Apr 15, 2025 | By: Jim Zuckerman
This prehistoric graphic image is called the Uffington White Horse. It was created in the English countryside between 1350 and 550 BC -- about 3000 years ago. To give you a sense of scale, it is 330 feet (100 meters) from nose to tail. It is comprised of white chalk, the same limestone material that makes up the White Cliffs of Dover. Like the Nazca Lines in Peru, this stylized depiction of a horse was meant to be scene from above. I photographed it from 390 feet in altitude with my DJI Air 3s drone, and the settings were 1/730, f/1.8, and 100 ISO. The picture was taken with the equivalent of a 24mm wide angle. The aspect ratio that comes from the digital sensor in the drone is 4:3, and this is not quite what I'm used to when I'm shooting my Canon R5. So, I extended the image both right and left using 'generative expand' in Photoshop to create the 2:3 aspect ratio I prefer.
2 Comments
Apr 19, 2025, 6:53:02 AM
Jim - Jim, You need a UK license which is obtainable online for (I think) 11 pounds. You have to answer some questions -- open book. Also, you need a number that is supposed to be taped onto the drone in case it causes any trouble. It's also a good idea to have insurance to cover you in case of property damage, etc. Probably you won't be asked to show any of this to anyone, but you should have it just in case. All of this info is online.
Apr 18, 2025, 9:29:48 PM
James R Steadman - Great shot. I am thinking of taking my dji mini 4 pro to the UK in the fall. NOt sure what the rules are there for using it. But I will look into it. Any suggestions?