Chicago Lighthouse Drone Flight | Field Museum to Navy Pier & Harbor Locks (Cinematic 4K)

Take a cinematic aerial flight along Chicago’s lakefront starting near the Field Museum and sweeping out toward the historic Chicago Harbor Lighthouse, the harbor locks, and Navy Pier. Shot in native 16:9 to preserve the full scale of Lake Michigan, this drone footage captures one of the most iconic approaches into the city — where the skyline, water, and history all come together.

This route gives a unique perspective of the Museum Campus, the entrance to the Chicago River, and the lighthouse that has guided ships into the harbor for generations. The wide format keeps the skyline, shoreline, and lake horizon intact for a true cinematic feel.

Filmed in 4K with smooth passes around the lighthouse, harbor entrance, and Navy Pier.

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