A Storm Almost Ruined This Drone Flight | Angel of the North

Описание: Have you ever driven past the Angel of the North and wondered what it looks like from above? Now you’ll see it like never before — in golden hour glory. ✨

This peaceful evening drone flight reveals the beauty and scale of one of the UK’s most iconic sculptures 🇬🇧, designed by artist Antony Gormley. With warm sunlight casting long shadows across the northern landscape 🌄, the Angel stands tall over Gateshead, offering an unforgettable aerial view 🙌.

📍 Location: Angel of the North, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
📷 Drone: DJI Mini 4 Pro

🪽 Angel of the North – Key Facts & History

• 🗿 The Angel of the North is a colossal contemporary sculpture located in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England.
• 🧑‍🎨 Designed by renowned artist Antony Gormley and completed in 1998.
• 🪽 Stands 20 metres (66 feet) tall with a wingspan of 54 metres (177 feet) — wider than a Boeing 757!
• ⚙️ Constructed from weathering steel, which develops a protective rust-like patina over time.
• 🏗️ Built on the site of a former coal mine, symbolising the transition from industrial past to a creative future.
• 🧲 Weighs around 200 tonnes and is anchored by deep concrete foundations for stability in high winds.
• 🌍 One of the most viewed pieces of public art in the UK — seen by over 90,000 drivers daily on the A1 and East Coast Main Line.
• 🧠 Gormley envisioned it as a “focus for hopes and fears”, embracing both past industry and future dreams.
• 🎨 Despite controversy at the time of planning, it is now one of Britain’s most beloved landmarks.
• 📍 Coordinates: 54.9142° N, 1.5899° W – a must-see icon of North East England.

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