Should "Older Ladies" Fly Drones? Well, The Letter Ladies Do!

Hillside Letters....our obsession! But how to get a decent picture of the letter - THE ENTIRE HILLSIDE LETTER!

A drone seemed like a simple answer. But not so quick....The Letter Ladies aren't "gamers". We don't spend hours in our basement playing video games. We hike. We like to chat. Drink coffee. Have lunch. Go for a foo foo drink. But flying a drone? That is out of our wheelhouse!

We KNOW that we need to get the drone up higher....like 200' to 300' would be a good start. But it is so nerve wracking. That is part of the reason we need to go for a foo foo drink.

In this drone video, we do our best to fly our drone and get good pictures of the Orofino, Idaho hillside letter "O". We are still learning. We have a long way to go. But, we are determined to bring YOU the best photos and video of hillside letters that we can muster.

The Letter Ladies explore hillside letters to learn about the rich history and to go on a fun hike. And, when there is a hot springs near by, they are sure to go for a soak.

Subscribe to The Letter Ladies YouTube channel to learn more about hillside letters. Visit the Letter Ladies Instagram @letterladieshiking.

Next time you are driving out west, and you see a hillside letter, stop and take a moment to appreciate all the work, time, and community spirit that has gone into these symbols of community pride. And if you have a chance to soak in hot springs, please remember to be respectful of these natural treasures.

Shot on my Samsung S21 FE Phone, on our new DJI Mini 3 Drone (still trying to be brave and fly the drone higher!!!), and on my super brand new DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (still learning how to use it!)