The Hyperlapse Challenge

You are invited to create a hyperlapse using a drone at least 15 seconds long on the subject of TRANSPORT - a nice easy task for the first round :slight_smile:

The Challenge will run from 8th March 00:01 to 21:00 on the 5th of April 21.00 hours. Your hyperlapse must be taken within that period. Proof may be required in case of dispute

The challenge will run for 28 days and is open to all GADC members. Once closed a poll open to all will determine the ’ first, second & third place winners ‘.

What is a Hyperlapse?

A hyperlapse video is a time-lapse video that uses a moving camera to create a sense of speed and movement. It’s a creative and visually striking technique that combines a series of still images into an accelerated video sequence.

How is a hyperlapse video created?

1. The camera captures a series of still images at different intervals.
2. The camera moves between each photo.
3. The images are combined to create a seamless, accelerated video sequence.

How is a hyperlapse video different from a time-lapse video?

A hyperlapse video uses different angles to create a sense of movement and speed.
A time-lapse video is traditionally shot on a tripod or on a motion control slider, so the camera stays in almost exactly the same spot.

You can also create a hyperlapse in most video editors using footage shot at normal speed footage. There are many tutorials on video sharing sites showing how to do this for specific editors.

How to enter

Create a hyperlapse - both the subject and the camera viewpoint must be moving throughout the video. The speed of subject motion must be a minimum 3x normal

Host your video on YouTube or Vimeo.

Create a post in this thread with THIS IS MY ENTRY in capitals as your first line.Then add, on separate lines:
• Location
• Time & Date
• Aircraft used
• Add anything that might be of interest if you wish

Copy and paste the url of your video hosting onto a separate line in your post with a blank line above and below

The competition will run from 00:01 Sunday 9th March till 21:00 Saturday 5th April. Shortly after the challenge closes a poll, open to all GADC members, will be open until 21:00 on Monday April 7th after which the winners will be declared.

All flights are the sole responsibility of the individual conducting them. Each competitor must abide by the drone code and adhere to the limitations and restrictions imposed upon them by aviation law, the aircraft being used and the qualifications they hold. If a flight is undertaken in a restricted zone proof of permission having been granted is required.

Enjoy, Be Creative & Most Of All Have Fun !

@group-challenges

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Time to dust off the Mini 3 Pro and then try to remember how to do a Hyperlapse :+1:t2:

It’s not been flown since September’s BM

I wanna have a crack at this, fascinated by them but have never done one, so I’ve been watching tutorials on the tube I came across this maybe it’ll jog your memory or help anyone that’s not to sure,

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NOT AN ENTRY
Just went out for a practice, panicked & got everything wrong ( never done one before ) it doesn’t notice ! :face_with_spiral_eyes::shaking_face::rofl:

Edit : plus 5 seconds too short thank you for highlighting @MartG1960 Martin :+1:

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Looks OK to me…apart from being 5s too short :wink:

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Oh yea & 5 seconds too short :rofl::+1:

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My entry - a couple of Blackpool trams

Videoed today ( 11/03 ), DJI Mini 2, shot at 2.7K60 then speeded up 6x in Adobe Elements :slight_smile:

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A man that knows his stuff, I think doing it that way looks more stable than the hyperlapse modes that DJI give you, or Damnnn just user error ( myself ) :joy:

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Some inspiration from Little Big World :wink:

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Question for you @Challenges_Committee - does the hyperlapse need to be one continual ‘shot’, or can it be 15 seconds (or longer) made up of a few different clips edited (nicely) together?

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Nicely pointed out that Joe had not have thought of that, yes, that would be fine as long as the subject is transport a minimum of 15 seconds & yes make it longer if you wish, if your hyperlapse creation is at different locations can you please add the locations when you submit your entry, Thank you :slightly_smiling_face:

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Excellent, thanks :slight_smile:

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THIS IS MY ENTRY

  • The (in)famous Acle Straight near Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
  • 15.03.25 - 16.45
  • DJI Air 3S
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Could you kindly put the time & date please @rustybarnet Andy ‘ although you have stated today ‘ just keeps things in order thank you :+1:

Now edited. Should really know better!

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THIS IS MY ENTRY

M90 / Forth Bridges
15th March 2025 10:00
DJI Mini 3
A sneaky train also makes an appearance. No boats though.

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Well useless info just been out & done another hyperlapse which i thought was great but it’s only 10 seconds long :person_facepalming:t2:
‘ I Don’t Believe It Although I Do ‘ I’ll have to try again 3rd time lucky ! :crossed_fingers:

THIS IS MY ENTRY
Junction 12 M4 Reading Berkshire
17-03-25
@21-00 ish
Mavic 3

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THIS IS MY ENTRY

Newport Transporter Bridge
13:13 19/03/2025
Dji Mini 4 Pro

It is one of fewer than ten transporter bridges still in operation globally, with only a few dozen ever constructed. In Britain, it is one of just two functioning transporter bridges, the other being the Tees Transporter Bridge.

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THIS IS MY ENTRY

Longbridge Island (M40 J15), 20-03-25, 16:30ish, DJI Mini 4 Pro.

Same location as my RTF entry a few weeks back.
Great initiative! I hadn’t played with this feature so this is my first hyperlapse. I didn’t realise how long they take to make, I nearly ran out of battery.

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