Air 1 Tallest Lighthouse on Baltics Mikelbaka! This vid was made in a memory of cattiest cat - Richard. =(

Proffy · Nov 14, 2020

In the memory of the cattiest cat in the world - Richard. Rest in peace dear friend you're always bring a joy into our hearts. =( Legends date the name "Mikelbaka" to 1749, when the coast was surveyed by Mikhail Ryabinin, a Russian midshipman. After a period, the name was changed to the Latvian "Mikelis”. At 56 metres (184 ft) it is the tallest lighthouse tower in the Baltic States. The present-day Miķeļbāka lighthouse was built in 1957, documented in the sign above its front door. Two hundred and ninety-three steps lead to the top of the lighthouse, offering a view overlooking the surrounding Kurzeme coast of the Baltic Sea and a lighthouse on the Syrve Peninsula of Saaremaa that can be seen in fine weather at a distance of 35 kilometres (22 mi). The current tower is 56 metres (184 ft) high, the beacon having a focal height of 59 metres (194 ft) above sea level, making it the tallest in the Baltic States.

Tentoes · Nov 14, 2020

Nice shooting!

Proffy · Nov 16, 2020

Tentoes said:
Nice shooting!

Appreciate! Thumbswayup

TerryToast · Nov 16, 2020

Is your drone accidentally set to FPV mode? The horizon in your video is not straight.

Tentoes · Nov 16, 2020

Proffy said:
In the memory of the cattiest cat in the world - Richard. Rest in peace dear friend you're always bring a joy into our hearts. =( Legends date the name "Mikelbaka" to 1749, when the coast was surveyed by Mikhail Ryabinin, a Russian midshipman. After a period, the name was changed to the Latvian "Mikelis”. At 56 metres (184 ft) it is the tallest lighthouse tower in the Baltic States. The present-day Miķeļbāka lighthouse was built in 1957, documented in the sign above its front door. Two hundred and ninety-three steps lead to the top of the lighthouse, offering a view overlooking the surrounding Kurzeme coast of the Baltic Sea and a lighthouse on the Syrve Peninsula of Saaremaa that can be seen in fine weather at a distance of 35 kilometres (22 mi). The current tower is 56 metres (184 ft) high, the beacon having a focal height of 59 metres (194 ft) above sea level, making it the tallest in the Baltic States.

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Mikelbaka: Is that "Mikel Hills?" The reason I ask is there's a place in Illinois called "Krisdala Baka." It's all rolling hills and some Swedish immigrants named it that, finding land that reminded them of home.

Lets Fly · Nov 17, 2020

Proffy said:
In the memory of the cattiest cat in the world - Richard. Rest in peace dear friend you're always bring a joy into our hearts. =( Legends date the name "Mikelbaka" to 1749, when the coast was surveyed by Mikhail Ryabinin, a Russian midshipman. After a period, the name was changed to the Latvian "Mikelis”. At 56 metres (184 ft) it is the tallest lighthouse tower in the Baltic States. The present-day Miķeļbāka lighthouse was built in 1957, documented in the sign above its front door. Two hundred and ninety-three steps lead to the top of the lighthouse, offering a view overlooking the surrounding Kurzeme coast of the Baltic Sea and a lighthouse on the Syrve Peninsula of Saaremaa that can be seen in fine weather at a distance of 35 kilometres (22 mi). The current tower is 56 metres (184 ft) high, the beacon having a focal height of 59 metres (194 ft) above sea level, making it the tallest in the Baltic States.

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Cool lighthouse, for me the wrong music for it.

Barbara · Nov 17, 2020

Interesting history, nice lighthouse. Agree with the other comments, music doesn't really suit and the FPV view not my favorite.

Proffy · Nov 18, 2020

TerryToast said:
Is your drone accidentally set to FPV mode? The horizon in your video is not straight.

Nope, its not. Dunno about other drones, but when there are high wind that's happens with Mavic Air 1 quite often

TerryToast · Nov 18, 2020

Proffy said:
Nope, its not. Dunno about other drones, but when there are high wind that's happens with Mavic Air 1 quite often

Strong winds (over 40 kmph) can cause drunken horizon on my MA2. But I’ve never seen any gimbal jerk around like yours does. See your video:
3-7secs
1min20-24sec

Have you tried recalibrating your drone?

Proffy · Nov 20, 2020

Tentoes said:
Mikelbaka: Is that "Mikel Hills?" The reason I ask is there's a place in Illinois called "Krisdala Baka." It's all rolling hills and some Swedish immigrants named it that, finding land that reminded them of home.

Khm! Quite interesting theory. Nope, I didn't find Mikel Hills in Latvia. Actually "Krisdala Baka" sound similar to latvian language. "Baka" translated on english from latvian, means - Lighthouse. But I google translate saids "Baka" from swedish to english means - Bake.

Here's what I found about the place you mentioned. So yes, seems its swedish

Touring Swedish America

Proffy · Nov 20, 2020

Lets Fly said:
Cool lighthouse, for me the wrong music for it.

Thanks for the feedback. Didn't find anything better

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Jack43 · Nov 20, 2020

Proffy said:
Thanks for the feedback. Didn't find anything better

You want some other, better fitting music? If yes send me your email address and I will send you some files! For free of course

cheers Paul

Proffy · Nov 20, 2020

Jack43 said:
You want some other, better fitting music? If yes send me your email address and I will send you some files! For free of course
cheers Paul

This would be aaaaawesome!!!!! Thanks! [email protected]

Jack43 · Nov 20, 2020

Proffy said:
This would be aaaaawesome!!!!! Thanks! [email protected]

Hi Dimitrijs, The music it´s on the way by WE Transfer. Hope you like it

cheers Paul

Tentoes · Nov 21, 2020

Proffy said:
Khm! Quite interesting theory. Nope, I didn't find Mikel Hills in Latvia. Actually "Krisdala Baka" sound similar to latvian language. "Baka" translated on english from latvian, means - Lighthouse. But I google translate saids "Baka" from swedish to english means - Bake.

Here's what I found about the place you mentioned. So yes, seems its swedish Touring Swedish America

Yes, I read that plaque. Used to stop there often. It's an interesting place with lots of rolling hills. Tried droning it once, but not very successfully. Maybe next time I pass through there.

Proffy · Nov 21, 2020

TerryToast said:
Strong winds (over 40 kmph) can cause drunken horizon on my MA2. But I’ve never seen any gimbal jerk around like yours does. See your video:
3-7secs
1min20-24sec

Have you tried recalibrating your drone?

Yup, it’s calibrated. Wind speed was 30-50kmph over that time