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Manila, PH – Drone Photography is hot and popular nowadays. Amongst the exciting developments at this time is the use of drones in capturing unique images and perspectives of various subjects. The technological advances and affordable cost of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or drones) and quality of on-board cameras helped its growing popularity and usage.

6 Awesome Ways Drones are being Used Today

With the growing presence in the media, the potential of drones are likely to be recognized more and more. Regardless of how much they are being used for recreation and other purposes, the fears associated with drones are always there.

One must always know the proper guidelines of flying a drone in your area. You should be an expert drone controller before you start sending one into the air. A small mistake could cause big accidents.

Here are some awesome ways drones are being used today.

1. Capturing Live Events

Drones are commonly used these days to capture addresses by politicians, concerts, and live sports events. They can provide perspective to the audience that no other technology can provide.

2. Surveying Dangerous Areas

With drones, it is now possible to have a much closer look at places that are not easily accessible for human beings. These drones can go into these places and provide footage so humans can later visit with knowledge of what to expect in these remote areas.

3. Delivery of Small Items

Drones are being used by many big companies for the delivery of products to customers. Think about pizza chains sending pizzas to their customers using drones.

4. Law Enforcement

Aside from surveying areas where terrorists are hiding, drones are used to identify the locations of criminals and the right plan of action if criminals are holding hostages. In fact, drones used by police to shoot if the need arises.

5. Shooting Great Commercials and Movies

Most sci-fi and action movies require aerial shots. Hiring a helicopter and shooting on it can be annoying and expensive. With drones, you don’t have to go through that hassle or disruption. Using expert drone controllers means clean footage that is exactly what the director wants.

6. Keeping an Eye on Wildlife

With the rising numbers of threatened and endangered wildlife populations, human interest in conservation and protection is growing. There is now a better way for these organizations to keep an eye on wildlife without disturbing the peace. Drones provided a way for these organizations to do their jobs without hurting the animals they are trying to save.

Related Article: http://www.lifehack.org/403615/6-awesome-ways-drones-are-being-used-today

The organizer of the annual Graphic Expo will feature drone photography in this year’s exhibition to showcase drone technology, expertise and talent of Filipino photographers who are shooting using drones.

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The Drone Photography Exhibit Review and Selection Committee and Fiera de Manila, Inc. Team during the review session.

A total of 60 entries were submitted by drone photography enthusiasts and hobbyists. The Review and Selection Committee decided to choose 40 photos to be exhibited on June 1-3, 2017 at the 22nd Graphic Expo 2017, SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia, Pasay City, PH. https://fmi.com.ph/graphicexpo2017/

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The selection of stunning and best drone photos by the Review and Selection Committee.

The Review and Selection Committee is composed of the following:

Regie Fernando, Head Creative Artist and Director, Imagesmith Photography

Mario H. Babiera, Photographer, PhotoSynthesis, Inc.

Kalki Jimenez, Business Development and Drone Instructor,
DronesPH Multirotor Experts Corporation

Ian Santos, Professional Lifestyle and Commercial Photographer, Urban Prose Manila

Dodie V. Legaspi, Photographer, Dodie V. Legaspi Photography

Orly Mercado, President, Wedding and Portrait Photographers of the Philippines – CaLaBarZon

Ronald Jayme, Picture Perfect Editor, Manila Bulletin

The Drone Photography Exhibit is a special photo exhibit of the 22nd Graphic Expo 2017. It will feature awesome images of talented Filipino Photographers using drones.

There will be Drone Photography Seminars scheduled on June 2-3, 2017, 1:00-3:00PM at the Expo to be conducted by Drone PH Academy. The seminar is free and open to photographers, videographers, cinematographers and creative professionals.

Related Article: https://www.fmi.com.ph/drone-photography-exhibit-at-the-22nd-graphic-expo-2017-on-june-1-3-at-smx-convention-center-mall-of-asia/

Here are samples of drone photos to be exhibited in the 22nd Graphic Expo 2017:

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Title: ‘Secret Lagoon, El Nido’ by Justin Parco

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Title: ‘Aftermath’ by Mark Jerome Saquing

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Title: ‘Hundred Island Alaminos, Pangasinan’ by Jaime Tan Ventura

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Title: ‘Mt. Samat’ by Regie Fernando

This Expo is organized by Fiera de Manila, Inc. (www.fmi.com.ph)

Call: +632-896-0639, 896-0637,
Email: norelyn@fmi.com.ph,
Visit Websites: https://www.fmi.com.ph, https://fmi.com.ph/graphicexpo2017/


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