[Editor’s note: Please be advised that the rules for this contest have been slightly revised as of July 7th at 5 pm (Pacific). All entries that had been submitted prior to that date and time will still be valid. The updated rules are attached below and the revised method of entry is also discussed below.]
DJI has partnered with Best Buy to celebrate Canada’s 150 years of confederation in a very unique way. They used some of DJI’s amazing drones to film 5 great Canadians in their favourite places in Canada. Watch the video to see and learn what these Canadians love about their country. Then share the video for a chance to win one of many $150 Best Buy gift cards.
Watch the full #CaptureYourCanada video now:
What is Canada 150
On July 1st, 1867 four provinces were united to form the Dominion of Canada. Now, 150 years later, Canadians celebrate the anniversary of that date with events happening all over the country throughout the year. We are a much more complex nation than way back then. Canada has grown to now include 10 provinces and 3 territories. We as a people have also grown to be more appreciative of our land, and of the original diverse, resilient, and courageous First Nations’ indigenous cultures who protected this land for millennia.
What did DJI and Best Buy do to help Canadians celebrate
DJI and Best Buy used drones to capture some amazing video footage of some great Canadians. Watch the video above and you’ll see each of these Canadians discuss their favourite place in Canada. Featured in the video are:
Rick Hansen – Man in Motion
Ashley Callingbull – Mrs. Universe 2015
Alexandre Bilodeau – Champion Freestyle Skier
Cory Joseph – Toronto Raptor
Jann Arden – Singer/Song Writer
and the featured drones that were used are:
Obviously they couldn’t capture every favourite spot in a country as vast as ours, so they chose 5 places that are important to 5 inspiring Canadians. Each and every Canadian probably has their own favourite spot (mine is on Mayne Island, British Columbia!). Perhaps you can reflect on your own favourite location in Canada as you attempt to win one of the $150 gift cards we are giving away in this contest. If you win, you might decide to put the gift card towards your dream drone at Best Buy.
How can you participate in the #CaptureYourCanada contest
There are actually several ways to enter this contest. Choose the method you prefer: Facebook, Instagram, or here on the blog:
- Facebook: go to the entry page at Best Buy Canada Facebook, like the #CaptureYourCanada Drone Video and tell us what your favourite part of the video is, in the comment section;
- Instagram: go to entry page at Best Buy Canada on Instagram, like the #CaptureYourCanada Drone Video, and tell us what your favourite part of the video is, in the comment section;
- Blog comment:If you prefer to use the blog to enter instead of Facebook or Instagram you can. In the comment section below this article, tell us which of the drones currently available at Best Buy is your favourite, and why. You must include a link to that drone in your comment. Lastly, state which social media entry method you won’t use (just write Facebook or Instagram in the comment) so that we know which prizes you are attempting to win (since each person is only permitted to enter once per social media entry method). For example: you might write “the Mavic is my favourite because it’s nice and small (Facebook)”. You might also do this again “the Mavic is also my favourite because it shoots very stable video (Instagram)”.
So enter now for your chance to win. Links to the full rules and regulation for both components of this contest are shown below.
What can you win
There will be 12 prizes in total for this contest; each prize is a $150 Best Buy gift card. There will be two sets of winners: 8 winners from the Facebook entries, and 4 winners from the Instagram entries. Eligible comments that include the word “Facebook” will be added to the set of Facebook entries. Eligible comments that include the word “Instagram” will be added to the set of Instagram entries. We will then randomly draw the winners from each set of winners.
The contest runs from June 23rd until July 13th.
Remember you can enter only twice: once on Facebook, once on Instagram and up to twice on the blog (provided you did not enter using one or both of the social media methods of entry).
GOOD LUCK!
Capture Your Canada Facebook Rules and Regulations
Capture Your Canada Instagram Rules and Regulations
I also like the DJI Phantom 4 because of it’s awesome 4K camera and slow motion recording capabilities! (Facebook)
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-phantom-4-quadcopter-drone-with-camera-controller-ready-to-fly-white-cp-pt-000312/10418052.aspx?
I like the DJI Phantom 4 because it looks the coolest! (Instagram)
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-phantom-4-quadcopter-drone-with-camera-controller-ready-to-fly-white-cp-pt-000312/10418052.aspx?
I like the DJI Mavic Pro because it is lighter and easier to carry around. (Facebook)
I like the DJI Phantom because it has a 4K camera. Facebook
I like the DJI Inspire because it has a Zenmuse X3 Gimbal
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/air-hogs-air-hogs-star-wars-imperial-aratech-74-z-speeder-bike-drone-1035333/10416176.aspx? looks like fun, its affordable and easy to learn/use
I like the DJI Phantom 4 because of the a 4K camera.
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-phantom-4-quadcopter-drone-with-camera-controller-ready-to-fly-white-cp-pt-000312/10418052.aspx?
Posted on FB also Suzanne Giroux
Did not post on Instagram
They all look great, but I’m draw towards the DJIBOUTI INSPIRE. I don’t have a drone but would like to get one, and from reading the comments this seems easier to use for beginners. But it all takes practice. (Instagram). http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-inspire-1-v2-0-quadcopter-drone-with-camera-ready-to-fly-white-black-cp-bx-000103/10407131.aspx
#CaptureYourCanada
I like the DJI Phantom 3 Standard Quadcopter Drone. It’s a great price, take great photos and video, and is easy to fly. (Facebook)
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-phantom-3-standard-quadcopter-drone-with-camera-controller-ready-to-fly-white-phan3stand/10396327.aspx?
Of the drones currently available at Best Buy, UDI R/C Quadricopter Drone (Model #: U841-1B / Web Code: 10551002) is my favourite because of it’s versatility – “Fly in the sky, Run on the street, Climb on the wall” and reasonable price (Instagram ‘cos I couldn’t find the #CaptureYourCanada video) http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/udi-r-c-udi-r-c-quadricopter-drone-made-for-flying-and-climbing-on-the-walls-ready-to-fly-u841-1b/10551002.aspx?
I like the Mavic Pro because it has a gimbal for smooth shots. (Instagram)
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-mavic-pro-quadcopter-drone-with-4k-uhd-camera-controller-fly-more-bundle-cp-pt-000642/10513434.aspx
I like the Mavic Pro because it’s lightweight, and folds up nice and small when not in use (Facebook)
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-mavic-pro-quadcopter-drone-with-4k-uhd-camera-controller-fly-more-bundle-cp-pt-000642/10513434.aspx
I like the DJI Mavic Pro and the fact that it is so light weight but still so powerful (http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-mavic-pro-quadcopter-drone-with-4k-uhd-camera-controller-fly-more-bundle-cp-pt-000642/10513434.aspx) I am skipping the Instagram entry
I like the DJI Mavic Pro and the fact that it is so light weight but still so powerful (http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-mavic-pro-quadcopter-drone-with-4k-uhd-camera-controller-fly-more-bundle-cp-pt-000642/10513434.aspx) I am skipping the Facebook entry
My favourite is DJI Phantom 4 because it totally lives up to its whole description: an uprated camera with a mechanical shutter which eliminates rolling shutter distortion plus advanced sensors and processors allowing capturing images with more detail. In one word: It means a lot of FUN! (Facebook)
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-phantom-4-quadcopter-drone-with-camera-controller-ready-to-fly-white-cp-pt-000312/10418052.aspx#
My favourite is DJI Phantom 4 because it totally lives up to its whole description: an uprated camera with a mechanical shutter which eliminates rolling shutter distortion plus advanced sensors and processors allowing capturing images with more detail. In one word: It simply means a lot of FUN!
My favourite is DJI Phantom 4 because it totally lives up to its whole description: an uprated camera with a mechanical shutter which eliminates rolling shutter distortion plus advanced sensors and processors allowing capturing images with more detail. In one word: It means a lot of FUN! (Facebook)
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-phantom-4-quadcopter-drone-with-camera-controller-ready-to-fly-white-cp-pt-000312/10418052.aspx
DJI has active tracking (instagram)
DJI pro has active tracking (Instagram)
I like the DJI Phantom 4 because the ActiveTrack lets you choose your subject, and with a single tap the Phantom 4 will follow them wherever they go.
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-phantom-4-quadcopter-drone-with-camera-controller-ready-to-fly-white-cp-pt-000312/10418052.aspx?
And another reason why the DJI Mavic is my fav is that it’s really compact and backpack-able. (Instagram) http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-mavic-pro-quadcopter-drone-with-4k-uhd-camera-controller-fly-more-bundle-cp-pt-000642/10513434.aspx
My fav would have to be the DJI Mavic Pro. It’s been at the top of my drone wish list because it’s gotten more rave reviews than any other drone out there, and its long battery life would be really helpful for flying. (Facebook)
Whoops, forgot to add that link, here ya go: http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-mavic-pro-quadcopter-drone-with-4k-uhd-camera-controller-fly-more-bundle-cp-pt-000642/10513434.aspx
Love the Front Obstacle Avoidance and Active Tracking functions on the DJI Mavic Pro!
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-phantom-4-quadcopter-drone-with-camera-controller-ready-to-fly-white-cp-pt-000312/10418052.aspx?
My favourite is the DJI Inspire also because of its speed, range, and accuracy so you can fly at a top speed of 80km/h and enjoy a line-of-sight range of up to 2000m. (Instagram)
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-inspire-1-v2-0-quadcopter-drone-with-camera-ready-to-fly-white-black-cp-bx-000103/10407131.aspx
The Phantom 3 Standard is also my favourite because it is designed not to stray far away. With a flick of a switch, the Auto-Return Home kicks in and tells it to automatically fly back and land safely from where it originally took off. (Instagram)
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-phantom-3-standard-quadcopter-drone-with-camera-controller-ready-to-fly-white-phan3stand/10396327.aspx?
My favourite is the DJI Inspire because you can get 15 minutes of flight time on a single charge with the reliable 4500mAh lithium-polymer battery.(Facebook)
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-inspire-1-v2-0-quadcopter-drone-with-camera-ready-to-fly-white-black-cp-bx-000103/10407131.aspx
My favourite is the DJI Phantom 4 because of the Live HD View to stream real-time HD 720p video from your camera to your mobile device. (Instagram)
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-phantom-4-quadcopter-drone-with-camera-controller-ready-to-fly-white-cp-pt-000312/10418052.aspx?
The DJI Phantom 3 Standard is my favourite because it is made for beginners and easy to fly. (Facebook)
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-phantom-3-standard-quadcopter-drone-with-camera-controller-ready-to-fly-white-phan3stand/10396327.aspx?
The DJI Phantom 4 sounds really cool, even if it is out of my budget! It looks cool and I like the obstacle avoidance (I need this myself lol). Facebook
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-phantom-4-quadcopter-drone-with-camera-controller-ready-to-fly-white-cp-pt-000312/10418052.aspx
I like that the DJI Phantom 4 records in 4K UHD and Full HD 1080p at 120fps for slow motion video. (Facebook)
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-phantom-4-quadcopter-drone-with-camera-controller-ready-to-fly-white-cp-pt-000312/10418052.aspx?
#Canada150 Visiting our great nations capital! Makes you feel patriotic and every canadian should do it once in thier lives!
I’m really liking the obstacle avoidance feature on the DJI Phantom. Sounds like something a newbie would need!! (Facebook)
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-phantom-4-quadcopter-drone-with-camera-controller-ready-to-fly-white-cp-pt-000312/10418052.aspx
I like the DJI Phantom 4 because of its obstacle avoidance feature. (Facebook)
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-phantom-4-quadcopter-drone-with-camera-controller-ready-to-fly-white-cp-pt-000312/10418052.aspx
I like the DJI Phantom 4 ’cause of its ActiveTrack feature. (Facebook)
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-phantom-4-quadcopter-drone-with-camera-controller-ready-to-fly-white-cp-pt-000312/10418052.aspx
The DJI Phantom 4 is my one of my favs ’cause it has the obstacle avoidance feature. (Instagram)
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-phantom-4-quadcopter-drone-with-camera-controller-ready-to-fly-white-cp-pt-000312/10418052.aspx
Oh, my! The DJI Phantom4 Quadcopter (http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-phantom-4-quadcopter-drone-with-camera-controller-ready-to-fly-white-cp-pt-000312/10418052.aspx?) has so many features, including recording in 4K and obstacle avoidance: it seems like the ultimate in drones (Facebook).
DJI Phantom 4 Quadcopter Drone because it has 4K video.
The DJI Phantom 4 is my favourite because of its ActiveTrack feature. (Instagram)
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-phantom-4-quadcopter-drone-with-camera-controller-ready-to-fly-white-cp-pt-000312/10418052.aspx
The DJI Phantom 4 is my favourite because of its obstacle avoidance feature. (Facebook)
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-phantom-4-quadcopter-drone-with-camera-controller-ready-to-fly-white-cp-pt-000312/10418052.aspx
I like the DJI Inspire because there’s no training required and it’s ready to gol
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-phantom-4-quadcopter-drone-with-camera-controller-ready-to-fly-white-cp-pt-000312/10418052.aspx
the DJI Phantom 4 Quadcopter Drone is awesome because it has wifi! (Instagram)
love the DJI Phantom 4 Quadcopter Drone with Camera and Controller Ready-to-Fly White because it looks very high tech! (: I won’t use Instagram!!
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-phantom-4-quadcopter-drone-with-camera-controller-ready-to-fly-white-cp-pt-000312/10418052.aspx
My favourite is the DJI PHANTOM 4 because I need ALL the help I can get to avoid collisions!!! (Facebook)
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-phantom-4-quadcopter-drone-with-camera-controller-ready-to-fly-white-cp-pt-000312/10418052.aspx
My favourite is the phantom 3 because you get the most for your money
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-phantom-3-standard-quadcopter-drone-with-camera-controller-ready-to-fly-white-phan3stand/10396327.aspx?
I love the DJI Phantom 4. It has a great feature called ActiveTrack. It lets you choose your subject, and with a single tap it will follow them wherever they go. Very cool. (Instagram)
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-phantom-4-quadcopter-drone-with-camera-controller-ready-to-fly-white-cp-pt-000312/10418052.aspx?
The DJI Phantom 4 is my favourite because it features an obstacle avoidance system that senses objects to avoid collisions. That feature is so helpful! (Facebook)
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-phantom-4-quadcopter-drone-with-camera-controller-ready-to-fly-white-cp-pt-000312/10418052.aspx?
the DJI Phantom 4 Quadcopter Drone with Camera and Controller Ready-to-Fly White won’t use Instagram
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-phantom-4-quadcopter-drone-with-camera-controller-ready-to-fly-white-cp-pt-000312/10418052.aspx
the DJI Phantom 4 Quadcopter Drone with Camera and Controller Ready-to-Fly White won’t use Instagram
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-phantom-4-quadcopter-drone-with-camera-controller-ready-to-fly-white-cp-pt-000312/10418052.aspx
the DJI Phantom 4 Quadcopter Drone with Camera & Controller – Ready-to-Fly – White won’t use Instagram
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dji-dji-phantom-4-quadcopter-drone-with-camera-controller-ready-to-fly-white-cp-pt-000312/10418052.aspx thank you for this chance to win Best Buy
My favourite is the Parrot Swing Quadcopter Mini Drone because it’s so cheap
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/parrot-parrot-swing-quadcopter-mini-drone-with-camera-controller-ready-to-fly-black-white-pf727003aa/10481858.aspx?
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