TRIED AND TESTED GEAR, SOFTWARE AND RESOURCES THAT WE USE!
Over the last decade, Alina and I have used enormous amounts of cameras, photo and video editing software, drones, online services etc. Using the right tool for the job can easily transform not only the quality of your work but your productivity also.
We have learnt the hard way on more than one occasion that scouring the internet for free options is not always a good use of time. Sometimes paying for the right tools can yield tremendous results that earn back that investment many times over.
This page contains a list of the coveted few suppliers that make our shortlist of recommendations and that we use to run Drone Film Guide.
Everything has been battle-tested in our own business and either helped us get to where we are today – or is currently being used to take Drone Film Guide to the next level.
It goes without saying that we only ever recommend resources we know and trust, but before we dive in – an important disclosure:
Where possible, we register as affiliates for the products and services we use & recommend. Many of the links we share on this page are affiliate links, which means if you click these links and make a purchase we may earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you, and in some cases these links may even unlock savings or give you additional bonuses we’ve negotiated.
FILMORA 9: GOOD VALUE AND SURPRISINGLY POWERFUL VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARE
Coming from almost a decade of using $300 Final Cut Pro, we were super impressed when the lovely people at Wondershare introduced us to Filmora 9 (CLICK HERE for latest pricing). Designed for beginners and coming in at less than a quarter the price of Final Cut Pro, Filmora 9 has some serious depth to it making it a great choice for the majority of the market, not looking to spend too much on software. Highly recommended.
EPIDEMIC SOUND: BEST PLACE ONLINE FOR ROYALTY FREE MUSIC AND SOUND EFFECTS
If you get tired of trawling the internet for free music that won’t give you a copyright strike on YouTube then it might be time to pay for a royalty-free music licensing subscription. We’ve used a few over the years but Epidemic Sound is certainly the stand-out both in terms of selection of music and value-for-money. Follow these links for a 30 day free trial and 1-month free should you go ahead and sign up.
DRONE PILOT GROUND SCHOOL: PART 107 ONLINE COURSE TRAINING
Industry-leading online training for US drone pilots studying for their Part 107 examination. Pass on your first try or get your money back. 20,000+ pilots have been through the course with a 99% pass rate. One-on-one support and lifetime access to the regularly updated course materials. CLICK HERE to secure an exclusive $50 Drone Film Guide discount.
LUMINAR 4: ACCESSIBLE RAW PHOTO EDITING
Luminar 4 is user-friendly photo editing software that support RAW files. One-time payment model unlike the subscription model of Lightroom/Photoshop. Use coupon code “DRONEFILMGUIDE” at checkout to secure a $10/£9 discount (CLICK HERE for price). In addition to being a solid photo editor, Luminar 4 has some incredible functions like one-click sky replacement and the ability to easily remove unwanted objects from your shots. We are big fans.
OUR DJI MAVIC 2 PRO, MAVIC AIR 2 AND MAVIC MINI DRONE FLEET
Our current drone fleet consists of the Mavic 2 Pro, Mavic Air 2 and Mavic Mini. Depending on your needs, wants, experience and budget, one of these drones will most certainly meet your needs.
CLICK HERE to download our Mavic Purchasing Guide so you can quickly compare all drone features.
Use the following links for up-to-date prices: ⭐ DJI Mavic Mini ⭐ DJI Mavic Air 2 ⭐ DJI Mavic 2 Pro ⭐