Lee Costa

Category: Aerial

Along the South Shore: Scituate to Cohasset

A recent afternoon drive along the South Shore, with stops at Conservation Park, Scituate Harbor, Egypt Beach, Minot Beach, and Cohasset Harbor. The weather could not have been better. Mid-80s in May, calm water, and not a cloud in sight. Driftway Conservation Park A quiet spot to start. My dog loves this place, and on…
How I Repaired My Mavic Air 2 Gimbal and IMU

No support ticket, just tools: DIY repair brought my Mavic Air 2 back to life.
Dauphtucket House by Air

I have visited Dauphtucket House at Damon’s Point in Marshfield before, admiring its charm from the ground. This time, I took a different approach, sending my drone into the air to capture a new perspective from above. I explored different angles, aiming to highlight not only its setting but also the wear and tear time…
Frost and Tide

As the late afternoon sun struck a small island during a drone flight over Hingham Harbor, dramatic colors and contrasts burst onto the scene. The intersection of frost and receding tide etched striking patterns across the ice and water, highlighting a stunning contrast of texture.
Winter Calm at Scituate Lighthouse

Winter has arrived on the South Shore, and Scituate Lighthouse looked stunning from the air in the soft afternoon light, surrounded by calm seas after a small winter storm had passed.
Quincy MA from Above

A unique view of Quincy, MA, as seen from the sky. The early light casts a soft glow over the city’s landmarks, including the United First Parish Church, the Stop & Shop corporate office, City Hall, and the 1200 Hancock Street Building. Disclaimer: I conducted this flight in full compliance with Part 107 regulations over…
The North River at Route 3

The graceful curve of the North River as it flows under the bridge on Route 3 on the South Shore has always captivated me at sunrise or sunset, regardless of whether I’m driving north or south. However, stopping on a highway bridge for a photo isn’t safe and is probably illegal, so recently, while driving…
Scituate and Cohasset from Above

Taking advantage of the beautiful weather as of late, my wife and I headed out for a sunset drive and attempted to capture the beautiful coastal towns of Scituate and Cohasset from above using a drone. I hope you enjoy the photos!
Sunrise at Nobska Lighthouse

Last weekend, I woke at 3:50am determined to witness the sunrise at Nobska Lighthouse on Cape Cod. Despite cloudy conditions, I captured the lighthouse in dramatic light before the sun broke through with soft hues of blue and gold. The morning transformed as sunlight bathed the landscape, highlighting the lighthouse’s enduring beauty. After the sunrise,…
Duxbury Pier Lighthouse

The Duxbury Pier Lighthouse stands majestically at sunset. To capture these photos, my wife and I drove to the end of Plymouth Long Beach and walked the rest of the way. From there, I flew my drone about half a mile to the lighthouse while maintaining visual line of sight. We delighted in watching a…