Flying drones from a WWII Navy Ship (USS LST 325)

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  • @gra8pmkn
    @gra8pmkn 5 місяців тому +27

    This video brings positivity to the wild flying drone community! Great job Ken!!!

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому +9

      Thanks 👍

    • @MaSingh-le1lw
      @MaSingh-le1lw 5 місяців тому +1

      🎉

    • @davesemak
      @davesemak 5 місяців тому

      Thanks Ken!!! I really enjoyed this video

  • @DroneSkyHook
    @DroneSkyHook 4 місяці тому +3

    What a super awasome video Ken 👌 Thanks for hunting down success!

  • @CommanderGoggle
    @CommanderGoggle 5 місяців тому +20

    I am still tired and a little dehydrated, but that was one of the highlights of my life. And, we only yelled at each other once. Win win.

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому +2

      Couldn't have done it without you buddy! 😊👍

  • @Darknynja2
    @Darknynja2 5 місяців тому +1

    This was a great video. I live within 30 miles from Evansville and I've had the privilege to take the tour on the LST a couple of times over the last several years. Its full of great historical artifacts and displays. Now I need to plan another trip to the LST so I can see how they used your footage. Great job Ken.

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      So glad you did! History like that is so important to preserve and share.
      🇺🇲👍

  • @thecontenders9935
    @thecontenders9935 5 місяців тому +1

    This is the one the coolest videos I’ve seen from you yet. Keep it up!

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      Wow, thanks!😊

  • @kilcar
    @kilcar 3 місяці тому

    My father as a Navy Seabee in 1943 was transported from Noumea New Caledonia to Townsville Australia on LST 448. Then after loading up there, LST 448 landed on Woodlark as part of Operation Cartwheel . LST 448 was later five bombed by the Japanese in the northern Solomon Islands with heavy loss of life, snd sank while being towed south for repairs

  • @charleschuckjaeger
    @charleschuckjaeger 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for doing something fun! The impact at the end was indeed Risky. It was also good to meet you and see your drone mobile while in Huntington. ~Chuck Jaeger

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  4 місяці тому

      Great chatting with you the other day!

  • @spookydonkey2195
    @spookydonkey2195 5 місяців тому +1

    What a rad experience! Congrats

  • @lambo_drives
    @lambo_drives 5 місяців тому +1

    3:57 yup - experienced that boat landing joy most recently too on the waters of Lake Minnetonka where we went to cleanse our souls…
    7:33 I drive by the lead locks of Mississippi always hoping for such a day;
    9:24 DAM 9:33 double dam…. 13:30 epic promotion shot captured …. Let’s just hit this gap out of frame for a little funzies😅
    18:13 wow this thing seems huge
    👏👏👏

  • @ChuckStark
    @ChuckStark 5 місяців тому

    One AWESOME video! Glad that this piece of our history is still in service for people to visit!

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Chuck!
      It's important to preserve our history. 🇺🇲

  • @courtneyalainaparker9089
    @courtneyalainaparker9089 5 місяців тому +1

    This fantastic!! I think you had more fun than those of us on the ship 😂😂😂😂 and we had lots of fun lol

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому +2

      So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you guys again for having us along. ☺️🇺🇲👍

  • @flyinghorsedrone5376
    @flyinghorsedrone5376 5 місяців тому

    What a great opportunity for you! Very interesting information, great flying and photography!!

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      Thanks a lot!

  • @pwidmayer
    @pwidmayer 5 місяців тому

    So fun to see you have soo much fun during this expedition! What a great group !

  • @goldviper5280
    @goldviper5280 5 місяців тому

    Thank You Ken. I was on the USS Juneau LPD-10. 69 thru 72 in Nam. Same type of ship only newer and much larger. Awesome video.

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      Thank YOU sir!
      Great to hear from our treasured veterans. 🇺🇲☺️

  • @FreshStartApostolic
    @FreshStartApostolic 5 місяців тому +1

    One of your best videos. Thank you!!!

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      Glad you liked it!

  • @dronerob
    @dronerob 5 місяців тому

    Blow that whistle! What an amazing opportunity and wonderful presentation. I like how he used the paper map. Good timing on that power loop and fun to see you using all the different drones. Risk it for the Biscuit! I see they will be here in Pittsburgh Over the Labor day weekend!

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому +1

      Fly that ship, Rob!

  • @dljones61
    @dljones61 5 місяців тому

    Really great Ken and support team, glad you are finally getting the doors and hatches open to you to do these special places. Well done Ken well done:)

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      I feel very fortunate to have been granted access in a free lift on an amazing vessel. 🇺🇲👍

  • @MikeLockheart
    @MikeLockheart 5 місяців тому

    You are truly talented to be able to talk your way onto a Navy boat like that. Very impressive they let you do that.

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      They were very kind to do so. 🇺🇲

  • @paulgardner5588
    @paulgardner5588 5 місяців тому

    Another great and fun video! Thanks Ken!

  • @TonyStagge
    @TonyStagge 5 місяців тому +1

    What a great vid! Thanks Ken!

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      Much appreciated Tony!

  • @smilingscottsman
    @smilingscottsman 3 місяці тому

    That's stunningly clear. Great job men!!!

  • @baronfpv
    @baronfpv 5 місяців тому +1

    I love your content ken and I appreciate it

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      Much appreciated, Baron. 😊

  • @ernieschatz3783
    @ernieschatz3783 2 місяці тому

    Haha! 😂"And if it goes in the water it won't break my heart" Nice Autel swipe😂

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  2 місяці тому

      Well, you know. 😜

  • @kimtyson7908
    @kimtyson7908 5 місяців тому

    Cool video, Ken. Thanks for sharing.

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching!😊

  • @hi-techredneck7069
    @hi-techredneck7069 5 місяців тому

    Wow! Bucket list Ken! Great video! 🇺🇸

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому +1

      Absolutely right! 🤓♥️

  • @BobCaseyAerial
    @BobCaseyAerial 5 місяців тому +1

    I’m only 35miles from Owensboro. Would love to have seen this going up the Ohio River.
    You had an opportunity of a lifetime and you rocked it. Like a BOSS.
    Nice flying Ken.
    See you at Mindfield.

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much Bob!
      See you in Brownsville!

  • @mcvet57103
    @mcvet57103 5 місяців тому

    Awesome video Ken.

  • @jeffhudson1744
    @jeffhudson1744 5 місяців тому

    Really cool video. 4 of my uncles and dad was in the navy during WWII. Fortunately they all returned in one piece. Great video.

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      🇺🇲👍

  • @peter360adventures9
    @peter360adventures9 5 місяців тому +1

    Awesome flying.

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks 👍

  • @Pouncer9000
    @Pouncer9000 4 місяці тому +2

    When I grow up I want to be Ken Heron. I might possibly be older than you Ken, but that doesn't change the fact!

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  4 місяці тому

      HAAA!
      Thanks bud. ☺️♥️

  • @HulaDula-bg9sj
    @HulaDula-bg9sj 5 місяців тому +1

    Hell, yeah man, always a pleasure watching!!

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому +1

      😊♥️

  • @dji1tommy29
    @dji1tommy29 4 місяці тому

    This is super cool Ken 😎 I love these historical vids you do, 😢undo a great job with them.

  • @dallasb7117
    @dallasb7117 5 місяців тому

    Very Well done Sir !
    BZ

  • @richardhykes6939
    @richardhykes6939 5 місяців тому

    Cool trip gonna put that on the bucket list. Here in Virginia. I'm gonna make that trip to see that bad boy. We love you guy's an crew. Great history lesson. Keep on flying my friends

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому +1

      Such a great group of people to learn history from first hand. 🇺🇲

  • @Jjpent
    @Jjpent 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for the tour!

  • @YellowRoseDrones
    @YellowRoseDrones 5 місяців тому

    My wife recently flew her drone around the USS Lexington...
    I also flew around that LST-325 ship a year ago before it left for the trip to get recertified at Galveston.
    Thanks for sharing...

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому +1

      So cool! 👍

  • @chuckh630
    @chuckh630 5 місяців тому

    This is awesome! What a great opportunity. Thanks for sharing.

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it Chuck

  • @EdJakes
    @EdJakes 5 місяців тому

    Very cool! Keep up the great work!

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      Thanks! Will do! 😃

  • @DaltonDroneZone
    @DaltonDroneZone 5 місяців тому

    Love this video! Thanks for making my morning.

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      Glad to do it, Dalton.

  • @JimBailey
    @JimBailey 5 місяців тому

    That was awesome. Thank you so much. :)

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому +1

      You are very welcome

  • @phillipcoshatt
    @phillipcoshatt 5 місяців тому

    A lot of history on that ship and you showed it well. Got some great penetration with the avata 2. I puckered up when it crashed into the ship over water. You look like you had a full day of fun. Great video!!

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      I puckered as well. 😜

    • @ernieschatz3783
      @ernieschatz3783 2 місяці тому

      Yeah, I was amazed how the Avata went below decks in a steel ship with no signal breakup. Almost a surreal level of penetration...that's what sh...nevermind.

  • @DroneUpp
    @DroneUpp 5 місяців тому +8

    This is wonderful! I am an old LST sailor myself from the 1970's class LSTs! This LST preceded my LST but nonetheless just as special! We are/were known as the Gator Navy! My LST had the pleasure and honor of going through all 21 locks in 1978 through the Great Lakes! I'll return to elaborate when I have time. Enjoy this fabulous amphib ship! God bless!

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      Thank you so much!!
      🇺🇲♥️

  • @scyz2807
    @scyz2807 5 місяців тому +1

    Hey Ken, during this "trip" you were clearly on LST !

  • @tonysrcoutdooradventures621
    @tonysrcoutdooradventures621 5 місяців тому

    LSD-36 1976-1980. Thank You so much!

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      🇺🇲👍

  • @StoryboardMindset
    @StoryboardMindset 5 днів тому

    Epic footage.

  • @TurboNorm
    @TurboNorm 5 місяців тому

    Absolutely awesome!

  • @HighlandHippie
    @HighlandHippie 5 місяців тому

    Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! So much fun to watch!

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it kind sir!!

  • @RobinsView2011
    @RobinsView2011 5 місяців тому

    Way too cool, Ken.

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      Thanks buddy.

  • @circleforalanding
    @circleforalanding 5 місяців тому

    Awesome videos, Ken. My oldest daughter lives in Evansville and I've toured the LST. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and visit this historic vessel.

  • @solen1849
    @solen1849 5 місяців тому

    great video, seems like a really nice crew

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      They were all super nice!

  • @bladeystudio
    @bladeystudio 4 місяці тому

    Great flying

  • @jtcgunn
    @jtcgunn 5 місяців тому

    Great video, thank you.

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому +1

      You are welcome!

  • @DroningVeteran
    @DroningVeteran 5 місяців тому +1

    What a great opportunity and video Ken. Thanks for sharing. Like 69 👍😎

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      I cherished every sweaty hot moment on that ship. ♥️🇺🇲

  • @kevinkemble3718
    @kevinkemble3718 3 місяці тому

    In Louisville Kentucky yesterday morning. Was impressed how quiet it was.

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  3 місяці тому

      It's an incredible bit of history.

  • @electraglider4631
    @electraglider4631 5 місяців тому

    Livin the Dream Ken is!

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      Wait a fantastic day to be sure! 😊

  • @petersimonsen9278
    @petersimonsen9278 5 місяців тому

    Just celebrated the liberation, 80 years, of the Province, south of France by the US marines, so your wonderful video just made it so real. (And hoping that the journey for the third world war would stop) 🇫🇷

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      Absolutely Peter!
      Viva la France!🇫🇷 👍

  • @wingrovedl
    @wingrovedl 5 місяців тому +3

    Well, that was fun. Thank You ! 🤓

  • @BeautifulNorfolk
    @BeautifulNorfolk 5 місяців тому

    Amazing footage! ❤

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @carlodefilippi6914
    @carlodefilippi6914 5 місяців тому

    Awesome! Not something you see everyday. 👍

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому +1

      Cherishing every moment my friend!

  • @weirdmark
    @weirdmark 5 місяців тому

    Awesome video!

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      Thank you weird Mark!🇺🇲

  • @droningwithjamie
    @droningwithjamie 5 місяців тому

    Awesome job Ken I think I'm going to order avata can't get over tranmission crazy 😜 Thanks Ken for Awesome show your Canadian Friend Jamie

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      You'll love it, Jamie!
      (Be sure to use my link.)
      🇨🇦👍

  • @sumner407
    @sumner407 5 місяців тому

    Great video! 👍👍

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      Thank you! 👍

  • @adventuresofguamboy5471
    @adventuresofguamboy5471 5 місяців тому

    floating cannons , what drones were made for , HAZAA. BEAUTIFULL

  • @BikerGeek
    @BikerGeek 5 місяців тому

    I'd like to see them come to Arizona lol... Would have to be during "monsoon" season. What an awesome opportunity.

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому +1

      It would take them a month to get out there at 10 miles an hour! 😆

  • @Qwarzz
    @Qwarzz 5 місяців тому

    "Please keep away from metal" :)
    The metal frame of a table at our field does often cause the need for recalibration for a Phantom 4 as well.

  • @TheM0JEC
    @TheM0JEC 5 місяців тому

    Awesome sauce!!!

  • @DocRock83
    @DocRock83 5 місяців тому

    Love it!

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      You rock, Doc!

  • @ddaohio
    @ddaohio 5 місяців тому

    I have a friend who sailed on the LST-325 in WW II. He has given me a couple of tours of the ship over the year. If you see him tell Erwin I said Hi.

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      So great!
      Will do. 🇺🇲

  • @mwe5398
    @mwe5398 5 місяців тому

    Amazing!

  • @Mort3030
    @Mort3030 5 місяців тому

    Great video

  • @reworkfpv7359
    @reworkfpv7359 5 місяців тому

    That was indeed a "Love Boat"😘

  • @BreakWindDrone
    @BreakWindDrone 5 місяців тому +2

    I can't begin to tell you how jealous I am of your opportunity. Thank you for sharing the experience.

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching!😊♥️

  • @FREEDOMFPV84
    @FREEDOMFPV84 5 місяців тому

    Another great video just do you know I'm always available If you need a spotter or second pilot man how much fun that would be thanks Ken for another great video 👍👍👍👍

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      Cool thanks!
      Where are you located?

  • @Niagra2011
    @Niagra2011 5 місяців тому

    Remarkable job flying inside and outside the LST325. It seems to me that I recall you making footage of this ship a while back. Is this a new video or a replay?
    Amazing Piloting either way! Bravo Sir!!!

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      The last time I filmed that ship was 6 years ago. This video is from 4 days ago. Super fun day!

  • @TaylorPayne1
    @TaylorPayne1 5 місяців тому

    Wow Ken I wish I knew you were in town, I live in Owensboro Kentucky

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      Great City! Beautiful waterways.

  • @jamesdooms7149
    @jamesdooms7149 5 місяців тому

    Wondering why Evansville? The LST ships and Republic P-47 Thunderbolt warbirds were produced in Evansville, IN.

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      Evansville was a big manufacturer for the war effort.

  • @mickmucus
    @mickmucus 5 місяців тому

    i feel like I just went on the coolest school field trip

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      That's the vibe I was trying to convey! Thanks! 🤓👍

  • @Mupshot
    @Mupshot 5 місяців тому

    Way cool.

  • @Piratepoilet
    @Piratepoilet 4 місяці тому

    Return to home would be interesting 😜🚁

  • @lambo_drives
    @lambo_drives 5 місяців тому +1

    Oh this is, Now.

  • @smilingscottsman
    @smilingscottsman 3 місяці тому

    17 days ago I videoed the USS Cobia in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. It's a WWII submarine. It was to close quartered to fly inside but I did the outside full justice. I'd been there 25 years ago for work and accidently found the museum on some downtime. I swore that, God willing, I'd come back. And 25 years later, I was there. Praise The Lord Jesus!!!!

  • @TheDronzDr
    @TheDronzDr 5 місяців тому

    Ken, that was some great flying. But you should’ve known not to depend on the orange drone. Dji is still the best.

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому +1

      I'll have to agree. 👍

  • @JamesMerle-qi3uz
    @JamesMerle-qi3uz 5 місяців тому +1

    How do you maintain a good signal strength inside a metal structure? I noticed in an earlier video you had to be pushed around on a chair when doing a house interior.

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      I think the metal actually helps.
      That, and elfin magic.

  • @johnsonbui
    @johnsonbui 5 місяців тому

    The cops going to get you😂😂😂😂😂

  • @HOJAKEN1
    @HOJAKEN1 5 місяців тому

    Wow thats so cool you got to fly on that ship was it trippy flying and having the boat rock?

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      It was very trippy being on it, but since it was on a river, it didn't rock all that much. It would be a different story on the ocean!

  • @Plaid-pilot
    @Plaid-pilot 4 місяці тому

    Another amazing video, love your stuff. Did the drone stop responding to input briefly when it got outside?

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  4 місяці тому

      So glad you enjoyed it! It acted a little funny after it was flying for so long with zero satellites when it finally got one it didn't know what to do with it.

  • @KenToney
    @KenToney 5 місяців тому

    Don’t fly Drones? Don’t know what you’re missing!

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      You're dang right Ken! 🤘😎🤘

  • @dannolives
    @dannolives 5 місяців тому

    I have been interested in navy ships and wanna get some w my drone. This tho would be my dream come true

  • @ghostlytravelswithzac
    @ghostlytravelswithzac 4 місяці тому

    May I use some of this footage, (tagging you in it) for my video. I ghost hunted this ship and I don't have a drone? If not it's totally ok but I wanted to ask.

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  4 місяці тому +1

      Sure!
      I did the same thing:
      ua-cam.com/video/h7iES8nNwmk/v-deo.htmlsi=31scCSs5y72GP3rf

  • @realwildman
    @realwildman 5 місяців тому

    This was a great video. I like the history side of it. Question - When you came through the lock you stated that it was critical infrastructure and that you need special permission to fly there. My question is how did you know it was critical infrastructure? I looked at several maps and NOTAMs and couldn't find the lock listed on anything. Is there a map for "critical infrastructure"?

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому

      Things like dams, power stations, nuclear plants, substations, coal plants, railroad properties etc. are considered critical infrastructure.

  • @OpenCarryUSMC
    @OpenCarryUSMC 4 місяці тому

    Critical infrastructure at the lock?
    Was there an FAA restricted or prohibited zone?
    We have a “critical infrastructure” law in my state and its simply not enforceable in any way I can see.

  • @ernieschatz3783
    @ernieschatz3783 2 місяці тому

    Very nice content! What do you suppose caused the Avata to sideswipe the outside of the LST?

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  2 місяці тому

      I think when it reacquired GPS it got a little wonky.

  • @johnstonlarry
    @johnstonlarry 5 місяців тому

    When you flew inside with the Avata, did you fly in manual, normal or sport mode? I have had problems flying in a metal structure in GPS modes.

  • @normanconceicao2282
    @normanconceicao2282 4 місяці тому

    What happen to the German battleship emden.i remember it was firing off the coast of madras during ww2.

  • @generbatac6042
    @generbatac6042 4 місяці тому

    Makasaysayan ship marami syang na I hambog 😮😮

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  4 місяці тому

      So glad you do that. More people need to know about it.

  • @johnsonbui
    @johnsonbui 5 місяців тому

    Awsome footage thank you for all those made possible 😂😂😂😂😂drone pilot you cost me over$900 for damaged and lost drone s😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @daveoutdoors4949
    @daveoutdoors4949 5 місяців тому +2

    Dude. Your life…..

  • @Abyssal621
    @Abyssal621 5 місяців тому +1

    Drone

  • @dolwolfianphotography
    @dolwolfianphotography 5 місяців тому +1

    👍👍😀😀👌👌

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  5 місяців тому +1

      🇺🇦👍😊

  • @marcuslinton310
    @marcuslinton310 4 місяці тому

    Jake Paul doesn't care if wins or loses, it's massive publicity for him either way and he's enjoying the attention no matter what.

    • @KenHeron
      @KenHeron  4 місяці тому

      I don't know who that is, but thanks for watching!