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ArcPilot Hi, I’m Mike, the pilot behind ArcPilot. A2 CofC certified & insured. Your vision. My perspective.

With 6+ years of experience, I capture the world from a different perspective through cinematic FPV, aerial imagery, property media and creative video.

🌊 Portavogie — A Village Written by the Sea ⚓On the eastern edge of the Ards Peninsula, Portavogie is a true fishing vil...
24/08/2026

🌊 Portavogie — A Village Written by the Sea ⚓

On the eastern edge of the Ards Peninsula, Portavogie is a true fishing village shaped by centuries of life on the Irish Sea.

With roots reaching back to the 16th century, the village grew from a small coastal settlement into one of Northern Ireland’s best-known fishing ports. Generations of families built their lives around the harbour, with fishing, boatbuilding and the famous local prawn and herring trade at its heart.

Today, the boats may be modern, but the spirit remains unchanged — salt in the air, stories in the harbour, and generations of fishermen written into the shoreline.

Portavogie isn’t just somewhere on the coast.
It’s a place where the sea is part of who we are. 🌊⚓

Castlewellan Castle & Forest ParkNestled beneath the majestic Mourne Mountains, Castlewellan Castle & Forest Park is whe...
23/08/2026

Castlewellan Castle & Forest Park

Nestled beneath the majestic Mourne Mountains, Castlewellan Castle & Forest Park is where history, nature and mystery meet.

Built between 1856 and 1858 for the Annesley family, the castle overlooks tranquil waters, ancient woodland and beautiful gardens. Hidden within the estate lies the famous Peace Maze, one of the world's largest permanent hedge mazes.

A place where stone, forest and winding paths tell stories of the past — framed by the timeless beauty of Northern Ireland.

A little thought for you… 🤔I’d genuinely love to know what you feel when you see my edited work. Does it make you stop f...
15/08/2026

A little thought for you… 🤔

I’d genuinely love to know what you feel when you see my edited work. Does it make you stop for a moment, appreciate the beauty of Northern Ireland, or simply spark something in you?

And honestly… should I keep sharing images like these? Your thoughts and feedback mean more to me than you might realise. ❤️

Also, forgive my absence this past week! I’ve been kept very busy at work and unfortunately didn’t get the chance to upload anything. But I’m back now… and I’ve got more to share. 📸🚁

So tell me — what do you feel when you see my work, and should I keep creating more like this? 👇

Stoneyford Reservoir — County Antrim, Northern Ireland. 🌿Just 6 km north-northwest of Lisburn, 55 hectares of peaceful w...
07/08/2026

Stoneyford Reservoir — County Antrim, Northern Ireland. 🌿
Just 6 km north-northwest of Lisburn, 55 hectares of peaceful water surrounded by the beauty of the countryside.
Once part of Belfast’s water supply, today it’s a quiet haven for nature, walkers and anglers.
From above, the landscape reveals a whole new perspective.
🎥 360° bird’s-eye view of Stoneyford Reservoir.

06/08/2026

Life moves forward, never backward.
So do I.
Fly low. Fly fast.
The future is always ahead.

05/08/2026

When winter meets gold, the sky tells a story no words can fully capture. All I can do is follow it... one flight at a time.

04/08/2026

Not every guide speaks. Some simply stand, unwavering, through every season and every storm. St. John's Point Lighthouse is more than a landmark—it's a reminder that even in the wildest places, there is always something to lead us home. Northern Ireland holds treasures that words can barely describe.

One of my favorite photographs I've ever taken.A simple dandelion... so fragile that even the gentlest breeze can carry ...
04/08/2026

One of my favorite photographs I've ever taken.

A simple dandelion... so fragile that even the gentlest breeze can carry its dreams away, yet so powerful that every tiny seed holds the promise of a new beginning.
It reminds me that true strength isn't always found in what is unbreakable. Sometimes, it's hidden in what seems the most delicate—in the quiet courage to let go, to trust the wind, and to begin again.
Nature has a beautiful way of teaching us that sensitivity is not weakness, and that even the frailest things can carry the greatest power: the power of life itself.
I think this photograph captures that feeling perfectly. And perhaps that's why it will always remain one of my favorites.

I don't know why, but this picture reminded me of that kind of tranquility that I get only when I fly my drones—especial...
02/08/2026

I don't know why, but this picture reminded me of that kind of tranquility that I get only when I fly my drones—especially my FPV ones.
It captures freedom, focus, and a quiet sense of peace. The same feeling I chase every time I take off; that moment when everything else fades away, and it's just me, my drone, and the world from a different perspective.
I absolutely love it.
A huge thank you to Alastair Graham - Wildlife and Landscape photography for allowing me to share this stunning photograph on my page. Images like this are a reminder of how powerful nature can be and an inspiration to keep creating, exploring, and seeing the world from a different perspective.

01/08/2026

Some places are more than landscapes… they are windows into time.

Belshaw’s Quarry holds a story over 250 million years old — a place where we can see the ancient ground of a world that existed before dinosaurs walked the Earth.

Every layer of stone is a page from our planet’s forgotten history… a reminder of how small we are in the story of time.

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