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The crew of SV Delos navigates a shallow, poorly charted passage near Zapotillaki by using a dinghy as a scout and a drone for aerial reconnaissance.0:37 With no reliable depth data on the charts, the crew relies on high-sun conditions to visually identify shallow sandbanks and coral heads from the water's surface and the drone's perspective.3:36 Brian leads the transit in the dinghy, communicating depth and hazards to the helm via VHF radio on channel 69.4:13 The crew successfully maneuvers the vessel through the narrow, shallow channel into a secluded anchorage at the national park islands.14:43 The transit highlights the effectiveness of using a drone as an "eye in the sky" to safely navigate shallow, unmapped waters when lighting conditions allow for clear visual identification of bottom features.5:41

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