This past Christmas my incredible wife Sharlyn surprised me with the best present ever: a DJI Mavic Pro drone. Abject fear of slicing up an innocent bystander like deli meat with its propellor blades prevented me from unboxing the damn thing. A recent documentary production in Nova Scotia, however, forced my hand. We needed a drone for key aerial shots, and I figured this would be the perfect time to give it a whirl. Especially with a DP on-hand to show me the onboard camera's full potential as well as to document my inaugural flight. So, we waited for a nice sunset, which presented itself as we were driving past an old seaside cemetery. Turns out this drone is surprisingly easy to operate. I'm happy to report no one became deli meat.