Bird's Eye Views of Northern Ireland, UK

Soarscape is one of the top commercial drone piloting firms in Northern Ireland, and their work covers the span of the six counties which make up this region of the UK.  Their video includes aerial views of some of the most amazing sites in Northern Ireland, which is sometimes called Ulster (although Ulster also includes County Donegal of the Irish Republic).   You will be treated to bird's eye views of the majestic cliffs, ancient baronial estates, historical fishing villages, and shimmering castles.  

Built in the last part of the 18th century, Mussenden Castle is a distinctive circular building sitting on a cliff in Northern Ireland.  It sits in County Londonderry, the northernmost of the six counties of Ulster which are part of the UK as Northern Ireland.  Mussenden overlooks Downhill Strand (Beach), which was visited by the characters Stannis Baratheon and Melisandre in HBO's Game of Thrones series.  Contributor Pato Williams used a drone to create an aerial tour of this magnificent building.  

The Mourne Mountains sit in County Down in the Northern Ireland region of the United Kingdom. They include Slieve Donard, the highest mountain in Ulster.  Contributor Imagine Light used a DJI Mavic Air and a DJI Inspire 2 drone to create this amazing bird's eye view of these magnificent peaks.  The Mournes feature as a filming location for HBO's Game of Thrones series, including two episodes of season one and another in season three. This video is a nominee in the second annual Drone Video Awards for the GoT category.

This stunning drone video by contributor Imaginelight features some of the most beautiful natural scenery in the Northern Ireland region of the United Kingdom.  The River Foyle, the most important river in the region, empties into the Foyle Lough Estuary.  Lough Foyle lies on the border between County Londonderry and County Donegal in the Republic of Ireland.  As you will see in the video, the area is simply stunning, with magnificent green pastures, the rose colored cliffs in the background, and birds gracefully skimming the waters.

This drone video by AirVuz contributor and pilot Richard Webber highlights the Scrabo Tower, an important landmark in Northern Ireland.  Shot with a DJI Spark drone, he gives us an epic bird's eye view of this lookout tower, which is located in County Down, in the northeast corner of Ulster.  The tower was built in the 1800's in commemoration of the 3rd Marquess of Londonderry, a baron who fought in the Napoleonic Wars.  Designed in the Scottish Baronial Revival style, tower was originally known as Londonderry Monument.  

Check out these drone views of a pair of historic sites on the coast of Northern Ireland, compliments of Dronezoneguy.  The first is Dunluce Castle, which dates to the 13th century and which served as the seat of Clan McDonnell.  The castle has served as a filming locations for numerous movies and TV shows, most recently for HBO's Game of Thrones series.  The second location featured in the video is Dunseverick Castle.  Located a bit to the east of Dunluce, Dunseverick Castle was ruined during the the 17th century English Civil War.  

Contributor and pilot Gavmart created this amazing drone video of St. John's Lighthouse, an important navigation aid to coastal shipping in Northern Ireland.  The lighthouse is located near Ardglass in County Down, a harbor town which continues to host a substantial fishing fleet.  St. Johns helps these and other watercraft to navigate the treacherous waters of the Irish Sea along the eastern coast of the province of Ulster, which is split between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.

Content creator and pilot Imaginelight brings us this phenomenal drone video from a well-known beach in Northern Ireland which appeared in HBO's hit TV series Game of Thrones.  Benone Beach (sometimes called Downhill Beach) is an 11 km (7 mi) stretch of beach at the very northern tip of Ulster, in County Londonderry.  This was one of the locations which Game of Thrones used for filming Seasons 2 and 7.  It was here where Red Witch Melisandre declared "for the night is dark and full of terrors”.

The United Kingdom region known as Northern Ireland was used extensively to film the HBO TV series Game of Thrones.  Examples include the The Dark Hedges in County Antrim (which served as the King's Road, used by Arya Stark to escape the city in Season 1), and Ballintoy Harbour in County Antrim (which stood in as Port of Pyke in Season 2, when Theon Greyjoy returned to the Iron Islands).  These are some of the amazing sights captured by AirVuz contributor and drone pilot Foto-events in his video recapping a trip to Northern Ireland.

A popular tourist trek in Northern Ireland is to go along the Causeway Coast in County Antrim.  Along the way, they’ll find attractions such as the Rope Bridge and the Giant’s Causeway, as well as a few of the filming locations for the HBO series Game of Thrones such as Dunluce Castle (Harrenhal), Ballintoy (the port of Pyke), the Cushendun Caves, (Stormlands), Downhill Strand (Dragonstone), and the Dark Hedges (King’s Road).  Several of these landmarks are shown in this video.

For a first upload to AirVuz, brand-new AirVuz contributor Portrushgetaway brings us this fantastic drone video from the storied Northern Ireland beach town of Portrush.  The main part of the town occupies a small peninsula called Ramore Head on the northern coast of County Antrim.  Once a small fishing village, Portrush came to prominence in the late 19th century, when new railway connections led it to become one of the most popular beach destinations on the island of Ireland (which was then entirely part of the United Kingdom).  

The fascinating Cushendun Caves of County Antrim in Nothern Ireland were formed over the course of 400 million years.  The caves offer unique photo opportunities and beautiful hiking, but have also claimed a bit of attention due to their serving as the 'Stormlands' in Season 2 of HBO's Game of Thrones.  The priestess Melisandre is escorted here by Davos Seaworth (at the behest of Stannis Baratheon), only to give birth shortly thereafter to a ominous shadow figure.  See the famous caves from above in this drone video by photasma.  

Slieve Gallion is a well known mountain in Northern Ireland in Londonderry, the northwesternmost county in British Ulster.  It's part of the Sperrin Mountains, which run across much of Northern Ireland.   Slieve Gallion has a peak elevation of just under 530 meters, or a bit over 1.7k ft.  The mountain is what's known as a volcanic plug, which occurs when a volcano's magma hardens within a vent.  Check out this beautiful mountain from a drone's eye view in this beautiful video by contributor Martin McKenna.  

AirVuz contributor Portrushgetaway brings us this excellent drone video of Dunluce Castle, an important landmark in Northern Ireland.  The castle is situated on an outcrop in County Antrim, the northernmost of the six counties of Northern Ireland.  It dates to the 13th century, undergoing substantial modification in the 16th century.  Dunluce Castle has earned numerous cultural references; perhaps most famously, it appeared on HBO's hit series Game of Thrones as Harrenhall, the largest castle in the mythical land of Westeros.

Check out this beautiful drone video of Derry in Northern Ireland, compliments of contributor imaginelight.  Also known as Londonderry, it's the second largest city in British Ulster after Belfast.  It's one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements on the island.  Its old walled city is situated on the west bank of the River Foyle, in the northwestern corner of the province.  It is geographically and to some extent culturally close to County Donegal, the northernmost county of Republican Ireland.  

Cuilcagh Mountain is an important peak in the Ulster province of northern Ireland.  It sits on the border between County Fermanagh of Northern Ireland (part of the United Kingdom) and County Cavan in Republican Ireland.  It's the highest of the Breifne Mountains; its peak elevation is just under 670 meters or a bit under 2.3k ft.  The area is home to one of the largest bog areas in Ireland.   Contributor and drone pilot Paul Murray created this beautiful bird's eye view of the mountain and its surroundings.  

AirVuz contributor and pilot Martin McKenna created this drone video of beautiful Ballintoy Harbor, a small natural port in County Anterim of Northern Ireland.  Located roughly halfway between Giant's Coast and Bushmills, the harbor is dotted with giant rocks and numerous tidal "blowholes".  The harbor may be recognizable to fans of HBO's Game of Thrones fantasy-historical television series: it appeared as the Greyjoy Kingdom of Pyke in the Iron Islands of Westeros in the show's second season.  

Check out this drone video of an important Catholic church in Northern Ireland, compliments of AirVuz contributor AirScape.  It's called St. Patricks's Cathedral, and it's located in Armagh, the seat of its namesake county.  It's not to be confused with another church of the same name in Armagh which is part of the (Anglican) Church of Ireland, and which was the "original" St. Patrick's Cathedral prior to it being appropriated by the state during the Reformation.  The "new" St. Patrick's Cathedral was built in stages between 1840-1904.  

One of the landmarks around Belfast, Northern Ireland is Cavehill, a hill overlooking the city from its northeast.  It's known for the views it affords of all of Northern Ireland's largest city, which can extend to mainland Scotland on clear days.  Distinguished by an outcrop said to resemble a profile of Napoleon Bonaparte, the hill is believed to be the inspiration for the "sleeping giant" in Jonathan Swift's 18th century classic, Gulliver's Travels.  Check out the famous hill from above in this drone video by soarscape.  

For a first upload to AirVuz, new contributor Dronezoneguy brings us this excellent drone video from the coast of County Antrim in the UK's Northern Ireland region.  Most of the video was shot in the area around the village of Ballintoy.  At about the :40 mark, there's a nice shot of the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, which links the mainland to the islet of Carrickarede.  Then it's on to Dunluce Castle, a bit to the west of Ballintoy; originally dating to the 13th century, the castle was a filming location for HBO's Game of Thrones series.  

For a first upload to AirVuz, brand-new contributor AirScape brings us this excellent drone video of Dromore Cathedral in Northern Ireland.  It's one of two cathedrals of the Diocese of Down and Dromore of the (Anglican) Church of Ireland.  It's located in its namesake town in County Down, the southeasternmost of the six counties of the UK's Northern Ireland region.  While there was a church here as early as the 6th century, the current structure was built in the 1660's and underwent significant modifications in the 19th century.  

Carrickfergus is one of the oldest towns on the island of Ireland.  It's located on the north side of Belfast Lough (which is really a bay) in County Antrim, one of the Ulster counties which are part of the United Kingdom.  The town was settled in the 12th century, hundreds of years before the city of Belfast (which sits at the head of the bay) was founded.  Seen in this drone video by AirVuz contributor flying_tourists20, you'll get an aerial tour of this historic town, including its Norman era namesake castle.

Top AirVuz contributor and pilot Peter and Loki brings us this magnificent drone video from an iconic spot in Northern Ireland.  The video was shot over Lough Erne, a set of two connected lakes in County Fermanagh, the southwesternmost of the six Ulster counties which remain part of the United Kingdom. The "star" of the video is Gad Tower, which sits on a tiny island in the lake.  The tower is what's known as a "folly", which is a structure built primarily for decoration rather than for utlility.  The video was shot at sunset.

See the beauty of Northern Ireland's coastline in this first-person-view (FPV) video by talented pilot JZFPV.  Watch as he takes us out to the shoreline of the region in the United Kingdom that occupies about one-sixth of the island of Ireland, separated by the UK by the North Channel.  Like the rest of the island, Northern Ireland is known as much as anything for the spectacular cliffs along its coastline.  Capturing this beautiful coastline by FPV, JZFPV earned himself a spot on the FPV Pilots to Watch list in October, 2019.  

Check out this drone video of an important historical landmark in Northern Ireland, compliments of AirVuz contributor and pilot Portrushgetaway.  Dunseverick Castle is lcoated on the coast of County Antrim, the northernmost of the six Ulster provinces which are part of the United Kingdom.  The site dates to the 5th century AD and possibly earlier, having reportedly been visited by Saint Patrick.  Attacked by Vikings in the 9th century, the castle was essentially destroyed during the English Civil War of the mid-17th century.  

Check out this drone video of Sir Thomas & Lady Dixon Park in Belfast, Northern Ireland by AirVuz contributor flying_tourists20.  The park covers about 53 hectares (around 130 acres) south of the city.  The park offers wide open meadowlands, forested areas, walled gardens, and numerous walking paths.  Its centerpiece is the City of Belfast International Rose Garden, which has over 40k roses during the summer and which features a Princess Diana memorial.  The park was bequeated by Edith Dixon in 1959 in memory of her husband.  

For a first upload to AirVuz, brand-new contributor flying_tourists20 brings us this excellent drone video of an important war memorial in Northern Ireland.  The Knockagh Monument stands atop its namesake hill in County Antrim, a bit north of Belfast.  The largest war memorial in Northern Ireland, the monument was completed in 1936.  It was dedicated to the men of County Antrim who fell during the Great War, a conflict in which the Ulster counties sustained immense losses.  It's now dedicated to those who fell in both World Wars.  

Check out this beautiful drone video of the Murlough National Nature Reserve in Northern Ireland, compliments of AirVuz contributor flying_tourists20.  The reserve lies on the coast of County Down, roughly halfway between Belfast and the border with the Republic of Ireland.  Famous for its heath-covered sand dunes, it's the oldest nature reserve in Northern Ireland.  It's also known for its extensive bird life as well as its rare species of butterflies and moths.  The reserve covers an area of about three square km (around a square mi.).  

Contributor soarscape created this beautiful aerial view of Dunluce, one of the most famous castles in Northern Ireland.  Dunluce is located on a tiny island (now connected by bridge to the mainland) in County Antrim, the northernmost of the Ulster provinces.  Dating to the 14th century, it fell into a semi-ruined state after the late 1600's.  It's since earned numerous cultural references ranging from an appearance on a Led Zeppelin album cover to being featured in the HBO hit TV series Game of Thrones.

Check out this beautiful drone video of a seaside town in Northern Ireland, compliments of contributor and pilot Rizwan Raw.  The town of Portrush is located on the northern coast of County Antrim, the northernmost of the six counties which make up this region of the United Kingdom.  It's best known for its three main beaches: West Strand, East Strand and White Rocks.  Settled for thousands of years, the town became one of the pre-eminent beach holiday destinations on the entire island of Ireland in the 19th century.  

Check out this drone video of an iconic site on the coast of Northern Ireland, compliments of AirVuz contributor and pilot imaginelight.  Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne is a UK National Trust site in County Londonderry, one of the northernmost of the six Ulster counties that are part of the United Kingdom.  Modeled on Rome's Temple of Vesta, the 18th century structure overlooks Downhill Beach (Strand), which was featured prominently as a filming location for Season 2 of HBO's Game of Thrones TV series.  

AirVuz contributor and drone pilot AdventurousDrone created this beautiful aerial video of Dunluce Castle, at the northern tip of Northern Ireland in County Antrim.  The now-ruined castle was built in the 13th century and has been the subject of many cultural references. Most recently, it stood in as Harrenhal, the largest castle in Westeros in the HBO Game of Thrones series. The castle has a storied history, having changed hands several times between various baronies that held sway over the region.

Northern Ireland has some of the best wind resources of anywhere in the world.  In mid-2019, a report from the UK government indicated that the territory generated nearly two-fifths of its electricity from wind turbines.  That's roughly twice the percentage for the UK as a whole, which is itself far above the European average. In this drone video by Martin McKenna, you'll get an aerial view of one of Northern Ireland's 82 windpower installations (as of mid-2019): the wind farm of Satragh, in County Londonderry.