What does the GoPro Film & Photo Package include?

Each package is per person and includes fully edited flight videos and 50–100 digital images delivered by email within 48 hours.

How long until I receive my photos and video?

Media is emailed within 48 hours of your flight; turnaround is usually faster in good weather windows.

Are there age or weight limits?

Age and weight restrictions vary by aircraft and operator; check your booking confirmation or contact Kitty Hawk Kites for current limits.

What happens if my flight is canceled due to weather?

If operations are canceled for safety, the operator will offer a reschedule or refund according to their cancellation policy.

Can I use my own camera during the flight?

Personal loose items are not recommended during flight; the pro package captures your experience so you don’t need to bring a camera aloft.

Where is the meeting point for the flight?

Meeting logistics and exact launch locations are provided in your booking confirmation—confirm details with the operator ahead of arrival.

Soar Over Nags Head: GoPro Film & Photo Package for Hang Gliding Thrills

At the eastern edge of the Outer Banks, Nags Head's broad sand shelves and steady Atlantic winds create one of the East Coast's purest launch corridors for hang gliding. The GoPro Film & Photo Package from Kitty Hawk Kites lets you keep those airborne moments—fully edited flight videos and 50–100 high-resolution photos—delivered by email within 48 hours.

This experience starts on the dunes and skims the shoreline, trading the scrub of sea oats for the push of surf below. Key features include tall coastal sand dunes, a crescent Atlantic shoreline, wind-formed ridgelines, and the low maritime forest that frames the beach. The aerodynamic lift over these dunes produces long, smooth flights that photograph beautifully: low-angle light on pale sand, the dark curve of surf, and surfers or bird flocks appearing miniature beneath you.

What makes this package unique is the professional capture. Instead of fumbling for a helmet cam, an experienced imaging team edits your flight into a compact highlight reel and assembles a curated gallery of images that show both action and quiet detail. Those images make it easy to share the scale of the coast, the craft of the flight, and the expressions that flash across a tandem rider's face at launch and landing. The turnaround is fast: expect media by email within two days.

Practical notes for visitors: this is a per-person add-on to a hang gliding outing; specifics like meeting points, age or weight limits, and full itineraries appear in your booking confirmation. Weather dictates operations—steady onshore or cross-shore winds are ideal, light offshore or stormy conditions cancel flights. Respect marked dune restoration areas and stick to groomed access paths when moving between parking and the launch ridge.

For photographers and travelers, timing matters. Sunrise and late afternoon give warm, directional light; overcast skies produce even exposure for action clips. Bring a windbreaker, secure footwear, and a small dry bag for essentials, then rely on the pro footage to fill your gallery.

Why choose this when visiting Nags Head? The combination of accessible dunes, reliable wind patterns, and a locally established operator makes for repeatable, high-quality flights—and with the GoPro package you don’t walk away empty-handed. It’s the easiest way to preserve a pure coastal flight: raw adrenaline framed by Atlantic surf, delivered as shareable media that keeps the memory airborne.

Local staff often explain wind windows and safety briefings before launch, so arrive early to ask questions and pick your preferred flight time. If you want motion-stable closeups, request specific framing at check-in; operators can adjust camera mounts for more nose-up or panoramic shots. This package is ideal for first-timers who want a cinematic souvenir without handling bulky gear and saves valuable vacation packing space.

Soar Over Nags Head: GoPro Film & Photo Package for Hang Gliding Thrills

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