Drone's eye view of Burning Man 2013

[@guardian4525]

THANK YOU Eddie. I was there in 2013 and see so many familiar memories. I had a different kind of burn though. My friends had convinced me that everything was simple since they had a large motor home and were part of a big ORGANIZED camp. You don't NEED to bring anything but but your clothes. However your part will be to build a BAR and stock it for our camp. Which I DID. What I did not expect was that the husband would unwittingly teach me Radical Self Reliance. Although they had been going the previous 3 years, he got highly agitated the 1st night about pressures being put on him by his position in the camp hierarchy that had volunteered for. 6am on the 2nd morning he woke me up and said "Get the hell out of my motorhome! I HATE Burning Man and I am leaving". WHICH THEY DID! As it was THEIR vehicle I saw little choice. I had been three less that 36 hours and ended up marooned on the Playa. I had little more than my clothes, one of my 5 gal jug of water, a box of miscellaneous snacks, 1 of my 10 gallons of Tequila, a sleeping bag . WORSE, was I had the 8 foot bar I had built that would have to get OFF the Playa WITH me. I was depressed. HOWEVER The Playa provides and our camp full of mostly strangers to me took me in and the burn worked out.. They returned a day later with tearful apologies and I with .heightened sense of awareness.

[@EddieCodel]

That's an experience that I'm sure you'll never forget. I've heard handfuls of stories of people just showing up with little more than the clothes on their back and throwing themselves into the great unknown. You are right, the playa provides. Sometimes that's a generous drink, an old dusty couch to crash on or a freshly minted grilled cheese sandwich. Sometimes it's a swift kick in the ass! Whatever it is, you probably deserved it. Never forget, bianca loves you.

[@OleOlson]

I love Burning Man. Everyone should make a point to go at least once in their lives. It is an experience you will never forget. 

[@stevenrivera876]

Not sure why, but I feel so relaxed and content after watching this. Thank you, Mr. Codel, for sharing this beautiful footage.

[@EddieCodel]

You're quite welcome! Just call me the zen delivery service.

[@forpetessake3532]

Steven Rivera SATAN IS GOOD ABOUT THAT👹

[@ItsKekke]

So why does this have 1000 dislikes? Amazing vid

[@kenna4099]

Fabulous! Thanks for taking me back. Also WOW @eddie - so many views!

[@x1n3t1x]

FUCK I can't even begin to comprehend how huge this place is. Would love to experience it some day.

[@EddieCodel]

Do it! You still have 24 hours before the gate opens.

[@marianoguy]

this looks like a post-apocalyptic movie. great work!

[@aimeesayan23]

Thank you for capturing one of my favorite afternoons on the playa! My friends and I appear on the screen enjoying time in front of the Man. This moved me- see you next year!

[@Paulahoppe22]

Great footage! I'm glad drones are being used in positive ways!

[@katstwinkle]

I was wondering why so many people were riding bikes,but now I can see how vast the site is.It looks amazing and maybe one for the bucket list

[@cassiedoyen1]

my Best Friend just got back last wednesday from this . The pictures she had were amazing

[@JamesHome]

This is gorgeous Eddie. I was homesick this year, and this put me right there for a few minutes. A gift!

[@budcapital]

ekai that was beautifull brother! thanks man, literally the best footage ive seen ever! watched it yesterday when i was having a real bummer of a day n really depressed and i kid u not ekai ur film changed my life!! i then watched the documentary of last years burning man "staring king" and man it blew me away! im from the uk and thought glastenbury n stone henge at solstice was life changing even azore fest hungary! but damn bro every body need a little burning man once in a life time and.....!

[@LuizBertasi]

Amazing, Eddie. Thanks!

[@xpresspkg]

Thanks very much for posting this. I've heard so much about BM over the years and many friends have attended, it was really great to get a bird's eye view. There should be more things like this, and less war and fighting. HATERS GONNA HATE. Too bad, it's beautiful to see. THANKS AGAIN!!

[@AmsterdamEats]

This is so beautiful. Hope to join this spectaculair gathering some day. Thank you for sharing

[@Nicolea9000]

Thank you for this video! It has inspired me to make it to this event at some point in the next couple years. It looks mesmerizing

[@dmoneybohnet1983]

GIVES ME CHILLS! SUCH AN AWESOME FESTIVAL AND SOMETHING THAT YOU WILL NEVER FORGET. UNRIVALED ART AND CREATIVITY!

[@EliteSportScience]

Incredible footage Eddie. Thanks for sharing (from Australia)

[@dwyerdanb]

Very clever and very cool! I want to go.

[@Jerbob1]

Beautifully done. Love the shots, the smooth, floating travel, the closeups and the mesmerizing music.

[@drot525]

It's a festival in the middle of the Black Rock Desert in NW Nevada. It is north and east of Reno NV, near a town called Gerlach.

[@dink5563]

I went this yr. with my 36 yr. old son. I am 60. We are both professional business owners. The people on here who have posted derogatory remarks about BM are jealous, cant afford tickets, and live in a NUT shell. Every man woman and child should see this amazing art and here the music. People from all over the world come to see BM.

[@Nijhuis777]

Best overview of the playa I've seen so far! Relivin'it... again and again.

[@JOSHdvo]

It's nice to see so many accepting, non opinionated people commenting on this because obviously this video was put up to see what people thought of Burning Man.

[@deanniewood2027]

thank you this was amazing .. such great memories this year ..

[@ropeswingify]

all i can say is i went about 8/9 yrs. ago.. im not into any "scene" per se.. not a hippie..wasn't looking to get laid..im into sound and vision. we stayed wed. till sun... and i saw the most unbelievable stuff imaginable. some of the most talented people on the planet making epic structures/things that go boom/things that lightup ect.ect. for one purpose only.. to blow your mind..and they succeeded w me. ill never forget it. amazing.

[@johnnyfontenot682]

Epic Video! I have always wanted to go and honestly your vid has me planning for 2014. I am going to go solo so I can experience life on the playa to its fullest. Thank you ekai!!

[@sharonkeller7397]

Loved it all, soundtrack and the video. I have several friends who go to this but I have never gone but appreciate all that goes on. I've never seen it like this, only pics my friends have shared. ty :)

[@lynndinino]

this beautiful video captures the mood perfectly (dawn) and is what I'm showing people since no photos seem to capture the spirit of this amazing event. . .

[@jamesbaxter6688]

My son went to BM with Nick DeWolf many years and said this was the best experience he had and one he will treasure the rest of his life. RIP Nick! JIM B

[@robost8040]

I wish I'd spent more time checking out the art pieces! Thanks for making this video!

[@mr200mg]

My God ! That was awsomeness with chillies added . With an ice cream finish ! Wonderful , wonderful stuff . Thank you . x

[@terrinelson525]

I loved this. It was so awesome. Think of how much work went into all those. I would love to go and experience this in person.

[@KevinEverywhere]

Thank you so much for giving such a beautiful taste of the event from a vantage point I've never seen before. Can't believe I made it to Antarctica before BM. Brilliant shoot!

[@dwightg8161]

Wow man! Wonderful vid! Thanks for sharing. I always wanted to have a birds eye view, just chillin in real time. Awesome!

[@DartanionLondon]

I saw that drone there! Awesome footage. Gives a good sense of how massive the place is.

[@lavalizard3]

That is awesome. Now I both want to buy a drone *and* go to Burning Man.

[@EarlyMist]

Inspiring footage. I'm get'n me a drone. No more hiring cherry-pickers for those wide sweeping takes. Nice werk.

[@MarspatrolHQ]

Hi Herb. Burning Man is not for everyone my friend, but you are very correct that it is an alternative, artistic, new-age festival like none other. So live and let live, OK, and enjoy the peace, simple wonders and freedoms of your life experiences and society you live. No need to hate, be divisive and show your extremist side. There is too much abrasive polarity and 'us vs them' judgement of others in the world... Have a good one.

[@adamcarrell]

Best drone-camera work I've seen this year!

[@dndnjoe]

Neat way to capture it thanks for taking the time and heart!

[@incubism]

Brilliant!! Reminds me of the beautiful places and kind people of Nevada!

[@jamzalmarri]

I was there. Had an amazing time. Thank you for work. Brilliant P.O.V.

[@MichelleOsorio]

Well done, Eddie. Really cool! I remember meeting you at CES 2007. Fun to see what you are up to now. - Michelle Osorio

[@WhatsTrending]

It's cool to see it during the day. Thanks for posting!

[@Laughin9M4N]

Dude Burning Man reminds me of mmo games, its like another world

[@garnetmuse]

oh my gosh, that is a wonderful video, makes me smile, next best thing to being there, it is very relaxing to watch. thx so much

[@davehshs651]

This is incredible! Love it! Am gonna have to get there someday.

[@TobiasLars]

Thank YOU Eddie for sharing this....so if we can't be there physically we can 'hover in spirit' and enJOY!

[@amphicyoningens9566]

The turning headed coyote is very touching, it's like a tribute to wilderness ! I wish I could go to the Burning man !

[@EddieCodel]

I loved that piece. You should! You've got 3 more days.

[@amphicyoningens9566]

***** cool ! It must be a outstanding experience !

[@clapadamclap]

would have to be one of the most mind altering perspective changing gatherings of human beings, gunna make it one year..

[@Tabossco]

Great video wish it was longer! thanks for sharing.

[@AerialAgents]

Just seeing this now. Verrrry cool captures, Eddie. 8-D

[@bimmlers]

oh man, this makes me so hard wanna go there and hang out!!! thanks for that wonderful atmospheric vid!!

[@susak2178]

The memories this brings!! I have quite a few tales from my experience. Love it!! Thanks for sharing :)

[@highspacefox]

lovey video, thanks for making it mate!

[@ZTubeUserName]

That was a lot of fun! I was the one on the bike. See ya next year!!!

[@koolbreez4328]

Simply amazing, that you found a day with no wind. I'm trying to remember no wind, but it fails me...lolol. Good footage, and excellent editing job. This brings back good memories, but from totally a different angle. A quick cruise over some of the villages would make a good second production. Thanks for this. Looking forward to your 2014 sequel.

[@EddieCodel]

Most mornings weren't windy, which is the best time to fly. It does mean being awake at like 6 or 7am. :)

[@tracih4890]

I don't think I've seen anything more amazing! I hope that one day I can have the experience of seeing this!

[@mscindyruth]

don't know why everyone is leaving hate on this video. maybe because it made it to the front page? Anyways, you got some really great footage and It really paints a nice picture of what it was like. I only saw photos so far from this year and it's hard to get a good grasp on the whole thing unless you see it like this.

[@SysLocal]

Cool video. Really like the vibe behind it. Neat music too, by coincidence I just heard of Fingers in the Noise yesterday.

[@roodymorales]

Love this view of the lady sculpture. Thank you!

[@chica044]

LOVE this! Thank you. Cant wait to get back home.

[@MashaCampagne]

Eddie - fantastic work, thank you for making this happen!! Was wondering how the footage would look after seeing the drone flying all over the Black Rock City!

[@ADJohnstone]

PLEASE put this up in 1080! I want to fall into this.

[@SnifferRiffle]

Looks like something from StarWars.

[@harrykuheim6206]

Luke's home Planet...

[@soulglasstv]

Home! Thank you for such a lovely video.

[@leecancel4578]

Cant wait to go back home!!!!! Thank you so much for posting... #tear

[@darkbluesoul]

We were camp Partytime at 2006 and 2007. In 07 we gave away almost 5k frozen margaritas. Good times. I met my wife there at 06. Miss you BRC!

[@islandinthesky]

In fact, there are police all throughout the event, and they overwhelmingly cooperate with the festival goers. In fact, Burning Man is actually highly sought out for many law enforcement personnel who travel from all over the country specifically to oversee the event. Actually, this year on thursday multiple dozens of police vehicles all held a procession to the temple to honor an officer who passed away this year, who loved working, as well as attending, the burn.

[@sergiobecerrill8291]

Sweet! I'm totally down! SF needs more drone vids for sho! Let me know, what are the CF props you got.

[@ZacClarkTV]

My cousin is very into Burning Man, he always used to tell me stories. Never really saw what it actually looked like until this. Very cool.

[@KeirAlexa]

I loved this video! Amazing job!

[@christianallgood2498]

Awesome video. I muted the music and added my own. West End Girls by the Pet Shop Boys. lol

[@Erzuliet]

Ray, you look great in your wedding dress (17 seconds in, bottom right corner.) Another star is born!

[@gavinmccree6330]

soooo badass. i will go to one of these before i die. My Father has told me that its a one of a life time experience.

[@AmsterdamEats]

I would actually stay completely sober during the entire event just to soak up and remember as much moments and experiences as possible

[@Mcjanet77]

There were evidently 124 registered drones at BM this year ranging in size from 2 to 10 feet in diameter...according to the people offering skydivers and passenger rides at 5:00 and I-ish...10 times more than last year and a bit of a danger for the skydivers, but oh, what a wonderful view...brought back great memories.

[@ANAHATAJADE]

That was nice! I remember "The Burning Man" during the late 1990s. The cost to get in was $100 and bathrooms were scarce then but it looks like it has come a long way. Great to see that it is still around!!!

[@caldwellmalone7396]

I want to go!!!!

[@porovaara]

Thanks for posting this!

[@thereminish]

Wow, thanks for that man. I really got to try and get there one day. The photography was brilliant. Going to try and get there next year, but it's a long way from China. What do you do - just turn up or is it like pay to get in, where do you eat, sleep etc. I'm so dumb 8-)

[@maskirovka77]

I'm tempted to quip "Where's Cartman and Cthulu when you need them?" Seriously, interesting video, but I'm baffled at the appeal of "radical" self sufficiency (I got all I ever needed of that "camping" in the Army).

[@KevinAtkins_Indiana]

Could be... I've seen a lot of sort of "superstitious" arguments about what causes the jello effect (electromagnetic interference, blade wobble, prop balance, fast harmonic directional corrections, motors not spinning perfectly proportionally, frame rate)... At any rate, beautiful work, great subject... I *love* this perspective on the Man, and your editing. Hope to see more!

[@harrykuheim6206]

It's a City in slow motion...neighborhoods form and Routes solidify.

[@Davivd2]

Thanks for that cool perspective. I dig the music too.

[@WeBeYachting]

Enjoyed this video, thumbs up. Cheers from Sint Maarten

[@forpetessake3532]

Capt Eric Bergeron CHEERS FOR SATAN 👺. U. Bettcha

[@JohnBrown-zj2kv]

Very Cool ! Nice to see a birds eye view of things !! And , liked the music ! ;)

[@SoCanIHaveIt]

Great video and love the soundtrack!

[@CRUCIFUKKED]

Never been my self 2 BM but your video you did is amazing how long did it take you 2 master your flying skills?

[@acidpunk69]

Damn I want to get to this festival one time...long way from Australia though!

[@511Musik]

Great job, steady hand, directing editing is well done . I know fingers in the noise but what is the name of composition. And again great work and good luck.

[@EngFamilyAdventures58]

this looks like a scene from the Mad Max movies.... post apocolyptic world

[@kidcharlemane5392]

they have a thunderdome and barter town to in some of the years

[@G4MER]

Excellent edit... perfect sound! My new two wishes: Have a drone / Burning Man 2014 :P

[@brendacarmona2070]

I wanna go so bad since I love art happiness and word peace love this is beautiful

[@icewata21]

this looks really cool ad very futuristic! Whats it all about and where is it?

[@Rickrolled88]

"Burning Man" is a gathering of Artists and all are welcome to attend. It is a week long event in the middle of the Black Rock Desert in Nevada. There are no vendors, and no selling of any kind. All you have is what you pack in and can barter for. It is a place of peace and party. A place to unwind and let go of your inhibitions. To get out of the "norm" and into the new.

[@Shabon67]

Thank you! Awesome video, thanks for sharing it!

[@kevinells]

Love this, I even found me and my bikes during the Unicorn Rampage at the 35 second mark.

[@patricktown]

Fantastic perspective. But even at 1080p, quality was low. Is there an even sharper version up somewhere? Would love to see it!