Drones are not easy to fly. As a novice drone enthusiast myself, I've become acquainted with the learning curve that comes with taking to the skies. As a result I'm always amazed by highly skilled drone pilots and their videos.

But some videos go above and beyond simply inspiring: they make you question the very laws of physics and space.

The video above, filmed at Santa Monica's famed Muscle Beach, falls into this category. It was posted by Vimeo user Robert McIntosh, whose page features a ton more awesome drone videos. A bit of research reveals that he shoots most of his footage with a 250 mm mini quadcoptor that is likely custom-built - with an action camera mounted to it. The small size explains its uncanny ability to squeeze through tight spaces mid-flight.

Sure, the sound effects in the video are a bit silly, but McIntosh's flight skills and the resulting footage are nothing short of breathtaking – which makes me feel either inspired or intimidated. I'm not sure which.

Also, you can check out the original clip, before stabilization right here. There's also a few outtakes near the end.

2017-6-20 23:32