Two Close Calls with my Mavic Mini while Flying over Sawluctus Island

[PBDawg]

I was flying my drone to shoot video of Sawluctus Island in beautiful Saanich Inlet on southern Vancouver Island. The shoot was technically challenging due to a deep inlet, steep terrain and overhead power lines. See how I went about shooting the video and how I had a couple of close calls!

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I have also posted the final video in this forum. Link: Sawluctus Island - A Tiny Island nestled in Saanich Inlet at Vancouver Island.

 

[W2EJ]

That was quite interesting, the way you presented it.

 

[BadWolf1]

Well that was worth a watch. I think once you've given your conclusion at the end it's easy to say "oh but you assumed... " but that didn't occur to me until afterwards

 

[RkyMtnHigh]

I was flying my drone to shoot video of Sawluctus Island in beautiful Saanich Inlet on southern Vancouver Island. The shoot was technically challenging due to a deep inlet, steep terrain and overhead power lines. See how I went about shooting the video and how I had a couple of close calls!

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Wow, I had almost had to change my pants after that one! Great video.

 

[PBDawg]

Wow, I had almost had to change my pants after that one! Great video.

Thanks RkyMtnHigh. Sorry I almost made you do some unnecessary laundry!

 

[MaxE1955!]

I was flying my drone to shoot video of Sawluctus Island in beautiful Saanich Inlet on southern Vancouver Island. The shoot was technically challenging due to a deep inlet, steep terrain and overhead power lines. See how I went about shooting the video and how I had a couple of close calls!

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Nice recovery, kinda makes the heart quicken, eh!

 

[RkyMtnHigh]

Thanks RkyMtnHigh. Sorry I almost made you do some unnecessary laundry!

No worries. By the way, I love Victoria and BC in general. Beautiful part of the world!

 

[RkyMtnHigh]

Back in the early 1980's I was living in Seattle and would take the old ferry up to Victoria. I believe the name was the Princess Marguerite. I'm sure I have pictures of her around here somewhere. Beautiful ship and a great trip.

 

[PBDawg]

Back in the early 1980's I was living in Seattle and would take the old ferry up to Victoria. I believe the name was the Princess Marguerite. I'm sure I have pictures of her around here somewhere. Beautiful ship and a great trip.

I remember being on one of the first trips on the Princess Marguerite after her complete refit, just before she started regular service between Seattle and Victoria.

Do you remember the jingle from the TV ads that they played in Washington State?

Take a princess to sea,
take a princess to sea,
have a crumpet and tea,
have a crumpet and tea,
she's fun aboard, all the way,
sail away for the day, hey, hey, hey,
let's go to Victoria, with Princess Marguerite!

 

[RkyMtnHigh]

I remember being on one of the first trips on the Princess Marguerite after her complete refit, just before she started regular service between Seattle and Victoria.

Do you remember the jingle from the TV ads that they played in Washington State?

Take a princess to sea,
take a princess to sea,
have a crumpet and tea,
have a crumpet and tea,
she's fun aboard, all the way,
sail away for the day, hey, hey, hey,
let's go to Victoria, with Princess Marguerite!

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I don't remember the jingle at all, but that's definitely her. It was a beautiful boat. I hate to admit but there were a couple of trips where I had, well, just one or two too many Irish Coffees on the trip but I always loved it. Beautiful ship and Victoria is one of my favorite Canadian cities.

 

[dawgpilot]

Personally I wouldn't suggest flying anywhere near power lines like that. I understand your reasons for choosing that launch location, but the absence of good alternatives doesn't really make it right. As a pilot, sometimes the best decision is choosing not to fly that day.

The other issue is that it seems like you were flying outside VLOS, which is also a problem. (especially when there are serious obstacles in the area)

The video was still useful as a lesson of what not to do, so I appreciate you sharing it.

 

[lowellton]

I was flying my drone to shoot video of Sawluctus Island in beautiful Saanich Inlet on southern Vancouver Island. The shoot was technically challenging due to a deep inlet, steep terrain and overhead power lines. See how I went about shooting the video and how I had a couple of close calls!

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wow you scare there brother. Power lines and trees is our mortal enemy. ?️? I learn a lot from your flight re:color of power lines

 

[Knight48]

HA HA Scratched record sound made me jump! LOL
Very good Vid!

 

[PBDawg]

wow you scare there brother. Power lines and trees is our mortal enemy. ?? I learn a lot from your flight re:color of power lines

... and I went for the quadruple whammy: Power lines, trees, steep terrain, and ocean water too! Yikes! What was I thinking???

 

[PBDawg]

HA HA Scratched record sound made me jump! LOL
Very good Vid!

Thanks Knight48