This is a video preview and shooters' guide for the 2023 NSCA US Open at Coyote Springs Sporting Clays. This is one of the largest annual sporting clays events in the world. Join us for a comprehensive look at the courses, events, facilities and host city. Our goal with this video is for returning shooters and new shooters alike to feel like they have already visited Coyote Springs Sporting Clays and to help them feel prepared for the US Open.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:52 Arrival at Coyote Springs
2:45 Clubhouse Tour
6:18 Course Overview
10:09 Wildlife
13:59 FITASC
15:34 Main Event Courses
18:06 Julia Gilman / HOA
22:49 Shooting the Courses
30:37 Gebben Miles and Karen Shedd
34:36 Vendor Row
42:05 Tucson, AZ
43:54 Conclusions
Equipment:
DJI Air 2s Drone
Sony A7IV
Sony FX3 Cinema Camera
G-Master lenses
Rode VideoMic Pro Plus
Sony XLR Microphone
iPhone 14 Pro Max
Disclosures:
Airfare, lodging, meals and targets were provided by Coyote Springs Sporting Clays for filming. No financial relationship exists between The Clay Lab and Coyote Springs Sporting Clays.
Disclaimers:
All logos used in this video were used by express permission of the 2023 US Open and Coyote Springs Sporting Clays.
The views expressed in this video do not necessarily represent the views of the US Open or NSCA and these organizations have no liability for any of the contents of this video.
Music and Stock Footage:
Used under license from Envato Elements
Maps:
Maps were a combination of professionally-produced maps by an outside company and Google Earth Pro. Google Earth imagery was used in this case for instructional and educational purposes.
Note: Aerial videography performed in compliance with 14 CFS Part 107 and all applicable FAA regulations governing sUAS operations. Flying was conducted in Class D Airspace in accordance with all FAA regulations and under LAANC approval (ALTJHPX36CK0). Nearby airport (KRYN) in Tucson, AZ was notified via LAANC and control tower frequency was monitored throughout the flight. Additionally, a separate spotter was used to help monitor for manned aircraft. Maximum altitude was 200 feet AGL. All dirt roads in the video are private with controlled access. The drone transited over active roadways on two occasions, but no sustained flight over moving vehicles occurred. In each case, the drone was at maximum altitude and swung out well beyond the road while filming, so as to not fly over any moving vehicles. The drone was flown just above and behind a vehicle in one scene, on a closed course and with the driver fully aware. The drone was not flown over people at any time. Flight through the interior of the building was carefully choreographed, with spotters at various locations within the building and strictly controlled access.
Remote Pilot in Command: Scott Hardison
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