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Looking for the new Chicago Fire FC Stadium
Chicago from
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Drone films, time-lapses and ride-along POV from the South Loop out to the Northwoods, the Dunes and the Rockies. 173 films and 8.9 hours of footage, all searchable.
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Looking for the new Chicago Fire FC Stadium
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California High Desert
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Crooked Lake w/ Bros & Pups
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Pokémon GO Fest Chicago 2026 From Above! Drone Flight Over Field Museum, Lakefront & Shedd Aquarium
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Chicago Night Flight | Field Museum Pokémon Exhibit, Shedd Aquarium & Skyline by Drone
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Northwoods Beaver Lodge From Above | River Journey & Hidden Beaver Dam in Northern Wisconsin
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Epic All Night Northern Lights Timelapse | Lake Namakagon, Northern Wisconsin
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Chicago River Spring Bridge Lift 2026 | Sailboats Through Downtown
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Lake street Bridge Lift 2026. Chicago, Illinois.
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Chicago Fire FC Stadium Construction Steel Framework Rising at The 78 | Drone Flyover
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Chicago Drawbridge Lift From Above | Congress Parkway to Van Buren
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Obama Presidential Library Drone Flyover + Chicago Skyline Views
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Chicago Fire FC – New Stadium Construction Steel Rising at The 78 | Drone Flyover
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Epic Drone Flyover of Chicago Spring Regatta | Columbia Yacht Club Sailing Action
Pick a way in
Fifteen ways to slice the library. Hover a category to preview it, click to see every film in it.
- Drone Aerials 134
- E-Bike POV 17
- Motorcycle Rides 4
- Time-Lapse & Hyperlapse 18
- Night Flights 15
- Storms & Sky 23
- Fireworks & Celebrations 22
- Wildlife & Nature 10
- On the Water 72
- Winter & Ice 33
- Sports & Events 30
- Architecture & Development 53
- Road Trips & Travel 21
- Commercial Work 1
- Rides with the Rat Terrier 4
Chicago scenes from above
The editor’s playlist: the lakefront, the river and the skyline at their best.
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Chicago River Spring Bridge Lift 2026 | Sailboats Through Downtown
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Lake street Bridge Lift 2026. Chicago, Illinois.
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Chicago Fire FC – New Stadium Construction Steel Rising at The 78 | Drone Flyover
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Epic Drone Flyover of Chicago Spring Regatta | Columbia Yacht Club Sailing Action
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Drone Flight Over Chicago River Lock & Dam → Green River & Downtown (Day After St. Patrick’s)
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Spring 2026 in Chicago via e-bike
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Drone Flyover of the Obama Presidential Center from Promontory Point | Chicago Lakefront Aerial Tour
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Chicago Lighthouse Drone Flight | Field Museum to Navy Pier & Harbor Locks (Cinematic 4K)
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Chicago Cheese Shredder | Soldier Field After a Bears Win
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Chicago After Dark New Year’s Lights, Lakefront Glow & Nearly Full Moon | Night Drone Flight
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Chicago Frozen in Time | Winter Drone Flight from Lake Michigan to Downtown
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See Where Ireland vs All Blacks Rugby Will Be Played | Soldier Field Chicago 2025 Aerials
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AC DC live in Chicago
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ACDC at Soldier Field – View From a Mini Chopper
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Chicago Lakefront Aerial | North Avenue → Belmont Harbor → Downtown | 4K Mini 4 Pro
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Seagull’s Eye View of Chicago Riverwalk going to Chicago Brewhouse
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Lake Michigan to Jackson Park: Cherry Blossoms & Obama Library Drone Tour
3:24
Chicago Henge from the Sky | Epic Drone Flight Over Lake Michigan, Field Museum & Downtown
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Icy Chicago Harbor
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Taking The Long Way To Emerald Loop on St. Paddy’s Day
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St. Patrick’s Day at Emerald Loop in Downtown Chicago
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Aerial view of green dyed waters of the Chicago River during St. Patrick’s Day at Emerald Loop
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Drone Flyover of the Obama Presidential Center from Promontory Point | Chicago Lakefront Aerial Tour
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Obama Presidential Library Drone Flyover + Chicago Skyline Views
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The 78 – Chicago’s 78th Neighborhood
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AC DC live in Chicago
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AC DC live in Chicago
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Chicago Fire FC – New Stadium Construction Steel Rising at The 78 | Drone Flyover
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Spectacular Night Drone Flight Over Chicago: Field Museum, Riverfront, and New Year’s Lights!
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Seagull’s Eye View of Chicago Riverwalk going to Chicago Brewhouse
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See Where Ireland vs All Blacks Rugby Will Be Played | Soldier Field Chicago 2025 Aerials
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St. Patrick’s Day at Emerald Loop in Downtown Chicago – Seagull’s View of The Green River.
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Chicago Frozen in Time | Winter Drone Flight from Lake Michigan to Downtown
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Chicago NASCAR Street Race General Admission Walkthrough
St. Patrick's Day & the Green River
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Drone Flight Over Chicago River Lock & Dam → Green River & Downtown (Day After St. Patrick’s)
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Ireland vs All Blacks Rugby Chicago 2025 | Sneak Peak of Practice at Soldier Field
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See Where Ireland vs All Blacks Rugby Will Be Played | Soldier Field Chicago 2025 Aerials
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Taking The Long Way To Emerald Loop on St. Paddy’s Day
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A Breathtaking Aerial View of Chicago’s Green River | St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
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St. Patrick’s Day at Emerald Loop in Downtown Chicago – Seagull’s View of The Green River.
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Riding to Emerald Loop on St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago – E-Biking & Green River from Above
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Aerial view of green dyed waters of the Chicago River during St. Patrick’s Day at Emerald Loop
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St. Patrick’s Day at Emerald Loop in Downtown Chicago
The 78 & Chicago Fire FC Stadium
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Looking for the new Chicago Fire FC Stadium
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Chicago Fire FC Stadium Construction Steel Framework Rising at The 78 | Drone Flyover
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Chicago Fire FC – New Stadium Construction Steel Rising at The 78 | Drone Flyover
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Night POV Drone Flight Over Chicago’s South Loop & The 78 – Future Chicago Fire Stadium Site
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Early Evening Drone Flight Over The 78 & Lake Michigan | Sports Fields & Early Moon Views
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Stunning Drone Flight Over Chicago’s Rising Lift Bridge & The 78 Development | Downtown Views!
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The 78 – Chicago’s 78th Neighborhood
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A Possible Future Home of the Chicago White Sox: A Stunning Drone Tour of The 78
Obama Presidential Center
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Obama Presidential Library Drone Flyover + Chicago Skyline Views
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Drone Flyover of the Obama Presidential Center from Promontory Point | Chicago Lakefront Aerial Tour
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Chicago Drone Loop: Statue of the Republic → Obama Center → Back Again
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Lake Michigan to Jackson Park: Cherry Blossoms & Obama Library Drone Tour
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Drone Tour: Majestic Views of Chicago – Garden of the Phoenix, Science & Industry Museum, and More!
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GoPro Timewarp: Chicago Tour on R1200GSA Motorcycle
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Obama Presidential Center – Construction Progress & Surroundings
Lake Namakagon
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Northwoods Beaver Lodge From Above | River Journey & Hidden Beaver Dam in Northern Wisconsin
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Epic All Night Northern Lights Timelapse | Lake Namakagon, Northern Wisconsin
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Plenty of Parking on the Ice | World’s Longest Weenie Roast at Lake Namakagon (Drone)
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Fresh Powder Snowmobile Ride Across Lake Namakagon | Trail Riding from Lakewoods Resort (2026)
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Autumn Drone Flight Over Wisconsin’s Northwoods | Forests, Fens & Lake Namekagon
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Snow Ride from Lakewoods Resort Northwoods Backroads & Snowmobile Country
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Eagle’s Eye View of Lake Namakagon | Pontoon Ride Through Swamp River to Jackson Lake
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Namakagon Swamp, Lake and River Flyover
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Epic Drone Flyover: Lakewoods Resort & the World’s Longest Weenie Roast Snowmobile Drag Race!
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Stunning Sunrise Drone Journey: Hwy M to Lake Namakagon & Namekagon Fen Aerial Tour
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Stunning Drone Footage: Eagle’s Flight and Underwater Wonders at Lake Namakagon
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An Eagle’s Eye View: Soaring Over Evergreen Bar & Forest Ridges Golf Course
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Serene Morning Flyover: Lake Namakaon & Lakewoods Resort | 4K Drone Footage
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Aerial Panorama Over Lakewoods Resort: Drone’s Side View of Lake Namakagon in Spring
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Capturing the Celestial Dance: Northern Lights Time-Lapse | May 10/11
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Empty Nesters – An unoccupied Bald Eagle Nest
Chicago in Winter
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Frozen Chicago Coastline Ice Crashing at North Avenue Beach | Drone Flight 4K
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Winter Flight Over Chicago | Ice, Lake Michigan & Skyline in January
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Chicago Frozen in Time | Winter Drone Flight from Lake Michigan to Downtown
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Chicago South Side Riviera Aerial Cruise | Drone Flyover from McCormick Place to 31st Street Harbor
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Ireland vs All Blacks Rugby Chicago 2025 | Sneak Peak of Practice at Soldier Field
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Icy Chicago Harbor
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Frozen Flight: Drone Over Icy Lake Michigan & Chicago River
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Winter Flight: E-Bike Ride Through Grant Park & Takeoff Over Icy Lake Michigan
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Guiding Chicago’s Waters Since 1893: The Historic Chicago Harbor Lighthouse
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Chicago Greenway eBike Ride + Drone Views of Picasso, Hancock & Icy Lake Michigan
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Icebreaker in Action! Chicago Fireboat Engine Smashes Through Frozen Waters
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Winter’s Quiet Beauty: Drone Flight Over North Avenue Beach & Chicago’s Gold Coast
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Drone Flight Over an Icy Chicago River: Navy Pier, Locks, and Riverwalk Views
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Drone Adventure Over Icy Lake Michigan: Chicago Harbor Lighthouse & Ice-Breaking Fireboat Action!
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Drone Journey Down the Chicago River: Stunning Views of the Wrigley Building & Magnificent Mile
3:07
Stunning Winter Aerials: Mini 4 Pro Flight Over Chicago’s Iced Playpen & 31st Street
Fireworks Nights
Chicago Bridge Lifts
Chicago Harbor Lighthouse
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Chicago Lighthouse Drone Flight | Field Museum to Navy Pier & Harbor Locks (Cinematic 4K)
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Guiding Chicago’s Waters Since 1893: The Historic Chicago Harbor Lighthouse
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Drone Adventure Over Icy Lake Michigan: Chicago Harbor Lighthouse & Ice-Breaking Fireboat Action!
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Chicago’s Coastal Beauty – A Drone’s Journey above North Avenue Beach w/ Downtown Chicago.
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Chicago Harbor Lighthouse & Navy Pier
Soldier Field
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Looking for the new Chicago Fire FC Stadium
3:10
Pokémon GO Fest Chicago 2026 From Above! Drone Flight Over Field Museum, Lakefront & Shedd Aquarium
1:24
Chicago Cheese Shredder | Soldier Field After a Bears Win
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Ireland vs All Blacks Rugby Chicago 2025 | Sneak Peak of Practice at Soldier Field
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See Where Ireland vs All Blacks Rugby Will Be Played | Soldier Field Chicago 2025 Aerials
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AC DC live in Chicago
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ACDC at Soldier Field – View From a Mini Chopper
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Frozen Flight: Drone Over Icy Lake Michigan & Chicago River
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Chicago Aerial Adventure: Drone Flight from Columbia Yacht Club to Adler & Beyond!
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Epic Drone Flight: Chicago Museum Campus & Soldier Field Pre-Game Buzz!
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POV Adventure: Rat Terrier’s E-Bike Ride Along Chicago’s Iconic Waterfront
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Adler Planetarium Seagull’s Eye View
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Vertical Night Flight – Glimpse into Soldier Field from South Loop, Chicago.
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Field Museum & Soldier Field – Drone Footage
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Watching the Flyover before a Chicago Bears Game.
Where we fly
Most flights launch within a few miles of the South Loop. The rest come from road trips: Wisconsin’s Northwoods, the Indiana Dunes, Colorado passes, Lake Tahoe and the Pacific coast of Mexico. Pick a pin to watch what was shot there.
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