CARDA's Aerial Photography course in Coimbatore teaches photographers and drone enthusiasts how to take professional-quality aerial pictures. It has four parts: camera drone systems (learning about the DJI Mavic and other professional rigs, stabilisation, and sensor specifications); technique (exposure control at altitude, composition, working with light, and shooting straight down or at an angle); specialised aerial photography jobs (real estate, buildings, weddings, travel and even news stories); and post-production (editing in Lightroom and Capture One, colour correction, and building a portfolio). Aerial photography has replaced expensive helicopter shoots and is now cheaper and more accessible. Graduates can work as freelance photographers, staff photographers at property or media companies, or travel while shooting for a living. CARDA's course is a practical way to start a career in aerial photography.