Cordova Bay on Fire — Maiden Flight with the DJI Air 3S

The maiden voyage of our new DJI Air 3S didn’t disappoint. Cordova Bay lit up like someone spilled gasoline across the horizon and struck a match — the sky and ocean both glowing orange in one of those rare “drop everything and fly” moments.

This is exactly why I drag drones out of their cases at stupid o’clock in the morning. Half the time you end up with grey skies and gulls bombing the beach. But once in a while, you get 30 seconds of pure Vancouver Island flex — and suddenly the addiction feels justified.

The Drone Addiction Confessional

Let’s be honest: I didn’t need another drone. But the Air 3S is different. Dual cameras, longer flight times, better stability in wind — it’s built to actually deliver for the kind of stuff we’re chasing. Whether it’s construction progress, social media promos for local businesses, or just capturing the Island showing off, this drone earns its keep.

Do I have a problem? Absolutely. Is it paying for itself yet? Not even close. But that’s the whole point of Vancouver Island Drones — turning an expensive hobby into something that at least subsidizes the habit.

What’s Possible vs. What’s Worth It

Sure, we can do construction updates, hospitality reels, and coastal highlight pieces — and we’re already building the system to make that happen. But sometimes, it’s not about deliverables or KPIs. Sometimes it’s about strapping in, sending it, and remembering why we do this in the first place.

Cordova Bay gave us that on day one with the Air 3S. A reminder that no matter how many spreadsheets and permits and SEO tweaks pile up, at the end of the day it’s about perspective.

And from 120 metres above the shoreline, this perspective was on fire.