Watch CBS News

7 Of The Best Drone Tours Of San Francisco

Have you ever spotted a drone over San Francisco? If the number of videos posted on YouTube is any indication, there's one up there just about every second of every day. The problem is, most of those videos aren't worth the time it takes your finger to move over and click the play button.

There are pretty good short clips that capture individual spots like Golden Gate Park or the waterfront near Fisherman's Wharf, but if you're really homesick for San Francisco you want to see more. Here are seven of the best edited drone videos that capture the city by the bay...

This first clip focuses mostly on the touristy areas: The Bridges, Embarcadero and North Beach:

Flying Over San Francisco with the Phantom 2 Vision+ by Jeff Cable on YouTube

This one captures perhaps the most stunning time of day, just before sunset:

This one has some of the most stunning images, but there are a few clips mixed in from other cities:

Drone Lyfe - Aerial Cinematography by SHRED? on YouTube

This drone gets up close, just above the people and traffic on a typical weekend:

Weekend Droning in San Francisco by Jonathan Buckley on YouTube

Some of the best clips are themed. Here's a look at SF during the holiday season:

Merry Christmas San Francisco! City lights with Santa's POV. by Mooncricket on YouTube

This one gives you a look at Bay to Breakers from above:

San Francisco Drone by Michael Zipkin on YouTube

This one even gives us a look at what crime fighting in the city might look like in the future:

Our Drone Future by Alex Cornell on YouTube

Do you have a favorite clip we missed? Please leave a link in the comments section.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.