I visited Tyne Cot, several years ago, and had planned to take some drone photos.
So as to minimise disturbing any of the living (visitors/staff) at the cemetery, and since this was July, I planned my journey to arrive before sunrise, set up in a suitable location, get in a quick flight with a few pics to show the enormity of the place, and away.
Before I set up I thought I’d have a quick look around in the dawn light.
I’ve visited several of the larger CWGCs over the years, but never when so totally quiet and being the only person there - not one visitor or staff.
The silence, as they say, was deafening.
I immediately realised that there was no way I could disturb this silence, and felt it was tantamount to disrespecting all those that had died, and even those that maintained such a beautiful place of remembrance, to fly the drone.
So - a huge detour for the visit resulted in no drone flying - and was followed by a 12 hour drive with much thought and contemplation.