Aerial production, which encompasses drone use and other ‘sky-high’ efforts to enhance visual storytelling, has revolutionised industries from entertainment to agriculture and beyond.
Business Research Insights reported that Aerial Imagery Market is expected to rise considerably, reaching USD 4216.74 million by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.07%.
However, This exponential growth has met its fair share of turbulence, especially in unpredictable weather.
“Weather complications pose significant challenges in aerial production; nonetheless, using advanced lighting systems can substantially mitigate these issues, delivering consistent, high-quality output regardless of climate conditions,” states Charlotte Weaver, a lighting expert at LED Lighting.
Despite the significant growth in aerial production, professionals in the industry are constantly grappling with the unpredictability of weather.
Outlined below are various weather-related challenges and the innovative solutions employed to overcome them:
1. High Winds
High winds pose a significant risk to aerial production.
Strong gusts of wind can cause drones to lose balance, making it difficult to capture steady footage, or worse, result in a crash.
Thankfully, with technological advancements, drones now have more sturdy propellers and improved balance features that can resist wind speeds up to 25-30 knots, ensuring a steadier and safer flight.
2. Temperature Extremes
Extremely high or low temperatures can affect drone batteries, hindering flight time and overall performance.
Fortunately, to combat these temperature variations, newer drone models are designed with temperature-resistant features.
Some even have specially designed battery warmers to keep them operational in cold environments.
3. Rain and Moisture
Another challenge in aerial production is the rain, which can cause hardware damage and impede drone performance.
Recent drone models have enhanced water-resistant capabilities to tackle this, allowing for safer operation during drizzles.
However, in heavy rain, it is still recommended for drones to stay grounded to prevent any damage.
4. Strong Sunlight
Extreme sunlight may not directly harm the drones’ functioning, but glare can affect the quality of captured images and videos.
Drone operators now utilise lens filters to minimise sunlight glare, producing better quality footage even in strong sunlight conditions.
In fact, this technology has become even more crucial as real estate industries increasingly use aerial videography to capture high-quality visuals of property listings.
5. Fog and Mist
These weather conditions greatly reduce visibility for drones, making navigation challenging.
To deal with this, drones are now fitted with advanced radar technology and fog-penetrating cameras to enhance visual navigation even in such situations.
Defy the Weather Elements with Screech Productions
Weather challenges in aerial production are numerous, but with ongoing advancements in drone technology, we are continually finding innovative solutions to overcome these.
By integrating improved balance features, temperature-resistant components, water-resistant capabilities, visibility aids, and image quality enhancers, aerial production has been able to thrive despite unpredictable weather conditions.
Screech Productions is committed to delivering superior film and video content that exceeds expectations, regardless of weather complications.
Our exceptional team of professionals have demonstrated their unparalleled ability to overcome weather challenges in aerial production, leveraging their expertise to produce daring, energising results.
Contact us for assistance in the field of aerial production. Don’t hesitate to give us a call at +61 408 380 984. Our experts are always ready and eager to help!