Drone Photography By Erickaboz123 2006 The first use of drones for commercial photography began, mostly for aerial real estate and agriculture. 2013 DJI releases the Phantom drone, making drone Photography available to everyday people. 2016 The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) introduces rules in the U.S. for flying drones for commercial use. 2019 Drone Photography becomes popular in film and social media, with influencers using it for travel vlogs. 2021 Drones are used in art exhibits and news journalism to tell stories from above.