Lost
Lost drones in Palm Springs
Palm Canyon Drive near Ruth Hardy Park
Lost
listing
Posted
19 days
ago
Description
I lost my drone during a sunset shoot in Palm Springs. Around 7:40 p.m. on Tuesday, I launched from a small plaza on Palm Canyon Drive near Ruth Hardy Park and watched it drift toward the mountains when a gust hit. It’s a compact gray drone with a chipped bumper and a blinking LED that won’t quit. I retraced the stretch from the Palm Springs Art Museum to the tram area, but I didn’t see it. This drone is my bread-and-butter for weekend landscapes, and I’m anxious about the missing footage and deadlines. If you found it, I’d be grateful beyond words.
Approximate last-seen location
Palm Canyon Drive near Ruth Hardy Park
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