What is the best drone for Microstock? | Beginner guide

In this video I will share my experiences and lessons learned using different types of drones in Microstock. I will show you how they work, what I use them for, in which environments and in what types of situations, what types of drone work best. There are two types of categories, stabilised cinematic drones versus FPV drones and within those categories, there are many brands and types, self build and ready to fly . I will tell and show you my main takeways and what works for me.

I'm a microstock contributor since 2012, I make over $20.000 dollar a year (and growing) in Microstock using drones the last three years. I contribute to almost all the major marketplaces, like Adobe Stock, Shutterstock, Storyblocks, Getty Istock and more.

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00:00 Introduction
00:55 Who Am I?
02:33 Cinematic Drones
06:22 FPV Drones
11:00 Rating FPV vs Cinematic drones
14:31 Area of use (Important when choosing)
15:57 What drone is best for you?
18:00 My choice
22:01 Outro Compilation

[AlexSegre]

This is a great video, thank you for your insights! I've yet to start with drones but could you tell me, do you bother to use ND filters to lower the shutter speed? Or do you find this is not so important for drone footage?

[Trick_Hunter]

Great video. Before buying my DJI Mini 3 Pro, I was wondering for a long time what to choose. And the biggest aspect that made me buy it is Safety. Other people, my own and my wallet. The sensors have saved me from collisions several times. And once, thanks to luck, the drone bounced off the ground and kept flying. Cool material for someone who is thinking about buying a drone. I have one question about Storyblocks. Have you heard or know if they have been accepting new contributors in recent years? And if so, how long is the waiting period for acceptance. Best regards

[andrewbalcombe]

thanks for the info and your channel. I want to use a drone under 250 grams in NL. Do you know what licences etc, i'll need to legally sell microstock shot on such a drone?