Annual GTR Meet up May 2020.

[Lonewolf]

 
The view was terrific as were the curvy roads on the A87.

[Lonewolf]

Heres a little teaser/taster of where we were and the horrible location we found ourselves in.     


I threw this together late last night but it gives you an idea. I have a lot of video, both from the bike and drone to go through but it is my intention to create a couple of short videos, perhaps 30 minutes long, each incorporating approximate two days of riding and exploring. So bear with me and all being well I'll have the first video out by the weekend.






https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uPbNvFjhTk

[Rusty]

 

[Lonewolf]

I hope you watched it on your in house cinema in 4K    (He's very posh is Rusty, he probably does have a cinema in his house).

[O.C.]

you're gettingquite handy with this filming malarkey aren't ya, there could be a future in it for you      

Just watched it on my tablet but will watch again tomorrow on my lappy

Thanks Steve and well done

[pross]

Heres a little teaser/taster of where we were and the horrible location we found ourselves in.     


I threw this together late last night but it gives you an idea. I have a lot of video, both from the bike and drone to go through but it is my intention to create a couple of short videos, perhaps 30 minutes long, each incorporating approximate two days of riding and exploring. So bear with me and all being well I'll have the first video out by the weekend.



Very nice it's amazing what you can do with a BMW 




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uPbNvFjhTk

[O.C.]

I've now watched the film on my lap top, (which is better than on my tablet) and it really is very good, well done Steve

It's obvious that you have developed a Drone piloting skill (aren't there courses/qualifications ?) but more apparent is the fact that you are able to  visualise the end product once filmed and couple that to first class editing ... well done indeed    

I'm now left waiting for the next and subsequent instalments           

[Lonewolf]

Roger, you will be pleased to know I started concocting a video, the first instalment last night. It will include my journey up to Scotland. (no motorway), I went via Windermere, Ambleside, Keswick, Dumfries for a change. The first video will include the Thursday and Friday rides and the second and final instalment will be from Saturday and Sunday. I didn't bother filming anything coming home as it was all motorway. Each video will incorporate some drone footage.


It's not really that difficult to put something together from the drone, a bit of luck and good light and you're half way there. The key is not to crash land in a Loch as that would be a very costly error!

[O.C.]

I can imagine that a watery grave would not be recommended      

Do you now own your own Drone, ?    I seem to recall that you borrowed one previously

[Lonewolf]

No I've never borrowed one, I bought this recently.

The rules are quite strict, you have to do an online knowledge test, get an operators licence and an operators ID. You can't use it for commercial purposes without doing some additional training, I might look into that in the future but at this stage it's just a toy which I can use to get some unique footage for the videos.

[O.C.]

Excellent     

[shaggs147]

Great video Steve. I've been thinking of getting one of those drones for some time and the MA2 looks like a great option. Did you buy the drone with the fly more package?  I assume that it packs up into a reasonably small bag as you took it with you on the bike. I would imagine it would be great to take abroad on holiday.... as long as you do your homework as to where you can fly of course.

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[Lonewolf]

Great video Steve. I've been thinking of getting one of those drones for some time and the MA2 looks like a great option. Did you buy the drone with the fly more package?  I assume that it packs up into a reasonably small bag as you took it with you on the bike. I would imagine it would be great to take abroad on holiday.... as long as you do your homework as to where you can fly of course.

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Hi, yes the MA2 has some great reviews. Its my first ever drone and I'm very impressed with it. I bought the drone from Jessops, the fly more or combo package whatever it is called is worth the extra money. I paid £949 I think it was but you get three battery's, a selection of ND filters, a bag, multi charger etc. The bag is pretty small and can easily be carried in a pannier. If you plan to buy one to take abroad do check whether it is legal in that country to fly a drone in a specific area. Overall it is pretty easy to use but it still fills me with fear when I fly over water!


This photo is for OC to show him how user friendly the video editing software is......

[shaggs147]

Thanks for the info Steve = yes you get stunning shots over water but i can imagine the fear due to the investment. I'm sure it'll give you many years of enjoyment.

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[O.C.]

Hi, yes the MA2 has some great reviews. Its my first ever drone and I'm very impressed with it. I bought the drone from Jessops, the fly more or combo package whatever it is called is worth the extra money. I paid £949 I think it was but you get three battery's, a selection of ND filters, a bag, multi charger etc. The bag is pretty small and can easily be carried in a pannier. If you plan to buy one to take abroad do check whether it is legal in that country to fly a drone in a specific area. Overall it is pretty easy to use but it still fills me with fear when I fly over water!


This photo is for OC to show him how user friendly the video editing software is......

You call that "user friendly"  this is me we are talking about ya know Steve