Week 4 · Day 26 of 30
Professional Establishing
A confident wide establishing shot for a location.
WHAT MY HANDS DO
High enough to show the whole location.
WHAT THE DRONE DOES
Slow, stable reveal of the environment.
WHAT THE CAMERA SEES
The definitive “where we are” shot.
Before you shoot — dial these in
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Controller Trainer
Professional Establishing
Left Stick
altitude · yaw
travel 0%
Right Stick
forward/back · lateral
travel 0%
Start recording. Drone facing the subject, gimbal ~ -25°.
What my hands do
High enough to show the whole location.
What the drone does
Slow, stable reveal of the environment.
What the camera sees
The definitive “where we are” shot.
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.