Drone Photos

Take in the beauty of Clermont from above with these captivating drone photos.

Gaze at the gorgeous Lake Minnehaha, seen looking toward the area of U.S. 27 / Citrus Tower Boulevard. (Kenny the Drone Guy)

Another day of clear skies and crystal blue waters on Lake Minnehaha. Captured looking toward “Bird Island” near the Palatlakaha bridge. (Kenny the Drone Guy)

The Clermont Arts and Recreation Center has everything from swimming pools and an indoor basketball court to a huge auditorium for plays and concerts, as seen Jan. 14, 2018. (Brett King)

Clermont was once blanketed with orange groves. Although much has changed, you can still ride the dirt roads and whiff the oranges on a short trip to South Clermont. Photo taken Jan. 14, 2018. (Brett King)

Just off S. Highway 27 lies a magical tree design that can only be seen from the sky. Captured on Jan. 14, 2018 in South Clermont. (Brett King)

Lake pictures always look better during golden hour. This one was captured Jan. 10, 2018 above the majestic Lake Minnehaha. (Brett King)

The National Training Center is a world-class fitness facility that attracts professional athletes. Here’s an overhead shot of its track and field, observed Oct. 12, 2017. (Brett King)

Downtown Clermont was established in 1884. Take in its mix of lush green spaces and development during a Sunday Farmer’s Market on Oct. 15, 2017. Lake Minneola is seen in the background. (Brett King)

Clermont is a wonderful town to raise a family in. Any time of year, you can gather at the lake and enjoy a picturesque sunset like this one, captured Sept. 9, 2017 at Lake Minnehaha. (Brett King)

Clermont used to be covered in orange groves like this one near Highway 27 and Lake Louisa State park, photographed on Sept. 25, 2017. (Brett King)

Clermont is the Choice of Champions for amenities like its world-renowned softball fields and the National Training Center, attracting Olympians in our back yard. Pictured, a water tower dons Clermont’s slogan over a view of Highway 50 on Oct. 13, 2017. (Brett King)

Jet skiers enjoy a ride on Lake Minneola, one of Clermont’s three main lakes, on Oct. 15, 2017. Rowing, wakeboarding and tubing are among other water activities people partake in here. (Brett King)

The sun rises over what’s left of Clermont’s orange groves off South Highway 27 in June 2017. (Brett King)

Clermont’s famous historical land mark, the Citrus Tower, stands tall as the sun sets in July 2017. (Brett King)

The sun sets over Lake Minnehaha on Sept. 9, 2017, just two days before the eye of Hurricane Irma hits Clermont. (Brett King)

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Brett King is a Clermont resident and a freelance drone pilot, Captain.Drone. The aspiring commercial airline pilot is studying professional pilot science at Polk State College.

 

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Kenny Bryant, aka “Kenny the Drone Guy,” is a professional drone pilot and photographer. He was raised in the Clermont area and his grandparents graduated from Clermont High School.