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Recent Uploads

Some photos and videos uploaded by our pilots, and set to be publicly visible. These can be found by date and location on our Discover map.

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Bielen

Uploaded by Lewin

Landeplatz Neufallenbach

Uploaded by Lewin

Landeplatz Neufallenbach

Uploaded by Lewin

Zugerberg

Uploaded by Lewin

Zugerberg

Uploaded by Lewin

Zugerberg

Uploaded by Lewin

Discover Map

Finally, the SHV number is good for something!

Wondering if someone took a photo of you? Maybe someone caught your perfect landing on camera, or filmed you thermalling from their perspective?

Or you're organizing schooling flights, and want to show students a video of their take-off run?

With SkySee, pilots can share photos and videos with each other - even if they don't know each other! SHV members or foreign holders of an SHV number can upload photos or videos and tag other pilots with their SHV number. Any already registered pilot will be notified by email as soon as they are spotted in an upload. And tags of pilots who are not yet registered will wait patiently until the owner registers.

Uploads can be limited to be only visible to tagged pilots. But when set to public visibility, they can be found by other pilots on the Discover page, and shared with non-pilots as well. Some of these are shown above!

Discover and self-tag

The SHV number is often concealed in the wing, or too small to be read from far away. SkySee's discover feature helps you find public uploads by time and location. You can also upload an IGC file and find photos along your flight - and maybe discover yourself.

Found yourself? With just a click, you can tag yourself and the upload will instantly appear in your collection.

Search on the map or upload an IGC track!
Go to Discover

Taken a photo?

  • Upload file
  • Tag pilots
  • Get feedback

Upload your photo or video. Use YouTube if the file is too large.

Tag visible pilots by their SHV number. Or set it to public and add the location.

Get notified when they accept your tag.

In a photo?

  • Register on SkySee
  • Go fly!
  • Accept tags

Sign up with proof of your SHV number.

Wait for others to spot you on take-off, landing, or in the sky!

Get notified when someone spotted you. And check the Discover page to see if someone saw you from far away!

Who's behind SkySee?

Built during föhn, rain, and snow by Lewin in Zürich :-)

Feedback, issues, and questions are welcome at info(@)skysee.ch.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did you build this?
Swapping photos and videos between pilots is a great way to meet fellow pilots, and many pilots are happy to see footage of themselves in the air, but finding and chatting to a pilot who's maybe busy packing their wing or talking to others can be difficult. And even once you're talking, you'll have to save a new number in the phone, remember to send an email, etc. How much easier would it be to just tell: "Hey, nice landing! I've uploaded it to SkySee!" - and the other pilot knows right away where to look! Obviously, this still doesn't stop you from making friends and exchanging numbers.
What about data privacy?
Good question! It is of course sensitive to upload photos of pilots with their number, time, and location. However, many of us already go much further, using public live tracking or even FLARM - especially with the latter, our flying behavior is recorded much more accurately and spread much wider than SkySee could do. If you still feel uncomfortable with the thought that photos of you could be uploaded to SkySee, you can anonymously add your SHV number to our exclusion list here: Opt-Out. We will then not display any pictures with your SHV number.
Why do I need to submit proof of my SHV number to register?
For two reasons: First, obviously, so that nobody can steal your SHV number and claim tags on your behalf. Second, SkySee is intentionally limited to Swiss paragliding and hang gliding pilots and students, to ensure a small and safe community. Please note that you do not have to submit proof of your name; if it's important to you to remain anonymous or pseudonymous, use a nickname and censor your name on the submitted proof of the SHV number.
What happens when I tag someone?

If they are registered with their SHV number, they will receive a notification by email (if enabled), and have the option of accepting your tag. If you made a typo in their SHV number, or they don't want to see the photo you tagged them in, they can reject the tag. In either case, you will be notified (if enabled). If they rejected a tag, you can show good manners by deleting the tag; either way, they won't see the upload anymore.

If they are not yet registered, you can still tag them by their number. Once they do register, your upload will be waiting for them to accept or reject the tag. No notification is sent to a pilot who is not yet registered. The numbers 99999 etc. below represent SHV numbers (which are usually five-digit numbers these days).

What happens when someone tags me?
When someone thinks they've seen you and your glider, uploads a photo or video, and tags you, you will get a notification by email (if enabled); either way, you'll see it on your home feed.
Someone tagged me on a photo without my consent - what can I do?
You should reject a tag if you don't want to be associated with the underlying photo or video. However, if this happens in an abusive manner and not as an honest mistake, please send details about the issue to info(@)skysee.ch. SkySee is and will remain a safe platform, and we will ban any participant who shows that they cannot be trusted.
Can I tag myself?
Yes! You can submit no tags at all (or add them later), and also tag yourself. If you tag yourself, the tag will be accepted immediately, no confirmation needed.
When does my upload show up on the Discover page?
If it is public and has a location attached to it. To keep an upload between you and any tagged pilot, set it to be non-public during upload or by editing the item.