Six Flags Magic Mountain Aerials from a Drone

Since Six Flags Magic Mountain closed at 6 p.m. during my visit last month, I still had plenty of daylight remaining to fly my drone to capture a view of the park not often seen. With a mountainous terrain and tons of twisted coaster track, I knew this Six Flags Magic Mountain aerials were going to be special!

Disclaimer: I am an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate-holding drone pilot following FAA’s Small UAS Rule (Part 107) and did not fly the drone over Six Flags Magic Mountain property.

Six Flags Magic Mountain Aerials

I flew the drone above an open area to the east of the park. I was greeted by a beautiful view of Tatsu (sporting a new-ish orange and green color scheme) as well as the 385-foot-tall Sky Tower, which has stood dormant since 2014.

The park’s impressive coaster skyline is more visible from this side, which isn’t as obstructed by the treeline as it is on the other side.

I miss Tatsu’s original red/orange/yellow color scheme, which was far more unique than the orange and green (which makes me think of Nickelodeon).

West Coaster Racers’ intertwined yellow and white track encircle a large concrete plaza.

Apocalypse’s twisted layout is set back from the rest of the park.

The 2009 Great Coasters International (GCI) is showing its age, but it’s still a fun ride — and now the only wooden coaster at the park.

I wasn’t able to ride Ninja during this visit, which was a disappointment. But with the park only open for 7 1/2 hours, tough decisions had to be made.

The northwest corner of the park has the highest concentration of coaster track.

Additionally, the park’s three Bolliger & Mabillard coasters (Batman, Riddler’s Revenge and Scream) are all tucked away in this corner area.

Riddler’s Revenge and Wonder Woman Flight of Courage add a sea of green, yellow and red.

Meanwhile, Scream adds some variety with its blue and orange color scheme. It’s still a “parking lot coaster,” in case you were wondering. Perhaps with the Six Flags-Cedar Fair merger, we’ll someday see some green under the coaster. But I won’t hold my breath.

Goliath also has a relatively new coat of paint. I much prefer this orange and blue color scheme over Scream’s.

I wanted to pay my respects to Superman: Escape from Krypton, which the park quietly announced would not reopen.

The towering structure will remain for the time being, as it supports the Lex Luther: Drop of Doom drop attraction, which will operate this season.

Six Flags Magic Mountain’s parking lot is largely covered in solar panel canopies. This both generates clean energy while also providing shade for vehicles.

I hope the Sky Tower reopens someday, as it too offers unique views of the park, which I am not allowed to fly over.

Riddler’s Revenge’s inclined loop is one of my favorite elements, especially when viewed from above. It’s like a leaning vertical loop.

From Batman: The Ride to X2 (way in the background), Six Flags Magic Mountain has one of the most impressive coaster lineups in the nation. We’ll have to do one of our deep dives into Magic Mountain’s roller coaster history soon.

With the Sky Tower at Six Flags Magic Mountain closed, aerial views of the park are limited unless you’re riding one of the park’s towering coasters. I’m grateful for my drone and the unique views of parks it gives me.

To see other parks from a drone, see our drone photography series here.

Which Six Flags Magic Mountain aerials photograph is your favorite? Where should I fly my drone next? Share your suggestions in the comments section below.