2 pro - it ends up being a similar look, but it doesn’t go as wide as the Zoom in full fov.
@flightops9944 4 жыл бұрын
Your p107 tutorial helped me pass my test...I actually use my drone more than my mirrorless system; just love it
@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures 4 жыл бұрын
Just got my very first drone yesterday, it's the DJI Mavic 2 Pro! That drone is a game changer, I saw some review videos on that one and had to have it. Going to use it for my KZfaq channel!
@paulinefollett3099 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the update Tony. I just loved the drone images.
@j4nv 4 жыл бұрын
You sound like you need to save DJI from bankruptcy 😂
@teridzard1776 4 жыл бұрын
I like the idea of you updating your earlier statements regarding drones. Thx for this video.
@asifvirk953 4 жыл бұрын
The hell with the drone it's that leather jacket that's stealing the show awesome love it.
@joeamericauavfordav1096 4 жыл бұрын
Hay Tony, Any plans to update your Part 107 video?
@spokaneman8750 4 жыл бұрын
I have been watching your videos for the last couple years as I’ve gotten back into still photography. They have helped me immeasurably. I’m now planning to buy my first drone (well, second - my first was a cheap Costco drone that I stuck in a tree the 3rd time out - lesson learned). I’ve decided to not buy another cheepy and save for one that will meet my needs - mainly, a good camera. Which drone are you recommending right now for someone in my situation that wants a drone that will meet my needs for a while, but won’t break the bank (e.g. under $1000)? Also, what specks are the most important to you as an aerial photographer (drone, camera). Thanks!
@ianbrown704 4 жыл бұрын
No changes in the UK, still restrictions in most places you would want to fly. I sold mine for that reason, also other places in Europe still have significant restrictions
@thomaschatham9971 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent Tony! Well done (as usual) I always admire anyone that can admit that they might have or did make a mistake in a previous presentation. You guys keep on producing these great videos.
@SteveMellorPhotography 4 жыл бұрын
I think it’s a great tool to have but not only is there an upfront cost, there are yearly costs and registration now as well. I know that’s not too much of a problem but it is a barrier to entry. I’d love to have a drone. I’m on a flight path so I wouldn’t be able to fly it at home to practice.
@garbygarb31 4 жыл бұрын
Professional work has a barrier to entry
@sergeantcrow 4 жыл бұрын
It's all crazy for if you only go as high as.. say 60 feet what harm can it ever be to anyone ?
@SteveMellorPhotography 4 жыл бұрын
@@garbygarb31 But many in the Photography niche will never be professional. The bulk of photographers out there are hobbyists. That doesn't stop them buying... well, usually more equipment than professional photographers have because it's their hobby and they justify it as fun spending whilst pros have to justify it as a business expense.
@stevepseudonym445 4 жыл бұрын
@@sergeantcrow Stand in front of me while I fly at eye level and I'll show you.
@Creating_Space 4 жыл бұрын
The intro with you scaling the rocks reminded me of that scene from The Thomas Crown Affair where Mcqueen leaves his house to knock out the investigator watching him.
@alantuttphotography 4 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear the laws are getting more lenient. Also agree that drone footage adds a lot of production value. However, not every photographer needs one. You have to consider how often you'll actually use it, and what ROI you'll get from the investment of the equipment, training, and so on. You can always subcontract out that portion of a job to someone who specializes in drone work.
@stianhogstvedt9809 4 жыл бұрын
Had the Magic pro as a paper weight for a year and a half. Sold it and bought a A7iii instead. Why? Weather, restrictions, time and so on. I believe it takes some dedication and effort to do drone footage.
@WilliamWallaceRoss 4 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see your reviews on some of the drones. I shoot landscape mainly and being able to get up a little higher would be great. Not sure if I could fly one. I'll check out some KZfaq videos on that as well. The mini be good for me, but, I loved the one you were holding!
@legolator 4 жыл бұрын
It's good that you caught that motorcycle passing over a double yellow line. call the cops.
@firemannss 4 жыл бұрын
Didn't pay attention then, and it's one of my best tech purchases. So much so, that m2zoom is in my near future! It's not as hard to fly at all, rec or 107. Of course, 107 is better. Just do the right thing, follow the rules and keep the skies open for everyone!
@ejpmusicandvideo 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah I got a Mavic Air and used it in part of a 2 minute indie movie trailer demo (as a presentation to show what I could do) and the folks want me to do the whole movie now thanks to the drone shots! Just like you that's where I spent the least time but it got me the job to film, edit and do the soundtrack and film scoring for the entire movie (music production is actually my main gig). Your videos are always informative and entertaining. The image of you smoking the cigar in the dark for the Mitakon lens is still burned in my brain... Lol
@sysrich 4 жыл бұрын
Anyone else think this new bearded guy is really Tonys evil twin? Would explain the change of heart about Drones
@heythere9380 4 жыл бұрын
but can a drone's propeller blades trim that chinstache all while being controlled via phone app?
@streamchess2535 4 жыл бұрын
Drone lobby sure is working ;)
@WineWorldTV 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah I didn't listen, other than your advice to buy the Anafi. Just came back from the Willamette Valley in Oregon and used it for vineyard shots for my show, and it's a freaking game changer. This shows are coming out now.
@sirkickassalot123 4 жыл бұрын
that cut to the drone sound at the wedding broke me...
@AlienDrones 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I've actually noticed a better reception from the public in the last year, maybe because UAVs are more common. Now for the most part people walk up and want to talk my arm off when I'm flying instead of chew me out for flying. The FAA rules even seem to be more "pro" drone with LAANC, I agree... Good Flying!
@keithbrown454 4 жыл бұрын
This video was almost as good as that game between the 49er's and Seahawks on Monday night football. I love drones and DJI. The photography creativity is almost limitless. Damm good video. That other Tony was probably in a bad mood. Keep good ones like this coming. Could you please do a serious review on the Nikon P10000. Want to see it before I buy it.
@tattoobillyvon9764 4 жыл бұрын
Keith Brown or his wife was on his ass
@masudimohammad4255 4 жыл бұрын
What were not gonna do is just ignore the fact that Tony caught that drone and just kept it movin
@lauriemcgavran1546 4 жыл бұрын
Autel makes good drones at a good price. They don’t have much market presence but their drones are very good and their customer service is top notch. They do not have geofencing. I’d recommend checking them out.
@stevennewit5729 4 жыл бұрын
Google: "drone threat" and "church roof lead drones". Not a fan. A very cheerful video, though. I'm not sure I've ever been that happy.
@billbuss7542 4 жыл бұрын
Tony, have you seen the ads for the small $100.00 drone?
@tedinohio3981 4 жыл бұрын
Still not even remotely interested in a drone.
@gewglesux 4 жыл бұрын
Long time RC here.. I hear you. I don’t know why but I feel the same. Even with my interest in photography. Ain’t gonna lie. They’re cool.
@dronestar1118 4 жыл бұрын
That photographer needs to get their license... Don't encourage people to break the law.. Signed FAA Drone pilot..
@kaciaway4167 4 жыл бұрын
Cant wait to get on drone to learn to film the bush
@bullsharkreef 4 жыл бұрын
In Canada you need an operator license, for which you need to go through training, a registration number for the drone and are limited to 400' and below AND line -of-sight for any drone operation. Of course all of this come at a price. Pretty much killed the whole industry.
@DaleSheltonsPage 4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate all the research and benchmarking you do. Clearly you've. been. watching. the perennial "Present like Shatner!"
@keepcoding1 4 жыл бұрын
lol that wedding scene with the drone sound xD
@SMFCflyer 4 жыл бұрын
In the UK if you earn an income from your drone footage then you must have a commercial certification which is expensive. If you are not earning then you must sit an online exam and pay an annual fee of about 10 dollars. Under 250gms no problem.
@peterdekeles. 4 жыл бұрын
I bought a book by the same guy. Wonder if I should keep reading it?
@adinmehanovic5822 4 жыл бұрын
So... Is there a good reason to get a drone if you don't do photography?
@nicolasbertin8552 4 жыл бұрын
They will make some silent drones in the future, the design is already there, with owl wings. Owls are completely silent when they fly due to very intricate wing design with tiny feathers. It has been patented for computer fans, and is already marketed, dunno if they can make it for drones. The technology is here, it's just 3D printing with a higher precision, but the patent may be blocking the transfer of technology to drones.
@gillardpetry2068 4 жыл бұрын
Drone footage can give you that perspective that you need to grab someone's attention. People go crazy over aerial footage! I recently passed the 107 and want to market my services for real estate. Tony what is the best way to do that?
@lesliefranklin1870 4 жыл бұрын
I like the buzz of that drone taking video of that wedding, I do.
@sudeviralph9493 4 жыл бұрын
Tony you definitely sound like a infomercial guy 😁😆😂🤣👌👍
@lasmyth9656 4 жыл бұрын
Thailand, forget it, as way too regulated. I ever sold my 2 vid drones, and only kept one smaller one, which I haven't flow in the last year.
@RyanRobbins007 4 жыл бұрын
Woah, woah, woah... Recreational pilots were always able to fly within 5 miles of an airport. All you had to do was call the tower. They would take down your registration number, your location, highest altitude you planned to fly at, start time, and stop time, and phone number. Now it's more restrictive, as the LAANC vendors won't let you fly above certain altitudes (below 400 feet), whereas before you could, and now you can't talk with ATCT to override those restrictions.
@StrivingMen Жыл бұрын
Still. Too many Regulations. No flying above people still standard , no flying above moving cars, no flying on residential areas, no flying in state parks ? County parks ? City parks ? No flying in the beaches ? What’s really and actually left to film and photograph???
@AgentStarke 4 жыл бұрын
Flying drones actually got me into still photography and I ended up purchasing my first real camera because of it
@malelonewolf80 4 жыл бұрын
Also, you should get a underwater drone, a ROV, to film and take pictures from below the surface of the sea. Would like a pro-photographers insight on underwater photography and filming using a ROV (underwater drone).
@DaveStern2 4 жыл бұрын
Tony, the drone footage got all the client comments because of their iPhones. Your clients can take what they perceive as the same pictures as you with their phones. Drones are still not widespread for most people and therefore novel. Keep flying!
@robertkomarek1387 4 жыл бұрын
I just knew Tony was going to drone on.
@ivankiefer3886 4 жыл бұрын
True it has come a long way and it will still change rapidly in the next couple of years.
@Camrographer 4 жыл бұрын
I guess I'm glad I waited. A question which follows, where is the entry point for drones which provide good dynamic range in the still images they produce?
@TonyAndChelsea 4 жыл бұрын
I always bracket my drone stills, which basically solves the DR issue.
@e11world 4 жыл бұрын
Once drones have 45 min batteries, I'll buy one with ONE extra battery. Otherwise, it's not a must yet.
@rayspencer5025 4 жыл бұрын
I use KEH a good bit, and have always had a good experience! And they are fast, but then I live in Georgia.
@pbnjimages294 4 жыл бұрын
What an other mirrorless camera ! love it.
@jambononi 4 жыл бұрын
I really want to fly a drone as a pro videographer in the UK but the licensing is so obnoxiously expensive and ridiculous that it barely seems worth it. Especially as I'd mostly use it for establishing shots for 10 mins on the odd shoot. So frustrating because they're so easy to use now that spending thousands on 'training' and insurance is just moronic.
@sir_awny 4 жыл бұрын
Drone is necessary tool for media creators/ photographers.
@bradwong8743 4 жыл бұрын
Please keep these things out of our parks - it's where we go for peace and QUIET!
@TonyAndChelsea 4 жыл бұрын
You couldn't hear my drone over the ocean. Nobody else was around to be bothered, but if they were, they wouldn't have known they were there.
@Tinfoilnation 4 жыл бұрын
I feel compelled to point out that it's where we go for photography. It's almost like the parks are for everyone and not just you. Who knew?
@bradwong8743 4 жыл бұрын
@@TonyAndChelsea Thanks Tony, let me clarify - not our local parks but our National Parks and wilderness spaces.
@Benjamin_Jehne 4 жыл бұрын
@@bradwong8743 They are not that loud. I don't see the problem. But they should sell limited licenses for that purpose, to avoid hundreds of drones in the park.
@redfordcole 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I feel like some compromise can be reached. I flew my Mavic 2 at a wedding recently, and kept enough distance that the guests couldn't hear it, and still got some good shots. I feel like if drone operators are considerate, they could absolutely be used in a way that didn't bother other park visitors or wildlife. Not to dismiss these concerns either, just don't feel like a complete ban is the answer.
@patorjk 4 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear things are improving - please keep doing these types of videos. I don't use my Mavic 1 much (due to all the restrictions), however, I wasn't aware of LAANC. Image quality is also another downside to drones, though maybe the next generation of drones will change my mind.
@imthemaximus 4 жыл бұрын
One question. How to choose between photography and cinematography?
@WhirlOmar 3 жыл бұрын
So how does Kraig Adams fly in Manhattan so many times?
@iEditProjects 4 жыл бұрын
Born and raised in NL CT but I live in VA now. That said....WOW Harkness Park! Great Video
@johndouglas6079 4 жыл бұрын
I see you have the Mavic Zoom. Is that a better choice than the Mavic 2 Pro?
@turftiger2008 4 жыл бұрын
also i called you out in your first video; but ive been doing drone footage since they first come out and they are on my youtube channel; so you are finally catching up after all these years; lol; guess better late than never.
@malelonewolf80 4 жыл бұрын
How about the update regime on DJI Drones, has that changed? Or do you need to update before each flight if you have not flown in a week or two?
@TonyAndChelsea 4 жыл бұрын
FWIW I always fire up the drone the night before I plan to use it, make sure that it's up to date, and that it still flies. Never start an update right before you need to use it, though... sometimes updates break stuff.
@ikoyDaPnoy 4 жыл бұрын
Tony's voice cracked alot during this video haha ... looks like he finally hit puberty.
@KoenMiseur 4 жыл бұрын
Tony a usefull note, the 249gram will also apply in the EU next year, although I do think it will apply to drones without a camera.
@LukeFennell 4 жыл бұрын
man where do i get your jacket from? it's really nice!?
@DarkstarDarth 4 жыл бұрын
Well, the more drone manufacturer 's that arise the lower the prices which I think will directly motivate enthusiast to finally take the plunge and purchase one.
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