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Minneapolis Drone Videos Blow Up the Internet

What to know about the recent viral drone videos from Minneapolis drone pilot Jay Christensen:

  • Two drone videos, one featuring Bryant Lake Bowl in Minneapolis (produced in partnership with Rally Studios) and the other featuring Plymouth Grand 15 in Plymouth (produced in partnership with Sky Candy), have gone viral since releasing
  • Jay Christensen piloted the drone used for each video
  • Each video gives a sweeping showcase of the businesses, complete with extras lining up to buy movie tickets, concessions, and even throwing a few bowling balls down the lanes
  • The videos, which are part of a project aiming to bring attention to businesses that have suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic, have received attention from Hollywood directors

You watch both videos below and be sure to catch our interview with drone pilot Jay Christensen on this week’s episode of Twenty Minutes release on Friday, March 19.

Alex Skjong
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