2025 Stillwater Minnesota World Snow Celebration

The 2025 Stillwater Minnesota World Snow Celebration is a rebranding and expansion of the previous World Snow Sculpting Championship #wssc events. Watch for more imagery (photos and videos) from the 2025 Stillwater Minnesota Snow Celebration event downtown Stillwater adjacent to the St Croix River and Historic Lift Bridge located in the east twin cities Minneapolis St Paul metro area.

Learn more here, here (FB), and here (FB).

In the meantime check out some imagery from previous years snow events.

Stillwater World Snow Sculpting Championship WSSC

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Click here to view a longer length version of the above video.

Greater Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce Events

Withrow Area Classic Car Tractor Show

2024 Withrow Classic Car and Tractor Show

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Click on the above to view Drone aerial images of 16th annual Withrow Classic Car and Tractor Show from Withrow Minnesota near Stillwater benefiting Wishes and More along with the Minnesota Military Family Foundation. The 2024 Withrow Classic Car and Tractor show was held Sunday September 29 co-hosted at Sal’s Angus Grill and the Withrow Event Center.


2024 Withrow Classic Car and Tractor Show video

2023 Withrow Classic Car & Tractor Show

Short Recap of 2023 15th Annual Withrow Car and Tractor Show Event

2022 Withrow Classic Car & Tractor Show

Short Recap of 2022 Withrow Car and Tractor Show Event

Longer Video 2022 Withrow Car and Tractor Show

2021 Withrow Area Classic Car and Tractor Show


Aerial Video Views Withrow 2021 Classic Car and Tractor Show Event
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Click On Above Image To View More From Previous Withrow Events

Withrow Car Tractor Show was co-hosted by Sals Angus Grill and Withrow Event Center (aka Withrow Ballroom) is a great event located between Stillwater to the east, Grant to the south and Hugo to the west. As a fundraising event. The Withrow Car Tractor Show benefits the Minnesota Military Family Foundation as well as Wishes & More organizations.

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360 Interactive View 2020 Withrow Area Classic Car Show Wishes and More Wish Granting

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Infra Red (IR) Thermo Video View of Tractor


Time lapse Video – Several Hours in about 30 seconds

Views from 2019 and 2018 Withrow Classic Car Show

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2018 Withrow Tractor Car Show Images and video

2018 Withrow Car Tractor Show

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Wrap Up Where To Learn More

Have an event or other activity you are looking for aerial and ground based coverage (still video and photography)? Contact us and we can discuss options to meet your needs.

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Browse, shop and buy print, digital downloads, wall art, and other items by clicking here to access our online SmugMug store.

In addition to our SmugMug online store, we also have a FineArtAmerica site where you can shop, buy prints, puzzles, wall art and other items.


Stillwater St Croix River Valley Fireworks

Afton Minnesota Drone Light Show

Fireworks Videos and Images

Drone Aerial Pictures Over Stillwater Minnesota Downtown Summer 2023 FireworksClick on above image to view, shop and buy Fireworks Images & Prints

2024 Winter Fireworks Stillwater MN

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July 4th 2022 Stillwater Fireworks Video

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August 2021 Stillwater Lift Bridge Celebration

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Downtown Stillwater 4th of July 2019

Having an FAA Part 107.29 waiver enables Pictures Over Stillwater to fly 24 hours a day including at night weather permitting. In addition to having additional high-intensity multi-colored strobe lights (red, green, white)  visible from 3 miles on our aircraft, Part 107.29 operations also includes having trained visual observers (VOs) as part of our night safety crew as well as keeping aircraft (e.g. dones) within visual line of sight.

Fireworks Videos

Stillwater July 4th fireworks (Long version)

Stillwater July 4th fireworks (short finale)

 

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Browse, shop and buy print, digital downloads, wall art, and other items by clicking here to access our online SmugMug store.

In addition to our SmugMug online store, we also have a FineArtAmerica site where you can shop, buy prints, puzzles, wall art and other items.


When in downtown Stillwater Minnesota stop in and visit Art n Soul on the corner of Mainstreet and Chestnut (across from Leo’s) to check out some of our work including post cards, puzzles, framed prints and other items.

Pictures Over Stillwater Drone School

UAV UAS Drone Education Classes

Pictures Over Stillwater drone school are held at various education venues presenting UAV UAS Drone related topics. These safety and awareness education and outreach activities include introduction, basic, beyond the basics, as well as advanced topics such as aerial photography videography, among others topics. Education and awareness sessions range from large adult community education, high school, individual custom training along with STEM programs  around the greater Minneapolis St Paul Twin Cities metro area and online.

Common Drone Questions Education Safety Topics

2024 UAS UAV Drone Education Awareness Classes

Eden Prairie Central Middle School
8th Grade STEM, Drones, Aviation, Aerial Photo and More
Thursday October 10, 2024
Friday May 24, 2024

Stillwater Area Public Schools Adult Community Education

Stillwater Area High School
Monday October 7, 2024 6:00-8:30PM
Drone Aerial Photography and Video
Registration information coming soon

Stillwater Area High School
Monday September 16, 2024 6:00-8:30PM
Drones Fundamentals
Registration information coming soon

Minneapolis Public Schools Adult Community Education.
Monday November 11, 2024 6:00-8:30PM
Drone Aerial Photography & Videography Part 2
Ella Baker School
Learn more and register here.

Monday October 21, 2024 6:00-8:30PM
Drone Aerial Photography & Videography Part 1
Ella Baker School
Learn more and register here.

Monday May 20, 2024 6:00-8:30PM
Drone Aerial Photography & Videography Part 1
Ella Baker School
Learn more and register here.

Monday June 3, 2024 6:00-8:30PM
Drone Aerial Photography & Videography Part 2
Ella Baker School
Learn more and register here.

Monday March 18, 2024 6:00-8:30PM
Drone Aerial Photography & Videography Part 1
Ella Baker School
Learn more and register here.

Monday May 20, 2024 6:00-8:30PM
Drone Aerial Photography & Videography Part 2
Ella Baker School
Learn more and register here.

Q: Where have you taught classes in the past?
A: Anoka/Hennepin Community Education, Eden Prairie High School, Minneapolis Public Schools Community Education, North Central University STEM,  Stillwater Area Public Schools Community Education,  and Stillwater Public Library among others.

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Wrap Up and Where to Learn More

Visit our Gallery page to view additional related content (still images and video). Visit and like (thanks in advance) our Instagram.com/PicturesOverStillwater page, as well as our Facebook.com/PicturesOverStillwater page (includes interactive 360 panoramic views).

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Browse, shop and buy print, digital downloads, wall art, and other items by clicking here to access our online SmugMug store.

In addition to our SmugMug online store, we also have a FineArtAmerica site where you can shop, buy prints, puzzles, wall art and other items.


Common Drone Questions Education Safety Topics

The following are common drone questions education safety topics for hobby recreational and commercial part 107 operators.

Pictures Over Stillwater Drone School

Common Drone Questions

Q: Why do you need to learn to fly a drone as they are automated?
A: Learn about the National Air Space (NAS) and where you can fly as well as other tips for flying drones safely. Otoh, you still need to learn how to drive a car, get a license even with self driving cars, or at least for now ;).

Q: Do classes include a live demonstration flight?
A: Demonstration flights are weather and other condition dependent.

Q: Can students bring their drone to the classes?
A: Yes.

Q: Where have you taught classes in the past?
A: Anoka/Hennepin Community Education, Eden Prairie High School, Minneapolis Public Schools Community Education, North Central University STEM,  Stillwater Area Public Schools Community Education,  and Stillwater Public Library among others.

Q: How long have you been flying drones?
A: Over 10 years for singles and quads for about eight years.

Q: How long have you been commercial licensed drone operator?
A: Since May 2018

Q: How long have you been waivered to fly at night commercially?
A: I received my 107.29 (daylight waiver) back in December 2018 which was valid until April 21, 2021 when daylight waivers were sunset (e.g. phased out). As of April 21, 2021 for those who have either taken the new initial, or recurrent part 107 test, you are now authorized to fly at night without a waiver (e.g. daylight and night waivers no longer exist).

Q: How hard is it to get certified?
A: Depends on how well you can learn (or memorize). Getting your FAA TRUST  (The Recreational UAS Safety Test) certificate is relatively easy and quick, its free from various organizations such as AMA here. The next step takes more time which is getting your part 107.

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Additional Drone Questions and Answers

Q: How many flights have you flown?
A: Many thousands including indoors and outdoors.

Q: How many hours in the air do you have flying?
A: Over 600 hours air time.

Q: How many miles total have you flown drones?
A: Spanning thousands of flights several thousand miles flown.

Q: If I am not going to fly drones for commercial, why get a part 107?
A: Additional experience, you also get access to additional airspace and privileges by being a part 107. Keep in mind that part 107 is often thought of as being commercial license, when in reality, its a category or type of certification that allows you to do more, one of those things being commercial activity.

Q: How much money can you make flying drones?
A: Like many things it depends, keep in mind your costs of equipment, spare batteries, apps, licenses, registration, insurance among other costs that will impact what your earnings will be.

Q: Have you ever flown FPV, what do you think about them?
A: Yes I have, check out our FPV experiences page here. FPV drones are great for those who like the FPV gaming experience, including racing, general recreation, as well as for action cinematography videography indoors as well as outdoors. Keep in mind if you are going to fly FPV outdoors you will need to have a Visual Observer (VO) standing next to you watching the aircraft (drone).

Q: Whats different from flying indoors vs outside?
A: Besides obstacles, biggest difference is you may have poor to no GPS coverage that can impact automated flight modes, in other words, you want to practice your heads up and stick flying skills (or learn to fly FPV).

Twin Cities 2024 UAV UAS Drone Education Classes

2024 UAV UAS Drone Education Classes

Pictures Over Stillwater is involved with Community Education presenting UAV UAS Drone classes at various venues around the greater Minneapolis St Paul Twin Cities metro area as well as online.

2024 UAS UAV Drone Education Awareness Classes

Eden Prairie Central Middle School
8th Grade STEM, Drones, Aviation, Aerial Photo and More
Thursday October 10, 2024
Friday May 24, 2024

Stillwater Area Public Schools Adult Community Education

Stillwater Area High School
Monday October 7, 2024 6:00-8:30PM
Drone Aerial Photography and Video
Registration information coming soon

Stillwater Area High School
Monday September 16, 2024 6:00-8:30PM
Drones Fundamentals
Registration information coming soon

Minneapolis Public Schools Adult Community Education.
Monday November 11, 2024 6:00-8:30PM
Drone Aerial Photography & Videography Part 2
Ella Baker School
Learn more and register here.

Monday October 21, 2024 6:00-8:30PM
Drone Aerial Photography & Videography Part 1
Ella Baker School
Learn more and register here.

Monday May 20, 2024 6:00-8:30PM
Drone Aerial Photography & Videography Part 1
Ella Baker School
Learn more and register here.

Monday June 3, 2024 6:00-8:30PM
Drone Aerial Photography & Videography Part 2
Ella Baker School
Learn more and register here.

Monday March 18, 2024 6:00-8:30PM
Drone Aerial Photography & Videography Part 1
Ella Baker School
Learn more and register here.

Monday May 20, 2024 6:00-8:30PM
Drone Aerial Photography & Videography Part 2
Ella Baker School
Learn more and register here.

Pictures Over Stillwater In Person Training and Consulting

Picture Over Stillwater also provides in-person custom one on one, and group UAS, UAV, Drone classes, seminars, coaching and consulting. Give us a call or send an email to learn more about our drone school, custom education, training, consulting and other drone service offerings.

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Drone School Aerial Photography Videography

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About The Course Instructor

Courses are lead by Pictures Over Stillwater founder and chief remote pilot Greg Schulz. Greg is an professional FAA Part 107 certified (e.g. licensed) commercial drone operator (e.g. Remote Pilot In Command RPIC). In addition to being FAA Part 107, Greg is also MnDoT aeronautics licensed and insured. His drone flight experience includes having a 107.29 daylight waiver for night flights, 107.41 airspace authorizations to fly in “0” or no fly zones as well as above published altitudes with FAA approval. Greg has accumulated hundreds of drone hours in the air, flown over a thousand drone air miles, spanning thousands of drone flights. As a professional drone operator Greg does projects involving aerial photography, video, photogrammetry (2D/3D model map image survey), inspection and other activity for construction, real estate, events among others, including indoor flights. Greg is also an FAASTeam DronePro representive for Minneapolis region.

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Additional Resources and Links

faa.gov/uas/  All things FAA Drones/UAS
faasafety.gov/  FAA Aviation & Drone Safety
faadronezone.faa.gov/  Registration & Waivers
https://tinyurl.com/kp9u3rk8  FAA Visualize II (UASFM – UAS Facility Map)
tinyurl.com/72yt6anz  FAA B4UFLY App
https://tinyurl.com/t8wm9p27  FAA Drone TRUST Certificate (Hobby/Recreation)
faasafety.gov/gslac/ALC/CourseLanding.aspx?cID=515 Part 107 (small UAS) Recurrent
faasafety.gov/gslac/ALC/CourseLanding.aspx?cID=451 Part 107 (small UAS) Initial
Dot.state.mn.us/aero/drones  MnDOT Aeronautic Drone Info
https://tinyurl.com/3venz24c  2022 ASA Remote Pilot Test Prep (Via Amazon)
PicturesOverStillwater.com/school  Drone Education
PicturesOverStillwater.com/droneday  Drone Day info
facebook.com/groups/1860070477555048  MN sUAS FB Group
facebook.com/groups/906285316171698  The Might Drones FPV FB Race Group
facebook.com/groups/1678622262420416  Minnesota FPV Quad Racing FB Group

2023 World Snow Sculpting Championship Video Stillwater Minnesota

2025 Stillwater Minnesota World Snow Celebration

2023 World Snow Sculpting Championship Video from Stillwater Minnesota capturing preparations, carving, visitors, crowds, day, night, drone aerial and up close views of the artists creations. The 2nd annual World Snow Sculpting Championship #wssc event was held in Stillwater Minnesota January 18th through 22nd 2023. The #wssc event is downtown Stillwater Minnesota in Lowell Park north of the St Croix river historic lift bridge.

Click here to view images and video from the 2024 World Snow Sculpting Championship event in Stillwater.

Click here to view a longer length version of the video.

Stillwater World Snow Sculpting Championship WSSC

Learn more at the Greater Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce World Snow Sculpting Championship (WSSC) site.

Zephyr Theatre Stillwater Minnesota Ice Palace Maze Ice Maze

Greater Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce Events

Greater Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce Events

This page contains images (photo and video) of various Greater Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce Events.

2024 Twinkle Party Winter Fireworks

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Winter Fireworks Downtown Stillwater Minnesota

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Stillwater Chamber 2024 Food Truck Extravaganza

Stillwater Chestnut Plaza Dine Here Dance Here Event

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Views from 2023 Stillwater MN Tree Lighting Event


Aerial Video Views 2023 Tree Lighting (above), Photos below.
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View more images of 2023 tree lighting along with other Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce events here.

2023 Food Truck Extravaganza County Fairgrounds

Views from 2023 Greater Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce food truck event at Washington County Fair Grounds.

Video Week View 2023 World Snow Sculpting Championship

Views from during the week of 2023 Greater Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce snow sculpting event.

Stillwater 2022 Holiday Twinkle Event


2022 Downtown Stillwater Lights Twinkle Event

Stillwater World Snow Sculpting Championship WSSC

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Drone Aerial Pictures Over Stillwater Harvest Fest 2021
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2022 Food Truck Event Washington County Fair Grounds

Video of Greater Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce 2022 Food Truck Extravaganza Event June 18, 2022 held at Washington County Fairgrounds near Stillwater, Oak Park Heights and Lake Elmo Minnesota.

Stillwater Fire Department 150 Year Anniversary Event

Time lapse video and aerial views of Stillwater Fire Department 150 year anniversary event celebration Stillwater Minnesota June 3 2022.

2022 Fire and Ice Event


2022 Fire and Ice Event Downtown Stillwater Minnesota

2022 World Snow Sculpting Championship #wssc

Preparations are underway downtown Stillwater Minnesota for the upcoming World Snow Sculpting Championship #WSSC event in mid January 2022. The following is a short video showing snow being made on January 6th for the event that starts on January 18th.

Snow Making for World Championship Snow Sculpture Event

Ice Palace Maze Season Two Opening Night January 15 2022

Pictures Over Stillwater 2022 Zephyr Theatre Ice Palace Maze Opening Night

Pictures Over Stillwater Light Up Stillwater Stillwater Lights

Pictures Over Stillwater Light Up Stillwater Stillwater Lights

Pictures Over Stillwater Downtown Stillwater Lights Holiday fireworks

Pictures Over Stillwater Holiday Fireworks Stillwater Lights

Various Views Of Past Chamber of Commerce Events


Fireworks 8/14/21 Lift Bridge Loop Celebration Stillwater MN

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Drone Aerial photography Pictures Over Stillwater Minnesota Downtown Summer 2023 Fireworks
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June 2021 Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce Events Lake Elmo MN

Stillwater Fire & Ice Event

2020 Golf Event

A Day at the 2020 Golf Event


Downtown Stillwater Lights 2020 Bridge Lighting

Greater Stillwater CoC 2019 Year In Review Aerial views

Late Fall Downtown Stillwater Lights Sunset Night Flight Views


Fall 2019 Stillwater Fall Art Festival

Tice-Hause Desgin-Build Ribbon cutting event

Waterstreet Inn New Rooftop Patio Bar ribbon cutting event

Pictures Over Stillwater Back To School Fall 2019 Drones For Non Dummies Community Education

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Big Guys BBQ Ribbon Cutting Event August 22, 2019

2019 Golf Event at Glen Oaks Golf Club in Stillwater

2019 Food Truck Event Washington County Fair Grounds

Summit Management Stillwater Crossing Ribbon Cutting Event

Rose Floral 40th Anniversary Celebration

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Spring 2023 St Croix River Flood Views

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