Aerial 360° Panorama Tour: Hillsdale College Summer 2025
A Homecoming From Above
As an alumnus of Hillsdale College and the founder of Thumb Drone LLC, returning to campus as a professional drone pilot was a full-circle moment. While I was in town for a commercial real estate project, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to capture the campus from a whole new perspective—above.
The result is a self-initiated aerial tour of Hillsdale College, featuring a series of high-resolution 360° panoramas taken during the summer of 2025. These interactive drone photos offer a fresh way for prospective students, alumni, and curious visitors to explore the college’s architecture, green spaces, athletic facilities, and recent developments.
All of the panoramas are available on our Google Maps profile, but you can also view many of them directly on this page below—no extra clicks required.
Explore the Hillsdale College Campus from Above Using Drones
The tour below features more than a dozen key campus locations—from iconic landmarks to newer facilities that have transformed the student experience in recent years. Scroll through the embedded panoramas or click the links to open each location in Google Maps.
High Altitude View of Central Hall – A sweeping aerial overview of campus from high above, capturing Central Hall, nearby dorms, and even current construction and expansion projects.
Hayden Park – A new addition since my graduation—this outdoor athletic complex includes a track, trails, and green space for cross-country and recreation.
Margot V. Biermann Athletic Center – Hillsdale’s impressive indoor track facility and training space—also home to a 22-foot-tall poster of me from my throwing days.
TFO Partners Field & Hill Stadium – The recently redeveloped home of Charger Baseball, featuring upgraded seating, dugouts, and a clean field layout visible from above.
Muddy Waters Stadium – A classic Hillsdale venue, home to Charger Football. The aerial view includes the historic track oval and surrounding practice fields.
Roche Sports Complex – Captured from the hammer ring—a personal favorite spot—this panorama showcases the entrance, outdoor training areas, and surrounding campus scenery.
Greek Life Houses – Aerial views of Delta Sigma Phi, Sigma Chi, Alpha Tau Omega, and Kappa Kappa Gamma offer a look at fraternity and sorority life on campus.
Lane Hall, Delp Hall, and Central Hall – Three pillars of the student experience—these residence and academic buildings are central to both daily life and Hillsdale’s identity.
Slayton Arboretum – A quiet natural retreat located just off campus. The arboretum is filled with walking paths, bridges, gardens, and now—its own aerial panorama.
The Suites – This upperclassmen dorm was brand new when I arrived as a freshman in 2005. It remains one of the most modern residence options on campus.
Dow Hotel and Conference Center – Popular with visiting families, speakers, and conference attendees, this building is a cornerstone of Hillsdale’s hospitality presence.
Searle Center – One of the college’s largest indoor venues, used for commencement, conferences, and major student events.
Simpson Hall – A well-known residence hall that’s part of many students’ freshman-year experience, now shown from a unique elevated perspective.
Phi Sigma Epsilon Alumni Pavilion – A new scenic gathering space honoring Hillsdale's Phi Sigma Epsilon alumni, now featured from inside in crisp 360° detail.
See Hillsdale College from Above
Whether you're exploring Hillsdale College for the first time or revisiting it years later, this virtual drone tour offers a fresh perspective on a place defined by tradition, growth, and beauty. From the steps of Central Hall to the winding paths of the Arboretum, these 360° aerial views bring the campus to life in a way few have seen before.
Designed for prospective students, alumni, and anyone curious about campus life, this drone-powered virtual tour highlights Hillsdale’s most iconic landmarks, updated athletic facilities, and student housing—all from the sky.
If you’ve enjoyed this experience, feel free to share it with others or dive deeper into the panoramas above. It’s a whole new way to see Hillsdale—without setting foot on campus.
Why Aerial Tours Make Campus Visits Better
Looking to promote your own school, community, or organization? Aerial media can do more than capture beauty—it tells a story from above. If you're interested in bringing this kind of virtual experience to your institution, I’d love to help.
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