Video: Idaho Landscapes Captured by Drone

We have another video that was captured by drone again today, this time flying over the beautiful state of Idaho. It seems to me that Idaho gets neglected when people talk about how amazing western states are. Places like Colorado, Montana, and Utah seem to get more attention than Idaho, which is simply an outstanding outdoor playground for those who love mountains and untouched wilderness. The video below will give you a bit of a glimpse of what the state has to offer. Perhaps the best hidden gem in western U.S.

Idaho: An Aerial Tapestry from Andrew Garcia on Vimeo.

Video: An Ariel Tribute To Arches National Park

We have another great video shot with the use of a drone today, this time it spotlights the amazing landscapes of Arches National Park in Utah. This was shot last fall, and is both a fantastic example of what can be done with a drone, and the beautiful landscapes that exist in America's national parks. Enjoy!

An Aerial Tribute to Arches National Park from Ian Boyd on Vimeo.

Video: Kayaks, Waterfalls and RC Drones

I've been saying that drones are the next big innovation for adventure filmmaking for sometime, and I'm happy to see that that not-so-bold prediction is starting to prove accurate. This video shows just what can be done when using a remote controlled drone to capture footage from a paddling expedition. In this case, a group of kayakers hit the water for a little whitewater and waterfall action, all of which is captured on video. Mind you, these drones aren't super expensive and out of the reach of the mainstream filmmaker. They are surprisingly affordable and can do some very cool things. Just check out the video to see what I mean.

Kayaks, Waterfalls, and RC Helicopters - Behind the Shot with Shifted Cinema from Shifted Cinema, LLC on Vimeo.

Video: Drone Captures Epic Footage Of Mountain Biking In New Zealand

Adventure filmmakers continue to put drones, and other technology, to good use in their craft. Case in point, this beautiful looking mountain bike film that was shot in New Zealand and features, some amazing footage that was captured using a personal drone. It is fantastic to look at, and a great example of what these types of tools can do. Oh yeah, and New Zealand looks amazing as well, but that mostly goes without saying.

Video: Drone Captures Utah In 4K From The Air

As I've mentioned before, two of the hottest things going right now in film production is the use of drones and shooting in 4K. This video does both. It captures some fantastic images of the landscapes in and around Moab, Utah, using a Skyjib octocopter and a Blackmagic Production 4K camera. The results are nothing short of spectacular. If you have access to a 4K screen, check it out in all of its glory by downloading the full file here.

Utah in 4K - From the Air from Ian Cresswell on Vimeo.

Video: Bigger Than Life Ice Caves

This video puts GoPro cameras and flying drones to good use exploring ice caves in Alaska. The imagery they capture is incredibly mesmerizing and very beautiful to watch. This is a great example of how technology is changing the face of exploration in the 21st century, giving us the ability to visit and capture places like never before. Incredible stuff to say the least.

Bigger Than Life - Ice Caves from Firefight Films on Vimeo.

Video: Dane Jackson Makes 60-Foot Waterfall Drop

While we're on the subject of big waterfall drops, here's a successful one. Dane Jackson went over the 60-foot La Tomata waterfall in central Veracruz, Mexico, adding to his already impressive paddling resume. The best part about this video isn't the big drop. We've seen plenty of those before. But this particular one is caught on video in so many ways including GoPro, remote drone, and a variety of other methods. The result is some spectacular looks at a very impressive drop.

Video: Drone Flight Into An Active Volcano

The Adventure Journal posted this video a few days back, and I definitely thought it was worth sharing. It was shot with a DJI Phantom drone that hovered over an active volcano on an island called  Tanna in Vanuatu. The awesome power of our planet is on full display here, with lava, smoke and rubble being blasted into the air. It is pretty amazing to watch and it is another testament to how useful a drone can be for capturing video and photos today.

Video: Scenes From Joshua Tree

It's no secret that I fell in love with Joshua Tree National Park when I visited a few a years back. The landscapes there are starkly beautiful, to say the least. The video below was shot by Ari Fararooy on a three-day visit this past January. Ari used a remote controlled drone to capture some of the shots, but what impresses me most is the use of sound. Joshua Tree is a quiet place, and Ari has captured the essence of that very nicely here.

Joshua Tree from Ari Fararooy on Vimeo.

Video: Drone Flight Over Antarctica

We've heard some rumors that visitors to Antarctica had taken drones with them this year to capture footage from above the frozen continent, but this is the first actual video I've seen so far. It was shot over Terra Nova Bay by Italian Enrico Sacchetti, who was visiting a research center there. The images offer us a vision of Antarctica that we don't see often and it gives us a glimpse of why so many adventurers are drawn to the place.

The Seventh Continent from enrico sacchetti on Vimeo.