Widest waterfall & Brick bridge in Europe!

Proffy · Dec 18, 2019

Venta Rapid (Latvian: Ventas rumba) is a waterfall on the Venta River in Kuldiga, Latvia. It is the widest waterfall in Europe at 249 metres (817 ft), and becomes as wide as 270 metres (886 ft) during spring floods. The height of the falls vary from 1.80 to 2.20 metres (5 ft 11 in to 7 ft 3 in) depending on the level of water in the river.

240 m from the waterfall is located the famous Kuldiga brick bridge. It was built in 1874 and is the longest operating brick bridge in Europe. Built to the building standards of the time it's wide enough for two carriages to pass. Its width is 8 m and its length is 164 m. It was modeled after the bridge on Moselle river in Germany that was erected at the time of Roman Empire. Kuldiga brick bridge was renovated in 2008 and is now in operation.

Proffy · Dec 22, 2019

cappellen · Dec 22, 2019

Nice area good shots. A few times I thought you were going to fly underneath the bridge, but you stopped just in time.

Proffy · Dec 23, 2019

cappellen said:
Nice area good shots. A few times I thought you were going to fly underneath the bridge, but you stopped just in time.

Thanks! Yeah I want to, but I lost connection few times when i come close to a bridge. Thanks god, drone stopped before hitting the bridge hehe ))

DroneMan_ID · Dec 23, 2019

Proffy said:
Venta Rapid (Latvian: Ventas rumba) is a waterfall on the Venta River in Kuldiga, Latvia. It is the widest waterfall in Europe at 249 metres (817 ft), and becomes as wide as 270 metres (886 ft) during spring floods. The height of the falls vary from 1.80 to 2.20 metres (5 ft 11 in to 7 ft 3 in) depending on the level of water in the river.

240 m from the waterfall is located the famous Kuldiga brick bridge. It was built in 1874 and is the longest operating brick bridge in Europe. Built to the building standards of the time it's wide enough for two carriages to pass. Its width is 8 m and its length is 164 m. It was modeled after the bridge on Moselle river in Germany that was erected at the time of Roman Empire. Kuldiga brick bridge was renovated in 2008 and is now in operation.

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This is pretty cool! I'm still new with drones, and i don't dare to flay over a waterfall that big.

Proffy · Dec 24, 2019

Dashing Chris said:
Oh it would be a great place to test my Excursion Pro what you guys think?

You can try! Here's what I found about kayaking in Ventas river - Venta, Latvia - Canoe/kayak route

Proffy · Dec 26, 2019

DroneMan_ID said:
This is pretty cool! I'm still new with drones, and i don't dare to flay over a waterfall that big.

Heeeey! Welcome to an amazing world of flight! Don't be afraid to flight. Just always check obstacles before and during flight. Especially be careful with trees. Sometimes when you look not thru cam, but with your eyes, it seems drone a not near tree but as a fact it is. )) I fly into bushes already two times. )) But thanks god its not stuck in there and I successfully fly away. ))) And always fly on a fully charged battery. Especially during a cold times. Take into consideration, battery discharged quicker in a cold time. Fly safe & cool!

Happy Holidays!

DroneMan_ID · Dec 26, 2019

Proffy said:
Heeeey! Welcome to an amazing world of flight! Don't be afraid to flight. Just always check obstacles before and during flight. Especially be careful with trees. Sometimes when you look not thru cam, but with your eyes, it seems drone a not near tree but as a fact it is. )) I fly into bushes already two times. )) But thanks god its not stuck in there and I successfully fly away. ))) And always fly on a fully charged battery. Especially during a cold times. Take into consideration, battery discharged quicker in a cold time. Fly safe & cool! Happy Holidays!

Good tips! Take care.