Contcept: Drone over Lake Zurich and Eglisau

The so-called "octocopter" (a copter with eight rotors) is taking pictures at the dragon boat race in Eglisau this weekend. Behind it is the company Cityguide with its Züri app. "We will be the first company to use a drone to take such pictures over the waters," says Richard Resler of Züri-App. Specifically, the dragon boat race and the boats of Zürichsee Gastro will be recorded.

The drone theoretically flies up to 2,800 meters. But: "The images are taken at altitudes between 20 and 100 meters," says Richard Resler. The "octocopter" weighs 5 kilos and is controlled by a pilot on land. The flight time per battery is about six minutes. The dragon boat race as well as the Zurich ships will be visible in various 360-degree panoramas. Likewise, good sequences will be filmed in HD at both locations and edited into a video. The footage will be available on the Züri app in about two weeks.

The Züri -App is a free application for Zurich. It was created for Zurich residents who want to rediscover their city or for commuters and travelers who frequently visit Zurich. With the Züri app, you can search for the nearest EC machines, pharmacies, gas stations and cab stands, and have the route from your current location shown on the map. The app also includes all businesses that exist in the city and are of importance to urban dwellers: From restaurants, cafes, bars to boutiques and flower stores to dentists and cell phone doctors. What the app does not contain are tips on hotels, because the app is not aimed at tourists, according to the announcement, but primarily at people who live and work in Zurich or frequently visit the city.