While drone beginners are experiencing the fun of shooting drone videos, they also need to understand some features of drone videos. Here, we will explain video frame rates to drone beginners.
What is drone video frame rate?
Frame rate (FPS, Frames Per Second) refers to the number of image frames played per second in a video. It is an important parameter for measuring the smoothness and clarity of a video. Common frame rates include 24 FPS (movie standard), 30 FPS (common videos and live broadcasts), 60 FPS (high frame rate videos), etc.
Why is drone video frame rate important?
Frame rate can greatly affect the style and viewing experience of a video. Different rates will produce different viewing experiences, and choosing a rate usually means considering multiple factors, such as how realistic you want the video to look and whether you plan to use slow motion or motion blur effects.
Most aerial drones support 4K@30fps and 6K@30fps. Whether you are shooting static scenery or sports scenes, a drone video frame rate of 30fps can keep the scene motion in the drone video smooth and the real-time details clear.
Frame rate vs resolution
Frame rate refers to the number of frames played per second, expressed in FPS. Resolution refers to the clarity of the image, expressed as the number of pixels (such as 1920×1080 for 1080p resolution). Frame rate determines "smoothness", and its importance is reflected in the capture and coherence of motion. Resolution determines "clarity", and its importance is reflected in the details and quality of the picture.
Frame rate (Frame Rate) and resolution (Resolution) are two key parameters of video quality, but they focus on different aspects and have different effects on videos.
What is the best drone video frame rate?
Drone video frame rate is adjustable. When shooting different subjects, different frame rates need to be set for better photography.
Low frame rate: For example, 15 FPS, the video may look jerky and the action is not smooth. Low frame rate is more suitable for shooting static or slow-moving scenes, such as landscape aerial photography and city aerial views.
High frame rate: such as 60 FPS, the video appears smoother, especially suitable for capturing fast-moving scenes, such as shooting sports events or flying through complex terrain.
In Autel camera drones, you can set the frame rate of 4K@30fps for EVO Nano+, 6K@30fps for EVO Lite+, and 6K@30fps for EVO II PRO V3, which can capture natural beauty and impactful sports scenes.
Impact of frame rate on data transmission and storage space
High frame rate video requires larger storage space and higher network bandwidth transmission. At the same time, it also consumes more storage and transmission resources, suitable for short-term critical tasks.
Low frame rate helps save storage space and is suitable for long-term continuous shooting or limited data occasions.
At the same time, the resolution of image video will also affect the data transmission capacity and storage space size. The higher the resolution, the higher the video frame rate, the longer the transmission time and the more memory occupied.
Mission scenario requirements for drone video frame rate
Drones with cameras are often used for tasks such as aerial photography, monitoring or data collection. Drone beginners can adjust the drone video frame rate in practice to meet the needs of the scene.
Low frame rate drone video (such as 15-30 FPS) can be used for aerial photography hobbies, monitoring and patrolling, because the main purpose is to cover a large range of scenes, rather than accurately capture fast movements.
High frame rates can be used for high-quality aerial photography, data collection, scientific research, or film and television production, such as recording animal behavior, finely analyzing the trajectory of an object, or producing high-quality slow-motion videos.
Summary
The frame rate of a drone affects the smoothness and stability of drone videos, data transmission and storage space, device performance, and battery life. And adjusting the frame rate of drone videos in different scenarios can better apply drone mission planning.
Drone beginners should correctly understand the impact of frame rate, which can help better plan drone shooting and application tasks, improve task efficiency and video quality.
