Why You Should Have a Drone at Your Wedding

Wedding photography with a drone

There are a few things to keep in mind if you’re considering wedding photography with a drone. First, you must be aware of the FAA’s regulations regarding drone use. There are “No Drone Zones” in certain areas. In fact, you might not even be able to fly your drone in the area of your venue. Luckily, there is an app that can help you avoid flying a drone in these areas.

The app I use when checking controlled air space is the B4UFLY app. You can find more information about this app here.

When planning shots with your drone photographer, first check out Google Earth to get a good aerial view of the wedding venue. This will help you plan how your drone will fly around. This way, you’ll be sure to catch all of the perfect moments at the right angles. You should also take screenshots of the shots you wish to be taken. This way, the photographer will know which pictures you want and what you expect when the drone arrives.

Drones can be flown just above ground level or at higher heights, depending on the kind of drone you use. They can shoot at 45-degree angles as well as straight forward shots. They can also be angled upwards ( some drones do not articulate their gimble upward), for an interesting effect.

Drone shots to showcase the wedding venue

Aerial photos are very popular in weddings these days, but you should always check the views from the air before capturing them with a camera. You can use google earth to get an overhead view of your wedding venue, like mentioned earlier will help you find the frame of photos you want to take. Also, it’s a great idea to consider drone photography if you’re getting married in a location that is difficult to reach, such as the mountains.

Aerial photography is perfect for weddings, especially if you’re planning a more complex wedding ceremony. A drone can get many different angles from a high altitude and be used to take some unique shots that are impossible to capture with a conventional camera. Drones can capture stunning photos of the wedding venue that you might not be able to capture in your regular photos without being overhead. Photographers and drone operators can even show off these aerial shots to you if they have shot at your venue previously.

If you are going to fly the drone yourself, you should know what the rules of your venue are. Drones are noisy, so you should avoid flying them over large groups. You should also check with the FAA to make sure that it’s safe to fly a drone over a wedding venue. Also, drones are best used for photography, so make sure to check with your videographer to ensure you are not interfering with their shots.

With a drone you can capture guests having fun

Aerial shots are not only fun to look at but they’re also very useful for seeing your guests and capturing moments in time. If you’re planning an outdoor ceremony or reception, a drone will help you get the perfect view of the site before and during your event. Guests can also be filmed having a good time with the drone and capture them having fun without worrying about posing for a shot.

Drones can also be used for capturing large groups of people or unique venue features. Another advantage of using a drone to capture the festivities is that you can easily get great panorama shots. Make sure you check your venue’s policy before hiring a drone company. You can also ask the venue manager if they allow drone usage at your wedding.

Do I need a drone license to fly my drone at my own wedding?

The FAA requires people operating drones that are 55 pounds or less for commercial use to have their FAA part 107 Certification. If you are using your own drone to record your wedding you should be okay not having your part 107. If you start using your drone for commercial purposes then you do need it.

So you can not hobby or recreational fly for another person but you can for your own enjoyment of your wedding. If you are hiring a drone pilot make sure they are part 107 certified.