The Daily Echo has taken to the skies for the first time.

Using a DJI Phantom drone kindly loaned to us by Maplin and our GoPro camera, we conducted a test flight above Burton in Christchurch, shooting some stunning scenes of the surrounding countryside.

Always trying to find innovative new ways to expand our news coverage, you can look forward to seeing more aerial footage soon.

Let us know some sights you would like to see from the sky in the comments below or email digital@bournemouthecho.co.uk