Drone lens simulation: compare lens angles and equipment before a shoot
See how GlobeXplore Pro recreates an equivalent lens angle for a shooting drone so teams can review equipment, altitude, and position before going on site.
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What lens simulation can do
GlobeXplore Pro can recreate an equivalent lens angle for the drone used in a shoot. This supports smoother lens and equipment selection and lets you simulate altitude and position with the same field of view as the selected real-world equipment.
A practical lens-comparison workflow
Prepare the site data and equipment candidates, then compare framing and position from the same location.
- List the shooting location, planned drone, and lens angle needed for the shot.
- Recreate the site with Google Earth, PLATEAU, CAD data, photogrammetry, or a suitable combination.
- Select a candidate lens angle in the software.
- Change altitude and position for each candidate and compare the field of view and composition.
- Narrow the equipment and shooting conditions based on the comparison.
Lens-angle comparison examples
You can compare Mavic 3 Pro Cine lens simulations and shooting results at 24mm, 70mm, and 166mm. Equivalent lenses are represented for DJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine, DJI Avata2, GoPro, DJI Inspire 3, and H20T, with more supported products planned over time.
Share the framing before the shoot
Reviewing one site with different lens angles, altitudes, and positions gives the team a common reference for discussing composition before the shoot. Include the equipment intended for the actual shoot in the candidates and review the needed field of view before making the final selection.
Constraints to confirm
The simulation reproduces an equivalent lens angle, and every drone or camera is not necessarily covered. Confirm model support in advance and use real equipment and site conditions for the final production decision.