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After completing repairs and relaunching their boat in Bocas del Toro, Panama, the crew tests a new FPV-style drone, the A1.Watch The drone features a motion-sensing grip controller that allows the pilot to steer by pointing their hand, which the crew finds more intuitive than traditional remote controls.11:25 The system includes goggles that provide a virtual-reality perspective, which the crew notes remains visible even in bright, direct sunlight that typically obscures standard smartphone or tablet screens.13:33 The drone captures 360-degree footage, allowing the user to reframe shots during post-production using AI-driven tracking software.12:52 The crew practices flying from land before attempting takeoffs and landings from the boat, noting that they must manually disable obstacle-avoidance sensors to navigate safely around mast rigging and lines.15:55 The system also includes a built-in flight simulator for practice and a pass-through camera mode that allows the pilot to see their surroundings without removing the goggles.19:08

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