Isaiah Bishop and his DJI Phantom 4 Advanced drone, which he flies remotely to take pictures from the sky. Provided photo.
In order to find the perfect angle, Isaiah Bishop takes his photography to the sky. Bishop, 18 of Owego, is the owner of a DJI Phantom 4 Advanced drone, which he uses to photograph scenery, houses, and in the future, businesses.
Drone flying started out as a fun hobby for Bishop who got his first drone at 16. While not being interested in taking the photos, Bishop appreciated the talent and effort it takes by watching his mother’s photography.
The new perspective on photography came from the drone’s perspective in the sky. Bishop has taken his drone on vacation, into town and above people’s
A photo Isaiah Bishop took with his drone while on vacation at Virginia Beach. With the drone, Bishop is able to take pictures from unique angles giving a new perspective to a landscape. Provided photo.
houses in order to capture an area from a never-before-seen angle.
One of his favorite projects was a recreation of a 100-year-old black-and-white photograph of someone’s property. The original photo was taken from a plane — which used to be the only way to get a birds-eye vantage point. Bishop positioned his drone in the similar position in the sky and snapped the picture, which gave the property owners an updated vantage point of their family’s property.
With this week’s flooding in Bishops hometown of Owego, he is able to offer pictures from an up-close angle that can only be accessed by sky. He can maneuver his drone to get closer to the water level than any stationary photographer can, while staying dry that is.
The new turf field at Owego Free Academy. Once Bishop receives his Remote Pilot Certificate he will be able to take similar photos for profit through his business. Provided photo.
Currently, Bishop is studying for his drone pilot license, or Remote Pilot Certificate, in order to turn his hobby into a business. Under Federal Aviation Administration (FFA), pilots like Bishop cannot sell their photos for profit unless they receive their license. To do this, Bishop is preparing for the 60-question multiple-choice test. Once he passes the test, he will have proof that he is a competent pilot, and he can market his skills and equipment to businesses for profit.
Aside from the blossoming business, Bishop still appreciates the fun that comes with flying the drone. He has been able to capture images from vacations, and his hometown and surrounding scenery from a unique vantage point.
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