I'm getting into drone photography and trying to figure out the best editing workflow. I've been starting in Lightroom for basic corrections, then moving to Photoshop for more detailed work.

But honestly, I'm not sure if this is the most efficient approach. Some of my drone shots look flat and lacking detail even after editing. The atmospheric haze seems particularly challenging.

What's your typical workflow from RAW file to final image? Do you use any specific presets or techniques for aerial shots?

I do 90% of my drone editing in Lightroom alone. The key is aggressive use of Clarity and Dehaze sliders - aerial shots need way more than ground-based photos. Then I use graduated filters to enhance skies separately from the ground.

Same workflow as you! Lightroom first for exposure/color, then Photoshop for sharpening. I use the High Pass filter technique specifically for drone images - it really brings back that missing detail from the small sensors.

Try the new AI masking in Lightroom for sky selection - it's a game changer for aerial work. You can enhance the sky dramatically without affecting the terrain. Way faster than manually masking in Photoshop.