Self proclaimed amateur aerial videographer, Ian Wood has produced a stunning short-form video titled Los Angeles.
This is a follow up to his Downtown Los Angeles video from last year. I'm a sucker for these drone videos, done well they can be mesmerising. Bonus points for the soundtrack.
UPDATE: I like Ian's "Drone Protocol", a good checklist for anyone wanting to get into drone videography.
My Drone Protocol
- Avoid busy periods, rush hours, special events, etc.
- Avoid sensitive areas or anything that can be misconstrued without prior permission.
- Avoid crowds. Small groups only from the periphery with ground spotters and two-way radios.
- No flights near airports, TFR areas and restricted airspace (FAA class B, C, D).
- Be prepared for local air traffic below 400ft including awareness of helipad locations.
- Operate at or below roof lines to assure separation from air traffic.
- Avoid “loitering" next to residential homes and acts.
- Respect residential areas for quiet and right to privacy.
- Eliminate any material that inadvertently reveals someone in a place of privacy.