Sky Time

Drone as affordable helicopter: Center City Philadelphia at twilight

I have taken photographs from helicopters for many years. Seeing buildings from above tells stories that can’t be told from a ground level viewpoint. Now with a drone I can take photographs from above without the expense and danger of a helicopter flight.

Drone as a very tall tripod. Audi Ft. Washington from 20 feet high.

Audi Ft. Washington from 100 feet, showing the roof deck parking of vehicles, which isn’t visible from ground level.

Lots of people are flying drones, but it takes an experienced eye to create a visually dramatic image. Drones have the ability to hover at low altitude and shoot straight down. Something that really isn’t feasible with a helicopter.

Hovering over the middle of Broad Street, Philadelphia, to capture Hanover North Broad, an apartment complex on both sides of the street.

Can’t shoot this with a helicopter. Straight down view of Hanover North Broad’s courtyard.

Up close and personal view of One Tower Bridge, Conshohocken, PA.