Under outback skies

[Chris Tangey]

Second of three Mavic journeys I'm taking through the Australian outback this year, one more to go by Christmas. If you are expecting punchy editing forget it. I think its all about chilling and enjoying the ride.

Under outback skies- drone flies through remote Australia on Vimeo

[Tim Lewis]

Thanks Chris. It is always good to see the red centre. Your drone driving skills are really good, although the animals don't look impressed.

Aren't emus crazy!

[Chris Tangey]

Thanks Tim, One thing I've learned is there is no "one" reaction by animals. I have filmed emus near Broken Hill from meters away who couldn't care less about the drone, I was wandering amongst them as if I was part of the group. I think these ones near Wilmington in South Australia were a little testy on the day as they had just been trying to knock down a nearby fence. I've also had waterbirds (cormorants and herons especially) fly straight towards the drone rather than escaping from it as if I am just another bird. I limit these sorts of things to about 3 minute flights, and of course you don't see the emus nonchalantly stopping running seconds later. I truly believe there is no harm done when I am shooting in really remote areas, they may well never see a drone again in their lives anyway! Everything in moderation with commonsense is my rule.