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07/20/2026

🚁 Dive into the heart of the Adirondack Mountains, where the Schroon River winds like a shimmering ribbon through lush, untouched wilderness.

These stunning aerial shots give us a bird’s-eye view you won’t find anywhere else. The unique perspective captures the river’s curves and hidden gems, painting a picture of tranquility and raw beauty from up high.

07/19/2026

The SUNY Maritime TSESVII isn’t just any vessel; it's a symbol of excellence and education. Known for training the next generation of maritime leaders, its arrival is a nod to the rich maritime tradition that binds us

07/18/2026

Aerial views of the day we spent with New York State Marine Highway Transportation, LLC welcoming the SUNY-Maritime to the Port of Albany for their visit with SUNY - The State University of New York

07/16/2026

07/16/2026

Big ships don’t move alone.

These aerial views capture New York State Marine Highway tugboats assisting SUNY Maritime’s Training Ship Empire State VII (TSES VII) at the Port of Albany. It’s an incredible display of teamwork and precision from above.

🚢 Fun Fact: Tugboats may be small, but they’re powerful enough to safely guide some of the world’s largest vessels through busy ports.

New York State Marine Highway Transportation, LLC

07/14/2026

NYS Marine Highway Tugboats + Empire State VII

Pride, teamwork, and New York grit — all in one shot.

From above the Port of Albany, you really see the story unfold: NYS Marine Highway tugboats guiding SUNY Maritime’s training vessel, the Empire State VII, with precision and pride. There’s something special about watching these crews move in perfect sync — a reminder of how much skill and tradition power New York’s waterways every single day.

Fun fact: The Empire State VII is one of the newest training vessels in the nation, designed to prepare future mariners with state‑of‑the‑art tech and real‑world experience. Pair that with NYS Marine Highway’s legendary tug crews, and you’ve got a scene that defines maritime excellence.

Proud to capture moments like this — where education, industry, and heritage meet on the river.

07/14/2026

Some ships are impressive. Then there’s SUNY Maritime’s Empire State VII.

Seeing this state-of-the-art training vessel from above at the Port of Albany really puts its scale and purpose into perspective. Built to train the next generation of mariners, Empire State VII is one of the most advanced training ships ever constructed for the U.S. maritime academies.

🚢 Fun fact: Empire State VII is designed to support both traditional maritime training and future-ready technologies, helping prepare cadets for the evolving global shipping industry.

📸 Captured from the sky by Drone Shot Media.

07/10/2026

A New Perspective on the Hudson ⚓✨

There is something truly magical about seeing the world from above. It shifts our perspective, revealing patterns, scale, and beauty that we completely miss from the ground.

Recently, we took to the skies over the Hudson River near Albany, NY, to capture a truly magnificent sight: the SUNY Maritime "Empire State VII" training ship making its way through the state's historic capital waters.

Drone Shot Media always strives to honor these massive engineering marvels with the humble, breathtaking views they deserve.

This state-of-the-art national security multi-mission vessel (NSMV) is built to serve a dual purpose: providing world-class training for future merchant marine officers and standing ready to support federally-backed disaster relief efforts.

Stay tuned as we have so much more from this amazing vessel to share.

04/25/2026

Downtown Albany at night has a rhythm all its own — and from above, that rhythm turns into pure magic. ✨ Flying over the Capital City after dark reveals glowing streets, shimmering reflections off the Hudson, and a skyline that feels both historic and futuristic in the same breath.

Last night’s flight captured Albany glowing like a constellation, each streetlight a star in its own story. If you could choose one landmark downtown to see from the sky at night, what would it be?

04/12/2026

Sunday thoughts from above.