Drone shot of Seattle, Washington on a sunny afternoon in summer from over Capitol Hill, looking across the First Hill neighborhood towards the Central Business District.

Establishing Shots stock videos, footage & clips

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Aerial Shot Following Red Line Train Across Longfellow Bridge Away From Boston at Sunset

Aerial establishing shot of Boston, Massachusetts at sunset, looking across the Charles River towards the downtown skyline and following a red line train. Authorization was obtained from the FAA for this operation in restricted airspace.

Time lapse Paris Cityscape

Paris - France, Aerial View, Time Lapse, Eiffel Tower - Paris, City


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