Stunning Drone Video Shows Beluga Whales in Arctic

December 18, 2015 by admin Leave a Comment

Arctic Watch photographer Nansen Weber has filmed the Northwest Passage with the use of a drone. He grew up spending every summer exploring the Arctic. Nansen Weber is Arctic Watch’s lead and professional wildlife photographer.

Droneography – Source: Nansen Weber

This droneography video shares the magical wonders of the Northwest Passage – the beluga whales of Cunningham Inlet, the polar bears and the mesmerizing landscapes of this magical place in Canada.

I think it’s important that people know that pristine places, like this beluga place, is one of a kind in the world. It’s something that we should look into and hopefully save, because it might not be there in the future. – Nansen Weber

This drone footage was shot on the coast of Somerset Island, and displays one of the last beluga nurseries on earth. Almost two thousand beluga whales were filmed frolicking in pristine blue Arctic waters in this rare and beautiful videography shot by a drone. The playful beluga whales gather annually within the Cunningham Inlet.

Be sure to visit his wildlife photography website at NansenWeber.com

Videographer: Nansen Weber
Editor: Sacha Roy
Beluga underwater recordings: Valeria Vergara

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Antarctica Drone Footage

June 12, 2015 by admin Leave a Comment

Swedish filmmaker Kalle Ljung and his crew shot this drone footage during a 20-day trip to Antarctica. Between December and January, the photographer and his 73-year-old father sailed through the Antarctic. The resulting droneography has captured sweeping shots of the arctic landscape, full of mountainous glaciers and breathtaking wildlife.

Antarctica Drone Footage – via Kalle Ljung

We started from Ushuaia in Argentina and went to Port Williams in Chile, rounded Cape Horn and crossed the Drake Passage towards the Melchior Islands in Antarctica. We spent 16 days in the Antarctic and got to experience the most amazing scenery and wildlife before we returned back to Ushuaia. – Kalle Ljung

Antarctica from Kalle Ljung on Vimeo.

Using his new DJI Phantom 2 and a GoPro Hero3+Black Edition, he was able to record 250 minutes worth of glorious footage, full of glaciers, humpback whales, and luminous shades of blue, pink and purple. The drone footage was edited with Final Cut Pro X and is accompanied with soothing music.

This drone video is gorgeous and can be experienced in the 8-minute short film above, titled “Antarctica.”

Image credits: Video and still frames by Kalle Ljung

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Amazing New Droneography Footage Of Iceland

December 7, 2014 by admin 1 Comment

Screenshot: Iceland Droneography

The emerging science of droneography has progressed by leaps and bounds over the course of the past decade, with more and more amazing drone footage being posted to social media channels on a seemingly daily basis.

One of the most amazing things about the whole enterprise is that it was all captured using a store bought drone kit, with no fancy modifications or hidden gimmicks attached. The footage of remote Icelandic scenery was captured using a DJI Phantom Quadcopter by Elia Locardi.

To be absolutely precise, the drone used was a DJI Phantom 2. The Phantom was equipped with a Zenmuse H3-3D gimbal. The aerial footage was obtained using a GoPro Hero 4 Silver. The speed was set to 2.7k at 30fps and then slowed to 24fps in post.

The intention of the drone operators was to create slightly slowed down, rather dreamy view of the mountains and surrounding scenery of Iceland. The drone footage obtained shows a completely realistic and frankly breathtaking view of the beautiful scenery of this remote European island.

However, the creators did succeed in making the footage convey a slightly idealized and surreal vision. In any case, it’s another excellent example of why drone camera photography is the next great development in modern film making.

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Drone Camera Captures Winkler Hall Demolition

June 18, 2014 by admin Leave a Comment

Winkler Hall Demolition Screenshot

The emerging science of droneography has captured another amazing view, this time of a building demolition which occurred in spectacular fashion. The venerable old Winkler Hall has been a longtime landmark on the campus of Appalachian State University, but has aged badly beyond the ability of technicians to effect an overhaul. So, as a result, it’s out with the old, in with the new, and drone cameras were there to capture the entire scene from beginning to finish.

Winkler Hall Demolition: Before, During, and After from Nelson Aerials on Vimeo.

D.H. Griffin Wrecking Company, based in Asheville, N.C., were the company hired to perform the demolition. The footage, which was captured by a remote operated drone camera, was recently posted to the popular upload channel, Vimeo. In the video, you can see the entire operation as it unfolds. First, the video shows a number of breathtaking drone’s eye views of the entire campus. Gradually, the perspective of the video narrows down to the building in question, as demolition crew members are shown preparing to bring Winkler Hall to the ground.

Halfway through the video, we get the “money shot”. A massive implosion brings an end to the building. We get multiple views of the implosion process, all captured in perfect high definition quality. If watching history unfold before your very eyes is something you crave, then this classic drone footage is not to be missed.

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Don’t Even Think About Flying A Drone Cam At Yellowstone

May 24, 2014 by admin Leave a Comment

(Yosemite National Park Facebook page)

If you’re planning a visit to our nation’s majestic Yellowstone National Park, there’s one item you’re better off leaving behind. While drone cameras have captured breathtaking views of all manner of natural scenery and historic national landmarks all across the United States, when it comes to national parks, they are strictly persona non grata for the time being.

National Park Service spokesman, Jeff Olson, had this to say on the matter: “Our policy calls [drone flying] a new recreational activity, and new recreational activities are not allowed until they’re looked at, reviewed, and either approved or we decide to not allow them.” He added that there is “no firm timeline” concerning when an official decision on drone laws will be made.

While the amazing new technology of droneography has enthralled millions of eager viewers all over the world, it has also brought with it a whole new range of logistical and ethical issues. For the time being, at least, national parks in America, such as Yosemite and Yellowstone, are viewing it with guarded suspicion. So, while there are plenty of opportunities available at such locations to capture views of our abundant natural scenery, they will have to be captured with normal, land based, cameras.

Drone Camera Locates 1000 Year Old Village In New Mexico

April 27, 2014 by admin Leave a Comment

Screenshot of video by Dr. John Kantner and Team

Scientists using the aid of a drone camera have uncovered an amazing archaeological find in the dry, barren desert of New Mexico. This finding is yet another astonishing coup for the young science of droneography, which is truly changing the way we see the world.

Just as most major researchers and archaeological experts believed that all of the major settlements of Native Americans in the regions had been discovered and duly mapped, a trip over the state’s Sonora desert proved them all wrong.

A research team, led by Dr. John Kantner of the University of North Florida, operated the drone. Equipped with a camera, the drone flew over the northwestern region of the state, where it uncovered this amazing new discovery.

Dr. Kantner noted that the use of drone camera technology effectively spared his research team the hardship, drudgery, and monetary cost of a full season of painstaking excavation. Dr. Kantner and his fellow researchers had suspected for some time that there were more remains to be discovered in the Chaco Canyon region, but simply had no way to prove this theory.

With the use of drone camera technology, the theory has finally been proven, and the discovery of a new Pueblo village is the icing on the cake.

New Drone Footage Takes You Inside A Fireworks Display

April 25, 2014 by admin Leave a Comment

Screenshot of video by DJI Phantom Fireworks

Nearly everyone in the world has seen a display of fireworks, either first hand or on television. We’ve all been awed and fascinated by the explosion of sound, followed by the amazing burst of bright colors. However, until now, no one has ever actually had a ring side seat to the ultimate “up close and personal” view of a fireworks display. For obvious reasons, no one has ever been inside an explosion of fireworks as it actually occurred.

DJI PHANTOM FIREWORKS from Gasper C on Vimeo.

Believe it or not, we now have a very accurate idea of what it really is like to be in the midst of a real life fireworks explosion. A man who is identifying himself as “Gaspar C” has used a GoPro camera attached to a Quadcopter drone to capture the amazing footage of fireworks exploding in mid air. The footage was uploaded to the popular social media channel Vimeo, and is now available to be viewed by the public.

This aerial footage is yet more proof that droneography is the medium of the future. It seems that there are hardly any boundaries that these drones cannot ultimately destroy. If you want to witness the world as it happens, you are well advised to employ a drone.

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Drone Captures Slackliner Daredevil’s Incredible Feat

April 13, 2014 by admin Leave a Comment

Screenshot of video by Sky Sight Aerial Imaging

Incredible new footage has been recently uploaded to Youtube that, once again, proves the amazing versatility of drone camera technology. This revolutionary new development has been one of the most incredible technological breakthroughs of the 21st century. This latest triumph for the still developing science of droneography has captured slacklining daredevils in the Moab Desert as they performed incredible feats of bravery.

Slacklining experts Scott Roger and Andy Lewis have not only managed to safely scale up some of the highest and most imposing rock formations that the Moab desert of Utah has to offer. They also made a slackline crossing from one lofty rock tower formation to another – a nail biting journey of some 70 feet from one 400 foot high peak to the next.

A team of experts from Sky Sight Aerial Imaging was there to get the whole experience safely on to Youtube, courtesy of the drone camera that was used to capture the feat. The video footage has been posted on to the channel for viewers to marvel at. Scott Roger and Andy Lewis should be commended for their amazing achievement, and for using drone cameras to transmit the entire experience to the world wide public.

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Drone Camera Explores Hidden Alaskan Caves

March 21, 2014 by admin Leave a Comment

Screenshot of video by FireFlight Films

If you’ve ever wondered about the marvels that may be tucked away inside the hidden caves of the wild Alaskan interior, it’s time to pay attention. There is a brand new video which is sure to satisfy your curiosity. The emerging new genre of videography has uncovered another technological breakthrough, accomplishing yet again what no camera crew on foot could hope to undertake.

Bigger Than Life – Ice Caves from Firefight Films on Vimeo.

The company responsible for capturing the footage, Firelight Films, has announced a new video called “Bigger Than Life”. Among the scenic vistas which drone cameras managed to capture under the supervision of director Lion El Aton are unprecedented new views of the caves of Alaska. These interior views are so astonishing precisely because they are so rare. These are environments which few human beings have ever set foot in, due to the danger they represent to all but the most experienced and well prepared explorer.

Also included with the UAV footage is a special “behind the scenes” bonus reel. This bonus maps out for novices the precise flight path of the drone camera. The footage also provides an excellent overview of the entire droneography genre itself, thus serving as a handy means of bringing newcomers up to speed.

Drone Camera Captures 2,500 Year Old Utah Petroglyphs

March 15, 2014 by admin Leave a Comment

Drone Archeology

Screenshot of video by Bill Clary

The emerging technology of drone camera photography has recorded yet another milestone in its brief but brilliant career. Bill Clary, a former member of the American armed forces, piloted the drone via remote control over the remote desert terrain of southern Utah, and discovered a brand new treasure of trove of Native American art.

This amazing find has archaeologists and droneography experts alike in a whirlwind of excitement and activity. The 20 petroglyphs (rock carvings) which Clary discovered via drone camera are thought to be evidence of the so-called “Basket Maker” people.

The “Basket Makers” were an extremely elusive and mysterious tribe of primeval Native Americans, about whom very little is known. The new finding casts a bit of light on their existence and possible activities in the Southern Utah desert so many moons ago.

Bill Clary, who is now the proud owner and operator of his own remote controlled drone camera service “Got Aerial“, was quick to contact local scientists and archaeological researchers in the region.

The petroglyphs were identified as the work of the “Basket Makers” on the basis of their depicting human figures with very broad shoulders and long skinny legs. This present finding is yet more proof of the superior capacity for discovery that drone camera technology has brought mankind.

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