I paid a drone racing pilot to chase me around during a HPDE

Volasko · 06-23-2021, 08:45 AM

I had a unique opportunity to solicit the services of a drone pilot to chase me during an open lapping event I was a part of. I knew about his work from a youtube channel I follow and liked how dynamic his shots were. For me it was a no brainer as I thought it was a unique way to capture my project car doing what it does best. Take a look:

You can check out his site here: https://aerialperformancemedia.ca/

NoGuru · 06-23-2021, 09:44 AM

Pretty nice. I have build and flew dozens of Race drones. Maybe I should start offering this service too.

tetsuo111 · 06-23-2021, 12:02 PM

Thanks for sharing!

Drones bring an entirely new perspective to familiar events. I've attended many HPDEs. This is my first viewing of the event from the air.

Not only entertaining, but also beneficial as a training assistant. Cool!

ky0u · 06-23-2021, 12:06 PM

This is awesome. I've always been wanting to get a drone to follow me on my bike through the canyons but don't know any drone pilots. Some amazing footage for sure, car looks great

NoGuru · 06-23-2021, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ky0u

This is awesome. I've always been wanting to get a drone to follow me on my bike through the canyons but don't know any drone pilots. Some amazing footage for sure, car looks great

That would not really be a good scenario for Drones. Racing drones only get about 3-4 minutes of flight time and distance is an issue.

Photography drones can get some good distance but speed is an issue. Plus going away in one direction you need battery life to get back the same distance.

ky0u · 06-23-2021, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by NoGuru

That would not really be a good scenario for Drones. Racing drones only get about 3-4 minutes of flight time and distance is an issue.

Photography drones can get some good distance but speed is an issue. Plus going away in one direction you need battery life to get back the same distance.

Oh usually when I "run" a canyon, I just go back and forth on a 1-2 mile stretch or so. I figured they'd they be able to last for the duration of 1 or 2 passes, but at 4min of battery, now im not sure

Biginboca · 06-23-2021, 01:37 PM

Wow, that’s pretty cool! Thanks for sharing

Alen E90 · 07-24-2021, 01:51 PM

Yooooo its nice to see that you still have your E90! You're an OG E90 owner from back in the day!

Serf27 · 07-24-2021, 07:11 PM

Very nice video.

Volasko · 08-09-2021, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Alen E90

Yooooo its nice to see that you still have your E90! You're an OG E90 owner from back in the day!

Yeah, the car has become more of a track day toy than a daily commuter. I keep just adding more and more parts every year. Hell next step may be a full interior strip and roll cage. I can't quit this car, I love it too much.

Alen E90 · 08-17-2021, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Volasko

Yeah, the car has become more of a track day toy than a daily commuter. I keep just adding more and more parts every year. Hell next step may be a full interior strip and roll cage. I can't quit this car, I love it too much.

Yeah a complete rear seat delete with a cage would look sick! I've always wanted to do the same with my car as well!

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