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A short video of some great #kitesurfing (and not-so-great #drone handling on my part!)
Location: Dunedin Causeway, Dunedin, Florida.
Date: December 1st, 2019
Drone: "Robin Sparkles" - a DJI Spark
Music: "Laguna" by Raccy, via Epidemic Sound
Edited in: Adobe Premiere Pro
Wifey: "We need family photos for the Christmas Calendars."
So, we headed out for a family photo session to Dunedin Causway, because we're beach bums. Santa Hats in front of palm trees is just our speed. And yes, we got plenty of those shots.
But I couldn't help but spot these kitesurfers (or kiteboarders depending on your preference) having a blast. Yes, color me jealous.
Of course, I wanted to put the drone up and chase some video!
But there's a huge problem with this - kites like it windy but drones definitely don't. Theoretically, the wind speeds were at the top end of this little drone's capabilities, and yes, she struggled a bit at times, but overall I'm really pleased with her performance. I only had one "High Wind Warning", and one moment of pure panic (Sport mode pointing the wrong way - thought she'd decided to self-destruct!).
Although I normally solo flight, I had a solid spotter this time, and it helped a ton, and we really did have a great time getting these shots.
Sometimes, you just gotta go for it!
If you know these two, please connect me so I can give proper credit / tags.
#Dunedin #Causeway & #HoneymoonIsland #FL #Florida #KiteSurfers #KiteBoarders
Location: Dunedin Causeway, Dunedin, Florida.
Date: December 1st, 2019
Drone: "Robin Sparkles" - a DJI Spark
Music: "Laguna" by Raccy, via Epidemic Sound
Edited in: Adobe Premiere Pro
Wifey: "We need family photos for the Christmas Calendars."
So, we headed out for a family photo session to Dunedin Causway, because we're beach bums. Santa Hats in front of palm trees is just our speed. And yes, we got plenty of those shots.
But I couldn't help but spot these kitesurfers (or kiteboarders depending on your preference) having a blast. Yes, color me jealous.
Of course, I wanted to put the drone up and chase some video!
But there's a huge problem with this - kites like it windy but drones definitely don't. Theoretically, the wind speeds were at the top end of this little drone's capabilities, and yes, she struggled a bit at times, but overall I'm really pleased with her performance. I only had one "High Wind Warning", and one moment of pure panic (Sport mode pointing the wrong way - thought she'd decided to self-destruct!).
Although I normally solo flight, I had a solid spotter this time, and it helped a ton, and we really did have a great time getting these shots.
Sometimes, you just gotta go for it!
If you know these two, please connect me so I can give proper credit / tags.
#Dunedin #Causeway & #HoneymoonIsland #FL #Florida #KiteSurfers #KiteBoarders