Recently, I was asked by a regular client to film a construction site. I told him it was very hazy and that I would not be able to fly above 200' AGL due to the fog/haze and the inability to see the site from that height. He said not a problem that they (his client) just wanted a quick look. He wanted images only, but I always shoot a video of what I do as well. My method is simple. As I fly and set up for the image I want, I create a waypoint at each one until the orbit is complete (at least eight images in all cardinal directions). Then I use the waypoint to shoot a video. The video starts where I took the first image and ends where I took the last image (making a complete orbit). Having shot the images in advance, I have found that this is a great way to shoot a smooth, safe video as well. On this one, however, I nearly fly into a tree as the drone makes its orbit. It may have cleared the trees as I didn't get any warnings from the obstacle avoidance system, but when I saw it, I stopped the flight and returned home.
My question to all seasoned pilots: What do you think caused the problem? It looks like the drone descends just before the trees, but I'm not sure why.
Thoughts?
My question to all seasoned pilots: What do you think caused the problem? It looks like the drone descends just before the trees, but I'm not sure why.
Thoughts?
