Drones are pretty cool and they get amazing shots but with Quadcopter Drones starting at around $450 they are out of the price range of most ski bums. That is why a couple of dudes from Netherlands have invented AER. AER allows you to throw your GoPro in an Nerf like device that gives you arial shots at the frection of the cost. Check out their kickstarter page here. 
Can’t Afford a Drone? New Throwable Nerf Like Device Holds a GoPro for Aerial Shots
