Kanton, Kiribati (Drone Footage) 

Hi My wife and I have sailed there twice (1996 and 2000)and spent nearly six months there each time. Were lucky enough to there when the US Coastguard puled in. (USCG Sassafrass 1996 and USCG Kikuyu 2000) We filled everything we had even our pots with water as we were running really low. On the British side there is a small island, half the size of a tennis court where we built a little house. Whilst there in 2000 I fixed the trailer for them so that when the President came he could ride in the trailer behind the tractor. They (police and customs) that they wanted to pay us. I jokingly said they could pay me by giving me that little island. They did it was written in to the police records and we can stay as long as we want even retire there. If you had more footage I would love to see it. Thanks Ross

I love this so much. My grandad used to tell stories of this island when he was stationed there. I keep watching it over and over. Makes me feel more connected to him and his history. Thank you. This is amazing ❤❤❤

I too was there with the Air Force between1969 and 1970. Headed a project to build a tracking station for missile testing. A beautiful island paradise limited by lack of a fresh water source. We brought in our own distillers and thoroughly enjoyed the climate. Traveled to Bernie, Enderbury and Hull islands frequently to build substations. Even did some searching for Amelia Erharts wreckage. What an experience!

I was in the Air Force stationed on Kanton in 1971-72. The video brings back great memories. If you ever get the chance to go back, could you fly over the runway area. I worked in the weather station on the airport ramp. Also, if you could fly from the runway south through the "village" where we used to live.

My grandfather was stationed there during WW2. He told some neat stories. My mom was born there. I only have one picture of her as a toddler there.

we were there with a conservationist boat. It's my favorite island. The feelings, calm, isolation, very wild nature... I wish to come back some day!

Thank you for this. My grandfather was stationed here in WWII and I've always wanted to go see it.

My Father (Derry Denver) and his family was stationed on Canton Island from 1959 until 1961. He was employed by the Australian Airline QANTAS that used Canton Island as a refuelling base for their piston engine aircraft, mainly the 1049 Super Constellation and the Lockeed Electras. With the introduction of the Boeing 707 aircraft, Qantas was able to fly non stop from Fiji to Hawaii and QANTAS closed down their operation there in 1961. I distinctly remember that the tidal flow in and out of the lagoon was extremely fast due to the volume of water flowing in and out, because of the tidal drop. There were two channels going into the lagoon, but only one was navigable to supply ships. The ships had to time their entrance and exit into the channel to coincide with the tide change to avoid getting caught up in the current flow, or colliding with an old WW11 Liberty ship wreck.. I spent time there between the ages of 11 and 13. There were some American Federal Aviation People based there and weather people as well. All the kids who were in primary or lower grade schools were all in the same 1 room school, being taught by an American male teacher. High School kids had to go back to the Mainland to boarding schools or live with other relatives. Most of the Europeans lived on one side of the Island between the Wharf and the airport. There was a native village on the other side of the channel which was only accessible by boat or a long drive all the way around the island. The Island used to be part of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands, jointly owned by the USA and Great Britain. It was administered by a British Commissioner who live on the same side of the island as the native village. Many happy memories of a care free childhood on that Island.

I spent 3 months on Canton in 1980 as part of a phosphate exploration program, was an interesting place.

Was there in 2011.....great place, lotsa history...5 days we were there

Would love to go on an adventure in that part of the pacific.

1957 was a busy year ,stationed to the U.S. weather Bureau many piston aircraft weather briefing, Canberra jets from xmas isl bomb tests, do. You remember the name of the pan am rep, a real nice guy, also my room mate from Hwii, Johnny Yonamura, great diver and friend.

it was beautiful Island and I have been there since 2003 and 2008

thanks for sharing this.. one of the best islands I've ever been on..

Awesome video! I did the same patrol on the Kukui in 2010, best time of my life.

Shame to see all the building ruin on this island 🌴. They were new buildings when I was a child visiting on the way to Tarawa from Christmas Island. It bring back a lot of good memory.

Great video! I'm a Navy guy and destroyers can't move around like those awesome buoy tenders! Jealous!

nice video, how the hell did you end up in Kanton lol ?? I'm from Kiribati and i've never been to the Phoenix Islands..

Mike- I'm curious if you license your drone footage - I am looking for footage of Kiritimati Island for use in a documentary. Just requested to follow you on instagram - can you direct message and perhaps we can switch to email from there. Thanks Gina Cali calipov(instragram)

Shame about the ruin buildings, used to be really good. Nice music

Song's name is on & on by cartoon

Do we have your permission to re-upload this video on our channel and credit you? amazing vid btw ( from /r/drones)

Amazing ! What an adventure! What it only used as a base ? And wild life? No habitants now? Such a cool place so many questions

Phantom 3 or 4 ? Or an other drone ?

Why so fast pan and zoom work...? Spoils the whole thing of the beautiful island including your selection of music...!!!!

Ótimo vídeo, porém a música é uma fezes!

Not good Video - Cut.