One crash. Bad weather. Tight calls. In this episode I share what went wrong flying in the Philippines and how staying calm turned a rough stretch into real lessons. From a water loss to weather delays and an emergency landing, here’s everything I wish I’d known before takeoff.
What I cover:
My 1 water crash and what caused it
Wind & rain realities (when to call it)
Pre-flight habits that saved me later (RTH, home point, compass checks)
Battery discipline + knowing your personal limits
Launch/land choices (hand launch, safe retrieval spots)
How to reset after a mistake and keep flying
If you’ve ever had a flight go sideways, you’re not alone.
Question: What was your first sketchy flight or “oh no” moment—and what did it teach you?
🎥 Shot across Manila, Tagaytay, and El Nido
🚁 Gear: DJI Air 3S, DJI Avata 2, Leica q3 43, Leica D-Lux 8, DJI Flip (RIP)
🎶 Beats produced by me
📸 Behind the scenes: @remshotbeats
💿 Beat tapes & zines in the works
#DroneDiaries #CreativeJournal #FilmmakingJourney #Philippines #ElNido #DJI #DroneCrash #AerialFilmmaking #TravelFilmmaking #CreatorJourney
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