A Mini Drone VS a 17,000 feet Active Volcano - Popocatepetl - Mini 5 PRO

AIRVŪZ STAFF NOTE : Top contributor Postandfly won the DVOW contest with this fantastic drone video of Mexico's (very active) Popocatépetl volcano. Filmed with a DJI Mini 5 Pro, the video was filmed over Mexico's most famous mountain, which is located about 45 mi (around 75 km) southeast of Mexico City, near the eastern end of the great volcanic belt that runs on an east-west axis through the middle of the country. It has a peak elevation of about 17.8k ft. above sea level (just over 5.4k meters) and has made numerous appearances in literature and art.

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⚠️ Important Notice The flight was carried out under very specific conditions, with careful planning and professional drone experience. Take-off took place from a safe, open-access area several miles away from the volcano, ensuring that no third parties were put at risk. The main challenge was the altitude difference: although the drone covered a long distance, it never flew higher than 120 meters (400 feet) above the crater’s summit, staying within the safe height relative to the terrain, under special authorization. 👉 Do not attempt to replicate this flight. It requires advanced skills, deep technical knowledge of drone operation, and precise planning.