Mini 3 Washington DC

[Vic Moss]

With enough permissions (& enough patience during the process) you can fly in Washington DC.

We were able to get all the imagery on the shot lists during both the morning and afternoon windows. So I put my little Mini 3 Pro up to get some pics for myself. I always say if you're shooting somewhere you're likely to not be able to shoot again, get some stuff for you as well.

I wish I had my Mavic 3 Pro on the approved list, but I only had my Mini 3 Pro on it for the OOP Waiver flights. Still a fun couple of days though.

 

[SethB]

Rare views - thanks for sharing them!

 

[cammyjams]

This is insane! You continue to set an example and inspire us all.

 

[rickmurray1989]

With enough permissions (& enough patience during the process) you can fly in Washington DC.

We were able to get all the imagery on the shot lists during both the morning and afternoon windows. So I put my little Mini 3 Pro up to get some pics for myself. I always say if you're shooting somewhere you're likely to not be able to shoot again, get some stuff for you as well.

I wish I had my Mavic 3 Pro on the approved list, but I only had my Mini 3 Pro on it for the OOP Waiver flights. Still a fun couple of days though.

Nice, Vic. As a professional photographer, I always take the opportunity to capture images for potential future uses when I am shooting client engagements. I consider them part of my stock photo library.

 

[PHZ]

Wonderful images. They are soooo… unique.

 

[Escape_Velocity_Coach]

Nice job. Pretty cool that opportunity. Thanks for sharing

 

[JimWest]

Great photos, Vic. Can you say what the approval process was like? How long did it take? Did you need a minder with you (and need to pay for him/her)?

 

[Smooth Rhythm]

Thanks for sharing, Vic. Nice seeing my hometown from a drone view! Enjoy safe and happy flying!

 

[JimSteadman]

Like Jim West (above) I am curious about the process (and costs incurred). It's gratifying to learn that you can do this the right way and get some amazing shots.

 

[Prop Wash]

Thanks for sharing those. Well done.
I can only imagine what it took to get clearance- glad you did.

 

[BobaFut]

With enough permissions (& enough patience during the process) you can fly in Washington DC.

We were able to get all the imagery on the shot lists during both the morning and afternoon windows. So I put my little Mini 3 Pro up to get some pics for myself. I always say if you're shooting somewhere you're likely to not be able to shoot again, get some stuff for you as well.

I wish I had my Mavic 3 Pro on the approved list, but I only had my Mini 3 Pro on it for the OOP Waiver flights. Still a fun couple of days though.

Looks like you had just a narrow (and low) slice of airspace around the Holocaust Museum? Guessing that this involved USSS in addition to FAA?

You can practically see my house in that first photo of the Jefferson (just south of the airport on the river), but alas, I have accepted my fate of driving 15+ miles any time I want to fly.

 

[4006448]

Those photos are great! Love the autumn (fall) colours.

 

[MS Coast]

Beautiful photos of very special places. Thank you.

 

[Vic Moss]

Great photos, Vic. Can you say what the approval process was like? How long did it take? Did you need a minder with you (and need to pay for him/her)?

It was a lot of work. It was taken care of by someone else though. And yes, we had a Metro LEO with us all the time. It was one of many expenses.

 

[Vic Moss]

Looks like you had just a narrow (and low) slice of airspace around the Holocaust Museum? Guessing that this involved USSS in addition to FAA?

You can practically see my house in that first photo of the Jefferson (just south of the airport on the river), but alas, I have accepted my fate of driving 15+ miles any time I want to fly.

Lots of agencies were involved. As it always is with every shoot inside the DC FRZ.

 

[Vic Moss]

Like Jim West (above) I am curious about the process (and costs incurred). It's gratifying to learn that you can do this the right way and get some amazing shots

Lots of work. And a large team. All paid.