Video: insane drone footage shows Muscle Beach in the early a.m.
(Digital Photography Review)

Drones are not easy to fly. As a novice drone enthusiast myself, I`ve become acquainted with the learning curve that comes with taking to the skies. As a result I`m always amazed by highly skilled drone pilots and their videos. But some videos go above and beyond simply inspiring: they make you question the very laws of physics and space. The video above, filmed at Santa Monica`s famed Muscle Beach, falls into this category. It was posted by Vimeo user Robert McIntosh, whose page features a ton more awesome drone videos. A bit of research reveals that he shoots most of his footage with a 250 mm mini quadcoptor that is likely custom-built - with an action camera mounted to it. The small size explains its uncanny ability to squeeze through tight spaces mid-flight. Sure, the sound effects in the video are a bit silly, but McIntosh`s flight skills and the resulting footage are nothing short of breathtaking - which makes me feel either inspired or intimidated to fly more. I`m not sure which.