Achieving Artistic Quality with Inexpensive Equipment: 9 Gre…

Not too way back we met Morgan Tyree, who has been experimenting with images on toy-grade drones.

He talked about that he’d lately finished a chat on the public library in Cody, Wyoming, the place he had about 20 photos on show from a sequence of images he’d taken utilizing toy drones.

We had been intrigued, so we requested him to ship us some examples.

What we noticed when he did impressed us, and we wished to share his work right here so to see what he’s been capable of accomplish utilizing solely toy drones and comparatively cheap gear.

Morgan’s message is easy: you don’t essentially have to make use of an costly drone to do severe images.

But don’t take our phrase for it. Check out these footage Morgan has taken on numerous toy drones—we’ve included the drone and digital camera he used to shoot every picture, in addition to just a few phrases from Morgan for every image to supply some background and context.

Note—not one of the low-cost drone fashions on this submit price greater than $100.

Scout Practice // Photo credit score: Morgan Tyree

This image was shot with a Syma X8C utilizing a Mobius Camera.

The Bridger Scouts are a Montana Class C Six-Man soccer crew, and so they’re considered one of 30-plus six-man soccer groups within the state of Montana. This image of them practising was taken on their second week of summer season observe.

Wind River // Photo credit score: Morgan Tyree

This image was shot with a Syma X8C utilizing a Firefly Q6 Camera.

This part of the Wind River is called Wind River Canyon. It’s one of the crucial scenic drives within the state, and it usually lives as much as its title, (besides on this explicit second, when the winds had been comparatively nonetheless and let me to fly my quadcopter for a couple of minutes). This shot was taken in February of 2017.

Tanker Climbs // Photo credit score: Morgan Tyree

This image was shot with a Syma X8C utilizing a Mobius Camera.

This is Badger Basin in Northwest Wyoming. This route is the quickest strategy to Red Lodge, Montana for snowboarding, fly fishing, mountain climbing, or high quality beer (Red Lodge Ales). 

Really Cold // Photo credit score: Morgan Tyree

This image was shot with a Syma X8C utilizing a Firefly Q6 Camera.

On this flight over Wyoming Highway 114 between the cities of Garland and Deaver, Wyoming, it was -18°F. Nevertheless, I stored my batteries heat proper as much as the time I powered up the Syma, and was capable of get this shot. It was a strong 7-minute flight and I solely landed the plane as a result of my palms had been beginning to freeze. The Pryor Mountains may be seen on the horizon—this was shot in February of 2017.

Polecat Bench // Photo credit score: Morgan Tyree

This image was shot with a MJX X-101 utilizing a Mobius Camera.

Polecat Bench (a.okay.a. “The Bench”) is a big mesa/small plateau that rises about 600 toes above my hometown of Powell, Wyoming. It’s an ideal place to experience a mountain bike, and if the wind isn’t blowing too exhausting—though it looks as if it at all times is once I go there—it’s a great place to fly a drone. Some days you may discover me driving my longboard down the asphalt street that climbs up The Bench.

Oregon Wind Farm // Photo credit score: Morgan Tyree

This image was shot with a MJX X-600 utilizing a RunCam Camera.

I used to be making my strategy to Portland to see my companion, Marsha. I had made this journey many instances and at all times wished to make a detour so I may get a more in-depth take a look at the wind generators alongside the Columbia River Gorge. The wind was dangerous, as you’ll be able to inform within the image, and it was a problem to fly my six-prop MJX X-600 carrying the RunCam, however I used to be glad to have the ability to get this shot.

Mississippi River Bridge // Photo credit score: Morgan Tyree

This image was shot with a Syma X8C utilizing a Firefly Hawkeye Camera.

I used to be returning to Wyoming from Ohio after visiting relations. It was close to the top of the day and I actually wanted to tug over and stretch my legs. I took the primary exit off the Interstate after crossing the Mississippi River and located a quiet little place close to the bridge with my Syma X8C. It was a two-minute flight, if that.

Badlands Bound // Photo credit score: Morgan Tyree

This image was shot with a Syma X8C utilizing a Firefly Q6 Camera.

If you need to enter Badlands National Park in South Dakota by way of the back-door, that is your street. Taken in the summertime of 2017.

ArtYardMini // Photo credit score: Morgan Tyree

This image was shot with a JRC H5P utilizing a 808 Keychain Camera.

This picture is from a flight over Northwest College (the place I work as a graphic design educator) not lengthy after a heavy snowfall in February of 2017. I had observed that the wind was actually calm at the moment, so in between lessons, I powered up my modest JJRC H5P with the 808 keychain digital camera and took benefit of the second to get this shot.