Drones have completely changed the way movies and videos are made. They've given filmmakers a new set of eyes in the sky, allowing them to capture incredible footage that was once very difficult or expensive to get.

How Drones Help

• Amazing Aerial Shots: Drones are like a camera on an invisible string that can fly anywhere. They can capture breathtaking shots of landscapes, cities, and big action scenes from high above. Think of a scene where the camera smoothly flies over a forest and then swoops down to follow a person running. Before drones, this kind of shot would have required a helicopter, which is very expensive, loud, and not as flexible.
• Unique Angles and Perspectives: Drones can get into tight spaces and fly low to the ground, capturing angles that are impossible for a person or a big camera crane. They can fly through windows, weave between trees, or follow a car in a high-speed chase. This makes movies and commercials feel more exciting and dynamic.
• Saving Money and Time: Using a drone is much cheaper and faster than renting a helicopter or building a huge camera crane on a set. This means that even filmmakers with a smaller budget can now create stunning, professional-looking videos. A shot that might have taken a full day to set up with old equipment can now be done in just a few minutes with a drone.
• Filming Wild Animals: Drones allow nature documentarians to film wild animals without scaring them away. A drone can fly at a safe distance and capture incredible, close-up footage of animals in their natural habitats without disturbing them.
• Live Broadcasts: Drones are also used for live TV and news. At big events like concerts, sports games, or parades, a drone can fly high above the crowd to give viewers an amazing view of everything that's happening.

The Drones Used

• Gimbals for Smooth Shots: Drones used for filmmaking have a special part called a gimbal. This is a motorized mount that keeps the camera perfectly steady, even if the drone is moving around in the wind. This is why drone footage looks so smooth and not shaky.
• High-Quality Cameras: These drones are equipped with cameras that can record in very high definition, often in 4K or even higher! This gives the footage a sharp, professional look.


• Remote Control: The filmmaker controls the drone from the ground using a remote controller and a screen that shows them exactly what the drone's camera is seeing in real-time. This allows them to carefully frame each shot just right.

Challenge: Capture the Shots

Your mission is to save time by quickly flying to each location and filming each the building. Just make sure not to crash into it!

Your Goal: Guide the drone to the x spots where the director wants you to capture the shot. Then fly to the "H" landing square to download the footage. Each square will give you one survey point. Once you have surveyed all spots then land at the target location. Some obstacles you can fly over if they are under 300 feet.