Drones are not an uncommon device these days, having become increasingly accessible for enthusiasts and professionals alike. While you are probably familiar with drone photography, drones have a variety of commercial applications – with different models tailored to specific industries. Curious as to what other applications a drone has? Read on to learn more.

Photography

Ok, so this is pretty much what’s expected with drones. Drones make a great addition to any kit, offering a unique perspective and a bit of wow factor for all kinds of photographers – not just travel photographers. For a photographer, there are so many more applications than just a bird’s eye view or scenic shot, to name a couple of examples:

• Wedding photographers can get unique photos or videos of the guests, wedding party or event
• Property photographers can use drones to capture unique angles and make a listing stand out
• For sports and adventure photographers, drones have great potential for capturing action shots and videos, allowing the photographer to capture photos from a range of angles and follow from a distance.

For photographers, shooting in RAW format and post-production editing is essential. While the first generation of drones was not adjustable, many drones now have just as many functions as a DSLR or mirrorless camera, with the ability to shoot in RAW, zoom, and adjust aperture, shutter speed and exposure. Many drones are also equipped with powerful sensors and megapixels to capture high-quality images and videos. As well as having a myriad of drone specific features like tracking to seamlessly follow any person, animal or vehicle, automatic cinematic shooting modes, return to pilot and gesture control.

Real Estate

Drones are an excellent addition to any real estate listing, offering a new perspective on a home. Utilising a drone for real estate allows the entire home to be seen, putting the whole home on display. A drone also helps create a unique way to sell a home, with flyover shots of larger homes or using a smaller drone to fly through the interior, giving the user the feel of walking through the home.

Drone Fishing

Beneficial for both hobbyist and commercial fishers, a drone can offer you an alternative view and scope to identify hot fishing spots, after all, you want to be where the fish are. As well as identifying where fish are, drone fishing has a range of benefits:

• Distance: Fishing drones like the SwellPro Splash Drone 4 allow you to cast your line further and drop 2kg of bait up to 4km away, allowing you to access more locations.
• Precise casting: With a drone, you’re able to cast more precisely, thanks to scoping out locations prior.
• Minimises environmental impact: Thanks to precise casting, drone fishing has fewer impacts on the environment as you’re more accurate and less likely to lose equipment in the ocean.
• Location saving: If a specific location turns your day into a successful one, then you’re able to save it for the future, making it easier to find on your next trip.

Roofing

Drones make visual roof inspections a breeze, as the whole roof can be seen during inspections without an inspector needing to leave the ground. While drones equipped with infrared can identify material inconsistencies, allowing roofers to view any potential repairs while still on the ground making inspections and repairs safer and more time-efficient.

Farming

Farmers also stand to benefit from incorporating drones into their business, especially since NZ terrain can be tricky to navigate. A drone can save time and resources for farmers, making viewing the land, field mapping and crop spraying more efficient.

Interested in incorporating a drone into your business, industry or just for fun? Check out our range of drones online or head in store to shop.