This Haunting Chernobyl Drone Video Is Amazing
“Postcards from Pripyat, Chernobyl” drone video
It is now considered safe to visit, because the relatively short-lived isotopes released during the disaster have since decayed — although it is not safe for long stays — and documentation and permission is required to do so.
Filmmaker Danny Cooke recently made just such a visit as part of a team working on an episode of 60 Minutes for CBS News — and equipped with a Geiger counter, a DJI Phantom 2 quadcopter, a Canon 7D camera and a GoPro3+, managed to shoot some stunning footage of the abandoned city, slowly being taken over by the elements.
“Chernobyl is one of the most interesting and dangerous places I’ve been. The nuclear disaster, which happened in 1986 (the year after I was born), had and effect on so many people, including my family when we lived in Italy. I can’t imagine how terrifying it would have been for the hundreds of thousands of locals who evacuated,” Cooke wrote.
“During my stay, I met so many amazing people, one of which was my guide Yevgein, also known as a ‘Stalker’. We spent the week together exploring Chernobyl and the nearby abandoned city of Prypiat. There was something serene, yet highly disturbing about this place. Time has stood still and there are memories of past happenings floating around us.”
Via CNET.
Filmmaker Danny Cooke managed to shoot some stunning footage of the abandoned city of Pripyat, Chernobyl which is slowly being taken over by the elements.
Kennedy Martinez
kennedy@dronethusiast.comKennedy Martinez is a resident writer who joined Dronethusiast at the beginning of 2019. She has years of experience reviewing drones and other tech products. When it comes to flying drones, Kennedy loves the ability to create artistic videos from a unique point of view. Kennedy enjoys researching new drones and other exciting products that are available to consumers which is why she is committed to creating the best buyer's guides for our readers.
