The 5 Drone Shots You Need for Every Video

[@garritj]

Great reminder of some classic drone maneuvers. I always forget the easiest ones when I get up in the air. This helped me with a shot list I’m making.

[@JakeSloan]

Awesome!!

[@MadRC]

Great info this, its always a good idea to have a toolbox you can go back too and know your going to get the result. some lovely footage here. Outstanding as always Jake. And these locations. WOW

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you sir!!!

[@OklahomaRealEstateReviews]

Thank you

[@JakeSloan]

You're welcome!

[@MikeCriss]

Nice footage Jake. Going through what I got this fall.

[@JakeSloan]

Awesome! I was out shooting some yesterday and the fall colors are still pretty good in some spots!

[@rapaent]

As always Jake, Thank you!! I love these ideas for making some clever shots on the fly. I will definitely practice some of those shots. Thanks again! 😊👍

[@JakeSloan]

Awesome and thanks!

[@SunriseWaterMedia]

Great advice, Jake.

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks Kris!

[@luutbrink4344]

great video again . thanks. would like to know what kind of video editing program you use!! thanks

[@JakeSloan]

I use Final Cut Pro.

[@jo2Video]

Thank you for sharing out this tips

[@JakeSloan]

you're welcome!

[@airadaimagery692]

Thanks Jake! Luv your content!

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you!

[@MarkH163]

Great shot breakdown, Jake! Sounds like you've been quite busy, looking forward to your new videos!

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks Mark!

[@FlyZoneFpv]

Oh yeah! Jake these are awesome shots. I see you got some Chicago shots . 👍 Great tips Jake .

[@JakeSloan]

I was thinking about you every time I put one in lol!!

[@FlyZoneFpv]

@@JakeSloan right on jake. Lol! 😂👍

[@rivieramacro5240]

Fantastic ! Have become a huge fan of your videos, not only for the content and the great delivery style but also the way they are edited. Fab scenery in this one ! Many thanks for sharing so generously

[@JakeSloan]

Much appreciated!

[@garycummings1706]

Nice shots of Louisville & Falls of the Ohio!

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you! I was wondering who would know where that was!!

[@emmanuelmarthol3156]

Hey what's settings you use to do night shots with minni 2 and air 2s?

[@JakeSloan]

you want to keep the ISO as low as possible so for photos use a slow shutter speed for video you want no ND filters and keep the shutter at 2x your frame rate then raise the ISO to where you want it

[@JasonLorette]

Great vid Jake...most of the time I'm just trying to not crash mine...but I'll try and think of these next time I use my drone. :P

[@JakeSloan]

Lol not crashing is good!

[@bradleymckee4521]

Love the shots of Louisville. I live there and love to see a drone shot showing off how beautiful it is here.

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you!!

[@toddhildebrand]

Thanx Jake, as a photographer for decades I finally bought a drone. The price/quality and most important to me, the quietness of the DJI mini 3 pro was the drone for me. Moving from The States to Vietnam in January and REALLY wanted to get those establishing shots flying over the little villages, or rice fields etc. which u can't get stuck on the ground. Bought some Freewell All Day filters so I should be go. Thoughts on using polorizing filters? With a camera pretty easy to adjust as to not get funky looking darkness and such. But on a drone the Sun's angle will usually be changing a lot, suggestions/advice? Just gotta learn a whole new way to shoot......and edit.......and add music. Do u have any videos or suggestions on where to find music? Thanx again for a most informative video!

[@JakeSloan]

I use artlist for all my music and find it’s one of the better solutions out there for copyright free music. (There is an affiliate link in the description) for polarized nD filters on a drone I typically only use those for photo work. For video work I much prefer standard ND filters

[@tia8843]

Great tips! Thank you!

[@JakeSloan]

Cheers

[@BrantAerials]

Great tips to add to my shot list! Thanks and congrats on your 50K!

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks

[@TheThaiLife]

This is awesome and so useful. I love the variety of shots, especially paired with the music. One thing I noticed is I try to turn on the bell notification for your channel and it has a line through it and won't allow me to do it.

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks the bell thing might be if you have notifications blocked in your device someplace

[@TheThaiLife]

@@JakeSloan I can do for other channels. I just want to give a heads up in case it’s anything that can help your channel. You are my favorite channel and you deserve lots of views.

[@timelapsebylkunl72]

Thank you for sharing the tips.

[@JakeSloan]

You’re welcome

[@michaelpoczynek]

Jake, you are the best! I have sent your video off to other drone enthusiasts. Stop teasing us with Alaska footage - I am in Atlantic Canada and hate the cold, but you make it seem surreal and appealing. Thanks for all your time and efforts.

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you very much! I hate to say it but I will keep teasing lol

[@billblair7804]

Jake, really succinct and slick explanation to link the drone smart moves to cinematic outcomes and production intent. Thanks ... of course Alaska provides an exciting backdrop ... I'm jealous as!

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you very much! It’s true with the backdrop Alaska provides I’m pretty fortunate!!

[@rkram3118]

Thanks for these tips Wow!! Where is this place? @4:12

[@JakeSloan]

This is on Knik glacier here in Alaska.

[@jamessnapsphotographylowes2236]

Hey there I love the videos that your putting out Jake! I am going to be upgrading to the Mavic 3 Classic very soon in the new year and I want to get into content creating with it and sharing some of my landscape drone videography and Photography! I was wondering if you can advise me on any really good informative books on drone techniques and how to improve my drone film making skills! Something I can keep referring back to to insure I get the very best amount of shots to make a decent video and get the very best footage possible from the drone! If you could advise me on any books I would be extremely grateful! Thanks for the amazing content I’m really enjoying watching your drone videos some extremely beautiful locations

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks! I don't know of any books but I have more content coming and there are a few other creators on KZbin who put out amazing tutorials as well!

[@chcgostyle]

One thing I really enjoy about your videos is your explanation of the shots. Now SADLY, as a Part 107 pilot, when I watch movies that use drone footage, it's disheartening when they are so poorly edited that you can tell the video was shot from a drone. What do I mean? With much of your videos, the viewer easily gets lost in the scenery and you don't pay much attention to the camera that captured it. With some movies, I see better drone footage on your channel than I do in the movie itself.

[@JakeSloan]

agreed!!! and thanks for the kind words!!

[@ootbinc]

What software do you use to create your KZbin drone videos?

[@JakeSloan]

I use Final Cut Pro

[@luke9822]

6:17 Does the Air 2S have the ability to track a subject 4-5 ft above the ground? Mine seems to not lock on in trace mode unless I'm higher than that, and it would be ideal to get it lower, to at least 6 ft or so.

[@JakeSloan]

It does but it won’t stay that low to the ground.

[@LittleMountainLife]

Great tips! 👍

[@JakeSloan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Gobikepacking]

Thanks for the tips

[@JakeSloan]

You’re welcome!

[@jmp622]

What is a good quality starter drone that will help a starter learn and not outgrow too quickly?

[@JakeSloan]

mini 4k or mini 3 from dji

[@roberthiday3342]

Just started watching you Jake, very nice, I am trying to decide between the Air2S and the mini. I worry about no collision avoidance (new to drones), but love the size/weight. Your advice is very helpful.

[@JakeSloan]

thank you and glad to hear it

[@chongyulius]

Great work Jake! The shot at 2:34 took my breath away. Which place was it in Alaska? I will make sure I don't miss that

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you this is high above Blackstone bay about an 18 mile hike across a glacier to get there lol

[@chongyulius]

@@JakeSloan Ouch 😩I’m not sure I am capable of hiking 18 miles and round trip it… thank you though!

[@HighlandHippie]

Jake, when did you come to Louisville? I'm in Louisville and flew some of the shots from across the river that you feature here. Would love to have met up with you! - Robert

[@JakeSloan]

I was there briefly this summer

[@MadChalet]

Recent subscriber here ... appreciating your 'eye' and skill dronery. ;-) I've been wanting a drone since the early days of DJI popularity, but living in NYC means drone flying is Very limited. (only 5 public parks are possibilities, and they are not close to Manhattan). I'm an art photographer doing a lot of urban study projects and I'd like to incorporate drone use, so when I see drone footage shot in Manhattan (and not by a big TV network or Hollywood franchise) I curious to know how it it was done legally. Is there commission that requires a substantial fee? Is there paperwork that legitimizes the flyer (aside from FAA license) and purpose? Is the air space only open to commercial use?

[@JakeSloan]

So you can fly in some areas but you will need to get LAANC approvals and also apply for an unlock license from DJI. Since I am not super familiar with NY airspace I'd recommend reaching out to some local drone pilots to see what's possible and where you can and cannot fly.

[@MadChalet]

@@JakeSloan Thanks Jake. I thought I saw some NYC footage in this video ... that's what provoked my question. Cheers.

[@shutterspeedireland1148]

class as always sur!

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you!

[@Banditboy55]

What software do you use to edit video and create your final product?

[@JakeSloan]

I use Final Cut Pro

[@Shannonontheroad]

Thank you Jake ! However, I took several minutes to wipe something off my screen in front of your eye and it ended up being something on your lens. Made me laugh when I realized it. 🤣😂

[@JakeSloan]

ROFL I was slightly upset when I realized that was on my lens after I got back...

[@seltunkoko]

I need one of your drones

[@JakeSloan]

Cheers

[@Smt_Glaive]

When are you moving to Arizona jake?

[@JakeSloan]

Not any time soon lol. I may be down for some work in late January or February sometime.

[@Smt_Glaive]

@@JakeSloan awesome. Can't wait to see the place through your lens.🙏

[@スカイハイ-q9e]

You deserved more viewers. Greetings from Tokyo 🗼

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks

[@agremlin77]

good video 🤩👍 liked & subscribed 👍, thanks for sharing 🤩

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you 👍

[@Manihsi]

What’s name of the music at 0:38 ? Thanks

[@JakeSloan]

Oh man I'd have to look back but I do get my music from Artlist

[@fpvflyriding]

I can do all those shots at once with my 360 FPV set up! ;)

[@JakeSloan]

Nice!

[@antoinernb9398]

Amazing

[@JakeSloan]

Thank you

[@mikehrenak1390]

Love your locations jake loved the shots air2 s army out

[@JakeSloan]

Thanks Mike

[@thezmanz28]

At time 6:13 in this video. Your exposure may be a tad underexposed.

[@JakeSloan]

Not really. It depends on what you are exposing for