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Metadata guidelines

Write strong metadata for DroneStock

Clear, factual metadata helps buyers find your footage. Describe what is truly visible, naturally and without sales language.

AI is only a starting point.

Always check and improve every proposal before submitting an asset.

01

Title

A good title says what is visible and where it is.

Use a recognisable subject and location.
Avoid promotional words such as spectacular or perfect.

02

Description

Explain what is visible, where it is and what is happening.

Do not invent uses, names or context.
Write naturally; do not repeat keywords.

03

Only what is visible

Do not invent uses, names or context.

Do not invent uses, names or context.
Avoid promotional words such as spectacular or perfect.

04

AI text

AI can misunderstand places, names and details. You remain responsible for the final metadata.

Verify locations and object names.
Remove exaggerated language and unsupported claims.

05

Tags

Put relevant search terms in tags. Mention camera movement only when it adds useful context.

Use only tags that match the asset.
Write naturally; do not repeat keywords.

06

Camera movement

Put relevant search terms in tags. Mention camera movement only when it adds useful context.

Let the preview show technical camera movement where possible.
Use only tags that match the asset.

07

Before and after

Describe the image; do not try to sell it.

Avoid promotional words such as spectacular or perfect.
Use a recognisable subject and location.

The key rule

Describe the image; do not try to sell it.

Read the shooting guidelines