Mini 4 The Abandoned and crumbling Byron Hot Springs Hotel

[Evmoius]

This was a really fun shoot. The property is nestled away in the foothills of Mt. Diablo near the tiny town of Byron. Once a hotspot for the rich and famous, It's now an abandoned shell with only hints to it's former beauty.

Due to it's close proximity to the small Byron Airport, I had to do some research to make sure I could even fly here at all. After confirming it was located in class G airspace and did not have a tower, I was GTG. The Air Aware app also gave me a green light. Regardless, my spotter and I both kept our ears open for sounds of incoming traffic and I never exceeded 150ft just to be on the safe side. Not a single plane took off or landed in the 45 minutes we were there.

 

[GFields]

Awesome!

 

[Evmoius]

Awesome!

Thank You!

 

[KBF]

Yeah that elevator set up looks legit ! Makes you wonder why places like this fall into disrepair and are abandoned. Good video.

 

[Evmoius]

Yeah that elevator set up looks legit ! Makes you wonder why places like this fall into disrepair and are abandoned. Good video.

Thank you! I think a fire damaged it and it was abandoned.

 

[MARK (LI)]

It was a good video...the music was very soothing...nicely done

 

[Evmoius]

It was a good video...the music was very soothing...nicely done

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it.

 

[Lykus]

It's picturesque and serene.

 

[360 Guy]

Nice video and music to boot.
The place was really stripped, including the roof units.
I like tours of abandoned buildings, you did this one justice.

 

[MARK (LI)]

Someone who is good with an FPV drone would have fun zipping in and out of the windows

 

[Evmoius]

Someone who is good with an FPV drone would have fun zipping in and out of the windows

I'm considering it haha. Haven't flown FPV in years but I still have all my gear.

 

[Evmoius]

Nice video and music to boot.
The place was really stripped, including the roof units.
I like tours of abandoned buildings, you did this one justice.

Thank you very much! Yeah this was a real gem. I have a friend who's been researching this place as a hobby for years now. I'd like to do a more informative video collaboration with voice overs and such but just don't have the time right for something that involved.

 

[Flying Cameras]

I agree. A flythrough would have been fun. As to your video. Fantastic. Very relaxing and fun to watch. Good job!!!

 

[Evmoius]

I agree. A flythrough would have been fun. As to your video. Fantastic. Very relaxing and fun to watch. Good job!!!

Thank you!

 

[calinourss]

This was a really fun shoot. The property is nestled away in the foothills of Mt. Diablo near the tiny town of Byron. Once a hotspot for the rich and famous, It's now an abandoned shell with only hints to it's former beauty.

Due to it's close proximity to the small Byron Airport, I had to do some research to make sure I could even fly here at all. After confirming it was located in class G airspace and did not have a tower, I was GTG. The Air Aware app also gave me a green light. Regardless, my spotter and I both kept our ears open for sounds of incoming traffic and I never exceeded 150ft just to be on the safe side. Not a single plane took off or landed in the 45 minutes we were there.

Apparently 2 buildings have burned there before this one was erected. Legend says this building is haunted.

There is a new owner of this place and he plan to turn the property into a public place.

To learn more about the place...