Tried landing my DJI Mini 3 Pro onto the surface of a calm(ish) Lake in Wigan

Amberswood Lake, Wigan

Amberswood and Low Hall were created as a result of mining, but today are areas rich in wildlife and ready to be explored.

Amberswood is a 160 hectare nature reserve at the heart of Greenheart. The area consists of a series of small lakes, ponds, woodlands and wetlands, including a Site of Biological Importance. The area has many different environments to discover, from woodlands to wildflowers meadows, grasslands to wetlands. This mosaic of habitats support many birds, insects and mammals.

Today, over 6km of paths and part of the excellent Greenheart Jubilee Way run through Amberswood, so it is easy to get out and explore. It is also an excellent site for some outdoor exercise, Wigan Harriers host trail races on the site and a permanent orienteering course has been developed.

An outdoor classroom has been constructed in one of Amberswood’s many blocks of woodland. This is open for the use of the 3 local primary schools; Ince St. Mary’s CE Primary School, St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School and St Peter’s CE Primary School. Woodland totem sculptures have also been erected near the path entrance to the woodland classroom.

Many footpaths have been upgraded on the site including the main path around the lake. Further improvement works have taken place through Woodland Improvement Grants which Wigan Council has received from the Forestry Commission. Present public use includes dog walking, cycling, horse riding and as an area for recreational use.

Landing Gear used in this video:-

25 Comments

  1. It's not often you see a drone land on water and survive so hats off to the little mighty Mini 3 pro, and to you for giving it a go, great video loved the music track.👍👍

  2. What happened at the start, did you accidentally use two Austin Allegros as floats? Great video Gaz, and the nature bird watch at the end, you're better than Johnny Morris……. come on you other commenteers, show your age 😂

  3. Wow ! I thought you were going to lose your drone to the water ! Nice save. It certainly is a beautiful area. Thanks for this my friend ! 😎👍

  4. As I’m sure everyone was expecting, you wading into the water to retrieve your drone… thank god for the landing gear 🤣 great to spot the grebe too 👍

  5. HI mate, brilliant, love the new addition to the drone set up, that's brilliant. So simple yet opens up a whole new way of being able to film. 🙂

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