Aerial Photography and Video from RC Aircraft

Aerial Still Photography

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Aerial Video

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Chris' YouTube Channel

Aerial Video Processing

RC aircraft used to carry equipment

Aerial Still Photography  2004   2005   2006   2007   2008   2009   2010   2011   2012   2013

This section shows the cameras I have used for aerial photography and the electronics I have made to remotely trigger the shutters on still digital cameras.  The price you can pay for a digital camera runs from $11 to hundreds of $.  There are a few examples of those photos shown at the top of this page to whet your appetite, with links to many more of the aerial photos I have taken at various spots around the world. 

There are two main ways to trip the shutter on a camera; electronically and with a servo.  The electronic path with a digital switch is much cleaner in setup, plus no extra weight is required for the servo.  The best switch setup I have found is the CamMan, and I have installed it in several cameras.  I also have a custom switch very similar to the CamMan using the same programmable integrated circuit (PIC), a 12C508.   My source code and executable for that PIC switch is available for free on this webpage.  I cover all the cameras I have used or hacked, with tips on their use and detailed photos of exactly where to solder and where to get the software you will need.


Charleston, West Virginia

RCMB, Maryland

Huntsville, Alabama

Joshua Tree, California

Yuma, Arizona

Grand Canyon, Arizona

Chiricahua, Arizona

Arches, Utah

Canyonlands, Utah

Juccasjarvi, Sweden


pencam_mega.jpg (4121 bytes)
Aiptek Mega Pencam
Cost: $30
1.3 megapixel : 1280 x 960
Memory: Fixed 32MB
pencam_sd_tn.jpg (2546 bytes) Aiptek Pencam SD
Cost: $30
1.3 megapixel : 1280 x 960
Memory: SD
pencam_trio_ii_outside_tn.jpg (13667 bytes) Aiptek Pencam Trio II
Cost: $25
.3 megapixel : 640 x 480
Memory: Fixed 8 MB


Aiptek Pencam aerial photos, 2004
  Hunt Valley, Maryland, June 2004
  RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, February - June 2004
  Sparks & Hereford, Maryland, February – June 2004
  Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, June 2004
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Aiptek Pencam aerial photos, 2005
  New River Gorge, West Virginia, May 2005
 
Carr Canyon, Sierra Vista, Arizona, June & August 2005
 
Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona, June 2005
 
Coronado National Monument, Arizona, June 2005

  Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, June 2005
 
Cherohala Byway, Tennessee & North Carolina, July 2005
 
Chicamagua Dam, Chattanooga, Tennessee, July 2005

  San Diego, California, September 2005
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flatfoto_front_tn.jpg (5574 bytes) Radio Shack FlatFoto 3
Cost: $30
3 megapixel
Memory: Fixed 16MB + SD
camcorder_final_1_tn.jpg (7565 bytes) CVS Digital Camcorder
Cost: $30
Resolution: 320x240 to 640x480
Memory: Fixed 128MB
25 - 45 minutes record time
Moved imager to allow for less drag when installed on plane.
 argus_outside_2_tn.jpg (5663 bytes)  Argus DC3640
Cost: $50
3.1 megapixel
Memory: Fixed 16MB + SD
 dakota-classic.jpg (4705 bytes) Ritz One Time Use Dakota
Cost: $11
1.3 megapixel : 1280 x 960
Memory: Fixed 16 MB
 


Flatfoto 3, CVS Digital Camcorder, Argus DC3640, Dakota, 2005 - 2006
Ground Photos Comparison : Aptek Pencam SD, Flatfoto, Argus DC3640, Dakota - November 2005
Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona, March 2006  posted @ RCGroups

Camera Plane Details & RCMB Aerial Photos, May 2006 - Flatfoto, Argus, Dakota
Dakota Setup Information,  May 2006

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E317_front_ready_to_go_tn.jpg (4901 bytes) HP E317
Cost: $88
5 megapixel
Memory: Fixed 16MB + SD
12c508_switch.jpg (8434 bytes) PIC 12C508 Switch
Cost: $1 each + free software
$20 for hardware for programming
Controls most digital cams; modify it to what you need.
Includes PIC development tutorial.
Based on
CamMan.


HP E317 aerial photos, 2006
  Camp Woodward, Pennsylvania, June 2006
  Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, June 2006  posted @ RCGroups

  Charleston, West Virginia, Summer 2006
  Sistersville, West Virginia, Summer 2006

  Sparks, Maryland, Fall 2006
  RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, Fall 2006
  Orlando, Florida, December 2006 (2 flights)
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HP E317 aerial photos, 2007
  Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, June 2007 Location in Google Maps

HP E317 aerial photos, 2008 
 
  Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, March 2008  posted @ RCGroups
  Sierra Vista, Arizona, July & August 2008
  Fort Huachuca, Arizona, July & September 2008
  Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona, July 2008
  Fort Bowie, Arizona, August 2008
  Hunt Valley, Maryland, October 2008
  Coronado National Monument, Arizona, December 2008
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HP E317 aerial photos, 2009
  All over the United States on business travel & vacation, June - August 2009
    07 June 2009 – Hereford, Maryland
    08 June 2009 – Huntsville, Alabama
    09 June 2009 – Bellefonte Nuclear Plant, Alabama

    20 June 2009 – Chicamagua Dam, Tennessee
    27 June 2009
Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas
   
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White Sands National Monument, New Mexico
   
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Carr Canyon, Huachuca Mountains, Sierra Vista, Arizona
    29 June 2009 – Ft Huachuca Shadow flight-line, Arizona
    04 July 2009 – San Pedro River, Cochise County, Arizona
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4 July 2009 – Coronado National Monument, Arizona
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4 July 2009 – Parker Canyon Reservoir, Arizona
    05 July 2009 – Carr Canyon, Huachuca Mountains, Sierra Vista, Arizona
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6 July 2009 – Ft Huachuca Shadow flight-line, Arizona
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9 July 2009 – Ft Huachuca Shadow flight-line, Arizona
   
12 July 2009 – Coronado National Monument, Arizona
    19 July 2009 – Chiricahua National Monument, Arizona
    25 July 2009 – Schnebly Hill Road, Sedona, Arizona
    27 July 2009 – Red Rocks National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, Nevada
    28 July 2009 – Lake Meade National Recreation Area, Nevada
    30 July 2009 – Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite National Park, California
    05 Aug 2009 – Bear Lake, Utah
    08 Aug 2009 – Tower, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
    09 Aug 2009 – Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming
    16 Aug 2009 – Seneca Rocks, West Virginia

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  RC Flying Field, Charleston, West Virginia, April 2009
  RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, September 2009
  Skull Valley, Utah, December 2009 (2 flights)
  Park City, Utah, December 2009
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HP E317 aerial photos, 2010
  Italy and France, August 2010
    Stelvio Pass, Italy
    Saturnia, Italy
    Burchio, Italy
    Avaray, Loire River Valley, France
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  University Park, Huntsville, Alabama, April 2010
 
RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, August 2010  posted @ RCMB.org
  Arches National Park, Utah, September 2010
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HP E317 aerial photos, 2011
  Joshua Tree National Park, California, January & April 2011
  Laguna Mountains, California, January & May 2011
  KOFA, near Castle Dome Peak, Arizona, January 2011
  Martinez Lake, Arizona, February 2011
  Ice Hotel, Jukkasjarvi, Sweden, February 2011
  Yuma, Arizona, April 2011
  Niagara on the Lake, Canada, July 2011
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HP E317 aerial photos, 2012
  Canyonlands National Park, Utah, March 2012 Location in Google Maps

Aiptek Pencam aerial photos, 2013
   SEFF, Americus, Georgia, April 2013 Location in Google Maps
  Joe Nall, Triple Tree Aerodrome, South Carolina, May 2013  Location in Google Maps
  RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, August 2013
 
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Aerial videos  2010   2011   2012   2013   2014   2015   2016   2017   2018   2019   Sweden-Norway 2019   Utah 2019   2020   2021   2022   2023
 
This section has links to aerial videos I have shot all over the world with various video cameras in my RC planes.  Starting in 2016, some of these videos were flown with first person view (FPV) equipment on 5.8 Ghz.  The video cameras themselves are shown below when I started using that camera. 
 
      
Sony Bloggie - two versions


Sony Bloggie HD aerial video, 2010
  RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, 10 November 2010
 
RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, 13 November 2010
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Sony Bloggie HD aerial video, 2011
  Lake Havasu, Arizona, 22 January 2011 Location in Google Maps
  Joshua Tree National Park, 23 January 2011 Location in Google Maps
  Yuma, Arizona, 11 April 2011 Location in Google Maps
  Vidsel, Sweden, 28 June 2011 Location in Google Maps

Sony Bloggie HD aerial video, 2012
  Canyonlands National Park, Needles District, Utah, 03 November 2012  Location in Google Maps
   

  

GoPro Hero 3         Turnigy 2K HD-Cam / SJ4000



GoPro Hero 3 HD aerial video, 2014
  RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, 23 February 2014
 
RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, 17 August 2014
  West of Castle Dome Peak, Kofa NWR, AZ, 21 November 2014 (2 flights)
 
West of Castle Dome Peak, Kofa NWR, AZ, 22 November 2014 (2 flights)
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GoPro Hero 3 HD aerial video, 2015 
  Martinez Lake from west side of Colorado River, north of Yuma, Arizona, 07 February 2015
 
Confluence of Colorado River and Gila River, Yuma, Arizona, 08 February 2015
 
West of Castle Dome Peak, Kofa NWR, Arizona, 09 February 2015
  Martinez Lake from east side of Colorado River, north of Yuma Arizona, 10 February 2015

  Valley Of The Gods, Utah, 16 February 2015 (2 flights)
  RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, 29 March 2015
 
McPhaul Bridge over Gila River, Yuma, Arizona, 13 April 2015
 
Mittry Lake, Yuma, Arizona, 14 April 2015 & 23 April 2015

 
Adair Road RC Flying Field, Yuma, Arizona, 16 April 2015 & 21 April 2015
 
Palm Canyon, Kofa NWR, Arizona, 19 April 2015
 
Lake Havasu, Arizona, 19 April 2015
  Confluence of Colorado River and Gila River, Yuma, Arizona, 22 April 2015 & 16 May 2015

  Picacho State Recreation Area, California, 17 May 2015 (2 flights)
  West of Castle Dome Peak, Kofa NWR, Arizona, 18 May 2015
 
Fortuna Foothills, Yuma, Arizona, 19 May 2015
  Fortuna Foothills, Yuma, Arizona, 04 & 08 June 2015

  Castle Dome Peak, Kofa NWR, Arizona, 05 June 2015
 
Lake Havasu, Arizona, 06 June 2015
 
Senator Wash Slot Canyon, California, 07 June 2015
  Ferguson Lake, California, 07 June 2015 (2 flights)
  The Slot, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California, 14 June 2015

 
Summersville Lake, West Virginia, 05 September 2015
  RCMB Flying Field + RCMB Fall Picnic, 19 September 2015
 
Dinosaur National Monument, Utah, 17 October 2105
 
South of Mountain View, Wyoming, 18 October 2015
 
West of Kanab, Utah, 23 October 2015
  Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, Utah, 23 October 2015
 
RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, 08 November 2015

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GoPro Hero 3 HD aerial video, 2016
  Ohio River, West Virginia, 26 March 2016 (2 flights)
  RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, 17 April 2016 (2 flights)
  Petersburg Battlefield National Historic Park, Five Forks, Virginia (2 flights)
  Earls, Virginia, 9 & 10 May 2016
  RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, 28 May 2016
  Senator Wash Slot Canyon, California, 15 August 2016 (FPV)
  Adair Road Flying Field, Yuma, Arizona, 27 August 2016 (FPV)
  Kofa Range, Arizona, 29 August 2016 (FPV)
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Turnigy 2K HD-Cam (SJ4000) HD aerial video, 2016
  RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, 25 June 2016
  The Slot, Anza-Borrego State Park, California, 14 August 2016 (2 flights)
  Pacific Crest Trail, Laguna Mountains, California, 14 August 2016
  Ferguson Lake, California, 15 August 2016
  Yuma, Foothills, Arizona, 16 & 29 August 2016
  Colorado & Gila Rivers Confluence, Yuma, Arizona, 16 August 2016
  Dry Fork Slot, Grand Staircase - Escalante NM, Utah
 
Hole In The Rock, Grand Staircase - Escalante NM, Utah
  Mexican Hat, Utah, 22 August 2016
  Sedona, Arizona, Schnebly Hill Road, 22 August 2016
  Martinez Lake, Arizona, 27 August 2016
  McPhaul Bridge, Gila River, Yuma, Arizona, 27 August & 7 September 2016
  Yuma Territorial Prison, Arizona, 28 August 2016
  Mittry Lake, Yuma, Arizona, 31 August 2016 (2 flights)
  Lake Havasu, Arizona, sunset, 3 & 4 September 2016
  Mill Canyon Spring Road near Mt Timpanogos, Utah, 18 September 2016
  Kane Springs Creek Canyon, Moab, Utah, 29 September 2016
  Corona Arch Trailhead, Moab, Utah, 29 September 2016
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GoPro Hero 3,  aerial video, 2017
  The Narrows Slot Canyons, Picacho SRA, California,  01 March 2017 Location in Google Maps
  Adair Road Flying Field, Yuma, Arizona, 02 March 2017 Location in Google Maps
  Castle Dome Peak, Kofa NWR, Arizona, 04 March 2017 (2 flights) Location in Google Maps
  Foothills, Yuma, Arizona, 06 & 13 March 2017 Location in Google Maps
  Senator Wash Slot Canyon & Ferguson Lake, California, 07 March 2017 (2 flights) Location in Google Maps - flight #1, flight #2
  Colorado & Gila River Confluence, Yuma, Arizona, 08 March 2017 Location in Google Maps
  Lake Havasu, Arizona, 12 March 2017 (4 flights) Location in Google Maps - flights #1 to #3, flight #4
  Buttercup Dunes, Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area, California, 13 & 14 March 2017 (8 flights) Location in Google Maps

                                   
Eachine VR-D2 Pro Googles     EV200D Googles    Gear 360     Runcam Split 2     Runcam Split Mini     AKKTek Infinite DVR


HD-DVR / Recorded from downlink on Eachine VR-D2 goggles, aerial video, 2017
  Downlinked video from flying wing with EagleTree system, setup #1, RCMB, 01 October 2017 Location in Google Maps
  Eachine Racer 250 with HD-DVR from V-Tail 210, around my front yard, 14 October 2017  
  Eachine Racer 250 with HD-DVR from V-Tail 210, RCMB, 15 October 2017 Location in Google Maps
  Eachine Racer 250 with HD-DVR from V-Tail 210, RCMB, 22 October 2017 Location in Google Maps
  Downlinked video from flying wing with EagleTree system, setup #2, RCMB, 22 October 2017 Location in Google Maps


Gear 360 / SJ4000 / Cyclops DVR / Runcam Split Mini, aerial video, 2018
  First flight on 180-sized quadcopter, my front yard, 01 May 2018 - Runcam Split Mini (FPV)  
  RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, 20 April 2018 - Gear 360 Location in Google Maps

Utah, Summer 2018:
  White House Campground, east of Kanab, Utah  -  Cyclops Camera/DVR Location in Google Maps
  The Wedge Overlook, Utah - Cyclops Camera/DVR Location in Google Maps
  San Rafael River Bridge, Buckhorn Draw Road, Utah - Cyclops Camera/DVR Location in Google Maps
  San Rafael River Bridge, Buckhorn Draw Road, Utah - SJ4000 Camera Location in Google Maps
  San Rafael Reef, north of Goblin Valley, Utah - SJ4000 Camera (2 flights) Location in Google Maps
  Little Wildhorse Canyon Trailhead, west of Goblin Valley, Utah - Cyclops Camera/DVR Location in Google Maps
  Skull Valley, Utah - SJ4000 Camera Location in Google Maps
  Simpson Springs Pony Express Station - Runcam Split Mini Location in Google Maps
  Simpson Springs Pony Express Station & Lookout Pass, Utah - Cyclops Camera/DVR Location in Google Maps - flight #1 flight #2
  Lookout Pass, Utah - SJ4000 Camera Location in Google Maps
  Brian Head Peak, Utah - Cyclops Camera/DVR Location in Google Maps
  Kolob Reservoir, west of Zion National Park - SJ4000 Camera  Location in Google Maps
  White House Campground, east of Kanab, Utah  -  SJ4000 Camera Location in Google Maps
  White House Campground, east of Kanab, Utah  -  Runcam Split Mini Location in Google Maps
  Grosvenor Arch, Utah - Runcam Split Mini Location in Google Maps
  Escalante River Gorge, Utah - SJ4000 Camera Location in Google Maps
  Fortymile Ridge Road, Utah - SJ4000 Camera (2 flights) Location in Google Maps
  
Comparison of Gear 360, Runcam Split Mini, SJ4000, and Cyclops all on 26 August 2018 at RCMB:
  RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, 26 August 2018 - Gear 360 Location in Google Maps
  RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, 26 August 2018 - Runcam Split Mini Location in Google Maps
  RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, 26 August 2018 - SJ4000 Location in Google Maps
  RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, 26 August 2018 - Cyclops Camera/DVR

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  RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, 28 August 2018 - Runcam Split Mini - beginner aerobatics Location in Google Maps
  RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, 28 August 2018 - Cyclops - low level flying Location in Google Maps
  RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, 01 Sep 2018 - Runcam Split Mini - beginner aerobatics Location in Google Maps
  RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, 02 Sep 2018 - Runcam Split Mini - beginner aerobatics Location in Google Maps
  RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, 03 Sep 2018 - Runcam Split Mini - air-to-air Location in Google Maps
  RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, 02 & 03 Sep 2018 - SJ4000 - low level flying  Location in Google Maps
  RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, 07 Sep 2018 - Runcam Split Mini - beginner aerobatics Location in Google Maps
  RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, 22 Sep 2018 - Gear 360 - low level flying Location in Google Maps
  RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, 22 Nov 2018 - SJ4000 - low level flying Location in Google Maps
  RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, 25 Nov 2018 - HD-Cam, Cyclops, SJ4000 comparison  Location in Google Maps


Aerial Video Processing

I have applied the Deshaker stabilizer filter to some airborne videos to smooth them out.  Deshaker is a plug-in for the video editing software VirtualDub.  Deshaker does a great job removing the aircraft motions and bumpy air disturbances as a plane moves.  Best of all, both VirtualDub and Deshaker are free. There are many examples of 'deshakered' aerial videos highlighted in yellow below; the different settings are explained with each video on its YouTube page. I also ran one video from the Spidsbergseter Resort in Norway through the stabilizer of a trial copy of Movavi Video Editor for comparison. 

As an example of what Deshaker can do, I applied the Deshaker stabilizer filter to the Rio Grande River, Las Cruces, NM video listed below, using three of these settings in filter pass #2 in the Deshaker setup: 
Dshkr1 = "Large Borders"
Dshkr2 = "Adaptive Zoom"
Dshkr3 = "Fixed Zoom"

I have put the original video and these three stabilized versions into a single video so you can compare them next to each other, shown here on the right.

I have done the same thing with the Spidsbergseter Resort videos from Norway, shown below on the left, and the Sognefjellet  - Lustrafjorden videos from Norway, shown below on the right.  These full size videos are from my 'Lillehammer weekend' in Norway Trip details and photos from the Lillehammer weekend are here.

After a lot of comparing, I have found that the "adaptive + fixed zoom" provides the best results for aerial video.  This method is indicated below in some videos.
Dshkr4 = "Adaptive + Fixed Zoom"

Rio Grande River, Deshaker filter settings comparison


Spidsbergseter Resort, Deshaker and Movavi filter comparison


Sognefjellet - Lustrafjorden, Deshaker filter settings comparison



HD-Cam / Runcam Split 2 / Runcam Split Mini, aerial video, 2019

While at flight testing at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
  Las Cruces, New Mexico, Rio Grande River, 02 May 2019 - HD-Cam  Dshkr1  Dshkr2  Dshkr3


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  Las Cruces, New Mexico, Rio Grande River, 02 May 2019 - Runcam Split Mini (2 flights) Location in Google Maps
  Las Cruces, New Mexico, Dripping Springs, 03 May 2019 - HD-Cam Location in Google Maps
  Las Cruces, New Mexico, Dripping Springs, 03 May 2019 - Runcam Split Mini  Location in Google Maps
 
  RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, 18 May 2019 - Runcam Split Mini - aerobatics 

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  RCMB, Air to air video, Jerry McCallum's 60% Piper Cub, 15 Jun 2019 - Runcam Split Mini Location in Google Maps


Sweden and Norway, August - September 2019,  5' Wing = Runcam Split 2, Q180 & NanoTalon = Runcam Split Mini

I began my Scandinavian 7 week trip with 2 weeks of vacation in Sweden and Norway with Tami and Nathan, then I had 5 weeks of flight testing in Karlsborg, Sweden starting in August 2019.

  Sweden & Norway aerial video highlights, 6 Aug 2019 - 8 Sep 2019
  Sweden & Norway aerial video highlights, 6 Aug 2019 - 8 Sep 2019   Dshkr2

Sweden and Norway, video with location labels, music
Sweden and Norway

Norway Vacation
  5' Wing, Innvikfjorden, Norway, 6 Aug 2019    Dshkr1  Dshkr3 


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  5' Wing, Stardalselva River, Norway, 6 Aug 2019    Dshkr1  Dshkr3  Location in Google Maps
  5' Wing, Hardangervidda Plateau, Norway, 9 Aug 2019    Dshkr1  Dshkr3  Location in Google Maps

Karlsborg, Sweden
  5' Wing, Flugyben, Sweden, 14 Aug 2019 (2 flights)


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  Q180 quad, between Skovde and Karlsborg, Sweden, 16 Aug 2019  Location in Google Maps
  Q180 quad, near Tivedens and west of Karlsborg, Sweden, 18 Aug 2019 (2 flights) Location in Google Maps - flight #1, flight #2
  5' Wing, overlook near Karlsborg, Sweden, 21 Aug 2019     Dshkr1  Dshkr3 Location in Google Maps
  5' Wing, near Karlsborg, Sweden, 26 Aug 2019 (3 flights) Location in Google Maps - flight #1, flight #2, flight #3
  Q180 quad, near Karlsborg, Sweden, 26 Aug 2019 (2 flights)  Location in Google Maps - flight #1, flight #2
  5' Wing & Q180 quad, Undenas, Sweden, 27 Aug 2019 (2 flights) Location in Google Maps
  5' Wing & Q180 quad, north-east of Beateberg, Sweden, 28 Aug 2019 (2 flights) Location in Google Maps
  5' Wing & Q180 quad, Lake Viken, Sweden, 29 Aug 2019 (2 flights) Location in Google Maps
  Q180 quad, west of Karlsborg, Sweden, 29 Aug 2019 (3 flights)  Location in Google Maps - flight #1, flight #2 & #3

Lillehammer Weekend : Karlsborg, Sweden to Lillehammer, Norway
  5' Wing, north of Bruvoll, Norway, 30 Aug 2019


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  5' Wing, Lillehammer to Rondane National Park, Norway, 31 Aug 2019 (3 flights) Location in Google Maps - flight #1, flight #2, flight #3
  5' Wing, Spidsbergseter Resort, Norway, 31 Aug 2019     Dshkr1  Dshkr3  Movavi  Location in Google Maps
  5' Wing, Rondane National Park, Norway, 31 Aug 2019 (2 flights) Location in Google Maps - flight #1, flight #2
  5' Wing, Sognefjellet - Lustrafjorden, 1 Sep 2019     Dshkr1  Dshkr2  Dshkr3 Location in Google Maps
  5' Wing, Sognefjellet - Lustrafjorden - Skjolden, Norway, 1 Sep 2019 Location in Google Maps
  5' Wing, Sognefjellet - Nedre Oscarshaug, Norway, 1 Sep 2019     Dshkr1  Dshkr3 Location in Google Maps
  Q180 quad, Sognefjellet - Nedre Oscarshaug, Norway, 1 Sep 2019 Location in Google Maps
  5' Wing, Sognefjellet - Mountains and Finna River, Norway, 1 Sep 2019 (2 flights) Location in Google Maps - flight #1, flight #2
  Q180 quad, Sognefjellet - cliff diving on Bovra River, Norway, 1 Sep 2019  Location in Google Maps
  5' Wing, Lillehammer Olympic Ski Jump, 1 Sep 2019     Dshkr1  Dshkr2  Dshkr3 Location in Google Maps

Karlsborg, Sweden
  NanoTalon & Q180 quad, west of Linkoping, Sweden 5 Sep 2019 (3 flights) 


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Preikestolen Weekend : Karlsborg, Sweden to Preikestolen, Norway
  5' Wing, Windmills, Ulvstorp, Sweden, 6 Sep 2019   Dshkr1  Dshkr2  Dshkr3


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  5' Wing, Rest Area, Sweden, 6 Sep 2019   Dshkr1  Dshkr2  Dshkr3 Location in Google Maps
  5' Wing, Oyfossen, Otra River valley, Norway, 7 Sep 2019 (2 flights)   Dshkr3 Location in Google Maps - flight #1, flight #2
  5' Wing + NanoTalon, Rosskreppfjorden Dam, Norway, 7 Sep 2019 (2 flights)   Dshkr3 Location in Google Maps
  5' Wing, Ryfylke National Tourist Route, Norway, 7 Sep 2019 (2 flights)  Location in Google Maps - flight #1, flight #2
  5' Wing, Sandiedfjorden, Olen, Stordalsvatnet Lake, Norway, 8 Sep 2019 (3 flights)  Location in Google Maps - flight #1, flight #2, flight #3
  Q180 quad, Langfossen waterfall, Norway, 8 Sep 2019  Location in Google Maps
  NanoTalon + Q180 quad, Roldalsfjellet, Norway, 8 Sep 2019 (2 flights) Location in Google Maps
  5' Wing, slope soaring above Horda, Norway, 8 Sep 2019 Location in Google Maps
  5' Wing & Q180 quad, Ulevavatnet high alpine lake, Norway, 8 Sep 2019 (2 flights) Location in Google Maps

Karlsborg, Sweden 
  Q180 quad & 5' Wing, near Skovde, Sweden, 11 Sep 2019 (3 flights)


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  Q180 quad, near Tivedens, Sweden, 12 Sep 2019 Location in Google Maps
   
I was home for 10 days before my next trip.
  Q180 quad, around my front yard, 21 Sep 2019   
  Q180 quad, RCMB, aerobatics, 22 & 23 Sep 2019 (2 flights)  Location in Google Maps


Utah & Nevada & Arizona, September - December 2019,  5' Wing = Runcam Split 2, Q180 & NanoTalon = Runcam Split Mini

I went to Utah for 10 weeks of flight testing at Dugway Proving Grounds, 90 miles southwest of Salt Lake City.  I visited parks on the weekends off.

  Utah and Arizona aerial video highlights, 25 Sep 2019 - 6 Dec 2019  Dshkr2

Utah and Arizona

Dugway, Utah
  NanoTalon, Skull Valley, Utah, 25 Sep 2019   Dshkr3


Location in Google Maps
  NanoTalon, Skull Valley, Utah, 27 Sep 2019   Dshkr3 Location in Google Maps
  5' Wing, Skull Valley, Utah, 27 Sep 2019  Location in Google Maps
  Q180 Quad, Skull Valley, Utah, 27 Sep 2019  Location in Google Maps
  NanoTalon, Lookout Pass, Utah, 28 Sep 2019   Dshkr1  Dshkr3 Location in Google Maps
  NanoTalon, Simpson Springs, Utah, 28 Sep 2019   Dshkr1  Dshkr3 Location in Google Maps
  NanoTalon, North of Simpson Springs, Utah, 28 Sep 2019   Dshkr1  Dshkr3 Location in Google Maps
  NanoTalon, South Skull Valley, Utah, 28 Sep 2019   Dshkr1  Dshkr3 Location in Google Maps
  Q180 quad, Simpson Springs, Utah, 28 Sep 2019 (3 flights)
Location in Google Maps - flight #1, flights #2 & #3
  5' Wing & Q180 quad, Dry Hollow overlook, Timpanagos Highway, 29 Sep 2019  Location in Google Maps
  NanoTalon & Q180 quad, Five Mile Pass Utah-73, 29 Sep 2019 Location in Google Maps
  5' Wing & NanoTalon, Fisher/Johnson Pass, Utah, 29 Sep 2019   Dshkr3 Location in Google Maps

Zion Area Weekend 
  Q180 quad, Candy Cliffs - Yant Flat, Utah, 5 Oct 2019 (4 flights)


Location in Google Maps
  5' Wing, Access Rd 031, Red Cliffs Conservation Area, Utah, 5 Oct 2019 (2 flights)
Location in Google Maps - flight #1, flight #2

Wedge to Bryce Weekend
  NanoTalon, Wedge Overlook, San Rafael River, 12 Oct 2019 (2 flights)   Dshkr3


Location in Google Maps - flight #1, flight #2,
  NanoTalon, San Rafael Swell, 12 Oct 2019 (2 flights)   Dshkr3 Location in Google maps - flight #1, flight #2
  NanoTalon, San Rafael Reef & near Hanksville, 12 Oct 2019 (2 flights)    Dshkr3 Location in Google Maps - flight #1, flight #2
  5' Wing, Buckhorn Draw Road, 12 Oct 2019 (2 flights)   Dshkr3 Location in Google Maps
  5' Wing, Boulder Mountain, 13 Oct 2019 (2 flight)  Location in Google Maps - flight #1, flight #2
  Q180 quad, Escalante Gorge, Utah-20, 13 & 14 Oct 2019 (2 flights) Location in Google Maps - flight #1, flight #2

Great Basin National Park Weekend
  NanoTalon & 5' Wing, Great Basin to Dugway, 20 Oct 2019 (3 flights)   Dshkr3


Location in Google Maps - flight #1, flight #2, flight #3

Dugway, Utah
  NanoTalon & 5' Wing, Skull Valley, 26 Oct 2019   Gear 360 on 5' Wing


Location in Google Maps
  NanoTalon, Fisher/Johnson Pass, 27 Oct 2019   Dshkr3 Location in Google Maps

Moab to Capitol Reef Weekend
  Q180 quad, Poison Spider Mesa - Moab, 3 Nov 2019 (2 flights)


Location in Google Maps - flight #1, flight #2
  Q180 quad, Utah-95, Burr Trail Rd, 4 & 5 Nov 2019 (2 flights) Location in Google Maps - flight #1, flight #2
  5' Wing & NanoTalon, Potash Rd - settling ponds, 3 Nov 2019 (2 flights)   Dshkr3 Location in Google Maps
  5' Wing, Potash Rd - Colorado River, 3 Nov 2019   Dshkr3 Location in Google Maps
  5' Wing, Utah-95, Utah-276, 4 Nov 2019 (3 flights)   Dshkr3 Location in Google Maps - flight #1, flight #2 & #3
  5' Wing & NanoTalon, Burr Trail Rd, 5 Nov 2019 (2 flights)   Dshkr3 Location in Google Maps - flight #1, flight #2
  NanoTalon, Notom-Bullfrog Rd, 5 Nov 2019 (2 flights)   Dshkr3 Location in Google Maps
  NanoTalon, Moab to Needles: Utah-114 x2, Utah-211, 3 Nov 2019 (3 flights)   Dshkr3 Location in Google Maps - flight #1, flight #2, flight #3
  NanoTalon, House On Fire trailhead, White & Fry Canyons, 4 Nov 2019 (3 flights)   Dshkr3 Location in Google Maps - flight #1, flight #2, flight #3
  NanoTalon, White Canyon x2, Utah-95, 4 Nov 2019 (3 flights)   Dshkr3 Location in Google Maps - flight #1, flight #2, flight #3

Dugway, Utah
  NanoTalon & Q180, Skull Valley, 21 Nov 2019 (3 flights)


Location in Google Maps - flight #1, flight #2 & #3
  Q180 quad, Skull Valley - White Rock, 23 Nov 2019 (2 flights)
Location in Google Maps
  NanoTalon, Skull Valley - White Rock, 23 Nov 2019 (2 flights)   Dshkr3 Location in Google Maps - flight #1, flight #2

Bryce - Zion - White Pocket Weekend
  NanoTalon & Q180 quad, White Pocket, Arizona, 26 Nov 2019 (2 flights)


Location in Google Maps
  Q180 quad, Southeast of Hurricane, Utah, 26 Nov 2019 (2 flights) Location in Google Maps

Dugway, Utah
  NanoTalon & Q180, Skull Valley, 6 Dec 2019 (3 flights)


Location in Google Maps
  NanoTalon & Q180, Fisher/Johnson Pass, 6 Dec 2019 (2 flights) Location in Google Maps
   
Overall highlights from September to December 2019 for each airframe:

  NanoTalon highlights, September - December 2019    Dshkr3
  5' Wing highlights, September - December 2019   Dshkr2
  Q180 Quad highlights, September - December 2019   Dshkr2


Norway - Sweden - Utah - Arizona
Norway - Sweden - Utah
Norway - Sweden - Utah - Arizona
   
Utah & Montana & Idaho, June 2020
 
Capitol Reef National Park, Utah (flown on BLM land near Capitol Reef)
  San Rafael Swell, Q200 - Runcam Split 2, 6 June 2020
  Cathedral Valley - west, Q200 - Runcam Split 2, 6 June 2020
  Cathedral Valley - east, NanoTalon - Runcam Split Mini, 7 June 2020, Dshkr4
  Cathedral Valley - east, Q180 - Runcam Split Mini, 7 June 2020
  Cathedral Valley - east, Q200 - Runcam Split 2, 7 June 2020
  Caineville Wash Road, NanoTalon - Runcam Split Mini, 7 June 2020, Dshkr4
  Notom-Bullfrog Road, NanoTalon - Runcam Split Mini, 7 June 2020, Dshkr4
  Notom-Bullfrog Road, Q200 - Runcam Split 2, 7 June 2020

Location in Google Maps
Location in Google Maps
Location in Google Maps
Location in Google Maps
Location in Google Maps
Location in Google Maps
Location in Google Maps
Location in Google Maps

Skull Valley, Utah

  Skull Valley, NanoTalon Aerial Video, 08 June 2020, Dshkr4
  Skull Valley, Q180 & Q200 Aerial Video, 08 June 2020
  White Rocks, NanoTalon Aerial Video, 09 June 2020 (2 flights), Dshkr4
  White Rocks, Q180 Aerial Video, 09 June 2020 (3 flights)
  White Rocks, Q200 Aerial Video, 09 June 2020 (3 flights)


Location In Google Maps
Location In Google Maps
Location In Google Maps - flight #1, flight #2
Location In Google Maps
Location In Google Maps

White House Campground, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah
  Cottonwood Canyon Road @ Cottonwood Narrows, Q200 Aerial Video, 13 June 2020
  White House Campground, NanoTalon Aerial Video, 14 & 15 June 2020 (2 flights), Dshkr4
  White House Campground, Q180 & Q200 Aerial Video, 15 June 2020 (2 flights)


Location In Google Maps
Location In Google Maps
Location In Google Maps

Montana & Idaho
  Hebgen Lake, Montana, NanoTalon Aerial Video, 22 June 2020, Dshkr4
  Targhee Pass, Idaho, NanoTalon Aerial Video, 25 June 2020, Dshkr4
  Henry's Fork River Plain, Idaho, NanoTalon Aerial Video, 25 June 2020 (2 flights), Dshkr4
  Targhee Pass & Mesa Falls Scenic Byway, Idaho, Q180 Aerial Video, 25 June 2020


Location In Google Maps
Location In Google Maps
Location In Google Maps
Location In Google Maps - flight #1, flight #2
   
Maryland & West Virginia, July - August 2020  

RCMB Flying Field, MD, Runcam Split & EV200D Goggles, CL-OSD w/ RSSI, 26 Jul 2020
RCMB Flying Field, MD, Runcam Split & EV200D Goggles, CL-OSD w/ RSSI, 7 Aug 2020
RCMB Flying Field, MD, 16' Flying Wing, Gear 360, 9 Aug 2020
RCMB Flying Field, MD, Stryker Thrust Vectored Twin, 720P Mini Camera, 9 Aug 2020

Location in Google Maps
Location in Google Maps
Location in Google Maps
Location in Google Maps
Stonewall Resort State Park, WV, Runcam Split Mini, Q180 Quad, 26 Aug 2020, Dshkr4
Stonewell Resort State Park, WV, Runcam Split, 5' Wing, 26 Aug 2020, Dshkr4
Location in Google Maps
Location in Google Maps
RCMB Flying Field, MD, Runcam Split Mini, NanoTalon, 29 Aug 2020, Dshkr4 Location in Google Maps
   
New York & Canada & Maryland, August - September 2021  
 
Watkins Glen, New York, Runcam Split, 5' Wing, 8 Aug 2021  Dshkr1 Location in Google Maps
Ingonish, Nova Scotia, Runcam Split Mini, NanoTalon, 22 Aug 2021 (2 flights) Location in Google Maps
Lower Argyle, Nova Scotia, Runcam Split Mini, NanoTalon, 28 Aug 2021, Dshkr4  Dshkr1 Location in Google Maps
Lower Argyle, Nova Scotia, Runcam Split Mini, Q180 Quad, 29 Aug 2021 Location in Google Maps
Lower Argyle, Nova Scotia, Runcam Split Mini, NanoTalon, 29 Aug 2021 Location in Google Maps
New Glasgow, Prince Edward Island, Runcam Split Mini, NanoTalon, 1 Sep 2021 Location in Google Maps
RCMB Flying Field, MD, Runcam Split Mini, Q180 Quad, Air to Air, 19 Sep 2021 Location in Google Maps
   
Utah & Nevada, October - November 2021  
   
San Rafael Swell & Capitol Reef National Park Weekend
   
  Wedge Overlook, Utah, Runcam Split Mini, NanoTalon, 1 Oct 2021  Location in Google Maps
  San Rafael River Bridge, Utah, Runcam Split, 5' Wing, 1 Oct 2021 (2 flights) Location in Google Maps
  HWY-72 Summit, Northwest of Capitol Reef NP, Utah, Runcam Split, 5' Wing, 3 Oct 2021 Location in Google Maps
  HWY-72 Valley, Northwest of Capitol Reef NP, Utah, Runcam Split, 5' Wing, 3 Oct 2021 Location in Google Maps
  HWY-72 Cliffs, Northwest of Capitol Reef NP, Utah, Runcam Split Mini, Q180 Quad, 3 Oct 2021 Location in Google Maps
  Cliff diving near Salina, Utah, Runcam Split Mini, Q180 Quad, 3 Oct 2021 (2 flights) Location in Google Maps
   
Skull Valley
   
  Lone Rock, Skull Valley, Utah, Runcam Split, 5' Wing, 4 Oct 2021  Location in Google Maps
  Horseshoe Springs, Skull Valley, Utah, Runcam Split, 5' Wing, 6 Oct 2021 Location in Google Maps
   
Moab & San Rafael Swell Weekend
  Canyonlands NP, Needles District Viewpoint, Utah, Runcam Split, 5' Wing, 8 Oct 2021  Location in Google Maps
  Canyonlands NP, Indian Creek Canyon, Utah, Runcam Split, 5' Wing, 9 Oct 2021 Location in Google Maps
  Rock Pinnacle, Steens Rd - Utah HWY-114, Runcam Split Mini, Q180 Quad, 9 Oct 2021 Location in Google Maps
  Castle Valley, Utah, Runcam Split, 5' Wing, 10 Oct 2021 Location in Google Maps
  Crawford Draw, Utah, Hubsan Zino Pro+, 11 Oct 2021 Location in Google Maps
  Crawford Draw, Utah, Runcam Split, 5' Wing, 11 Oct 2021 Location in Google Maps
   
Zion National Park Weekend
   
  Kolob Terrace, Utah, Runcam Split, 5' Wing, 24 Oct 2021  Location in Google Maps
  Meadow Hot Springs, Utah, Runcam Split, 5' Wing, 24 Oct 2021 Location in Google Maps
   
Skull Valley & Salt Lake City
   
  Southern Skull Valley, Utah, Runcam Split, 5' Wing, 28 Oct 2021  Location in Google Maps
  Emigration Canyon, Salt Lake City, Utah, Runcam Split, 5' Wing, 30 Oct 2021 (2 flights) Location in Google Maps
  Mt Nebo Scenic Byway, Utah, Runcam Split, 5' Wing, 31 Oct 2021 Location in Google Maps
  Johnson Pass, Utah, Runcam Split, 5' Wing, 31 Oct 2021 Location in Google Maps
  Southern Skull Valley, Utah, Runcam Split Mini, Q180 Quad, 3 Nov 2021 (4 flights) Location in Google Maps
  Southern Skull Valley, Utah, Runcam Split, 5' Wing, 3 Nov 2021 Location in Google Maps
  Southern Skull Valley, Utah, Hubsan Zino Pro+, 3 Nov 2021 (2 flights) Location in Google Maps
   
Cathedral Gorge State Park, Nevada  
   
  Eagle Point Trailhead, Cathedral Gorge State Park, Nevada, Runcam Split, 5' Wing, 6 Nov 2021  Location in Google Maps
  Miller Point, Cathedral Gorge State Park, Nevada, Hubsan Zino Pro+, 6 Nov 2021 (1080) Location in Google Maps
  Miller Point, Cathedral Gorge State Park, Nevada, Hubsan Zino Pro+, 6 Nov 2021 (4K) Location in Google Maps
   
Grand Staircase - Escalante National Monument & Capitol Reef National Park Weekend 
   
  Upper Calf Creek Falls, Grand Staircase-Escalante NM, Utah, Hubsan Zino Pro+, 11 Nov 2021  Location in Google Maps
  Devils Garden, Grand Staircase-Escalante NM, Utah, Hubsan Zino Pro+, 12 Nov 2021 (2 flights) Location in Google Maps
  Zebra Slot Trailhead, Grand Staircase-Escalante NM, Utah, Runcam Split, 5' Wing, 12 Nov 2021 Location in Google Maps
  Little Death Hollow Campsite, Grand Staircase-Escalante NM, Utah, Hubsan Zino Pro+, 13 Nov 2021 Location in Google Maps
  Little Death Hollow Trailhead, Grand Staircase-Escalante NM, Utah, Runcam Split, 5' Wing, 13 Nov 2021 Location in Google Maps
  Cathedral Valley Road - bentonite hills, Utah, Runcam Split Mini, Q180 Quad, 14 Nov 2021 (2 flights) Location in Google Maps
  Cathedral Valley Road - bentonite hills, Utah, Runcam Split, 5' Wing, 14 Nov 2021 Location in Google Maps
  Cathedral Valley Road - bentonite hills, Utah, Hubsan Zino Pro+, 14 Nov 2021 Location in Google Maps
  Notom, Utah, Runcam Split, 5' Wing, 14 Nov 2021 Location in Google Maps
  Torrey - west entrance to Capitol Reef NP, Utah, Runcam Split, 5' Wing, 14 Nov 2021 Location in Google Maps
   
Skull Valley & Salt Lake City  
   
  Southern Skull Valley, Utah, Runcam Split, 5' Wing, 20 Nov 2021  Dshkr1  Dshkr4  Location in Google Maps
  Saltair, Great Salt Lake, Utah, Runcam Split, 5' Wing, 20 Nov 2021  Dshkr1  Dshkr4 Location in Google Maps
   
Arizona & California - February 2022  
   
  Kofa National Wildlife Refuge, Arizona, Caddx Loris 2.7K, NanoTalon, 10 Feb 2022 Location in Google Maps
  Adair Road RC Flying Field, Yuma, Arizona, Caddx Loris 2.7K, NanoTalon, 10 Feb 2022 Location in Google Maps
  Adair Road RC Flying Field, Yuma, Arizona, Runcam Split, 5' Wing, 12 Feb 2022 (3 flights) Location in Google Maps
  Lake Havasu, Arizona, Runcam Split, 5' Wing, 12 Feb 2022 Location in Google Maps
  The Slot, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California, Runcam Split, 5' Wing, 13 Feb 2022 Location in Google Maps
  Laguna Mountains, California, Runcam Split, 5' Wing, 13 Feb 2022 Location in Google Maps
  Kofa National Wildlife Refuge, Arizona, Runcam Split, 5 Wing, 14 Feb 2022 Location in Google Maps
  Adair Road RC Flying Field, Yuma, Arizona, Runcam Split, 5' Wing, 14 Feb 2022 Location in Google Maps
  Adair Road RC Flying Field, Yuma, Arizona, Caddx Loris 2.7K, NanoTalon, 14 Feb 2022 Location in Google Maps
  Sedona, Arizona, Runcam Split, 5' Wing, 17 Feb 2022 (2 flights) Location in Google Maps
   
Arizona & California & Utah - July 2022  
   
  McPhaul Bridge, Yuma, Arizona, Hubsan Zino Pro+, 20 July 2022  Location in Google Maps
  Borrego Springs, California, Hubsan Zino Pro+, 23 July 2022  Location in Google Maps
  Yuma Crossing, Yuma, Arizona, Hubsan Zino Pro+, 25 July 2022 Location in Google Maps
  Yant Flats / Candy Cliffs, St George, Utah, Hubsan Zino Pro+, 28 July 2022  Location in Google Maps
  Toadstool Hoodoos, Big Water, Utah, Hubsan Zino Pro+, 29 July 2022 Location in Google Maps
   
New York & Maryland & Florida - September 2022  
   
  Sheldrake Winery, Cayuga Lake, New York, Hubsan Zino Pro+, 4 September 2022 Location in Google Maps
  Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, Maryland, Hubsan Zino Pro+, 9 September 2022 Location in Google Maps
  Panama City Beach, Florida, Hubsan Zino Pro+, 19 September 2022 Location in Google Maps
   
West Virginia & Maryland & New Orleans - October 2022  
   
  Kanawha Falls, West Virginia, Hubsan Zino Pro+, 17 October 2022 Location in Google Maps
  RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, Hubsan Zino Pro+, 22 October 2022 Location in Google Maps
  Ft Pike State Historic Site, Louisiana, Hubsan Zino Pro+, 26 October 2022 Location in Google Maps
  Ft Macomb, Louisiana, Hubsan Zino Pro+, 28 October 2022 Location in Google Maps
  Woldenberg Park, New Orleans, Louisiana, Hubsan Zino Pro+, 30 October 2022  Location in Google Maps
   
Arizona & California & Utah - December 2022  
   
  Sedona, Arizona, Near the Honanki Heritage Site, Hubsan Zino Pro+, 3 December 2022 Location in Google Maps
  South of Phoenix, Arizona, Caddx Orca 4K in Caipirinha Wing, 5 December 2022 Location in Google Maps
  Yuma Foothills, Arizona, Caddx Orca 4K in Caipirinha Wing, 5 December 2022  Location in Google Maps
  Adair Rd RC Field, Yuma, Arizona, Caddx Orca 4K in Caipirinha Wing, 6 December 2022  Location in Google Maps
  Adair Rd RC Field, Yuma, Arizona, Caddx Orca 4K in 5" Quad, 6 December 2022 Location in Google Maps
  Yuma, Arizona, Caddx Orca 4K in Caipirinha Wing, 8 December 2022 Location in Google Maps
  Castle Dome Peak, Arizona, Hubsan Zino Pro+, 10 December 2022  Location in Google Maps
   
  Picacho Slot Canyons, California, Caddx Orca 4K in 5" Quad, 11 December 2022 #1 Location in Google Maps
  Picacho SRA, California, Caddx Orca 4K in Caipirinha Wing, 11 December 2022  Location in Google Maps
  Picacho Slot Canyons, California, Caddx Orca 4K in 5" Quad, 11 December 2022 #2 Location in Google Maps
  Picacho Slot Canyons, California, Hubsan Zino Pro+, 11 December 2022  Location in Google Maps
  Picacho Slot Canyons, California, Caddx Orca 4K in 5" Quad, 11 December 2022 #3 Location in Google Maps
   
  Adair Rd RC Field, Yuma, Arizona, Caddx Orca 4K in 5" Quad, 12 December 2022 (2 flights)  Location in Google Maps
  Adair Rd RC Field, Yuma, Arizona, Caddx Orca 4K in Caipirinha Wing, 12 December 2022 Location in Google Maps
   
  Sedona, Arizona, Hubsan Zino Pro+, 17 December 2022  Location in Google Maps
  Cottonwood Canyon Rd, GSENM, Utah, Caddx Orca 4K in Caipirinha Wing, 18 December 2022 Location in Google Maps
  Hoodoo Forest, GSENM, Utah, Hubsan Zino Pro+, 18 December 2022  Location in Google Maps
  Cottonwood Canyon Rd, GSENM, Utah, Caddx Orca 4K in 5" Quad, 18 December 2022  Location in Google Maps
  Observation Point, South of Page, Arizona, Hubsan Zino Pro+, 19 December 2022  Location in Google Maps
  Observation Point, South of Page, Arizona, Caddx Orca 4K in 5" Quad, 19 December 2022  Location in Google Maps
  Vermillion Cliffs, Arizona, Caddx Orca 4K in 5" Quad, 19 December 2022 Location in Google Maps
  Echo Cliffs, Arizona, Caddx Orca 4K in Caipirinha Wing, 19 December 2022  Location in Google Maps
  Sedona, Arizona, Caddx Orca 4K in 5" Quad, 19 December 2022  Location in Google Maps
   
Arizona - January 2023  
   
  Gila River, Yuma, Arizona, Hubsan Zino Pro+ Aerial, 4K, 9 January 2023  Location in Google Maps
  Kofa Mountains, Quartzsite, Arizona, Hubsan Zino Pro+ Aerial, 4K, 11 January 2023  Location in Google Maps
  Phoenix Raceway, Arizona, Hubsan Zino Pro+ Aerial, 4K, 12 January 2023  Location in Google Maps
   
Arizona - February 2023  
   
   Adair Road RC Field, Yuma, Arizona, Caddx Orca 4K, 3 February 2023 Location in Google Maps
   Stonewall Peak & Borrego Springs, California, Hubsan Zino Pro+ 4K, 4 February 2023 Location in Google Maps - flight #1, flight #2
   Picacho Desert Location #1, California, Caddx Orca 4K, 5 February 2023 Location in Google Maps
   Picacho Desert Location #2, California, Caddx Orca 4K, 5 February 2023 Location in Google Maps
   Picacho Desert Location #2, California, Caddx Orca 4K, 5 February 2023 Location in Google Maps
   Picacho Desert Location #1, California, Hubsan Zino Pro+ 4K, 5 February 2023 Location in Google Maps
   Picacho Desert Location #2, California, DJI Mavik Pro 4K, 5 February 2023 Location in Google Maps
   Yuma Territorial Prison, Yuma, Arizona, DJI Mavik Pro 4K, 5 February 2023 Location in Google Maps
   Colorado & Gila River Confluence, Yuma, Arizona, DJI Mavik Pro 4K, 5 February 2023 Location in Google Maps
   Adair Road RC Field, Yuma, Arizona, Caddx Orca 4K, 7 February 2023 Location in Google Maps
   Adair Road RC Field, Yuma, Arizona, DJI Mavik Pro 4K, 7 February 2023   Location in Google Maps
   Adair Road RC Field, Yuma, Arizona, DJI Mavik Pro 4K, 10 February 2023   Location in Google Maps
   Picacho Desert Location #3, California, Caddx Orca 4K, 11 February 2023 Location in Google Maps
   Picacho Desert Location #3, California, Caddx Orca 4K, 11 February 2023 Location in Google Maps
   Picacho Desert Location #3, California, Hubsan Zino Pro+ 4K + DJI Mavik Pro 4K, 11 February 2023 Location in Google Maps
   Adair Road RC Field, Yuma, Arizona, Caddx Orca 4K, 12 February 2023 Location in Google Maps
   Muggins Mountain Wilderness, Yuma, Arizona, Caddx Orca 4K, 12 February 2023 Location in Google Maps
   


Video Processing with GyroFlow, Video Overlays with VirbEdit


Gyroflow
https://gyroflow.xyz/
- drag multiple GoPro video files to main interface. Gyroflow will ask if you want to combine the files. YES
- output will be first_filename_joined.mp4.
- this could also be done by MP4 Joiner, but Gyroflow does the job faster.
- the combined video file has not been re-encoded and all extra tracks, such as telemetry, are preserved.
- complete stabilization, filename will be xxxxx_stabilized.mp4

Telemetry Extractor for GoPro Lite
https://goprotelemetryextractor.com/free/
- select Free option, drag _joined.mp4 video file to main screen
- GPS data:
   - Set Frequency at 1 hz (Virb Edit does not calculate 2D speed at other rates correctly)
   - Select Virb Edit; this is GPX data optimized for Virb Edit
   - data will generate and download to 'Downloads' directory, copy to folder with video
- Accelerometer:
   - Set Frequency at frame rate
   - Select Virb Edit; this is GPX data optimized for Virb Edit

There is lots more data available in the GoPro recording, but these are the only outputs available for Virb Edit from Telemetry Extractor.

Virb Edit
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/573412
- drag _joined_stabilized.mp4 file to main screen
- import GPS data .GPX and accelerometers .GPX data
- set up text and graphic overlays
- export video


US East Coast - Summer Fall Winter 2023  
   High Rocks, Monogahela National Forest, West Virginia, DJI Mavik Pro 4K, 27 May 2023 Location in Google Maps
   RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, Caddx Orca 4K, 27 August 2023 Location in Google Maps
   RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, GoPro Session 5 4K, 1 September 2023, + Gyroflow (0.4) Location in Google Maps
   RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, GoPro Hero 10 2.7K, 1 September 2023, + Gyroflow (0.4) Location in Google Maps
   RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, GoPro Hero 10 4K, 1 September 2023, + Gyroflow (0.5) + Overlays Location in Google Maps
   RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, GoPro Session 5 4K, 2 September 2023, + Gyroflow (0.4) Location in Google Maps
   RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, GoPro Hero 10 4K, 2 September 2023, + Gyroflow (0.4) Location in Google Maps
   RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, GoPro Hero 10 4K, 2 September 2023, + Gyroflow (0.5) + Overlays  Location in Google Maps
   
   Miami Beach, Florida, DJI Mavik Pro 4K, 10 September 2023 Location in Google Maps
   Duck Key / 7-Mile Bridge, Florida, DJI Mavik Pro 4K, 13 September 2023 Location in Google Maps
   
   NCR Rail Trail, Maryland & Pennsylvania, DJI Mavik Pro 4K, 29 September 2023 Location in Google Maps - flight #1, flight #2
   RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, GoPro Session 5 4K, 30 September 2023, + Gyroflow (0.4) Location in Google Maps
   RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, GoPro Hero 10 4K, 1 October 2023, + Gyroflow (0.5)  Location in Google Maps
   RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, GoPro Hero 10 4K, 1 October 2023, + Gyroflow (0.5) + Overlays  Location in Google Maps
   RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, Caddx Orca 4K, NanoTalon, 1 October 2023 Location in Google Maps
   RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, GoPro Session 5 4K, Hyperlow Quad, 1 October 2023 Location in Google Maps
   RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, Gear 360 4K, 13' Flying Wing, 1 October 2023 Location in Google Maps
   RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, GoPro Hero 10 4K, 28 October 2023, + Gyroflow (0.5) + Overlays Location in Google Maps
   RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, Stryker Twin Flat Spin @ 225 RPM, 5 November 2023  Location in Google Maps
   RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, GoPro Hero 10 4K, 5 November 2023, + Overlays Location in Google Maps
   RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, Half Shadow, Gear360 4K, 13 November 2023, flight #1 Location in Google Maps
   RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, Half Shadow, Gear360 4K, 13 November 2023, flight #2 Location in Google Maps
   RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, 5.5' Wing, Gear360 4K, 13 November 2023, flight #1 Location in Google Maps
   RCMB Flying Field, Maryland, 5.5' Wing, Gear360 4K, 13 November 2023, flight #2 Location in Google Maps
   

Aerial Photography & Video - Aircraft and Ground Equipment

This section shows the aircraft and ground equipment that I have used over the years to capture photos and video. 

 


Klingberg Wing x2 : This was my first large flying wing, which I built in 1990. It was 11' across and flew for a long time on an OS 61 engine. I converted it to electric and flew it that way, both tractor and pusher. I mounted my first digital camera into this wing in 2000.  It was an Olympus D450, with a servo to close the shutter.  The images were not very good, so it only flew a couple times like this.

Olympus D450
Cost :  $250, 1.3 megapixel, 1280 x 1024, memory: Smartmedia 8MB to 128MB
 
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Gentle Lady : Kit built, modified wing and empennage.  I added dual flaps / speed-brakes to each wing and replaced the stock tail with a removable full-flying horizontal stabilizer.  Everything came apart to fit into a box as checked luggage on commercial flights.  This carried the Aiptek Pencam SD.  Speed 400, 3:1 planetary gearbox, 11x6 folding prop, 15 amp ESC, five channels [ rudder(1), elevator(1), flaps(2), camera shutter, throttle (ESC)]


Astro Challenger : Kit built wing and empanage, body from scratch. This carried the Aiptek Pencam SD.  Speed 400, 3:1 planetary gearbox, 11x6 folding prop, 15 amp ESC, four channels [ rudder(1), elevator(1), camera shutter, throttle (ESC)]
Camera Plane #1 : The original fuselage was thrown away, but the wings and tail lived on in the improved Camera Plane #2.  This carried the HP E317 camera. The two elerudders were secured by nylon screws and were removable for travel.  20x40 brushless inrunner, 6:1 gearbox, 18 amp ESC, four channels [elerudders(2), throttle(ESC), shutter]
Camera Plane #2: I took the wing, empennage, motor, and speed control from my original camera plane #1 above and built this new version.  It used twin booms so it had a much stiffer tail assembly, and it had room for a Sony Bloggie HD digital video camera looking out the nose, and the HP E317 digital still camera looking out either side under the wing.  The whole thing came apart into small pieces to fit in small box for traveling, and the full foam fuselage protected the camera much better than camera plane #1. Four channels [ elerudder(2), throttle(ESC), shutter]
Camera Wing #1: Made from a wing set for Great Planes Slinger Flying Wing ARF.  This carried the HP E317 camera, which could be mounted looking down or forward.  EPP center section added to hold camera, battery, motor, ESC, and receiver. Originally powered by Himax inrunner and gearbox.  Later converted to a 450 outrunner and 40 amp ESC for NightWing version, four channels [elevons(2), throttle(ESC), shutter]
Camera Wing #2: Almost the same design as Camera Wing #1, but the HP E317 camera looked to the side instead of ahead or down.  Made from a second wing set for a Great Planes Slinger Flying Wing ARF.  EPP center section added to hold camera, battery, motor, ESC, and receiver. I took both camera wings with me all over the US in 2009, on an extended work trip and vacation for 10 weeks and over 12,000 miles of driving.  The best aerial photos from that trip are here at RC Groups.  Originally powered by Himax inrunner and gearbox.  Later converted to a 450 outrunner and 40 amp ESC for NightWing version,  four channels [elevons(2), throttle(ESC), shutter]
F-27 Stryker : EPP foam, The originally carried the Aiptek Pencam SD, with the camera looking out the side of the nose.  I later installed a Cylops camera/DVR, battery voltage OSD, and 5.8 Ghz video downlink in the nose, but have taken that FPV equipment out as the video was too shaky in this light plane.  I will fly this plane just about anywhere, since it is almost indestructible.  2410-09 outrunner and 18 amp ESC, four channels [ stabilizer on/off, elevons(2 servo), throttle (ESC) ]
Blue & Pink Wings : two meter wingspan, 480 outrunner, 40 amp ESC, FPV and mounts for GoPro-type cameras.  These flying wings are made from blue and pink fan-foldfoam.  They have 2 meter wingspans and the main strength comes from carbon fiber inlays on the foam spars and cross bracing.  Photos of the construction are here, here, and here.
Night Wings w/ Camera :  Camera Wings #1 and #2 from above both have new center sections, and are covered with LEDs for night flight.  In addition to the LEDs, Night Wing #1 has a mount to hold a GoPro, and Night Wing #2 has an internal compartment to hold a Sony Bloggie HD video camera.

5 Foot Wingspan FPV Pink Travel Wing FPV
- I built this wing for traveling, using the same separating wing sections as the 6' travel wing, but the overall span is only 5 feet to allow it to fit in smaller luggage.  Power comes from a 450 outruner and 50A ESC.  Control is through a Lemon 7ch DSMX stabilized receiver + Lemon satellite receiver, and the FPV section has had various 5.8 GHz video transmitters and cameras, including an Eachine Racer 250 600mW 5.8GHz video transmitter with built-in voltage & timer OSD, Runcam Split 2 HD camera + DVR, and an LC filter for cleaner video.

Nano Talon FPV
- EPP foam fuselage.  I bought the airframe at the Lebanon PA swap meet in 2019.  Like the larger Talon which I bought in 2018, the Nano version had most of the electronics already in place.  I added a receiver and FPV equipment, and cleaned up the linkage to the elerudders for sharper control, as the stock connections have a lot of slop.  This planes flies very well, and comes apart into small pieces that easily fit into luggage to take on trips.  It snaps together and can be assembled to fly in less than a minute.  This plane is tiny and disappears quickly when flying line of sight, so it is a good thing it is made for FPV.  Lemon 7ch DSMX stabilized receiver + Lemon satellite receiver, AKK X2 ultimate 5.8GHz video transmitter, LC filter, OSD for battery voltage, Runcam Split Mini, 30A ESC, five channels [ left elerudder (1 servo), right elerudder (1 servo), ailerons (1 servo), throttle (ESC), stabilizer on/off ]
 
Quad-X 200 Quadcopter FPV

Homemade carbon fiber frame, homemade power distribution board
ZTW Spider Series 18A ESC 2-4S, with SimonK, no BEC (x4)
 - reflashed to latest BlHeli via Arduino USBLinker, configured BlHeli via BetaFlight FC pass-through
Omnibus F4 flight controller
Runcam Split 2, camera + HD DVR @ 1080P 60fps
AKK X2P 800mW 5.8 video transmitter
Racerstar 2205 2300kv motors (x4)

Spektrum 4649T DSMX telemetry receiver
LC filter - supplies clean power to FC + RC Rx + Runcam Split 2 + X2P video transmitter
7805 voltage regulator for FC + RC Rx
 
Quad-X 180
Quadcopter FPV

Homemade 180 size carbon fiber frame
LC filter  - supplies power to FC + Runcam Split Mini + FX3 video transmitter
Racerstar 1806 - 2280kv motors
Spedix IS20A 4-in-1 20A ESCs  - BlHeli-S, DShot 600 for control
Omnibus F4 mini flight controller, built in BEC and OSD hardware
Runcam Split Mini  - camera + HD DVR @ 1080P 60fps
AKK FX3 600mW 5.8GHz video transmitter
Turbowing 5.8Ghz 8dBi RHCP mushroom antenna
Spektrum 4649T DSMX telemetry receiver

 

Quad-X 130 Quadcopter FPV


Hobbymate X130 carbon fiber frame
Hobbymate 1306 motors
Hobbymate 20A ESCs - BlHeli-S, DShot 600 for control
Omnibus F4 Flight Controller with OSD & PDB
Cyclops camera + DVR
600mW 5.8 GHz video transmitter
Spektrum DSMX satellite receiver



Hyperlow Quadcopter FPV with Caddx Orca 4K / GoPro Session 5 4K

TBS Caipirinha Flying Wing FPV with Caddx Orca 4K / GoPro Session 5 4K
 
Hubsan Zino Pro+ Quadcopter with 3-axis stabilized gimbal 4K camera
 
DJI Mavik Pro Platinum Quadcopter with 3-axis stabilized gimbal 4K camera

Video Downlink - First Person View (FPV)
Cameras, on-board cameras w/ DVRs (CCD and CMOS)
Video transmitters
TV monitors and goggles