Drones on the Mountains-$10mm in Venture Capital Jump-Starts Business

[quant]

We can't use our drones on most mountains (legally). A new business is trying to partner with the resort operators to professionally photograph skiers using drones.

http://www.fastcompany.com/3055609/...iing-but-these-ex-googlers-will-do-it-for-you

 

[Don in Morrison]

Marcel Hirscher probably won't be signing up for this service.

 

[Dave Petersen]

Took this pic in Vail this past summer. A few years ago who would have imagined seeing signs like this.

 

[Tricia]

I've seen some promotions about business' that are trying to work with the resorts for a "controlled and for profit" drone service.

 

[Don in Morrison]

I've seen some promotions about business' that are trying to work with the resorts for a "controlled and for profit" drone service.

I'm sure they thought they had "control" of the one that dropped next to Marcel.

 

[Tricia]

Just had an ad pop up on my feed about Cape at Squaw Valley
https://www.cape.com/locations/squaw-valley/?date=Feb. 18, 2016
They are pretty clear about what you can expect for the $$

WHAT EXACTLY DO I GET?
Your Cape video package gets you 2-3 runs with a Cape drone on one of our designated runs. Once you’re done, we take all of your footage and produce a beautiful 1 - 1.5 minute highlight video of your experience. Number of runs and video length vary at different locations. You can view your video and download the video files directly from your personal Cape page, which is delivered to you over email upon completing your reservation.

 

[quant]

Just had an ad pop up on my feed about Cape at Squaw Valley
https://www.cape.com/locations/squaw-valley/?date=Feb. 18, 2016
They are pretty clear about what you can expect for the $$

WHAT EXACTLY DO I GET?
Your Cape video package gets you 2-3 runs with a Cape drone on one of our designated runs. Once you’re done, we take all of your footage and produce a beautiful 1 - 1.5 minute highlight video of your experience. Number of runs and video length vary at different locations. You can view your video and download the video files directly from your personal Cape page, which is delivered to you over email upon completing your reservation.

The price seems very reasonable. Cape only has a few resorts so far and it doesn't appear that many spots for the service are reserved mid-week. Still, it seems likely that families, friends, etc. would use the service. Will it make a profit?

 

[Philpug]

Took this pic in Vail this past summer. A few years ago who would have imagined seeing signs like this.

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Coming soon to a Vail Resort near you, EpicDrone Imaging?

 

[Bill Talbot]

I for one do NOT want these things buzzing around the sky when I'm skiing. Unless of course I can shoot them down in some type of Biathlon 2016 event

 

[Gerry Rhoades]

Took this pic in Vail this past summer. A few years ago who would have imagined seeing signs like this.

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Saw a sign almost identical to this when I turned off the highway into Bridger Bowl yesterday. Same image, but no references to Vail obviously.

 

[Tom K.]

I for one do NOT want these things buzzing around the sky when I'm skiing. Unless of course I can shoot them down in some type of Biathlon 2016 event

Just imagine the headline: BIATHLON TO EXPAND TO INCLUDE BOTH "STANDARD" AND "TRAP/SKEET SHOOTING" VERSIONS. STORY AT 11!"