We had a few inches of snow this weekend. Supposed to get another 5-6 inches on Friday. While the roads were cleared well, the snow on the ground still hasn't melted from 2 weeks ago, so this is on top of probably 3 inches that was already on the ground. Starting to get up over the ankles now when trying to walk the puppy, and more difficult.
I shot all these from the nice, warm comfort of my office. It was a very chilly 1 Degree F this am (-17 C). I decided too cold to be out flying (I don't like flying with gloves as some of the controls not easily workable). I decided instead to just put the drone outside, then go back into the house and fly from there. I flew the drone and took pics from my nice office chair in the warmth! I didn't go too far since this was only second time flying this drone, and first time with the new RCPro controller. I did go out over three quarters of a mile (1.2km) with no issues and strong signal. Pretty impressive.
Dropped down low to catch the waterfall by bottom of the pond pictured above. Afraid to go much lower due to the trees.
I just love seeing animal tracks in the snow. Always fun to wake up and see what new visitors we had over the night. I suppose the snow shoes will be coming out soon. I've never tried them before, so that should be an adventure!
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BEER.As desolate as snow-covered areas can look, there's something so peaceful about a good snowfall. Love the coverage you got with this aerials, and I particularly enjoyed the last one with all the signs of live (footprints) ;P
Great work!
Thanks. I love how quiet the snow makes things, and even more when it gets that little frozen bit on top the next day and can crunch through it.
Nice photos! Flying from indoors sounds like the way to go. Do you have any trail cams out in the orchard?
Yes, is was cozy! I'm going to experiment more with that! I almost didn't fly at all due to the cold. I don't like to use gloves as some of the controls can't be worked very well with gloves (even thin ones).
I do have one trail cam out there. Last month caught 2 Foxes, 2 coyotes, 2 skunks, and deer almost every night, not daytime though. Have definitely seen the deer tracks around the apple trees picking up the ones that are still hanging and falling. I shook a few more down for them last week :).
Drone pictures fantastic 😊👌 I take it that was a picture of your house.. long driveway to plow 🤣
The driveway stops at the trees. The rest is actually a town maintained road, so it's not too bad at all. The UTV makes easy, quick work of it. I was a little concerned about that at first, but they seem to do a good job plowing so far.
That's good. Long driveways are nice until snow shows up. Nice privacy. 😀
Awesome drone shots and beautiful remote area you live in. Dig your lazy style lol and impressive how far you came from the comfy chair. Gotta get Betty from above 😁
Yes, I was thinking about having the drone video her running across the field. It's great fun to watch her bounding through the snow in total enjoyment!
I can imagine. It is when one realizes that it is the little things. No money in the world can buy the joy you feel when you see a happy pup plowing through the snow. 😊
Exactly right. No matter how irritated I get with work and frustrated with people, a quick door open and watch her run and just enjoy brings a smile everytime.