“Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 page book.
Let’s write a good one…”
For Christmas, I bought my boyfriend a GoPro Camera (Hero 3!) – by yesterday afternoon, he had the DJI Phantom Quadcopter arriving on the doorstep to fly it! For those who aren’t into the techy side of Photography, or those who simply don’t have a clue what these things are (because I didn’t!) – the GoPro is a sports camera which we are hoping to use in particular for Dashboard recordings on road trips e.t.c.
A Quadcopter is a copter lifted and propelled with four rotors – and the one that my boyfriend bought holds a GoPro nicely underneath it for aerial footage. For both of us, this is a huge step into a different kind of photography and an altogether more expensive hobby than buying lens’s and accessories for our D-SLR Cameras.
But it’s worth it. This afternoon he sent the Quadcopter up over the house to capture some footage and test the waters a little, this was after much pondering yesterday on how to get the thing working. The recording captured though, was amazing. It reminded me of a helicopter flight earlier this year, but without the scary heights bit.
For decades, we as human beings have lived firmly at ground level. Yes we fly to exotic countries, for work or for a hobby or two (good luck to those who can afford it!) But we aren’t curious to see what the world looks like from above, or rather, not enough of us are.
I’m fascinated with the views that the Quadcopter has to show and the things that it unearths which are usually hidden at ground level by buildings, trees and other structures. The stills pulled from todays footage show just a little of what’s around us. The most profound thing I felt whilst looking at the images captured was how close we live to other people, without really realizing it.
Perhaps the Quadcopter and GoPro set up will provide a slightly more interesting and unique angle to the 365 Challenge in 2014 – maybe we’ll see a little more from above this year. Let’s hope so…
Kathryn Dawson Photography 
This sounds so interesting. I would love to see my home from above with something like this. I mean Google Maps can do somewhat, but not custom like what you will be doing.
It’s amazing because it’s a bit more recent, actually I really liked comparing the shot we took above the house, with googles one. So much has changed! :D
I am very ambivalent about these things but they must be fun to have.
Fun indeed! :)
Oh My Word. This has taken photography to new heights. (excuse pun). I would have been so worried it wouldn`t come back. Fantastic to see what the birds see. Love to see what future pictures you both take.
Happy New Year to you Both x
It has indeed! We photographed the meadow today :) I do feel a bit funny when it’s flying but it does seem to know it’s way back – so far!
Happy New Year to you both too x x
Love this! I bought a go pro for my son a few years ago for snowboarding and surfing. This literally raises it to a new level.
Oh wow, I bet he can get some fantastic footage when out on the sea!