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Eric Cheng gives five tips for the optimal aerial shot with a drohe. They range from selecting the right camera model and the optimal drone to stabilization and the correct use of the remote control.
Here you can find Eric Cheng’s tips.
In a second article, he reports on several spectacular drone crashes he experienced, their consequences and causes. And gives valuable tips on how to avoid them.
Here you can see aerial footage in which Eric Cheng filmed surfers in Santa Cruz, California, with a drone.
Aerial footage of surfers at Steamer Lane, Santa Cruz (DJI Phantom) from Eric Cheng on Vimeo.