location-photo
camera
DJI Mavic 2 Pro
Built-in Lens
Shutter Speed
1/30 sec
Aperture
f/2.8
Focal Length
28mm
ISO
100

Houtan Park Abandoned Airplane Look Down

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@nathan_ackley
Surrounded by stars, this industrial abandoned airplane is a hidden treasure in a Shanghai park. (drone)

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Moderate
Accessbility
Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

Free

Pack

  • Drone
  • Batteries (at least two)
  • Proper weather attire

How to get there

N31° 10' 44.3172"E121° 28' 31.2708"
This image is a Look Down view of an abandoned airplane near the area of Houtan Park. It's located in a compound surrounded by barbed wire at the intersection of Guozhan Road and Houtan Road. You can drone from outside of the building. DO NOT ENTER the building. Address: Guo Zhan Road and HouTan Rd intersection (国战路后滩路)

Tips

When to go

Best season

All months

Best time

Morning, Mid-day, Late afternoon
A similar image of the abandoned airplane can be taken any month of year
Visit this place during the daytime, but for the most similar lighting condition, try going in the late afternoon when there's direct light highlighting the stars and the plane.

Field tips

Before flying a drone, check and follow local drone regulations and permit requirements.
DO NOT enter the compound and navigate safely around the barbed wire. Make sure to stay within legal limits.
Try to get your drone as high as possible to capture the surrounding stars.
Keep the plane centered in the frame and try the straight look down shot.

Current weather

Shanghai
Clear
83o
F
Sat
100o
83o
Sun
99o
81o
Mon
94o
79o
Tue
94o
81o
Wed
94o
80o

Blue Hour

20:46
83o
Clear

Sunrise

21:12
83o
Clear

Golden Hour

10:16
83o
Clear

Sunset

10:50
83o
Clear

Do nearby

There's a lot to do in this area of Pudong Xinqu. There are restaurants, The Shanghai Expo Convention & Exhibition is nearby and make sure you don't leave without checking out Houtan Park along the Huangpu River.

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