Tillamook Rock Lighthouse in 4K with a DJI Phantom 4PRO (Jan 2017)

First flight to the "Rock" in almost a year. Shot with a DJI Phantom 4Pro at 4K 60fps. Came back 2 more times after this day. Those videos will also be uploaded.
Make sure to also check out the Wave, Status and surf video of Tillamook Rock Lighthouse.
Thanks for watching.
Update: Koin 6 out of Portland Oregon did a story on Tillamook Lighthouse and featured some of my Drone footage in their story.
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[@OLDLON1]

Your Video of my "home for 19 months" was spectacular! so many memories came flooding back, the drone hovered over the east doorway entry and I could see a little inside. To the left inside the doorway was the keeper Oswald Allik's office and to the right inside the doorway was his room. Mine was the next room to his, and he would periodically pause outside my door when I played concerto music on my violin, which he liked but HATED when I played country or "fiddle music". Thanks for the trip down memory lane. ---- Lon Haynes

[@GeistView]

Lon Haynes I'm honored sir! I just uploaded another video of Tilly. Its a "status" video, made out 3 flights that have more details of her current condition. To include photos of the inside of the front door (had to adjust contrast). You can see the base of the stairs. I'm honored that a keeper of Tilly viewed my video's. Thank you, Sir.

[@lonnienicholson1534]

Why is the house so large

[@egypthobby]

Lonnie Nicholson light houses needed there own power generator that took up room. Also they when thesecof shore light houses were first made they had to keep plenty of supplies to last months at times as sometimes with weather or season it could be hard to have regular suppiles

[@GeistView]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmPWk4CHjrOqmbs

[@narendradc]

Sir, at 5:22 something like manhole cover (sewer covers drain covers ) is there, can you please tell me what is that for. Six iron tank was installed at deck four front gate (east side ) one at the north and one at the backside (west). Sir, please tell me which tank was used for drinking water storage and which tank for fuel storage. I will be grateful, thank you.

[@Annymous7698]

Thank you so much!! Ive always loved Terrible Tilly and the stories only gave way to the immense admiration I have for the keepers, and builders. This film is a visual documentary of all I have read.

[@mellothejello3285]

It’s my dream to sometime in the future see this lighthouse restored and have proper care. It would be tough but it would be an amazing thing to see like tours to there a few times a day, or even turn some of the old rooms in there into some form of hotel. But to think, in a decade or 2 this building could collapse due to deterioration. It’s always been a dream of mine to find a way into the island just to look inside. It saddens me seeing how much she is deteriorating compared to many other lighthouses. Such a shame. But I digress, amazing video keep up the good work

[@jamminjelly8806]

Did you ever head to Ilwaco? The lighthouse keepers house is a hotel now

[@leopaulek7720]

Great video! I loved the landscape, this lighthouse doesn’t seem so spooky, but sure is a thing to be far away from coast, in a total dark just hearing the waves crashing .

[@oldrestless]

Thanks for doing this. I love that area, it’s amongst the most beautiful on earth.

[@kclynette1]

Got Fly to Terrible Tilly this past Aug with our DJI Pro Platinum. Just wish the battery life was longer than 20 min. Wind and Sports Mode shorten the time to take pic/Video. Drone Pics and Videos are amazing way to see things you would never get to see. I Stayed pretty high and wide but got great shots. Lots of Sea Lions and very few Birds. Breath taking views on the Oregon Coast and the historic Light Houses, can't wait to go fly again !

[@GeistView]

Did you fly from the area by the main parking lot or did you walk up the trail from Indian head beach and fly from tillamook head?

[@kclynette1]

@@GeistView Looks like I launched from the same place, Where the Tables were next to the Parking Lot. I had to walk down a little for line of sight with the Drone. 1st flight I had distance set at 2 miles, not enough. 2nd flight with a distance reset (3 miles) I had enough distance to get there. 8-9 min flight both way, didn't leave enough time before I had to head back. It was an adventure. I got to fly on some ancient Indian ruins in So Utah which comes in a close second to this flight!

[@GeistView]

@@kclynette1 This video was done from 3 batteries from the same parking lot you launched from. My 1st Tilly video was the 1st time a drone flew over Tilly. The latter videos were all launched from the Tillamook Head. Instead of 5-7 min over Tilly I can get 15 min over Tilly. Edit: launched from the Headlands. 3 batteries to get the footage. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmPWk4CHjrOqmbs

[@kclynette1]

@@GeistView It shows in your Video you had time to shoot some awesome footage. Your Video of Tilly was the motivating reason we wanted to drive the Coast to see and Fly on Tilly and others (Most L.H. wouldn't let us Fly). 3 yrs ago my wife suffered a Hemorrhagic Stoke (Deep Bleeder) so for now we are not able to Hike or go Canyoneering. I bought the Drone and DJI Googles to allow her to see all the awesome things out there that most will never see. Thanks for the truly inspiring video, some day if you ever get to Utah I'll hook you up with some Indian Ruins you can fly on !

[@dawnwelch6579]

I’ve always been fascinated by this lighthouse, even made up a horror story about it for a writing class (got an A+)! Always wanted to see what this place looked like; thank you for making this possible!

[@GeistView]

Dawn Welch Glad I could make it possible. On the status video I have screen shots into the doors. Not the best images but fascinating none the less.

[@jimminniehan2548]

thank you, really well done and nice music too.

[@BlankUberEverybody]

This is hands down the greatest film footage and piloting combination around an extremely hazardous to men and equipment geographic location in the history off hobby drone photography. I know that place and I know the wind was screaming during this flight....in awe of your skills and want to see you do this in real world. I live within veiw of the rock so gimmee a heads upj next time yr coming down and i will be there to help you anyway I can.

[@GeistView]

Sorry for the late reply. I will take you up on that offer next time Im back in Astoria. Thank you ;)

[@BlankUberEverybody]

Hope yr coming the summer of '18.....last winter too a toll on the tower...the ball on the peak of the tower is GONE and it looks like one section of roof is dangling--really cant see whats going on without yr excellent drone vid sklls

[@realistindenial]

I just flew my Mavic Pro there today and the whole rock is covered with sea lions! I think the head winds must have been strong because I consumed about 45% of the battery on the way there. I got a warning to start heading back right away, which prevented me from taking any proper video and photos. The experience was thrilling though and I hope to try again very soon!

[@BlankUberEverybody]

Awesome! I hope you got some video for your efforts

[@realistindenial]

It's such an adrenaline rush to visit inaccessible locations via a drone.

[@georgejarry3964]

Absolutely fantastic drone flight, and a beauty Terrible Tilly, since 10 minutes was watching George Slight Marshall pioneer of lighthoses construction in Cape Horn, here in Chile circa 1896.

[@Suskinwalton]

Thank you SO much for sharing your footage will all of us! About five years ago, I discovered the story of the lighthouse and fell into deep fascination with it. (I even wrote a poem about it.) I've seen it twice from shore (I live in Idaho) and always wanted to see it up close. I'd love to visit in person, but doubt I'll have the opportunity unless I owned it or were on a crew. I guess this is the next best thing. :)

[@jakemcclure2843]

That’s an amazing video. I’ve flown out over that ocean at Ecola a few times but I never had to guts to fly all the way out there. Maybe when I have a drone I’m willing to lose. Nice work.

[@GeistView]

The best spot to fly from is the headland. Just hike up from Indian head beach and you will find a few launch points. Ecola is a long flight with little time over the rock.

[@olddogcitypound5859]

man that beautiful, skilful work. thanks for sharing ✌

[@SteveSharpPDX]

Wow. Amazing footage...not to mention - nerves of steel. Well done!

[@johnisaduck]

A stunning look at what is both a remote and inhospitable location and at the same time a marvel of maritime history. Thank you so much for this amazing footage. I never would have believed I'd be able to view this lighthouse in such wonderful detail. Well done sir!

[@GeistView]

Thank you sir. You should watch the video of this lighthouse "status", much more detail.b

[@GeistView]

Thank you sir. You should watch the video of this lighthouse "status", much more detail.

[@Beemerboy324]

Very nice video! My old stomping grounds. Spent many a high school day at Ecola and Indian Beach. I should share this on my Facebook page.

[@GeistView]

Thank you. Feel free to share :)

[@salmonbirdz]

This is stunning, thank you. I would like to suggest another project. I would love to see the coastline as the ship captain would from an old sailing ship from the 19th or 18th century. Perhaps from Neahkahnie mountain up to and crossing the Columbia River bar. Again, thank you.

[@davidthurman3963]

Very well done. I live here on the coast and just now getting into fpv drones I want to eventually shoot this place for sure.

[@GeistView]

Fly from Tillamook Head, if you fly from Ecola Park parking area its about a 10 min one way out to Tilly. Also fly in winter so there are less/none birds on the rock. If you do fly, fly out with a head wind so you have a tail on return.

[@davidthurman3963]

@@GeistView perfect I was worried about disturbing the tenants and wondered why none were in your movie!

[@Alexander.Shipkov]

Fantastic sea views, great job !

[@Joe.M]

Very cool!! Love old places like this.

[@paulamee8680]

Your graceful "Old Friend"

[@SurrealAdventure]

The energy of this video is perfectly Surreal! Good Job, and great piloting skills!

[@GeistView]

Thank you. "Tilly" and "Tilly Revisit" are the 2 newest videos on Tilly. Should be some new footage this month pending weather. Thanks for Watching.

[@jonahdx]

Amazing footage. Great job!

[@dennislarson2363]

Even the music is perfect.

[@GeistView]

Dennis Larson Thank you sir!

[@ericaacton5338]

Amazing camera work!! Can't wait for the next one. :)

[@Lunafilms12]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@GeistView]

Thank you

[@bd048]

Beautiful. My wife and I were at that parking lot and so I know that park very well. Wonderful.

[@GeistView]

Thank you sir, Now you get to see Tilly close up. Check out my last video on Tilly. She is not in good shape. She lost her Roof Vent ball (its by the front door).

[@bd048]

I watched it. Thanks again for your work. I was a professional videographer for 31 years. So I appreciate your work from that level. Very nice.

[@GeistView]

@@bd048 Thank you sir. Not been at it the 31 years but learning as I go. Footage has already been used by KOIN6 news (lighthouse) and with Oregon Public Broadcasting (South Jetty). Photos of Tilly have been published in Lighthouse Digest. Thank you again.

[@bd048]

That's all I ever did. I just blundered along as I went with 8mm - Super 8mm - 16mm - Video 3/4, SVHS, Betacam. The important thing is you get to shoot 35mm quality with the immediacy of video. The best of both worlds. sites.google.com/site/mdavidholmes/Home

[@JackalGod]

You have just literally made up my mind on the choice of getting the Mavic Pro or the P4P. That 60 FPS makes a world of difference. The wait was well worth it on this video. Great video, smooth flight and an amazing visual all around. Thanks man.

[@GeistView]

Thank you sir. I have a 4K Astoria sunset that i need to edit with some music. Should be up tomorrow or tonight.

[@JackalGod]

Geist View I'll be keeping an eye out for it.

[@GeistView]

Thank you sir. I have a 4K Astoria sunset that i need to edit with some music. Should be up tomorrow or tonight.

[@michellegadson4126]

Awesome video!! Thanks for sharing, I look forward to other videos of yours!!

[@GeistView]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmPWk4CHjrOqmbs I have whole playlist on Tilly.

[@gusparaguss]

Great footage! Well done.

[@GeistView]

Thank you

[@jorgeaya340]

BEAUTIFUL MUSIC!!!

[@GeistView]

Thank you

[@daneb.mcfadhen9896]

How strange no one has a video of explorers going inside the lighthouse. Outside - lovely. Inside - ?? What is keeping everyone from filming the interior?

[@kevinerickson2595]

saweet video! ,smooth shots of in the doorways

[@GeistView]

Took screenshots of the video when the doors were in frame. Ill PM you the pictures where i adjusted the contrast and lighting.

[@ekuest2415]

Should do one going inside of it

[@klausmanthey1910]

Guter Eindruck der Optikleistung und des Flugverhaltens

[@GeistView]

Thank you

[@williamdixon1992]

I have always wondered if it had a nice warm interrior inside?

[@terrywatkins12]

Love this video, thanks!

[@GeistView]

Glad you enjoyed it. You are welcome. I have a playlist just for Tilly.

[@michaelk.9986]

Wow very nice 👍 video great shots. I waiting for the next one. 😄👍👍👍👍

[@GeistView]

Michael K. Thank you, Currently traveling and will upload soon. ;)

[@michellegray5661]

Amazing range!

[@screenflot]

Wonderful flying and a great video. It is my understanding that a company had the rights to use the lighthouse as a columbarium. For a fee you could have your loved ones remains interred there as "Honorary Lighthouse Keepers". But the interment only consisted of placing the urn or vessel on a shelf inside with little protection. Eventually the elements and vandals scattered the remains and the company lost the right to continue the practice.

[@sevillas1968]

very nice!!!

[@ericscarburry8637]

Were the windows always bricked up?

[@GeistView]

Because the storms would break them.

[@darthdemontanks3640]

Amazing footage. I have a request though next time is there any way of going inside a lil ways or somehow

[@quodsphaera6995]

Ryan Oviatt No way go inside. Its privately owned

[@jimwjohnq.public]

Didn't realize a DJI Phantom drone had that kind of range and loitering capability.

[@GloriaHathor]

Beautiful~

[@jerryjin3165]

I was flying around Canon beach too ! It's definitely a push to fly that far. Almost drown my drone.

[@GeistView]

It's not that bad if you fly from the Headlands. If there are no Whitecaps you can watch it the entire way.

[@jerryjin3165]

@@GeistView I took off on W Harrsion St and flew about 5900m and the total distance was appox 12,000m. My poor phantom 4 was forced to land on the beach with 2% of the battery. It used a lots of battery since it was so windy today.

[@basslvck]

WoW!! That is Awesome

[@GeistView]

basslvck(aka)MATT Thank you sir.

[@sr633]

Great film footage.

[@GeistView]

Thank you, You should check out the ones done in Aug. "TILLY" & "TILLY REVISIT".

[@jaybazza248]

Great video, what song is this?

[@bd048]

Thank you!

[@dorthonian]

Good work!

[@johnkeating2828]

Take it back out there and check out our paint job

[@karenward3542]

Iam so happy to hear that she’s getting restoration work done ❤it’s a peace of history

[@ValveInteractive]

How did you have enough battery power to stay out there that long and make it back??

[@GeistView]

Used 3 batteries.

[@ValveInteractive]

@@GeistView but you can only use one battery at a time for the whole flight so I'm confused.

[@GeistView]

@@ValveInteractive Yes, the video was made from 3 flights. I have about 5 min over Tilly if I take off from Ecola Park. I now fly from the Headland. Gives me about 10-13 min over Tilly.

[@leachman74]

Great video! I've probably watched it over 20 times. I find this place extremely fascinating. I have an Autel XSP and this would be the ultimate challenge to fly to it. I really like the sound track you used, I've seen it used on other videos. If you don't mind my asking, what song is this?

[@GeistView]

leachman74 Thank you. Song: Blackmill "Home"

[@GeistView]

leachman74 Im not sure of the range for your aircraft. You might want to try and launch from Tillamook head. There is a trail that leads up to it. From either Seaside or Ecola park. Its a little over a mile from there vs the 2.4 mile from where I launched from.

[@leachman74]

The official range of my aircraft is a little over a mile, but with an after market antenna mod, I've seen them get pushed out to over 3 miles. If I do ever get to fly it, I'll get to it from closest point as possible, so it will be Tillamook Head. This would definitely push the limits, but places like this are exactly what I'm looking for. I currently live in Texas but in a few months we plan on moving to Washington State, when we do this will be one of my first outings. You guys got so many terrific places to fly in the PNW, can't wait until I get the chance. Here's my KZbin channel, kzbin.info/door/CLXght4ihx2iV7RZjdxS1w I'm still pretty new to the droning hobby but now I'm getting more comfortable with my drone, so i'm looking forward to pushing the limits. Thanks for sharing.

[@billrose1125]

What a spectacularly beautiful video! Thanks for sharing it ... it's amazing! I've just bought a 4 Pro but I can't seem to get it to pan anywhere nearly as smoothly as your footage? Scratching head here ... are you using the latest firmware? And thanks yet again for the video ... I'm really looking forward to seeing much more!

[@GeistView]

Thank you, Panning takes practice, I do a lot of flying around where I live just for practice and control. Yes I'm current on all firmware. I will be uploading as soon as I can. Trying to figure out how to mount a Samsung Gear 360 camera under the P4P should be some great footage when I can figure out the edit process. Thanks for watching.

[@jimmyshays5008]

I wanna go insiiiiid!!! Take me insiiiiiid!

[@MrJeep75]

Nice

[@khunrichz4855]

Great video. Weren't you a bit nervous to have your drone so far away over the ocean?

[@GeistView]

Thank you. No, I get better signal strength over the ocean then land.

[@Emuspaul]

Khun Rich ...I would be scared flying my P4P out that far....

[@davidcowe2973]

I got a parrot bebop it does the job but that is some drone footage and piloting good distance on ur drone

[@GeistView]

Thank you. You should check out the new videos on Tilly. "TILLY THE SENTINEL IN THE MIST" & "TILLY REVISITED"

[@craftyderps7869]

Crazy i just saw another channel post about renovations they are doing. The water level is so high now I had no idea of the second lower building. Seems totally submerged now

[@GeistView]

The winch building is way above the high tide level.

[@craftyderps7869]

Maybe the filming angle then. Looked like sea lions were resting on it!

[@GeistView]

@@craftyderps7869 the Sea Lions get all the way into the main building.

[@myDiosmiAmor]

i have been in Canon Beach many times and sen this lighthouse, but never this close, thanks for the video and im sorry if im being ignorant, but what happened to that lighthouse, looks abandoned...

[@GeistView]

Thank you. My Status video has more information on her history. She was last used as a Lighthouse in 1957.

[@GH-oi2jf]

Ruben Carmona - Sadly, the building was sold to private ownership when it was decommissioned.

[@prettyboyjesse]

Great work! I would be so afraid to bring my P4P that far out. How did she fly?

[@FontanaOutdoors]

Awesome video best one I've seeing I will share it!, just found it while driving back home to Seaside,OR I have my Mavic pro was looking to fly it driving on 101, I was really disappointed all pretty places have restrictions on drones now, so far Tilly is still open( maybe in the future when Im brave enough) but Cannon beach is no longer you were lucky one to record that cool video of Haystack rocks!Subscribed to you keep them coming man!Hey I love Blackmill what song is it ?

[@GeistView]

Fontana Outdoors Ya, they had too many people fly around haystack to close when the birds where there. They ruined it for the rest of us. I always did my flights off season from the bird's nesting season. There are at least 3 crashed drones on haystack as far as I know. I have some friends who live on the beach and Ill just take off from their property next time. Try launching from Tillamook head. You will get better battery when you get to Tilly. DON'T fly around or near the rock if they are nesting. Fly on a nice sunny day in the winter (all mine are winter). Thanks for sharing ;)

[@FontanaOutdoors]

Thanks for reply yes I will in winter actually from Sept 1st is ok I think.I'm watching it ones more addictive video, I love your vid

[@GeistView]

Fontana Outdoors Thank you sir.

[@FontanaOutdoors]

ok i got that song it is awesome

[@GeistView]

Fontana Outdoors Home -

[@bigmeadowsproductions-aeri2701]

That is so awesome! Great footage!! I just have a few questions! Does wind take down on battery life? I have an Autel Robotics - X Star Premium drone that I'm debating on taking out to the light house! I'm hoping that it will hold up against the wind. That's all! Thanks! Amazing!

[@GeistView]

Big Meadows Productions - Aerial Imaging Thank you, Everytime I flew I had very slight wind coming from the ocean. That way I knew I would have a Tail Wind on the return. I would land around 25% remaining. I would normally on the P4P have about 10 minutes at the rock. You can greatly extend your loiter time by launching from Tillamook Head 1.3 miles vs Ecola Park. 2.4 miles. Be cautious if launching from Ecola that it might be calm there but windy past the headlands. I always check my level when I arrive to see how bad the wind at the rock is vs on the mainland. Just launch on a calm day. If you must lunch in a calm wind make sure its a headwind heading out so its a tail coming home and you should be fine. DO NOT FLY THERE when the birds come back to nest. Its dangerous and Illegal to disturb them. I always fly in the winter.

[@bigmeadowsproductions-aeri2701]

Perfect, you answered all my questions! Thank you so much!

[@GeistView]

Big Meadows Productions - Aerial Imaging No problem, fly safe.

[@narendradc]

Sir, at 5:22 something like manhole cover (sewer covers drain covers ) is there, can you please tell me what is that for. Six iron tank was installed at deck four front gate (east side ) one at the north and one at the backside (west). Sir, please tell me which tank was used for drinking water storage and which tank for fuel storage. I will be grateful, thank you.

[@GeistView]

That was the 25,000 gallon freshwater cistern used for the fog horns. Rain water would be collected on the main building roof and directed via pipes to that tank. The fog horns used about 200 gallons of fresh water a hour to operate.

[@narendradc]

@@GeistView Sir, If you see 1891 picture of Lighthouse or picture was taken before 1898 you find, upper window portion is not there .after 1894 deadly hurricane much changes were done. in 1898 all sidewalls of the lighthouse rose 5 feet high (PLEASE READ THIS -A coating of asphalt, coal tar, and gravel was applied to the lighthouse’s galvanized-iron roof in 1897 to stop the leaking caused by rocks being cast upon it by the sea, but when this didn’t work, the walls of the lighthouse were raised five feet and a new roof of steel I-beams and concrete was put in place the following year.) Please check this URL.www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=135 Sir, Also it had a cole cellar at the left side of the east gate (main gate) and small rainwater tank underground at the right side. Thank you...

[@GeistView]

@@narendradc offbeatoregon.com/assets-2015/1511a.tillamook-rock-building-363/lighthouse-floorplan.jpg "Celler Space Under" The concrete "porch" was not built original. www.lighthousedigest.com/Digest/Photopage.cfm?Photo=109062 see how there use to be diffrent stairs to the left and the lack of the "porch". (Zoom in on the photo) taken 1920 The large tank with the manhole cover on the North Side made out of brick was the freshwater tank for the foghorns. Edit: Great read and exceptional old photos of Tilly. www.lighthousedigest.com/Digest/StoryPage.cfm?StoryKey=4526

[@narendradc]

@@GeistView Dear Sir, thank you for your reply. Sir, How may cisterns it had. What I understand is all three. One is at north side 13,000 gallons, one beneath right side front east gate just next to kitchen underground cistern and one at front porch 25,000 gallons underground. All three collecting rainwater. In your video ar 1:47 and 5:30 we can see at the front porch right side of the main gate at bottom one 1 squire feet hole is there, Sir what is that for. And one more thing in many pictures taken before 1980 we can see front porch has four large iron tanks in the later picture it is missing. Please write me back something about all this. I will be grateful to you thank you.

[@GeistView]

@@narendradc It had one cistern the one on the North Side made out of brick (looks like a hump). Under the "porch" were like a basement. The metal tanks were removed by the current owner as part of a renovation since they were rusting away. They use to hold fresh water and fuel for the generators.

[@tim509]

Great video! I am heading down that way soon, and am looking for cool places to fly my Mavic 2 Pro. In researching the rules, I am seeing that there are a lot of restrictions, especially around rocks and islands - like staying at least 500 feet away. Reading through your comments, I see that you were flying when no birds were present, so definitely adhering to the SPIRIT of the law. I always try to stay as legal as possible, largely to set a good example and not give drone pilots a bad name (oh yeah, and to avoid that whole fine thing, too). Based on your comments, I am not going to fly out to the lighthouse this time. I will come back when the birds are gone. Do you happen to know what their season is there? Also, can you recommend any other good places to get some good video? Where did you launch from for this video? Is that place still okay to fly from? Thanks again for posting this video. I liked your caption about the wind tunnel in the doorway. It was like a ghost saying, "Stay back!"

[@GeistView]

If you are trying to stay as legal as possible then you will not be flying along most of the Oregon coast because of its class as a marine sanctuary. That being said I fly when the birds are not present and if they are I keep my distance and work with the video in post to crop in on the 4K. I also look to see if the Drone is disturbing the animals on Tilly as I'm flying if it looks like they are disturbed I stop and come back another day. There are times I've gone out there and it's just full of birds and it's too dangerous. Ecola park does not have a no-drone regulation or ordinance. That video was launched from Ecola Park (Large parking lot area). I now fly from the vicinity of Indian Head up on the trail for Tillamook Head (45°56'05.3"N 123°59'01.3"W). From the main parking area, it's about a 4-5 min 1-way flight to Tilly from the location above its about 2 min one way. It's a great spot to fly from gives you great LOS and signal. The only issue is if you fly in a slight breeze realize you will have a huge wall of wind on the cliff face from the breeze hitting the cliff and going up. Nothing really crazy but expect you might need to hand catch (I always hand catch there) and the drone will be tossed around a bit. You can also go up high and go over the wall of wind and come back down. Think an air door to keep out flies. I've always had a great experience with people on that trail. They love to see the live video and seeing Tilly close up. I understand the intent of the law but also recognize that it was written for helicopters and fixed-wing buzzing the rock scaring the animals and getting too close. There was one video of a clown buzzing the seal's on Tilly and Ieft him a nasty comment on his video.

[@tim509]

@@GeistView Thanks for the reply! I really appreciate the detailed information, pointers, and sharing your local knowledge! I'm going to take the drone and play it by ear with the wind and wildlife. (Sub'd)

[@tim509]

@@GeistView So, we came over for a little holiday Oregon Coast stay this week. I took my M2P out to Ecola Park on the outside chance that things would fall into place. They did! No rain, light winds, warm temps (50's) and thanks to the shot of cortisone I got in my knee the day before we left, I was able to hike up to the coordinates you were nice enough to share with relatively little pain. Your spot was great! I was mostly after photos, but did shoot a little video. It was not well planned out, and not nearly as cool as the ones you have posted, but it was really cool flying out there. I spent most of my battery on photos, and got some good ones, so the video was quick and dirty. I have posted the first batch of photos from there and Heceta Head on my Instagram page at @skycam509 and a video from Tilly here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqrTmWOpotGii9U Thanks again for your help. I never would have found that spot without you. Like you mentioned, I ended up with several hikers watching the iPad over my shoulder. They loved it!

[@michaelmcgee7138]

how long has it been abandoned?

[@GeistView]

michael mcgee she was deactivated in 1957.

[@GeistView]

michael mcgee my "status" video has more information on her and her current condition.

[@jrcigarful]

Beautiful video but so sad that the lighthouse is just deteriorating after having been in service for so long.

[@GeistView]

There are plans on beginning repairs this fall.

[@steezbird]

Maybe a dumb question, but can this lighthouse be accessed by paddle boarding or would you just get tossed against the rocks while trying to approach? Edit: to clarify I have no intention of trying that. I’m just curious.

[@geslinam9703]

Yikes! I wouldn’t attempt it, not even on a calm day. Likely they don’t allow people on that rock anyway. I think it’s considered a bird sanctuary or something like that.

[@torinoscj]

Great footage. I have been wanting to fly my DJI Mavic Pro 2 out to Terrible Tilly and just went through the registration process. I did NOT want to get my part 107 and so I cannot monitize any of my drone videos. I was also wondering on the legalities of flying over Tilly since it is a wildlife preserve now.

[@GeistView]

You do know that you can fly too and land on the rock. Tilly is still private property and about 2 years ago they flew out too and stayed on Tilly for a few days.

[@jenniferdowling2694]

Hi, my name is Jennifer from Koin 6 news. I am wondering if we could use some of your video of the lighthouse in a story on Tillie? We would courtesy you or your page in the video if that is something you are open to. You can email me at [e-mail] to connect. Thanks for the nice views.

[@GeistView]

Jennifer Dowling Email sent.

[@GeistView]

Jennifer Dowling A new Tillamook Lighthouse video was uploaded 2 days ago.

[@JoshDurano]

Blackmillllllllll

[@fabriciodelgado4047]

this place is haunted

[@lescobrandon8841]

Why haven’t the graffiti clowns messed this up. What no graffiti!

[@mjnyc8655]

Awful annoying audio accompaniment here.

[@GeistView]

Thanks for watching.