The People Documenting
and Visually Exploring
the Grand Strand
Immersive 360° experiences, aerial storytelling, and spatial media from across the Carolina coast.
Immersive 360° experiences, aerial storytelling, and spatial media from across the Carolina coast.
Caleb StoneFAA-Certified Drone Pilot · FPV & Immersive 360° CaptureCaleb Stone is an FAA-certified drone pilot with a natural eye for coastal movement, timing, and perspective. A fisherman by trade, Caleb first began using drones during fishing operations, where the view from above quickly became more than a tool — it became a creative passion. His work blends technical flight skill with a genuine love for the Grand Strand coastline. From FPV motion to 360° aerial capture, Caleb enjoys creating immersive views that help people experience places from a fresh perspective. Through ViewYour360 and the Grand Strand Story Network, Caleb helps document local communities, hidden gems, waterfronts, businesses, and tourism spaces in a way that feels active, visual, and connected to place. “Creating a creative view is always my goal.” Specialties include FPV flight, aerial storytelling, 360° capture, immersive spatial media, coastal mapping, and tourism-focused visual experiences. |
David SmithFOUNDER · STORYTELLER · IMMERSIVE MEDIADavid Smith is the founder of the Grand Strand Story Network...After spending years producing video and marketing content... Today, he combines filmmaking, immersive 360° virtual experiences, aerial photography, and community storytelling to create a living archive of the Carolina coast. Through a growing network of community websites, local stories, and interactive experiences, the project aims to help residents and visitors alike discover not only where the Grand Strand is, but what it remembers. His work spans communities from Little River to Georgetown and focuses on preserving local history, celebrating small businesses, documenting community landmarks, and providing a place where stories can be shared, remembered, and added to over time. The guiding belief behind the project is simple: “Stories come first. Conversation follows.” |