Week 3 · Day 17 of 30
Forward + Yaw
Curve your forward path by adding yaw – a flowing arc.
WHAT MY HANDS DO
Facing down a curving line (path, shoreline).
WHAT THE DRONE DOES
Aircraft flies forward while slowly yawing.
WHAT THE CAMERA SEES
The camera sweeps along a graceful curve.
Before you shoot — dial these in
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Controller Trainer
Curved Forward Arc
Left Stick
altitude · yaw
travel 0%
Right Stick
forward/back · lateral
travel 0%
START: drone facing the subject. Subject centered.
What my hands do
Facing down a curving line (path, shoreline).
What the drone does
Aircraft flies forward while slowly yawing.
What the camera sees
The camera sweeps along a graceful curve.
Flight conditions
Dorothea Dix Park – Big Field
Open Field / Skyline
Large open field with downtown Raleigh skyline to the NE – excellent for sunrise reveals. Verify current park drone policy.
Sunrise
11:23 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.