Drone pilot scales city heights for footage

A drone pilot pulled off a stunt not even remotely safe – after flying a drone atop a skyscraper.

PIC BY ANDREJ CIESIELSKI AND JAMES SIGHT / CATERS NEWS – Singapore-based German explorer Andrej Ciesielski managed to scale 118 Connaught Road West in Hong Kong’s Sheung Wan district.
However, he and his friend James Sight were caught on the way back down before being released by police.

PIC BY ANDREJ CIESIELSKI AND JAMES SIGHT / CATERS NEWS – Once there, the 19-year-old took stunning clear photos and drone footage of the city and bay stretched out 162 metres below.
“When we got to the roof we were spotted by security but we really wanted to shoot this video, especially as the drone was organised.

PIC BY ANDREJ CIESIELSKI AND JAMES SIGHT / CATERS NEWS – A drone pilot pulled off a stunt not even remotely safe – after flying a drop atop a skyscraper.
“Every time I visit Hong Kong I get to do some awesome urban exploration.