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As Kelly Willis and Malea Stukenholtz of Willis Aerial Imagery continue to soar high in the drone industry they wanted to offer some valuable advice for starting out: 1️⃣ Practice & Learn: Master your skills through practice and utilize YouTube University for valuable insights. 2️⃣ Social Media & Word-of-Mouth: Spread the word about your drone photography business through social media and harness the power of word-of-mouth referrals. 3️⃣ Stay Persistent: Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. 4️⃣Keep an Open Mind: Be willing to explore new avenues. Share your thoughts or any additional advice for aspiring drone pilots! #DroneIndustry #DronePilots #PracticeMakesPerfect #EmbraceChallenges

Keep Your Drone Camera Sharp and Steady! Capturing breathtaking aerial shots starts with a well-maintained drone camera. Whether you're filming a sunrise over the mountains or snapping high-resolution photos at an event, ensuring your camera and gimbal are in top shape is key to getting those flawless shots. Here’s a quick tip: Always use a microfiber cloth to keep your lens spotless and check the gimbal's movement for smooth operation before every flight. Regular updates and careful storage can extend the life and enhance the performance of your aerial eye! Swipe left to discover the essence of drone camera maintenance tips and keep your visuals stunning and crisp! #DronePhotography #AerialVideography #TechMaintenance #DroneTips #PhotographyEveryday #DroneMaintenanceTip

Curious to know what to expect during a shoot? Well, apart from at least one curious neighbour who mistakes our drone for a swarm of bees, here’s typically how a session goes: ✅ We arrive on site and chat with our client, ensuring that everyone’s on the same page about the vision, or if anything has changed since our consultation. ✅ We carefully observe our surroundings to make sure we’re avoiding interference, obstacles, and ensuring the privacy of people nearby. ✅ We have takeoff! It’s time to launch the drone and follow a pre-determined shot list of photos and video footage. 🚀 ✅ Time to pack up without leaving a trace on the environment and bring your vision to life with our post-production magic! ✨ Book a free consultation on our website at levitateguelph.ca or message us directly to learn about our aerial imaging services. #guelph #guelphsmallbusiness #smallbusiness #droneservice #guelphsmallbusiness #dronephotography #aerialimaging #dronevideo #uavphotography #uavpilot #ontario #guelphrealtor #guelphlife #guelphbusiness #guelphhomes #realestate #dronestagram

Why do I fly drones? Simon Sinek says to start with "why." That simple question opened a world for me. Let me share that world with you. Remember your first thrill? Mine was sending a drone up, up into the blue. It was more than fun. It was a lightbulb moment. Suddenly, it wasn't just a pastime. It was my path. Each flight is a chance. A chance to show us the unseen. My goal? To reveal, to inspire, to connect. It's about giving us all a fresh look at our world. I see a future where aerial shots bring us together. Where every photo stitches us closer to Earth and to each other, it's about shared beauty, shared wonder. This "why" of mine? It steers me every single day. It's in my choices, my work, my interactions. It's the thread that ties my days together. What's your "why"? What drives you? #photographers #adventurers #creatives #explorers #dronephotography #inspiration #discovery #perspective #why #startwithwhy #simonsinek

Drone: It's one of my favorite things about shooting because it quite often doesn't feel like work... unless it's in a sensitive airspace. With Spring fast approaching, I anticipate being in the skies a lot more. Here's a shot looking into Louisville, KY from Jeffersonville, IN. Aerial footage adds a lot of value to the visual narrative. It's a versatile asset to have whether working on a fully edited brand video or as a standalone piece. Rhetorical question: How could drone benefit your business or organization's marketing goals? #dronephotography #dronepilot #droneservices

#ThrowbackThursday! From hot air balloons, gunpowder rockets, kites, and pigeons, to airplanes, drones, and satellites, we’ve come a long way. Our story begins in the 1800s. #geospatialhub #aerialimagery #aerialphotography #earthobservation

It might strike some as odd but I've become wary of two things after flying my drone all over the country. First... while seemingly innocuous, small birds can be aggressive and often want to arrange a meeting between your drone and the ground. I've always evaded this outcome but no stress compares when pigeons are attacking at two hundred feet up. Secondly, I've learned that in certain cities and even small towns its important to not look like a federal agent and in some places it's not smart or polite to fly at all. Even the sweetest looking grandmother might jump in her car and drive up and down the street till she finds you to made sure you aren't FBI. In this instance I had just landed and was talking shop with someone else and she caught up with me. We chatted a bit, but I understand peoples concerns about drones, so I showed her the shots I got of the sunset over the water, the town and the boats. She left happily convinced I was not an agent, just a guy promoting the town and tourism.  The shots paired with these experiences are in the reel here. Overall, drone operation is one of my favorite facets of what Siege Engine Creative does. It offers the opportunity to add grand settings to videos or capture client products/services even at the scale of a ship or large vehicle. It's pushed me to wander down beaches and to the top of mountains. It's also opened the door to meeting new people thru conversations asking about how to get their own drone or what I do (not a secret agent)! #video #drone #film #marketing #photography #videography #internalcomms #winstonsalem #nc #videoagency #videoforhire #videocrew

Every Pilot Has Been Gone Through…! 🫡 Did- Pre Flight ✅ Suddenly- Weather Down💧 Now- Let’s Tie Down 🤬 Reaction- 😝🙄🫢🥴😔😀 ⛈️⚡️🌩️🌥️☁️ #pilotshashi #aviation #avgeek #weather #airport #faa #photography #instructor #flight #cessna #airport 📍 Above Ground Level

Elevate Your Projects with Drone Videography! Drone videography offers unparalleled perspectives and stunning visuals that captivate audiences across industries. Join me as we explore how drone footage can advance your projects! #DroneVideography #VisualStorytelling #Innovation

@imeumoh_ tips on drone flying to ace our storytelling... To craft compelling narratives, it's crucial to capture a diverse array of shots when using your drone. This entails flying your drone in various directions and at different altitudes to encompass the full scope of the scene. By incorporating a variety of shots, you can engage your audience and convey more dynamic storytelling through your drone footage. So, the next time you embark on a drone flight, don't hesitate to explore different angles and shot styles to yield the most captivating and intriguing footage. Is this something you'd try on your next flight? Tell us in the comments section. Also, don't forget to like and share #dronevideography #dronetips #dronestorytelling #storytellingtips #droneaerialvideography #aerialtips