A DRONE pilot has been snapping scenic shots of Wokingham to show the town from a new perspective.
Local resident James Singleton took up drone photography as a hobby three years ago after buying a toy drone for fun, and now takes unique pictures from points of interest across the borough.
“I quickly realised I could get into flying drones,” he said. “I’ve always had an interest in aviation, and they give you the ability to pilot an aircraft which I enjoy.”
“You also get a bird’s eye view of the places you often go to, giving you a completely different perspective — you get to see things you might not have seen before.”
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Recently, Mr Singleton has been busy photographing Wokingham town centre at sunset, but said there are a lot of regulations drone pilots must follow.
“You have to fly well away from people and congested areas if your drone weighs a lot,” he explained. “The rules stop you from hitting someone and causing a lot of damage.
“But I’ve also got a smaller device that weighs 250 grams, meaning I can fly it pretty much anywhere.”
He said it is important drone pilots act responsibly.
“Privacy is a concern for most people,” he added. “I don’t fly over residential areas, taking pictures of people’s back gardens.
“But I love the pictures I’ve taken of the town centre, where the main focus isn’t on the people but what’s around them.”
The Wokingham resident has since turned his hobby into a side gig with new business JS Aerial Solutions.
