{"id":34761,"date":"2025-10-01T10:00:43","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T08:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drone-normandie.com\/how-to-shoot-hdr-with-a-drone\/"},"modified":"2025-10-01T10:00:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T08:00:43","slug":"how-to-shoot-hdr-with-a-drone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drone-normandie.com\/en\/how-to-shoot-hdr-with-a-drone\/","title":{"rendered":"How to shoot HDR with a drone?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"34761\" class=\"elementor elementor-34761\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b2c99e1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b2c99e1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-981f938\" data-id=\"981f938\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-703bc1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"703bc1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography is a powerful technique for capturing high-contrast scenes. With a drone, this method becomes even more impressive, allowing you to immortalize complex landscapes while retaining detail in both light and dark areas. In this article, find out step-by-step how to achieve HDR photos with a drone.  <\/p><hr><h3><strong>What is HDR photography?<\/strong><\/h3><p>HDR involves combining several exposures of the same scene to produce a balanced image. This reveals details in highlights (bright sky, sun) and deep shadows (cast shadows, dense forests). In drone photography, this technique is particularly useful for :  <\/p><ul><li>Landscapes at sunrise or sunset.<\/li><li>Scenes where the contrast between sky and ground is high.<\/li><li>Shooting buildings with complex shadows.<\/li><\/ul><hr><h3><strong>Equipment needed for HDR drone photography<\/strong><\/h3><ol><li><p><strong>A drone with built-in or manual HDR photo mode<\/strong><br>Recent drones, such as the <strong>DJI Air 2S<\/strong> or <strong>DJI Mavic 3<\/strong>, feature a native HDR mode. If your drone doesn&#8217;t have this function, you&#8217;ll need to capture exposures manually. <\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>HDR processing software<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Adobe Lightroom<\/strong> or <strong>Photoshop<\/strong>: Ideal for assembling your exhibitions.<\/li><li><strong>Photomatix<\/strong>: A specialized solution for HDR.<\/li><li><strong>Luminar<\/strong>: For a simplified workflow.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><p><strong>ND (Neutral Density) filters<\/strong><br>These filters reduce the amount of light reaching the sensor, giving you greater control over exposure in bright conditions. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dji.com\/fpv-accessories\">Learn more about ND filters for drones<\/a>.<\/p><\/li><\/ol><hr><h3><strong>Step 1: Prepare the drone for HDR photography<\/strong><\/h3><ol><li><p><strong>Choose the right time and place<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Choose the golden hours (just after sunrise or before sunset).<\/li><li>Avoid very windy days to ensure optimum drone stability.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><p><strong>Activate manual mode (if necessary)<\/strong><br>If your drone does not support automatic HDR:<\/p><ul><li>Set shutter speed, aperture (if adjustable) and ISO manually.<\/li><li>Capture at least 3 to 5 different exposures: one normal, one underexposed and one overexposed.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><p><strong>Stabilize the drone<\/strong><br>Use features such as <strong>hover mode<\/strong> to keep the drone perfectly still during capture.<\/p><\/li><\/ol><hr><h3><strong>Step 2: Capture HDR photos with your drone<\/strong><\/h3><h4><strong>With built-in HDR mode<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Access HDR mode via the drone application (e.g. DJI Fly).<\/li><li>The drone automatically takes multiple exposures and combines them into a single HDR image.<\/li><li>Tip: Test several plugs to compare results.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong>In manual mode<\/strong><\/h4><ul><li>Take 3 to 5 photos with different exposures (bracketing) :<ul><li><strong>Normal exposure<\/strong>: Capture the scene as it is.<\/li><li><strong>Underexposed (-1 to -2 EV)<\/strong>: Detail bright areas (the sky).<\/li><li><strong>Over-exposed (+1 to +2 EV)<\/strong>: Recover detail in shadows.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Keep the drone stationary throughout the sequence.<\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/photographylife.com\/what-is-bracketing\">A complete guide to photo bracketing<\/a>.<\/p><hr><h3><strong>Step 3: Post-processing HDR images<\/strong><\/h3><ol><li><p><strong>Transfer your photos to your computer<\/strong><br>Import RAW or JPEG files for greater control in post-processing.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Assembling exhibits<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Lightroom<\/strong>:<ol><li>Select your photos in the Library module.<\/li><li>Right-click &gt; <strong>Fusion HDR<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Adjust the sliders to customize the result (tone, contrast, saturation).<\/li><\/ol><\/li><li><strong>Photomatix<\/strong>: Follow the instructions to import your exposures and create a dynamic HDR rendering.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><p><strong>Finalize your image<\/strong><br>Adjust details, contrast and colors to achieve a natural result.<\/p><\/li><\/ol><p><a href=\"https:\/\/helpx.adobe.com\/fr\/lightroom-cc\/how-to\/create-hdr-photo.html\">Discover how to merge HDR photos in Lightroom<\/a>.<\/p><hr><h3><strong>Tips for successful HDR photos<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li><strong>Use RAW files<\/strong>: they offer greater dynamic range and detail than JPEG files.<\/li><li><strong>Beware of wind<\/strong>: instability could create alignment problems.<\/li><li><strong>Experiment with settings<\/strong>: HDR can produce an unrealistic effect if colors and contrasts are pushed too far.<\/li><\/ul><hr><h3><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3><p>HDR photography with a drone allows you to immortalize complex landscapes with striking depth and realism. Whether you use a built-in HDR mode or prefer to assemble your photos manually, the important thing is to prepare your shots well and take care with post-processing. <\/p><p>Don&#8217;t wait any longer, and try out HDR with your drone on your next outing!<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dji.com\/\">Explore HDR drones at DJI<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skylum.com\/luminar\">Discover HDR post-processing software<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HDR (High Dynamic Range) photography is a powerful technique for capturing high-contrast scenes. With a drone, this method becomes even more impressive, allowing you to immortalize complex landscapes while retaining detail in both light and dark areas. In this article, find out step-by-step how to achieve HDR photos with a drone. What is HDR photography? 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