Week 3 · Day 16 of 30
Orbit + Descend
Combine orbit with a controlled descent.
WHAT MY HANDS DO
High, facing subject.
WHAT THE DRONE DOES
Aircraft circles while lowering toward the subject.
WHAT THE CAMERA SEES
An intimate spiral that draws the viewer down into the scene.
Before you shoot — dial these in
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Controller Trainer
Descending Orbit
Left Stick
altitude · yaw
travel 0%
Right Stick
forward/back · lateral
travel 0%
START facing subject. Gimbal ~ -20°.
What my hands do
High, facing subject.
What the drone does
Aircraft circles while lowering toward the subject.
What the camera sees
An intimate spiral that draws the viewer down into the scene.
Flight conditions
Marsh Creek Park
Open Field / Water
Fields and a creek/pond for water reflections. Confirm current rules.
Sunrise
11:22 AM
Golden ends
11:57 AM
Sun from
E
Shot checklist
Safety & airspace
- • Confirm airspace + any TFRs before takeoff
- • Set and verify Home Point
- • Maintain visual line of sight at all times
- • Keep clear of people, vehicles and property
This app provides guidance only – it does not authorize flight. Always check current FAA (B4UFLY / LAANC) and local park rules before every flight.