Eric Cheng is an award-winning underwater photographer, aerial imager, and publisher. Caught between technical and creative pursuits, Eric holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in computer science from Stanford University, where he also studied classical music performance. He publishes Wetpixel.com, the leading underwater photography community on the web, and writes about his aerial imaging pursuits at skypixel.org. He was recently Director of Aerial Imaging at DJI, the largest consumer drone manufacturer in the world.
“Eric is perhaps the most dedicated envelope-pusher I’ve ever met when it comes to equipment and technology. You couldn’t ask for a better field guide to this new frontier.” —From the Foreword by Adam Savage, co-producer and co-host of Mythbusters on Discovery Channel “Essential reading for anyone curious about consumer quads, especially all my family and friends who can't stop asking about my funky flying camera. ” —Norman Chan, editor of Tested.com “… the ultimate guide for aerial imaging. From techniques, to demystifying gear, to understanding the regulatory environment, this is essential reading for new and experienced operators alike.” —Gregory McNeal, JD/PhD co-Founder of AirMap, Professor of Law and Public Policy at Pepperdine University, contributor to Forbes.com “Drones dramatically change the way we think about film and photography, allowing for the capture of completely new perspectives. Eric leads you down a path of getting to know this new language; it’s thrilling and beautiful.” —Damian Kulash, Jr., lead singer of OK Go and music video director “Aerial photography has been overly complicated ever since cameras were first introduced to DIY drones. Eric delivers a much needed introduction to give you the best possible start in the craft.” —Austin Furey, marketing manager, Flite Test
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