Joana Braga: Women Breaking Barriers in Drone Flying | Vallerret's Creative Outsiders Episode 4

Joana Braga, a drone pilot and designer from Portugal, now based in Iceland.Joana shares her journey into drone flying, the challenges of working in extreme weather, and her passion for capturing high-risk, high-reward visuals in extreme sports. The conversation explores mindset, preparation, representation for women in the drone industry, and Joana’s ambitions for future projects — including filming the Dakar Rally.Key TakeawaysPrepared, confident gear use matters more than over-cautionExtreme weather adds technical and mental pressureMindset and preparation define successful flightsGreat shots often require multiple attemptsWomen still face bias in drone and action sports industriesVisibility and storytelling can shift perceptionsExtreme motorsport filming demands risk awarenessAdrenaline must be balanced with controlChapters00:00 Women Can Fly00:50 Welcome to Creative Outsiders01:10 Meet Joana Braga01:49 Portugal to Iceland02:13 Flying in Extreme Conditions05:33 Fear, Nerves & Control11:01 Getting Started With Drones13:40 FPV, Speed & Tech Differences17:32 Preparation & Decision Making20:11 Motorsport & Extreme Action23:14 Crashes, Repairs & Experience30:02 Does Fear Ever Go Away?34:11 Storytelling First39:31 Design & Aviation Mindset42:31 Women in a Male-Dominated Industry49:39 Dream Projects & Dakar54:21 Quickfire & What’s NextFollow Joana BragaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jfabraga/Website: https://www.jfabraga.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@joanabraga6552LinkedIn: https://pt.linkedin.com/in/joanabragadesignFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jfabraga/Vallerret | Gloves & Apparel for Creators Behind the LensWebsite: https://www.photographygloves.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vallerretFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/vallerretYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vallerretTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vallerretX: https://twitter.com/vallerretPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/vallerretNewsletter: https://www.photographygloves.comCelebrating bold flying, real risk, and creative work beyond comfort zones. If this episode resonated with you, share it with a creator who chases the shot in tough conditions.Stay sharp. Stay curious. Stay out longer. 🧤🚁