Drone reel XSP (5 months of flying)

Kevin · Dec 1, 2016

Drone reel of about 20 short clips of stuff I've shot flying around Maryland, New York State, and New Jersey in the summer and fall of 2016 with the Autel X-Star Premium. Note: I'm a novice at movie editing but did my best!

To see what I've been up to recently, check out @goldenhouraerials on Instagram.

StevenG · Dec 1, 2016

Good Video

lightman · Dec 2, 2016

Very nice video work, keep it up and keep them coming

brian bwin · Dec 2, 2016

Nice shots, I'm just up the road a bit in Delaware so glad to see another east coaster

Francois · Dec 2, 2016

Very nice footage

Kevin · Dec 5, 2016

brian bwin said:
Nice shots, I'm just up the road a bit in Delaware so glad to see another east coaster

Any tips on where to fly in DE? I stopped in New Castle one day on a trip up I95 but I chickened out flying near the old historic part. It was a no-fly zone based on Airmap.com and the New Castle airport tower did not pick up when I called.

brian bwin · Dec 5, 2016

Kevin said:
Any tips on where to fly in DE? I stopped in New Castle one day on a trip up I95 but I chickened out flying near the old historic part. It was a no-fly zone based on Airmap.com and the New Castle airport tower did not pick up when I called.

I'm actually trying to figure that out myself.

NCC airport puts quite a damper on things. Battery park in Old New Castle may be just outside the airport radius (Verify will let me purchase insurance there though it's 25/hr versus the usual 10). You'd need to go through the FAA website for a waiver any closer as contol towers are no longer allowed to give clearance to sUAS, AFAIK.

That and DE State Parks not allowing takeoffs and landings has made it difficult for me to practice.

NCC parks allow drones but, meh. They're ok but not particularly scenic.

I'll let you know when I find some good spots!

Russty · Dec 27, 2016

Your instagram shows that you fly a DJI Phantom 4.

Kevin · Dec 27, 2016

Russty said:
Your instagram shows that you fly a DJI Phantom 4.

I just got a DJI Phantom 4 Pro, but had been flying Autel XSP for about 6 mos

Delta Blue · Jan 6, 2017

How did you manage the Camden Yards flyover? Did you get permission from the stadium authorities? Also, I especially thought the sunflower field flyover was cool with all the flowers facing the same direction.

Kevin · Jan 7, 2017

I asked the guy in the stadium security booth if I could fly over Camden Yards and he said as long as I don't take off from our property it's fine. It was Sunday morning at 8 am so no one was around.

Delta Blue · Jan 7, 2017

Thanks. This is a very cool video sequence.

David Myers · Jan 9, 2017

Wow, great video. I'm just getting started and would like to know what software you are using for video editing. I'm a long time still photographer and a bit overwhelmed with video editing and processing.

Thanks for your reply.

Russty · Jan 10, 2017

Same ^ theres just so many options out there.

bentnail · Jan 12, 2017

Very nice job! Liked the way it was laid out and the sound track.

Amish_58 · Jan 26, 2017

Well done indeed! I hope I can get better at the editing of the videos I shoot. I'm using Movie Maker and there isn't a lot of instructions within the software.

GA-XSP-Pilot · Jan 26, 2017

If you have Photoshop CS4 or higher, it has decent video edit capability.

slimjimtell · Jan 26, 2017

Very nice..love the sunflower fly over! Very cool!

DDay41 · Feb 13, 2017

The derelict ship and Parson Estate Ruins were like scenes from a post apocalyptic movie or video game scene. Was a slick thing to capture on film the way you did it. I like the vignettes.