Aerial Photography & Videography course

Course Introduction

What is aerial photography? The simplest is a plane flying in the sky to shoot photos. There are many names for aircraft, such as drone / aircraft / quadcopter drone / multi-rotor aircraft / model airplane / aerial photography drone … In recent years, many well-known aerial photography companies have emerged and invested significant resources, aiming for vigorous development, such as DJI / Zero / Yuneec / Parrot

The goal of this course is to experience the fun and opportunities of aerial photography without buying a plane.

Our company will use DJI Phanhom / Spark / Mavic for instruction

The center has trained the following schools and institutions

  • TWGHs Ng Yuk Yu Memorial Secondary School
  • St. XX English College (Kowloon)
  • Lok Sin Tong Yu Jinqing Secondary School
  • Zion Social Services
  • Po Leung Kuk Jockey Club Tai Tong Resort
  • Kau Kam Chau Secondary School (Kwai Chung)
  • Hong Kong Boy of Christ Scout (Kwai Tsing District Secondary School)
  • Hong Kong Youth of Christ Scout (Ma Wan)
  • Hong Kong Youth Christian Scout (a secondary school in Tai Po)
  • Hong Kong Deaf Welfare Association Employment Service Centre
  • Po Leung Kuk Siu Hon-sum Primary School (Sha Tin)
  • Po Leung Kuk Wu Chung Secondary School (Ma On Shan)
  • Chindo School (Diamond Hill)
  • Pok Oi Hospital Tang Pui King Memorial Secondary School (Yuen Long)

Course content

Fundamentals of aerial photography

  • Drone history
  • Types and brands of aerial photography cameras
  • The flight principles and structure of drones
  • Essential flight rules and safety requirements
  • Teaching and demonstration of drone control and flight direction
  • Ordinary aerial pilot flight trial
  • Essential knowledge for professional aerial photography
  • Tutorial on connecting and controlling aerial photography cameras
  • Pre-flight preparation, inspection, and safety measures training

Practical Section - Practical Preparation and Flight Trials (Practical Combat with DJI Phantom 3 Standard)

  • Aerial camera software and hardware settings (return notes, gimbal and channel settings, etc.)
  • Aerial photography image transmission software applications
  • Compare different flight modes (GPS / directional mode)
  • One-touch home lock, automatic takeoff
  • Aerial camera control (takeoff, hover, basic movement, and landing)