Landscape
Landscape photography has a lot to do with getting to the right location at the right time.
Drones might just be the next best tool for photographers. No need to rent a plane, you can get more angles, and you don’t need to schedule out so far in advance. There are even some less obvious ways to use a drone for landscape photography that make it a worthwhile tool to keep on hand.
Online aerial mapping programs (like Google Earth) are an excellent tool to help landscape architects and designers understand larger sites and their surrounding context. However, there are limits to these programs including outdated imagery and photo quality that is often inconsistent and lacking detail.
Drone photography can significantly increase image quality while also providing current documentation of existing conditions. With additional customization and software, the landscape architect can also prepare scalable aerial maps used for early site planning and exhibits.
