Smithsonian Channel

Once again Smithsonian Channel is aiming to do what has never been done before - we’re filming the entire United States - from sea to shining sea- from the air and entirely in HD.

Over the next 12 months our film crew will be flying over every single state in the USA telling America’s story from a bird’s-eye view. We’re shooting the natural volcanoes, mountains and shorelines, as well as the historic locations across the country and telling the fascinating stories behind them all.

If there’s a part of this country you’ve always wanted to visit, here’s your chance to see it from a perspective you never dreamed possible. The production crew from Skyworks is using the same camera and filming technique as was used to shoot Discovery’s popular Planet Earth series and Smithsonian Channel Executive Vice President, David Royle says, “The results from shooting in Hawaii and California are stunning!”

The Smithsonian Channel Chopper is Filming America

Join us here at the Smithsonian Blog, as we follow the Smithsonian Chopper on its incredible journey. We will be writing a post on each state in the order that they are being filmed with a couple of highlights and a photo or two - each program will be nearly an hour long so many more locations and stories will be included in the shows which will begin airing later this year.  We’ll also have conversations with the pilot and the producer in charge of this gargantuan undertaking who will share their experiences and challenges throughout the process.

So in the coming months, please keep your eyes on the sky and if you do spot the chopper in your town, be sure to let us know.  Also, we’d love to hear from you if you have any suggestions for locations in your state that you think should not be missed.