Drone photo and video backups: a simple method
Organise originals, projects and exports. Apply the 3-2-1 rule, check the copies and test recovery before reusing the card.
Miguel Santos
How much video fits on a drone memory card? Capacity and bitrate
Estimate video storage from bitrate and duration. Compare the estimate with an original clip and check the card’s compatibility.
Vertical drone video: native capture or cropping?
Plan the 9:16 format, calculate the crop margin and review the reframing. Keep the original and check the exported video.
Drone histogram: how to assess the exposure of photographs
Read the distribution of tones, distinguish exposure from screen brightness and compare three images to see which detail you want to preserve.
Drone photographs out of focus: focus, movement or camera?
Assess the original and compare focus, movement, lens and accessories. Organise a simple diagnosis before requesting assistance.
Taking off a drone on sand or grass: how to prepare the base
Choose a stable surface, assess a landing pad and prepare an alternative. Reduce exposure to sand and check propeller clearance.
Obstacle sensors unavailable: how to diagnose the warning
Distinguish low light, obstructions and vision sensor faults. Check your model’s calibration and prepare a support request.
DJI Fly: how to export and save flight logs
Prepare logs, screenshots and an account for DJI support. Distinguish app data from drone data and protect shared information.
Remote ID: how to check it on your drone in Portugal
Check the class, operation and remote identification in Portugal. Enter the correct operator number and protect the secret characters.
Drone hyperlapse: preparing your first video
Relate interval, duration and photographs in a hyperlapse. Plan a short exercise with enough time to return and keep the originals.