How a Failed Drone Shot Became a VFX Sequence – Part 2: From Flight Log to 3D World – Rebuilding a Failed Drone Shot

[trisen1981]

In this episode, we dive deep into the real data behind the drone flight.Part 2 of “When a Failed Drone Shot Becomes a VFX Sequence” reveals how flight telemetry can be turned into a fully explorable 3D path.

We’ll analyze logs exported from AirData, visualize the camera’s motion in Google Earth, and build detailed day and night photogrammetry models in RealityCapture.

Using an incredible custom Python script, we’ll recreate both the gimbal-compensated camera path and the raw airframe motion — giving you a true cinematic-grade view of your flight inside Google Earth from drone point of view

. What’s inside:

- Flight log evaluation and data interpretation
- 3D flight path visualization with Google Earth Pro
- Gimbal vs airframe motion comparison
- Day & night RealityCapture reconstruction
- Data export for camera projection and grading

Shot on DJI Mini 5 Pro
Workflow: AirData → Python → Google Earth → RealityCapture → Blender → DaVinci Resolve

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[trisen1981]

New free tool for drone pilots!

I’ve just finished a Python-based app that converts your DJI CSV flight logs into fully immersive Google Earth KML/KMZ tours — matching altitude, heading, FOV, and timing from the flight itself.

CSV_log_google_earth_conversion_app.png

drive.google.com

You can literally replay your real flight in Google Earth Pro, with smooth camera movement following the drone’s true path

.If you’d like to test the free executable version without messing up with Python, just let me know — I’ll share the download link and short setup guide.

 

[jmaganaski]

Have to ask…was that an AI intro of yourself speaking without an accent... and without blinking?

 

[trisen1981]

Have to ask…was that an AI intro of yourself speaking without an accent... and without blinking?

Yep - it is AI avatar

 

[Jiker69]

New free tool for drone pilots!

I’ve just finished a Python-based app that converts your DJI CSV flight logs into fully immersive Google Earth KML/KMZ tours — matching altitude, heading, FOV, and timing from the flight itself.

CSV_log_google_earth_conversion_app.png

drive.google.com

You can literally replay your real flight in Google Earth Pro, with smooth camera movement following the drone’s true path

.If you’d like to test the free executable version without messing up with Python, just let me know — I’ll share the download link and short setup guide.

I definitely would like to test the executable version.

 

[trisen1981]

I definitely would like to test the executable version.

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