Lost drone near the North Dakota Capitol, Bismarck.
Description
I was testing the drone for a quick landscape shot at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, outside the North Dakota State Capitol grounds in Bismarck. The drone is a compact foldable model, matte black with a red trim and a small blue camera housing. A gust snagged the strap and it drifted toward the riverbank by the Missouri River overlook. I chased after it, calling its name, but the wind kept it out of reach and I lost sight of it among the grasses and shadows of the memorial steps. It feels like losing a link to a day I wanted to capture. If anyone found it, I’d really appreciate getting it back.
Approximate last-seen location
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