Our plane shimmied as we descended through the grand snow-capped mountains outside of Queenstown, New Zealand on our final approach to the airport. My wife and I couldn’t believe it; our honeymoon was about to begin. Passport: check. Reservations: check. Drone: check.
That’s right — my DJI Phantom Drone was coming with. I was determined to fly.
Moments before our taxi had arrived in New York, I was hunched over bags, and my wife asked me, “Are we bringing the drone?” To which I lovingly replied, “Sure, hun, selfie sticks are for amateurs.” Luckily, she found it funny.
In order to take my UAV and camera around the world, I established a few rules to keep things easy.
"As pilots and filmmakers, it’s our responsibility to be ambassadors for these amazing tools."
1. Keep it mobileLimiting the amount of gear I brought helped me to embrace being a tourist. This also made me look less professional. As a result, I could have more fun, take my equipment with me hiking, experience the trip (and not just document it), and gain the access and trust of those I met along the way.
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