Free Planning Tool
Shadow Planner for Drone Pilots, Roof Shoots, and Property Photos
Estimate sunrise, sunset, sun direction, and the best shooting window for cleaner aerial coverage, stronger texture, or longer shadows.
Plan the light before you launch
Use this tool to see when the sun will favor a north, east, south, or west-facing subject. It is useful for roofs, facades, construction documentation, real estate, and general aerial photography.
Sunrise
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Solar Noon
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Sunset
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Best Window
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Recommendation
Enter a date and location to generate the best window for your selected subject direction and shoot goal.
Sun & Shadow Notes
- Results will appear here after calculation.
Top Time Slots
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Planning note:
This tool gives a practical field estimate using your browser time. For highest accuracy, use the same local time zone as the property being photographed.
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