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You can check out Efren's Camino drone videos here.
He talks about the Mavic Pro Drone he uses at about the 3:25 minute mark on this video.
Mavic drones can be found here
A pilgrim who posted a wonderful blog 'My day in a minute' used a drone; and
I am thinking of taking one on my next walk. But I know zip (or even less) about which ones are both good and practical.
The Best drones are bulky, heavy and expensive. The small, 'pocket size' drones have limited battery life, and some users say they are 'useless' in a breeze - but they would be ideal to carry in a pack for occasional fun use.
Then there is the controller and user app. Tablets are out for me - too bulky to lug around, so I need a drone to work well using a phone for navigation etc - but remember I know zip.
Over to you, guys.
Bob M
Yes! Efren is the man. See his VF stuff at: https://www.efrengonzalez.com/via-francigena .Efren's blogs and posts are really special IMO. His work really grabs me.You can check out Efren's Camino drone videos here.
He talks about the Mavic Pro Drone he uses at about the 3:25 minute mark on this video.
Mavic drones can be found here
Maybe I could fly my drone up and down the dormitory in dawn's early light to capture all those slumbering bodies. Good idea?
Bob M
Go back into your posting, tap the 3 dots & arrow next to 'report' bottom LH corner & one of the options is 'delete'; you just have to give a reason, ie. errorSorry guys. Uploaded in error and I can't see how to delete this message. See my other post on the same topic.
Bob M
Efren's vlogs are outstanding...I'm amazed by what he did while on the trail. Of course he is/was a professional TV cameraman so knows his stuff (incl editing, etc) plus he was prepared to pull a cart to lug all his gear around. Why not reach out to him directly? Worth a try I reckon!Yes! Efren is the man. See his VF stuff at: https://www.efrengonzalez.com/via-francigena .Efren's blogs and posts are really special IMO. His work really grabs me.
Bob M
Maybe I could fly my drone up and down the dormitory in dawn's early light to capture all those slumbering bodies. Good idea?
Bob M
I have been thinking of taking a drone on my next walk and would like to hear actual user experiences. There are a million drones, but the cheapest ones have limited battery life (eg 15 min or less) and are not much good in a breeze (according to some users). The better ones see Best drones have better battery life, controllability etc but are expensive and heavy/bulky to carry in a pack.
Thank you for the solutionGo back into your posting, tap the 3 dots & arrow next to 'report' bottom LH corner & one of the options is 'delete'; you just have to give a reason, ie. error
It might... especially if you wished to have the drone parked in a lower part of your anatomy (if I am in the albergue)...
But maybe you are just stirring...?
Why not? It could help the sleepy heads by drowning out the sound of alarms and rustling backpacks.
. . . It takes discretion and empathy to pilot one without becoming intrusive . There is a town in the US that issues licences allowing you to fire upon drones flying directly over your own property
Stirring? Never let it be said. The more I think about it the more the idea appeals. What better way to improve my flying/evasion skills than by having my drone dodge thrown boots, poles etc? Of course, I would have to watch my own body as well to fend off indirect attacks.
BobM
And therein lies a problem I've encountered.Discretion and empathy are the keys to flying drones around other people and their property. If a drone flew over my backyard I would adopt a two-phase approach: (1) Make drone crash, (2) Strangle operator.
Bob M
Maybe I could fly my drone up and down the dormitory in dawn's early light to capture all those slumbering bodies. Good idea?
Bob M
He's just trolling his own thread. It's unusual, but perhaps the OP wasn't really interested in drones after all or perhaps he has received all the advice he wants and he's decided to hang around just to wind people up. I guess he feels that it's his thread to take down a trollish rat-hole.FORBIDDEN BY LAW. Don't even dream about it.
He's just trolling his own thread. It's unusual, but perhaps the OP wasn't really interested in drones after all or perhaps he has received all the advice he wants and he's decided to hang around just to wind people up. I guess he feels that it's his thread to take down a trollish rat-hole.
Is it legal? In Denmark we have very strict rules for using a droneI have been thinking of taking a drone on my next walk and would like to hear actual user experiences. There are a million drones, but the cheapest ones have limited battery life (eg 15 min or less) and are not much good in a breeze (according to some users). The better ones see Best drones have better battery life, controllability etc but are expensive and heavy/bulky to carry in a pack.
Please if you take a drone can you use it only when there aren’t other pilgrims around trying to have quiet contemplative time? I don’t know about others, but the site of a buzzing object overhead makes me nervousI have been thinking of taking a drone on my next walk and would like to hear actual user experiences. There are a million drones, but the cheapest ones have limited battery life (eg 15 min or less) and are not much good in a breeze (according to some users). The better ones see Best drones have better battery life, controllability etc but are expensive and heavy/bulky to carry in a pack.
Yes! Efren is the man. See his VF stuff at: https://www.efrengonzalez.com/via-francigena .Efren's blogs and posts are really special IMO. His work really grabs me.
Bob M
That's true...You will not find pure "objectless consciousness" on your cell phone, on face book or by attaching your perception to objects via a drone.
I was buzzed by one at Cebreiro
Perhaps Terry is a bodhisattva.That's true...
So what're you doing here, Terry?
And the storks, too.Leave other pilgrims in peace.
The Worldtowning family (two parents and a daughter and son - 14 and 10 at the time of their camino) made some very nice vlogs from their camino that are worth watching (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYF95BXc3mT_AxzDuMe4Mw6uR-LY3NRjP). They are currently travelling by RV with a DJI Mavic 2 Pro. On their Camino they were using a DJI Phantom 4 (Version UE).Yes! Efren is the man. See his VF stuff at: https://www.efrengonzalez.com/via-francigena .Efren's blogs and posts are really special IMO. His work really grabs me.
Bob M
Marie couldn’t agree more I tend to walk the less peopled Caminos and the last thing I want to hear is buzzing over my head. Keep your memories on your phone or go pro.We took one on ours, but did not use it much. Once you start walking you regret stoping to unpack the drone set it up. By the time you have set it up your new friends have walked on and you are also so tired you can’t be bothered. We sent it up sometimes when we were in town. Some towns it’s ok but be weary of restrictions. My next walk I will stick to my go pro only. There are lots of drone footage on YouTube of the Camino, but the footage at eye level seem to enspire me the most.
Completely agree.! Not a fan of drones, noisy, intrusive...I suggest that drones be used with the utmost discretion, if the reaction of fellow pilgrims is of any relevance to you.
While the visual technology is great, the propulsion system is often very noisy and intrusive, and there are privacy issues associated with the use of drones in public spaces - not sure about statutory constraints but respect for the privacy and peace of fellow pilgrims should be a consideration.
Do not expect every fellow pilgrim (me included) to welcome a drone in their vicinity.
Anyone using a drone for personal use should be arrested and the drone destroyed, these things are a bane, you are walking along enjoying the scenery and birdsong then you get the high pitched noise of one of those things. Have you considered the invasion of peoples privacy? They are fine for police, military or use by search and rescue organisations but never by the general public. I have had so many trips spoilt by these things appearing above remote mountain tops, tropical beaches, I'm glad to see many National Parks are now banning these things and if one overflies my property I will shoot it down.I have been thinking of taking a drone on my next walk and would like to hear actual user experiences. There are a million drones, but the cheapest ones have limited battery life (eg 15 min or less) and are not much good in a breeze (according to some users). The better ones see Best drones have better battery life, controllability etc but are expensive and heavy/bulky to carry in a pack.
Efren's use of drones has evolved over time. He no longer uses the Mavic Pro, but a smaller, lighter model. Hoping the link DaveBugg has provided has linked you up to Efren's work. He is now posting more detailed versions of his, "Day in a Minute" offerings from last year's walking of the Via Francigena.You can check out Efren's Camino drone videos here.
He talks about the Mavic Pro Drone he uses at about the 3:25 minute mark on this video.
Mavic drones can be found here
Well, some people are more visual. Like for me personally music has no impact at all, just as well it could stop existing, most likely I wouldn't really notice. But my 2000 photos are a treasure both for me and I can even sell some.Drone? Gopro? Don't bother, in fact don't even bother taking pictures with your cell phone, just walk and enjoy the country side. You will remember it all when you get home without the need of a million photographs. Everyone on here says "it is your own camino" Nobody else will be interested in your pictures / drone shots, they will only be for you. Recalling events and images from your mind keep it strong. I listened to the same place list day after day and now 4 months later when ever I hear a song on this list I can picture, word for word, what I was doing when I heard that song. I have not looked at any pictures I took because the music brings back vivid memories.
What is the law in Spain about drone use? I know in Australia it is illegal to use them within 30 metres of people.
Oh, for goodness sake man, forget the drone, the I pad , and anything else that is keeping you in the teck world, just walk ! clear your head and your heart , and dont annoy us other pilgrims, really ! you dont need it, free yourself !I have been thinking of taking a drone on my next walk and would like to hear actual user experiences. There are a million drones, but the cheapest ones have limited battery life (eg 15 min or less) and are not much good in a breeze (according to some users). The better ones see Best drones have better battery life, controllability etc but are expensive and heavy/bulky to carry in a pack.
bye the way, why on earth do you want a drone, isn't your brain enough ? It's a pilgrimage, religious or not !Is it legal? In Denmark we have very strict rules for using a drone
I think some people like to document their Camino in this way.bye the way, why on earth do you want a drone, isn't your brain enough ? It's a pilgrimage, religious or not !
To each their own. Others will say "Don't have a play list that you listen to. Listen to the birdsong and the sounds of the Camino. When you walk with earbuds in, you close yourself off from interactions." You enjoyed your music and it brings you back to the moment when you hear it now. Similarly, others may enjoy framing a photo and find that the photos and videos they took bring them back to moments they treasure.Drone? Gopro? Don't bother, in fact don't even bother taking pictures with your cell phone, just walk and enjoy the country side. You will remember it all when you get home without the need of a million photographs. Everyone on here says "it is your own camino" Nobody else will be interested in your pictures / drone shots, they will only be for you. Recalling events and images from your mind keep it strong. I listened to the same place list day after day and now 4 months later when ever I hear a song on this list I can picture, word for word, what I was doing when I heard that song. I have not looked at any pictures I took because the music brings back vivid memories.
A good slingshot might find its place on my packing list.
That's how annoying and impolite I find drones that buzz over me while enjoying a quiet walk through nature.
Shooting at someone's toy is hardly the same as shooting at an aircraft with human lives at stake.The FAA considers shooting any projectile at aircraft very bad (Felony). A drone is a UAS= Unmanned Aircraft System.
Yup, just like in the USA except for that fireproof identifier...thanks I learned something.Spain Drone Laws
General Spain Drone Laws
Drone use is allowed in Spain, but there are several drone laws that need to be followed when flying in the country. Operators must ensure that they follow the following drone laws when flying in Spain,
Note #1
- Do not fly your drone over people or large crowds
- Do not fly your drone higher than 120 meters (400 feet)
- Do not fly your drone within 50 meters of buildings, people, or vehicles not associated with the operation of the drone
- You must fly your drone within visual line of sight at all times
- Respect others privacy when flying your drone
- Do not fly your drone within 8km (5 miles) of airports or in areas where aircraft are operating. For flights that are approved to be operated beyond visual line of sight you must stay 15km (9.4 miles) away from airports
- You must fly during daylight hours and only fly in good weather conditions
- Do not fly your drone in sensitive areas including government or military facilities. Use of drones or camera drones in these areas are prohibited
- Do not fly your drone over national parks without a permit allowing you to do so
- You must be at least 18 years old to fly a drone in Spain
- The new law requires, both professional pilots and amateurs who use their drone as a hobby, that the aircraft and the remote control be clearly identified By a fireproof identification plate with the name of the owner and the necessary data to be able to contact it
My last point on this subject because I really do enjoy this forum and don’t want to aggravate anyone stating a simple fact. However, shooting at any moving object in the sky is probably not a safe idea. I would think lives could be at stake when shooting into the sky, be it a toy, UAS (drone), or whatever label you want to call it. Hence the felony offense in the USA. Like I said above you just might be able to shoot at a “toy” in the sky in Spain, I’m not sure (probably not ,because their laws are the same governing drone usage).Seeing anyone anywhere shooting into the sky, be my neighborhood or the Camino would disturb me far more than anyone flying a drone.Shooting at someone's toy is hardly the same as shooting at an aircraft with human lives at stake.
And these are toys. Expensive ones, but still toys. And annoying ones for those who seek quiet.
Please. Feel free to play with them at home...and then leave them there.
The drones are intrusive, and I dislike being around them. But we agree on that, Thomas. Ditto..Seeing anyone anywhere shooting into the sky, be my neighborhood or the Camino would disturb me far more than anyone flying a drone.
Unfortunately there is no limit to the possible uses and applications for drones,
this clip speaks for itself ;May the fleas of a thousand camels infest the armpits of those who would desecrate the Holy Camino with anything akin to this .
I have given up on the drone idea. The eagle did it for me, even though the pic is only photoshopped. I already stress about turtles eating plastic bags in the ocean. Not creatures in the sky as well.
Sep 14th.I was lying on my bed, not fully dressed, on the first floor of the lovely parochial albergue in Belorado. There was a very small window at my head. At first I thought the sound was a swarm of wasps. I could'nt believe it, a very sleek white drone was buzzing the bedroom windows. As silly as the pilgrim face-timing a friend from a top bunk, and panning around to include pilgrims standing like storks getting in or out of their clothes. Yep, you can tell it's been a while since I have been on the CaminoAnd there are plenty of beds in Alfaro tonight where I am hospitaleria for the next 2 weeks. I promise you will not be Instagrammed
It means that I won't post your photo to my instagram account(unlikely as I'm not on Instagram anywayNice writing, lizwalking. Great imagery.
One thing puzzles me: What's 'Instagrammed'? Is it something like a 'telegram'? A telegram is a bit like 'twitter' I believe: very terse.
Bob M
It means that I won't post your photo to my instagram account(unlikely as I'm not on Instagram anyway)
I am interested in getting a drone. I think aerial footage does give a perspective and tells the story a bit differently. I’m interested in your thought, what else you create as a videographer, and what drone you use.Im watching at the moment a family who has done the camino in 2018 and they include lots of drone footage on their youtube channel.
I have to say, the videos wouldnt be the same without this footage and i think its very good to have drone footage, if you want to document your camino and are a filmmaker.
I have Mavic Platinum, it's hobby class under 900 g. Now they make even lighter ones (250 g) that are even a class lower which means less restrictions when flying. In Europe every country has their own drone rules - how you can fly, how high (those maps look like colourful patchworks), where, what you need for flying (like registration of the drone and/or operator, online test for operator, insurance, hi-vis vests etc). I only check the country I plan to visit, no need to try remember each and every detail at once. There's plenty of sites that have drone rules per country with links to official sources. Also apps for the phone to fly and to plan. Having the drone comfortably and safe in a special suitcase, all the accessories, batteries make quite a big heap of carry stuff. While you probably can pack a piece in each family members backpack a car would make things much easier. Also you can't fly just any day, the weather matters very much. If you want to film some point of interest you may have to wait for the weather many days.I am interested in getting a drone. I think aerial footage does give a perspective and tells the story a bit differently. I’m interested in your thought, what else you create as a videographer, and what drone you use.
Absolutely! I would try to be as discrete as possible in capturing an aerial view.You may want to consider whether pilgrims, and others, want a drone buzzing over their heads while on a reflective, spiritual, religious pilgrimage. Just a suggestion.
Yes, definitely try it out first, learn the controls, that may take a while mostly because of the weather. You need no or minimal wind, no gusts, no rain, no clouds that obscure your vision, magnetic field within limits. And you need to figure out how you will transfer your footage or photos from the micro memory card (btw get a bigger one than what comes in the set) to your devices. I got a special transfer stick and app to use it. Learn to edit your footage. Maybe you know already, then I would like to hear your preferences as I'm just starting too. I use Streamclip from Squared5, it's free and approved by stock sites so good enough for me.Thank you so much. This is very helpful. I will look in to the Mavic line. I think my camino this year will not happen, but I can still invest in a drone and try it out in my neighborhood. Thanks again.
If you can hear a drone buzzing over your head please do call police, this is both illegal and dangerous for you and others and people doing this should be stopped. Flying within legal limits you will never even notice the drone is there if you are not specifically looking for the speck in the blue. In Spain and EU countries it's not allowed to fly over people, animals, property, bigger roads, bridges, railroads, in those laws where it's specified more in detail it even says 100m horizontal distance. You can't hear a quality hobby size drone already at 10 m from you, closer it's slight swooshing sound. Bumble bee is louder. Or if it's a makeshift drone again may be dangerous. That's only about the technical aspect but there's also privacy laws that are taken seriously too.You may want to consider whether pilgrims, and others, want a drone buzzing over their heads while on a reflective, spiritual, religious pilgrimage. Just a suggestion.
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and others are social media sites where you can keep in touch with your friends and family or show off to random strangers anywhere in the world if you want so.'Facebook' is something else I have heard of as well that you might be able to help me with. Is 'Facebook' something like a photo album?
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