0:00:02 > 0:00:04Welcome to Airmageddon, TV's ultimate test of airborne skill...
0:00:04 > 0:00:08- Get out of the way! - ..and radio-controlled mayhem.- Oh!
0:00:09 > 0:00:12- 32 teams of wannabe aviators from across the UK...- Yes!
0:00:12 > 0:00:17..will do battle in the Airena with their customised drones.
0:00:17 > 0:00:20Only those with the skills, luck
0:00:20 > 0:00:22- and aerial courage will make it through.- Go, go, go!
0:00:22 > 0:00:26Hold on to your hair, this is Airmageddon.
0:00:48 > 0:00:50Welcome to Airmageddon.
0:00:50 > 0:00:52The show that dines out on tension,
0:00:52 > 0:00:55makes a meal of mechanised entertainment
0:00:55 > 0:00:57and has an appetite for airborne annihilation.
0:00:57 > 0:00:59What's on the menu today, Rach?
0:00:59 > 0:01:00Well, for starters we've got
0:01:00 > 0:01:03four fast, furious and flavoursome helpings of the Airsault Course.
0:01:03 > 0:01:06Mmm, delicious. Then we'll be tucking into our main course,
0:01:06 > 0:01:09a tasty new game called Bottle Bashers.
0:01:09 > 0:01:11Before finishing up with a head-to-head battle
0:01:11 > 0:01:13for supremacy in the sky.
0:01:13 > 0:01:16Yes, it will be just desserts for one team
0:01:16 > 0:01:19and sweet victory for the other in our final Dogfight.
0:01:19 > 0:01:24- Will, I think I can hear our guest arriving.- Oh, right.
0:01:24 > 0:01:26Well, let's meet our aviators.
0:01:26 > 0:01:29First coming this way in is team This Way Up,
0:01:29 > 0:01:31brothers Thomas and Toby.
0:01:31 > 0:01:35Next up it's the Doom Dragons led by Holly with her dad, Stuart.
0:01:35 > 0:01:40Third is Joe and his wingman dad, Anthony, AKA the Camodragons.
0:01:40 > 0:01:42And last applying to the Airena are The Kestrels,
0:01:42 > 0:01:45best friends Aran and Sam.
0:01:46 > 0:01:49- Here are the teams. Are you feeling good?- ALL:- Yes!
0:01:49 > 0:01:52Excellent. So, Aran and Sam, The Kestrels,
0:01:52 > 0:01:55are you feeling confident or is this all a bit overwhelming?
0:01:55 > 0:01:58In a way, it is overwhelming but I'm really excited to be here.
0:01:58 > 0:02:00It's an amazing adventure
0:02:00 > 0:02:03and I can't wait to fly the drones around the obstacle course.
0:02:03 > 0:02:06- Brilliant.- And the Camodragons, are you excited, Joe?- Yeah.
0:02:06 > 0:02:09I'm excited to be here and fly the drones.
0:02:09 > 0:02:11Just having a fun time.
0:02:11 > 0:02:14Definitely. Anyway, our teams, well, we think they're ready.
0:02:14 > 0:02:17Yes, and so too is the first of our challenges.
0:02:17 > 0:02:20- How do you know that, Will? - Oh, a little PIG told me
0:02:20 > 0:02:22and he's about fly the course for us.
0:02:22 > 0:02:24So, P-I-G, over to you.
0:02:27 > 0:02:29Welcome to the Airsault Airena.
0:02:29 > 0:02:31Big enough to fit all the tea in China in.
0:02:31 > 0:02:34It needs to be large cos our drones are as big as this cute fella
0:02:34 > 0:02:37and they need to gallop around the Airsault Course thusly.
0:02:37 > 0:02:39Our drones need to jump over four gates.
0:02:39 > 0:02:42The gates are two metres wide, the drones are 1.7 metres wide.
0:02:42 > 0:02:44You do the maths. Tight squeeze.
0:02:44 > 0:02:46After Nelson's Column-esque Pillars,
0:02:46 > 0:02:49it's time to post themselves through the Letterboxes.
0:02:49 > 0:02:50Trip up and they'll hit the mat,
0:02:50 > 0:02:53three quarters of a large tree below.
0:02:53 > 0:02:56Then it's the Foggy Corridor, which is more difficult to see through
0:02:56 > 0:02:57than your teenage cousin's funny moods.
0:02:57 > 0:02:59The Vortex then blows hot air upwards
0:02:59 > 0:03:01with the force of a giant's hairdryer.
0:03:01 > 0:03:05Then, hopefully, across the finish line unscathed and in good time.
0:03:05 > 0:03:06Good luck, everyone.
0:03:06 > 0:03:08If that isn't enough to give you vertigo,
0:03:08 > 0:03:10then maybe one of our resident drones is.
0:03:10 > 0:03:13Let's find out who's defending the Airsault Course.
0:03:13 > 0:03:16- AIR MARSHALL:- Spin the selector.
0:03:16 > 0:03:17It's the GUARD.
0:03:17 > 0:03:19Soft, warm and cuddly,
0:03:19 > 0:03:22these are not words you would use to describe this drone.
0:03:22 > 0:03:24Hail to the GUARD.
0:03:24 > 0:03:26First to face the Airsault Course is The Kestrel team.
0:03:26 > 0:03:28Aran is a bit of a techno-guy.
0:03:28 > 0:03:31He'd better "tech-no" prisoners on this Airsault today.
0:03:31 > 0:03:32HE LAUGHS
0:03:32 > 0:03:34Best friend, Sam, loves canoeing and water polo.
0:03:34 > 0:03:37Lots of transferable wingchum skills there.
0:03:37 > 0:03:39And because the drones hover mid-air, they're called Kestrel.
0:03:39 > 0:03:41How confident are you
0:03:41 > 0:03:43that you're going to set a good time on the Airsault Course?
0:03:43 > 0:03:45I don't want to say I'm 100% confident
0:03:45 > 0:03:47because if I say that, something will go wrong
0:03:47 > 0:03:49but at the same time,
0:03:49 > 0:03:52I am pretty confident that we're going to set a good time.
0:03:52 > 0:03:53- Excellent. I'm glad to hear it. - Thanks.
0:03:53 > 0:03:57- And have you got your wingman chat down?- Probably, yeah. I hope so.
0:03:57 > 0:04:00- Hope so. All right, guys, are you ready?- Yes, I am ready.
0:04:00 > 0:04:03All right, then. Aviators, stand by.
0:04:03 > 0:04:04Fire up your motors,
0:04:04 > 0:04:05rev up your rotors,
0:04:05 > 0:04:07you're clear for takeoff.
0:04:07 > 0:04:10The GUARD and Air Marshall are both at altitude waiting with attitude
0:04:10 > 0:04:12for the first of the Airsaults.
0:04:12 > 0:04:13Let's do this.
0:04:13 > 0:04:18- Kestrels, launch in three, two, one. - BUZZER SOUNDS
0:04:18 > 0:04:19Kestrels take flight.
0:04:19 > 0:04:21Towards the hoop! Towards the hoop!
0:04:21 > 0:04:22Left, left, left and come out.
0:04:22 > 0:04:24Left. Up, up, up.
0:04:24 > 0:04:26Forward, forward, forward. Yes.
0:04:26 > 0:04:27Forward and quicker, quicker.
0:04:27 > 0:04:29- Quicker.- To the right.- Come right.
0:04:29 > 0:04:30Go right down.
0:04:30 > 0:04:32Down beneath the yellow lines.
0:04:32 > 0:04:33Already getting really stuck in
0:04:33 > 0:04:35as the wingman. It's great.
0:04:35 > 0:04:37Sam claims to talk well under pressure
0:04:37 > 0:04:38and he's doing just that.
0:04:38 > 0:04:40Don't touch the floor.
0:04:40 > 0:04:42All right, go left. Go back.
0:04:42 > 0:04:43Now, come towards the Letterbox.
0:04:43 > 0:04:46Slightly higher. Higher. Towards us. Towards us.
0:04:46 > 0:04:47You don't want to hit that.
0:04:47 > 0:04:48You don't want to hit that.
0:04:48 > 0:04:50He's right, Aran. Listen to your wingchum.
0:04:50 > 0:04:53Aran. All right, good.
0:04:53 > 0:04:54Up a bit more. Up, up, up.
0:04:54 > 0:04:56Slightly, yes. Slow down, slow down.
0:04:56 > 0:04:58Go down, down. Go left.
0:04:58 > 0:05:00That way. That way. Yeah.
0:05:00 > 0:05:02Back. Back.
0:05:02 > 0:05:03I'm trying, I'm trying.
0:05:03 > 0:05:06It sounds like Sam may be trying Aran's patience.
0:05:06 > 0:05:08HE LAUGHS
0:05:08 > 0:05:10OK, carry on, straight through. Up.
0:05:10 > 0:05:13Now forwards. Through that hoop.
0:05:13 > 0:05:15This show has been going long enough
0:05:15 > 0:05:17for you to know that that is a gate, not a plastic hoop.
0:05:17 > 0:05:18Now.
0:05:20 > 0:05:23All right, take it down. No, forward! Forward!
0:05:23 > 0:05:25- AIR MARSHALL:- Warning.- Oh, God.
0:05:25 > 0:05:28What's this? How has this happened?
0:05:28 > 0:05:31Look at that. I've never seen a drone dangling like that before.
0:05:31 > 0:05:33Like a pair of pants on a washing line.
0:05:36 > 0:05:37Oh, dear.
0:05:37 > 0:05:38They'd been going so well
0:05:38 > 0:05:41but perhaps overconfidence played a part in this mishap.
0:05:41 > 0:05:43I bet they couldn't do that again if they tried.
0:05:43 > 0:05:46But hang on, The Kestrels are somehow back in the game.
0:05:46 > 0:05:48- Go back, go back. - I did not see that coming.
0:05:48 > 0:05:51But what's that done to the rotors, I wonder?
0:05:51 > 0:05:52Go forward. No, up, up, up.
0:05:52 > 0:05:54They've got to keep it together.
0:05:54 > 0:05:56They mustn't waste this second chance.
0:05:56 > 0:05:58Carry on, Aran. Aran, don't use the camera.
0:05:58 > 0:06:00Oh, no.
0:06:00 > 0:06:02- Catastrophe.- Oh, what a flip there!
0:06:02 > 0:06:04It looked like Aran was looking at the camera
0:06:04 > 0:06:07instead of watching the Airsault Course.
0:06:07 > 0:06:09And The Kestrels hit the pillar there with some gusto
0:06:09 > 0:06:11which you can see from the drone cam.
0:06:11 > 0:06:13It left them stranded like a tortoise on its shell.
0:06:13 > 0:06:16- Look what you've done to that drone. - That's pretty bad.
0:06:16 > 0:06:18That is pretty bad. Take a close look.
0:06:18 > 0:06:20But it looked like you were slightly out of control
0:06:20 > 0:06:22at the beginning as well.
0:06:22 > 0:06:26At the beginning, I think I was just going a bit too quickly
0:06:26 > 0:06:32and not thinking properly and obviously managed to do that.
0:06:32 > 0:06:35While The Kestrels get their sticky tape out,
0:06:35 > 0:06:37we'll welcome the Camodragons.
0:06:37 > 0:06:40Man City fan Joe does archery in his spare time
0:06:40 > 0:06:43so he's used to firing dangerous objects into the air.
0:06:43 > 0:06:45Dad Anthony works as an account manager,
0:06:45 > 0:06:47a job which doesn't lend itself to many jokes.
0:06:47 > 0:06:49So, I don't know what to say.
0:06:49 > 0:06:52Camodragon is so-called because Joe likes Komodo dragons and camouflage.
0:06:52 > 0:06:54Simple.
0:06:54 > 0:06:58Joe and Anthony, Camodragon, you guys are up next.
0:06:58 > 0:07:02Now, Joe, I've heard that your dad coaches you at football.
0:07:02 > 0:07:04- Is he a good coach?- No.
0:07:04 > 0:07:06- WILL CHUCKLES - No?- No.
0:07:06 > 0:07:07- Not at all?- No.
0:07:07 > 0:07:09Is he going to be a good wingman?
0:07:09 > 0:07:11No.
0:07:11 > 0:07:12I don't know.
0:07:12 > 0:07:14Don't worry too much about what he's saying,
0:07:14 > 0:07:17the focus is making sure you're flying well.
0:07:17 > 0:07:19- Are you feeling confident?- Yes.
0:07:19 > 0:07:21Excellent. That's what we like to hear.
0:07:21 > 0:07:24All right, then, Joe, I think you're ready to go. Aviators, stand by.
0:07:26 > 0:07:29Chatty Joe and Anthony are doing their final checks
0:07:29 > 0:07:31and here comes the Air Marshall. How are you today?
0:07:31 > 0:07:33- AIR MARSHALL:- I'm not talking to you.
0:07:33 > 0:07:37- Why not?- You weren't nice to me in rehearsals.
0:07:37 > 0:07:39Listen, mate, I was hot, the air con was broken
0:07:39 > 0:07:41and I needed to cool down.
0:07:41 > 0:07:43I am not offended, I am a drone.
0:07:43 > 0:07:46Well, you do drone on sometimes. Shall we do this?
0:07:46 > 0:07:50Camodragons, launch in three, two, one.
0:07:50 > 0:07:52BUZZER SOUNDS
0:07:52 > 0:07:54Kestrels watch on anxiously.
0:07:54 > 0:07:55OK, come in for the hoop.
0:07:55 > 0:07:59And remember, the Camodragons don't know what has gone before them.
0:07:59 > 0:08:01Nice droning there by Joe
0:08:01 > 0:08:03who wants to be a zoologist when he's older.
0:08:03 > 0:08:05I don't blame him, I love zoos.
0:08:05 > 0:08:06Oh, it's like fire.
0:08:06 > 0:08:08Can you come a bit quicker?
0:08:08 > 0:08:09Can you come higher?
0:08:09 > 0:08:12I can see Joe is really trying to avoid that fire.
0:08:12 > 0:08:15Which is probably a sensible thing to do.
0:08:15 > 0:08:18So far, so good as he comes through the first Letterbox.
0:08:18 > 0:08:21All Air Marshall can do is watch on
0:08:21 > 0:08:23as the Camodragons smoothly sweep down.
0:08:23 > 0:08:26Very careful through the Letterboxes.
0:08:26 > 0:08:28Just try and get it over that way a little bit.
0:08:28 > 0:08:30Go on. Go on, you're clear there.
0:08:30 > 0:08:32This is good.
0:08:32 > 0:08:34And then straight up to the hoop.
0:08:34 > 0:08:37They may be Camodragons but the camo is not all that,
0:08:37 > 0:08:38I can see them easily.
0:08:38 > 0:08:41- There they are.- Do you need to turn? - HE LAUGHS
0:08:41 > 0:08:44- No, I'm all right. - Are you going to go sideways?
0:08:44 > 0:08:46- Watch that post. - This is good wingmanery.
0:08:46 > 0:08:47Bit closer. Go on.
0:08:47 > 0:08:50He seems to be waiting for the smoke to clear.
0:08:50 > 0:08:52Sensible but it might cost him time.
0:08:52 > 0:08:55That's right. That smoke will never clear.
0:08:55 > 0:08:58But you need to get the right balance between speed and control.
0:08:58 > 0:09:00We all saw what happened to The Kestrels.
0:09:00 > 0:09:03Yeah, you're clear. And then straight up to this pole here.
0:09:03 > 0:09:04And talking of The Kestrels,
0:09:04 > 0:09:08they now know the Camodragons have passed where they crashed out.
0:09:08 > 0:09:09And then through.
0:09:09 > 0:09:11Yeah, we're through.
0:09:11 > 0:09:13No problem there through the next gate
0:09:13 > 0:09:15and it's now down, down, down...
0:09:15 > 0:09:17- Oh!- Whoops, not that far down, Joe.
0:09:17 > 0:09:19But it's cool, hitting the deck is allowed.
0:09:19 > 0:09:22Just go forward now.
0:09:22 > 0:09:23Into The Vortex.
0:09:25 > 0:09:26Up The Vortex.
0:09:29 > 0:09:31Good flying in The Vortex.
0:09:31 > 0:09:32That's right and now he needs
0:09:32 > 0:09:33ultimate skills
0:09:33 > 0:09:37- to dodge the GUARD who's blocking his path.- Through, through, through.
0:09:37 > 0:09:40- And then over through them hoops. - No problem.
0:09:40 > 0:09:42Joe has smoothly worked his way around
0:09:42 > 0:09:44each and every obstacle in his way.
0:09:44 > 0:09:47Go, go, go. Yay! Well done.
0:09:47 > 0:09:49Amazing, almost a perfect round
0:09:49 > 0:09:52and it was very nearly spoilt there as Joe descended too quickly
0:09:52 > 0:09:55and nearly came a cropper on the Airena floor.
0:09:55 > 0:09:58Time confirmed.
0:09:58 > 0:09:59As The Kestrels failed to finish,
0:09:59 > 0:10:03the Camodragons are currently in first place with a time of 2.49,
0:10:03 > 0:10:04but can they stay there?
0:10:04 > 0:10:08Or can our next Airsault challengers take the top spot?
0:10:08 > 0:10:10- How was it out there? - It was intense.- Yeah?
0:10:10 > 0:10:13- I thought I was going to crash. - But you didn't crash.
0:10:13 > 0:10:16Do you think that was because you had a great wingman here?
0:10:16 > 0:10:17No.
0:10:17 > 0:10:19- I was.- Joe!- We did well. He did really well.
0:10:19 > 0:10:21He did really, really well.
0:10:21 > 0:10:22Really, really, really well.
0:10:22 > 0:10:24More dragons now but they are Doom Dragons this time.
0:10:24 > 0:10:28Holly says she's the three Cs - competitive, confident and cocky.
0:10:28 > 0:10:31As long as she's not the fourth C - come last - she'll be OK.
0:10:31 > 0:10:35Wingman Stuart loves all things remote control and his daughter.
0:10:35 > 0:10:37Holly looked to myths for inspiration for their drone
0:10:37 > 0:10:41but will Doom Dragons become legends on the course today?
0:10:41 > 0:10:44Holly and Stuart, AKA Doom Dragons.
0:10:44 > 0:10:46Yes, it's embroidered on their caps.
0:10:46 > 0:10:47How are you guys feeling?
0:10:47 > 0:10:49Really nervous.
0:10:49 > 0:10:52Cos in all of the other series, all the girls went out first.
0:10:52 > 0:10:54Except the girls that made it to the semifinals.
0:10:54 > 0:10:57That's what you've got to focus on. That's what you've got to aim for.
0:10:57 > 0:11:00And I tell you what, no matter when anyone else went out,
0:11:00 > 0:11:01nobody else was wearing wicked caps.
0:11:01 > 0:11:04So, in a way, you're already the winners. OK?
0:11:04 > 0:11:07- All right, are you ready to go? - Yes.- Yes.- OK, good stuff.
0:11:07 > 0:11:09Aviators, stand by.
0:11:09 > 0:11:12- CHEERING AND APPLAUSE - Fire up your motors,
0:11:12 > 0:11:13rev up your rotors,
0:11:13 > 0:11:15you're clear for takeoff.
0:11:15 > 0:11:17She is our only drone-ess today
0:11:17 > 0:11:20but it doesn't matter if you're Holly or Ollie,
0:11:20 > 0:11:23it's how welly you flelly - fly. I don't know.
0:11:23 > 0:11:27- AIR MARSHALL:- Doom Dragons, launch in three, two, one.- Here we go.
0:11:27 > 0:11:30BUZZER SOUNDS Off they go.
0:11:30 > 0:11:32Move round so you're in front of the circle.
0:11:32 > 0:11:34Slow down, Dad.
0:11:34 > 0:11:37- OK, sorry, darling. - That is a formidable-looking drone.
0:11:37 > 0:11:39And a formidable-sounding Holly
0:11:39 > 0:11:41letting her wingman know who's boss.
0:11:43 > 0:11:44You're doing brilliant.
0:11:44 > 0:11:46You need a bit of height.
0:11:46 > 0:11:47Yeah, that's what I'm getting.
0:11:47 > 0:11:49- She knows what she's doing. - That's it.
0:11:49 > 0:11:51Yeah, but a little bit more, maybe.
0:11:51 > 0:11:53That's it. There. That's it. Good.
0:11:53 > 0:11:54Great communication now.
0:11:54 > 0:11:56The Doom Dragons working as a team here.
0:11:56 > 0:11:59- A bit too close, darling. Go back... - Yeah, I know, I know.- She knows.
0:11:59 > 0:12:02- That's it. Well done. - I'm trying. I'm trying.
0:12:02 > 0:12:07That's right. You've got to try and avoid this ending in doom, please.
0:12:07 > 0:12:09Holly takes her dog on agility training,
0:12:09 > 0:12:12lots of relevant and transferable skills for today's shenanigans.
0:12:12 > 0:12:14A bit more height. That's it. Brilliant.
0:12:14 > 0:12:17Lots of obstacles to go over, under and around.
0:12:17 > 0:12:20- But no dogs, obviously.- That's it.
0:12:20 > 0:12:23Pigs though, there's pigs. A PIG.
0:12:23 > 0:12:25- Then come down now. - I can't see anything.
0:12:25 > 0:12:27- Put your fog lamps on, Holly.- You're right in the right place there.
0:12:27 > 0:12:31She's struggling to see, he's being confident in his directions, good.
0:12:31 > 0:12:32But is it?
0:12:32 > 0:12:35Doom Dragon is so close to the pillar where The Kestrels crashed.
0:12:35 > 0:12:38But they can breathe a fiery sigh of relief
0:12:38 > 0:12:40as, unknown to them, they're through to Round Two.
0:12:40 > 0:12:41That was very close.
0:12:41 > 0:12:43- A bit towards us slightly.- I can't!
0:12:43 > 0:12:45OK, don't worry. Don't worry. Calm down.
0:12:45 > 0:12:48The stress is starting to get to the Doom Dragons.
0:12:48 > 0:12:50And they've spun.
0:12:50 > 0:12:52- Never seen that before.- Me neither.
0:12:52 > 0:12:54- But Holly has things back under control.- Down.
0:12:54 > 0:12:57So much smoke, so little visibility, so hard.
0:12:57 > 0:12:59- Slightly lower.- The Vortex next.
0:12:59 > 0:13:01What will happen here?
0:13:01 > 0:13:03That's it. Take Doom to The Vortex.
0:13:03 > 0:13:07- And as soon as you are over it, let's go up.- Good wingmanery here.
0:13:07 > 0:13:10That's it. Brilliant.
0:13:10 > 0:13:11Good work. Good work.
0:13:11 > 0:13:14The GUARD is getting into position for a block manoeuvre.
0:13:14 > 0:13:15Good. Slightly more height.
0:13:15 > 0:13:17That's what the wingman is for.
0:13:17 > 0:13:19A slight adjustment was needed
0:13:19 > 0:13:22so Holly just hops through the last gate.
0:13:22 > 0:13:24Now into the flames.
0:13:24 > 0:13:25The Dragon will like that.
0:13:25 > 0:13:27Maybe but its motor won't if it gets burnt.
0:13:27 > 0:13:29Now it's the sprint for the line.
0:13:29 > 0:13:31Go on, all the way. Brilliant!
0:13:31 > 0:13:34- And done!- Look at that. Well done. - Excellent work. Great wingmanery.
0:13:34 > 0:13:37Holly had a couple of close shaves over the course
0:13:37 > 0:13:40but good communication and a calm head was key in the end.
0:13:40 > 0:13:41- AIR MARSHALL:- Times confirmed.
0:13:41 > 0:13:45So, three of our four teams have raced the Airsault Course now.
0:13:45 > 0:13:48Camodragons remain top with 2.49,
0:13:48 > 0:13:52Holly's Doom Dragon is second having gone round in 3.51
0:13:52 > 0:13:55but The Kestrels only hope of remaining in the contest is
0:13:55 > 0:13:58if our final team crash land earlier than they did.
0:13:58 > 0:14:01Obviously, definitely through to Round Two.
0:14:01 > 0:14:02How does that make you feel?
0:14:02 > 0:14:06Really, like, not as nervous for the next round but still nervous.
0:14:06 > 0:14:09I heard you telling your dad off quite a bit out there.
0:14:09 > 0:14:12- Sometimes it's a bit annoying. - OK, Dad. Yeah.- Yeah.
0:14:12 > 0:14:15- Someone shouting in your ear. But it was help still.- Yeah.
0:14:16 > 0:14:18Last up, This Way Up,
0:14:18 > 0:14:20brothers Thomas and Toby.
0:14:20 > 0:14:22Thomas loves drone flying, funnily enough,
0:14:22 > 0:14:23filming and editing
0:14:23 > 0:14:25so he could produce the show.
0:14:25 > 0:14:26That could save a few quid.
0:14:26 > 0:14:28Wingman Toby is a keen footballer.
0:14:28 > 0:14:31Presumably he's a wingman at that too.
0:14:31 > 0:14:34This Way Up was inspired by packaging that arrives in the post.
0:14:34 > 0:14:37They'll be hoping this is a first-class round.
0:14:37 > 0:14:40Tom, Toby, from This Way Up,
0:14:40 > 0:14:42you guys know your up from your down
0:14:42 > 0:14:44but do you know your way around the Airsault Course?
0:14:44 > 0:14:47- Yeah.- So, you've got it all worked out.
0:14:47 > 0:14:50- Wingman Toby, have you got any top tips for your pilot?- Yes, I do.
0:14:50 > 0:14:53- Yeah?- So, first, you want some control and some speed
0:14:53 > 0:14:55- because it's about the time. - Exactly.
0:14:55 > 0:14:57You don't want to go really slow like a slug.
0:14:57 > 0:14:58- You want to go fast.- Exactly.
0:14:58 > 0:15:01I tell you, it's a competition, we're in it to win it so, yeah.
0:15:01 > 0:15:02- This is great.- Let's do this.
0:15:02 > 0:15:05He's in it to win it and he doesn't want to go slow like a slug.
0:15:05 > 0:15:07- It sounds to me like you guys are raring to go.- Yeah.- Yeah.
0:15:07 > 0:15:10So, without further ado, aviators, stand by.
0:15:10 > 0:15:12CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:15:12 > 0:15:15Start up your motors, rev up your rotors,
0:15:15 > 0:15:17you're clear for takeoff.
0:15:17 > 0:15:20The GUARD is on guard for our last Airsault
0:15:20 > 0:15:22as is Air Marshall, who's back in the skies
0:15:22 > 0:15:25after a quick rubdown from the physio.
0:15:25 > 0:15:27This Way Up are set.
0:15:27 > 0:15:30Remember, they only need to get further than where Kestrels crashed
0:15:30 > 0:15:31to qualify for Round Two.
0:15:31 > 0:15:33Hearts in mouth time for The Kestrels.
0:15:33 > 0:15:37- AIR MARSHALL:- This Way Up, launch in three, two, one.
0:15:37 > 0:15:40BUZZER SOUNDS
0:15:40 > 0:15:43Self-confessed drone addict Tom is up, up and away.
0:15:43 > 0:15:45He is oozing confidence here.
0:15:45 > 0:15:47Come on, Tom. You can do this.
0:15:47 > 0:15:49Through there and then to the left.
0:15:49 > 0:15:52Wingman Toby wants him to go really fast...
0:15:52 > 0:15:54And he's doing just that, Will.
0:15:54 > 0:15:56- ..but he doesn't need to go that fast to get through.- I know!
0:15:56 > 0:15:59But it looks like he's listening to his brother here.
0:15:59 > 0:16:00I hope he doesn't overdo it.
0:16:00 > 0:16:02Yes, Will, if they ding an obstacle at this pace,
0:16:02 > 0:16:06it will almost certainly send them crashing out.
0:16:06 > 0:16:07Come on. Come on. We can do this.
0:16:07 > 0:16:08Right, to the right.
0:16:08 > 0:16:10Before the smoke comes, quick!
0:16:10 > 0:16:12In the line! Oh, yeah, you have to go through that.
0:16:12 > 0:16:15Toby needs to focus and slow down his brain.
0:16:15 > 0:16:18More haste, less speed, as my mother used to say.
0:16:18 > 0:16:20Go to the bottom. Go to the bottom so you can see.
0:16:20 > 0:16:24Wingman Toby has all the nerves and excitement for both of them.
0:16:24 > 0:16:26There. Go on, Tom! Come on.
0:16:26 > 0:16:28That's the bit he's worried about.
0:16:28 > 0:16:30Quick.
0:16:30 > 0:16:31He's got through it.
0:16:31 > 0:16:33Go through that hoop. Go up.
0:16:35 > 0:16:38Up, up. Come on, this is amazing!
0:16:38 > 0:16:39You are doing amazing, Tom.
0:16:39 > 0:16:41Toby is so excited.
0:16:41 > 0:16:45Yes, he may be the little brother but he is a giant in the tower.
0:16:45 > 0:16:47I mean, I'm not really needed, am I?
0:16:47 > 0:16:49I'll just go and make a brew.
0:16:49 > 0:16:51Pop the old kettle on.
0:16:51 > 0:16:54Air Marshall, Earl Grey?
0:16:54 > 0:16:56Early Grey? HE LAUGHS
0:16:56 > 0:16:57- AIR MARSHALL:- Lovely, thanks.
0:16:57 > 0:16:59This is good. He's doing really well.
0:16:59 > 0:17:00Yes! Come on.
0:17:00 > 0:17:02Goodness, only one obstacle left to go.
0:17:02 > 0:17:04Right, what have I missed?
0:17:04 > 0:17:06Only joking. I never miss a second of this.
0:17:06 > 0:17:08- Just go through. Just go... Quick! - This is great.
0:17:08 > 0:17:11Over the line, over the line, over the line.
0:17:11 > 0:17:13- Yes!- What a finish there. - Yes! Yes, Tom!
0:17:13 > 0:17:16A perfect round by Toby and Tom
0:17:16 > 0:17:18and if you were to get bonus points for excited wingmen,
0:17:18 > 0:17:21they'd get two, possibly three.
0:17:21 > 0:17:25- That was... He's gone for a fist bump.- Go on.- Nice one.
0:17:25 > 0:17:27- My heart is going racing. - Is it?- Yeah.
0:17:27 > 0:17:30- Your heart's racing, your drone was racing!- Yeah.
0:17:30 > 0:17:32That was really, really quick.
0:17:32 > 0:17:33Before we get carried away,
0:17:33 > 0:17:37let's check with the Air Marshall what your time was. Air Marshall?
0:17:37 > 0:17:39- AIR MARSHALL:- Times leaderboard.
0:17:39 > 0:17:42OK. In it to win it, This Way Up did just that.
0:17:42 > 0:17:45They're first with 1.48. Amazing.
0:17:45 > 0:17:47Putting Camodragons into second place.
0:17:47 > 0:17:49It's not all doom and gloom for the Doom Dragons,
0:17:49 > 0:17:51they're third with 3.51.
0:17:51 > 0:17:54But it's feet firmly back on the floor for The Kestrels
0:17:54 > 0:17:55in fourth place.
0:17:55 > 0:17:57- CHEERING AND APPLAUSE - Yes!- You've won the round
0:17:57 > 0:18:00and you are definitely going through to the next.
0:18:00 > 0:18:01Well done. Yeah!
0:18:01 > 0:18:04- Kestrels, we know what that means, don't we?- Yeah.- Yeah.
0:18:04 > 0:18:06Unfortunately, you are grounded.
0:18:06 > 0:18:09- I'm going to have to ask you to leave.- OK.- All right.
0:18:11 > 0:18:13It's always sad to say goodbye to someone
0:18:13 > 0:18:16but happily, I can still say hello to three of our teams
0:18:16 > 0:18:18who are at this very moment preparing themselves
0:18:18 > 0:18:20for our next challenge.
0:18:20 > 0:18:22What have we got for them, PIG?
0:18:26 > 0:18:27Well, each team has...
0:18:27 > 0:18:30# Five green bottles standing on pillars
0:18:30 > 0:18:33# Five green bottles in the Airena
0:18:33 > 0:18:36# And the object of the game is to knock them on the floor
0:18:36 > 0:18:38# Using the wrecking balls attached to their drones
0:18:38 > 0:18:42# So there'll be no more bottles up on the pillar tops. #
0:18:42 > 0:18:43Did that work?
0:18:43 > 0:18:44I don't know if it did.
0:18:44 > 0:18:46Sorry about that.
0:18:47 > 0:18:49Like flies around a picnic,
0:18:49 > 0:18:51the BUGs will be following proceedings with interest.
0:18:51 > 0:18:55Rule number one, don't bother the BUGs.
0:18:55 > 0:18:57Guys, are you ready for the next challenge?
0:18:57 > 0:18:59- ALL:- Yes!- Excellent stuff.
0:18:59 > 0:19:03This Way Up, Tom, now, you were the quickest in the last round
0:19:03 > 0:19:05so you've obviously got speed nailed
0:19:05 > 0:19:07but what skills do you reckon you are going to need
0:19:07 > 0:19:08to win this challenge?
0:19:08 > 0:19:12I'm just going to need to keep it slow, keep calm and relaxed
0:19:12 > 0:19:14and just, you know, have a special tactic
0:19:14 > 0:19:17- that me and my brother have discussed.- OK.- Yeah.
0:19:17 > 0:19:20That you obviously can't reveal here cos then everyone will do it.
0:19:20 > 0:19:22All right, guys. Just basically copy what they are doing
0:19:22 > 0:19:24and you'll probably be all right.
0:19:24 > 0:19:26OK. I think we need to get you lot up in the air
0:19:26 > 0:19:27and smashing some bottles.
0:19:27 > 0:19:29So, aviators, stand by.
0:19:29 > 0:19:31CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:19:31 > 0:19:35Aviators and wingmen in position and looking thirsty for work.
0:19:35 > 0:19:36Over to you, Air Marshall.
0:19:36 > 0:19:38- AIR MARSHALL:- Aviators, stand by.
0:19:38 > 0:19:42Launch in three, two, one.
0:19:42 > 0:19:44BUZZER SOUNDS
0:19:44 > 0:19:47And our three drones are up and away.
0:19:47 > 0:19:50That wrecking ball really does make a difference to the controls.
0:19:50 > 0:19:53It can carry the drone in any direction once momentum kicks in.
0:19:53 > 0:19:55Camodragon have gone straight for the last bottle.
0:19:55 > 0:19:57And that seems to be a good play, Will,
0:19:57 > 0:19:59because they've gone into the lead.
0:19:59 > 0:20:02Holly, meanwhile, just nudges a bottle with Doom Dragon.
0:20:02 > 0:20:04Camodragon have got one.
0:20:05 > 0:20:08Joe goes for another hit but the ball swung the other way.
0:20:08 > 0:20:12That rocking motion really messes with the drone's centre of gravity
0:20:12 > 0:20:14making controlling it so hard.
0:20:14 > 0:20:17Thomas with This Way Up have finally hit a bottle. Great hit.
0:20:17 > 0:20:20Our pilots have to concentrate so hard with this game
0:20:20 > 0:20:23- that it makes finishing sentences difficult.- I-It...
0:20:23 > 0:20:24S-see?
0:20:27 > 0:20:29- So unlucky.- Big time, Will.
0:20:29 > 0:20:32- Poor Holly.- Did you see that?
0:20:32 > 0:20:33But finally!
0:20:33 > 0:20:34Everybody's got one.
0:20:34 > 0:20:37- She has a direct hit.- I've got this.
0:20:37 > 0:20:39- Yes, you have, Joe.- Yes! Well done.
0:20:39 > 0:20:41Camodragons have come out of hiding
0:20:41 > 0:20:43and downed another bottle.
0:20:43 > 0:20:45That's it. Good, good. Keep going.
0:20:45 > 0:20:46And so have This Way Up
0:20:46 > 0:20:50who send another bottle crashing to the floor.
0:20:50 > 0:20:51Down, down, down.
0:20:51 > 0:20:54Ooh, Doom Dragons with another near miss.
0:20:54 > 0:20:55Oh, unlucky, darling.
0:20:55 > 0:20:58Oh, but a miss is as good as a mile in this game.
0:20:58 > 0:21:00Thomas just got the third for This Way Up
0:21:00 > 0:21:02and he's hungry for victory here.
0:21:02 > 0:21:05And knock me down if they haven't got a fourth bottle too.
0:21:05 > 0:21:06This is great flying from Tom.
0:21:06 > 0:21:09It's exceptional stuff here.
0:21:09 > 0:21:12Camo and Doom Dragon doing some synchronised bottle bashing.
0:21:12 > 0:21:14That's worth a second look.
0:21:14 > 0:21:16Both aviators hitting a bottle at the same time.
0:21:16 > 0:21:18It's beautiful to observe.
0:21:18 > 0:21:19- Look at that.- We'll still win it.
0:21:19 > 0:21:21Will you though, Toby? Will you?
0:21:21 > 0:21:23They just need one more bottle for victory.
0:21:23 > 0:21:25Can their wrecking ball wreck the opposition?
0:21:27 > 0:21:28Not yet, they can't.
0:21:28 > 0:21:31While Camodragons draw level with This Way Up on four.
0:21:31 > 0:21:34- TOBY:- Quick! Oh, oh! - Oh, Toby is getting overexcited
0:21:34 > 0:21:36and keeping Tom aware of the situation
0:21:36 > 0:21:38but are his nerves affecting his pilot?
0:21:38 > 0:21:41- Tom missed again.- So close.
0:21:41 > 0:21:44- Oh, here comes Joe and Camodragons for the victory.- Forward, forward.
0:21:44 > 0:21:47Can you believe it? It's not fallen off the pillar.
0:21:47 > 0:21:49Does that count?
0:21:49 > 0:21:52Does it heck, Joe. The bottle needs to hit the floor.
0:21:52 > 0:21:55They've both tipped but they haven't fallen.
0:21:55 > 0:21:56It's happened again.
0:21:56 > 0:21:58Now This Way Up have tipped their bottle over
0:21:58 > 0:22:00but it's still on the pillar.
0:22:00 > 0:22:02A BUG definitely bugging Thomas for sure there.
0:22:02 > 0:22:04Good. Now up slightly.
0:22:04 > 0:22:06That's it. Good stuff. Good stuff.
0:22:06 > 0:22:09Meanwhile, the Doom Dragons are still going about their business.
0:22:09 > 0:22:11That's their fourth bottle.
0:22:11 > 0:22:12From nowhere,
0:22:12 > 0:22:13Holly from Doom Dragons caught up.
0:22:13 > 0:22:15I know!
0:22:15 > 0:22:16The battle of the bottles.
0:22:16 > 0:22:19Goodness. Who's it going to be?
0:22:19 > 0:22:20They all need one more.
0:22:20 > 0:22:24Holly's is the only one still upright, big advantage here.
0:22:24 > 0:22:26Who has got the bottle to finish this off?
0:22:26 > 0:22:27This is really tense.
0:22:27 > 0:22:30And all three pilots starting to look nervous here.
0:22:30 > 0:22:32Lots of hovering, ball swinging.
0:22:32 > 0:22:34I can't stress enough how much these weighted balls
0:22:34 > 0:22:36can mess with the balance of a drone.
0:22:36 > 0:22:40- Oh! So close from Doom Dragon.- Oh!
0:22:40 > 0:22:43Steady hands and steady minds are needed here.
0:22:43 > 0:22:45It's still all to play for.
0:22:45 > 0:22:48Now it's This Way Up's time to narrowly miss. Oh!
0:22:48 > 0:22:49Forward, forward, forward.
0:22:49 > 0:22:52This is the view from Camodragon's last bottle. He's going to hit...
0:22:52 > 0:22:54No, he's not! I made a rare error there.
0:22:54 > 0:22:56- No!- Up!
0:22:56 > 0:22:57Joe can't believe it.
0:22:57 > 0:22:59Neither can I. I'm usually so accurate.
0:22:59 > 0:23:02That's it. Good stuff. Good stuff.
0:23:02 > 0:23:04Not Holly yet as she misses again.
0:23:04 > 0:23:08Her wrecking ball is a wretchedly unlucky ball.
0:23:08 > 0:23:09Where are you going?
0:23:09 > 0:23:11Toby isn't sure what Tom's playing at
0:23:11 > 0:23:12but does Tom have a plan?
0:23:12 > 0:23:15He swoops down and ka-pow! Yes!
0:23:15 > 0:23:16It's a two-horse race from now
0:23:16 > 0:23:18for a place in the Dogfight.
0:23:18 > 0:23:20Air Marshall is hampering the Camodragons here.
0:23:20 > 0:23:21Move, you bot.
0:23:21 > 0:23:24Do you think he's going to listen, Joe? No way.
0:23:24 > 0:23:26Man City fans always dreaming.
0:23:26 > 0:23:29Doom Dragons aim their last bottle at speed
0:23:29 > 0:23:32- and go straight past it at speed too.- Slow down.
0:23:32 > 0:23:35Meanwhile, the Camodragons take a leaf out of This Way Up's book
0:23:35 > 0:23:37and try the slam dunk approach.
0:23:37 > 0:23:38And it works!
0:23:38 > 0:23:42They've done it. Doom Dragons won't be happy to have come so close.
0:23:42 > 0:23:45Not even a pesky BUG could stop Joe there.
0:23:45 > 0:23:47- AIR MARSHALL:- Time confirmed.
0:23:47 > 0:23:49So, even though their early lead was cancelled out,
0:23:49 > 0:23:52it was This Way Up who were first to bash their last bottle,
0:23:52 > 0:23:54booking their place in the Dogfight.
0:23:54 > 0:23:56They'll be joined there by Camodragons
0:23:56 > 0:23:59who downed their last bottle just ahead of Holly of the Doom Dragons,
0:23:59 > 0:24:03whose amazing comeback wasn't quite enough in the end. Too bad.
0:24:03 > 0:24:04So, it is as it looked.
0:24:04 > 0:24:06This Way Up, guys, you go into the Dogfight
0:24:06 > 0:24:08with a five-second advantage.
0:24:08 > 0:24:11Unfortunately, Holly, that does mean that you're grounded.
0:24:11 > 0:24:14CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
0:24:14 > 0:24:17So, it comes to this, our endgame.
0:24:17 > 0:24:21A ferocious battle of wits, nerve and piloting skill.
0:24:21 > 0:24:23The winner flies through to our semifinals,
0:24:23 > 0:24:26the loser, well, the loser doesn't.
0:24:26 > 0:24:29Let's see them face off in the Dogfight.
0:24:33 > 0:24:36Here's a PIG drone to explain about a dogfight
0:24:36 > 0:24:38between human competitors.
0:24:38 > 0:24:41Hit your opponent four times with your built-in lasers and you win
0:24:41 > 0:24:44but at the same time, avoid getting hit four times yourself,
0:24:44 > 0:24:45avoid the resident drones
0:24:45 > 0:24:48and avoid getting burnt by the Fountains of Fire.
0:24:48 > 0:24:51That will make you squeal like a pig. Oink.
0:24:51 > 0:24:54Excellent. Well, I can tell you are pumped up and ready to go
0:24:54 > 0:24:56so let's get this fight in the air.
0:24:56 > 0:24:59All right, then, aviators, stand by.
0:24:59 > 0:25:01Start your pre-flight checks.
0:25:01 > 0:25:03Calibrate your sights.
0:25:03 > 0:25:07This is the Dogfight, you're clear for takeoff.
0:25:07 > 0:25:10This Way Up will be first into the skies
0:25:10 > 0:25:13with their five-second advantage from the last game.
0:25:13 > 0:25:15- AIR MARSHALL:- Engines, fire up.
0:25:15 > 0:25:17Listen to that din,
0:25:17 > 0:25:18the Airmageddon soundtrack
0:25:18 > 0:25:20that makes this the Formula One of flying.
0:25:20 > 0:25:25Air Marshall and WASP are already there looking for trouble.
0:25:25 > 0:25:27Here we go. Waiting for the countdown now.
0:25:27 > 0:25:28- AIR MARSHALL:- This Way Up, launch in
0:25:28 > 0:25:32- three, two, one. - BUZZER SOUNDS
0:25:32 > 0:25:34Brothers Thomas and Toby are up and away
0:25:34 > 0:25:36and as soon as they get through the gate, they'll be active.
0:25:36 > 0:25:38- AIR MARSHALL:- Camodragons, launch.
0:25:38 > 0:25:40Camodragons are off and This Way Up are zapping already.
0:25:40 > 0:25:42Keep on hitting, hitting.
0:25:42 > 0:25:44Over, over, over.
0:25:44 > 0:25:47Over, over, over. Now we are going. Well done.
0:25:47 > 0:25:49This is furious.
0:25:49 > 0:25:51And then straight into the arena there.
0:25:51 > 0:25:53There's a big gap between them here.
0:25:53 > 0:25:55Making themselves small, that's clever.
0:25:55 > 0:25:56- Keep on hitting. Hit.- I hit!- Yes!
0:25:56 > 0:25:58- Fire.- Oh, they've hit us.
0:25:58 > 0:26:01That's right, lads. Your camouflage wasn't good enough on that occasion.
0:26:01 > 0:26:02- It's 1-0.- Already, yeah.
0:26:02 > 0:26:05So, they took advantage of that five-second advantage,
0:26:05 > 0:26:06- This Way Up.- Yeah.
0:26:06 > 0:26:07They certainly did, Rachel.
0:26:07 > 0:26:09Five second doesn't sound a lot
0:26:09 > 0:26:11but in the Dogfight, it can be everything.
0:26:11 > 0:26:12The Camodragons out in the open
0:26:12 > 0:26:13like a sitting duck
0:26:13 > 0:26:15and they've been struck again!
0:26:15 > 0:26:18This is relentless from This Way Up.
0:26:18 > 0:26:19Oh, two gone already.
0:26:19 > 0:26:21They need to get closer in.
0:26:21 > 0:26:23They've got to get closer in.
0:26:23 > 0:26:25- They need to get closer in, absolutely.- Up and down.
0:26:25 > 0:26:26It will take more than
0:26:26 > 0:26:27a bit of up and down, Anthony.
0:26:27 > 0:26:29Get zapping, mate.
0:26:29 > 0:26:30Come close.
0:26:32 > 0:26:34And they're close to the WASP as well.
0:26:34 > 0:26:35They are, too close.
0:26:35 > 0:26:37Yeah. They're sort of sandwiched
0:26:37 > 0:26:39between a WASP and a fireball.
0:26:39 > 0:26:42That is not appetising in the slightest, Will.
0:26:42 > 0:26:43Joe needs to take on the traits
0:26:43 > 0:26:44of his pet snake, Larry, here -
0:26:44 > 0:26:46get crafty.
0:26:46 > 0:26:48And, out of nowhere the Camodragons have struck.
0:26:48 > 0:26:51This is why I love the Dogfight. Right here.
0:26:51 > 0:26:52Look how they whooshed up
0:26:52 > 0:26:54and fired down on This Way Up with a vengeance.
0:26:54 > 0:26:56They're right back in it. It is 2-1.
0:26:56 > 0:26:57Keep on hitting.
0:26:57 > 0:26:59The usually cool Thomas is rattled
0:26:59 > 0:27:01and is taking it out on his wingman.
0:27:01 > 0:27:03Toby took the criticism on the chin,
0:27:03 > 0:27:05then hit Camodragons on the chin.
0:27:05 > 0:27:063-1.
0:27:06 > 0:27:08And that is the victory.
0:27:08 > 0:27:09- Oh! My gosh.- That's it.
0:27:09 > 0:27:11Another quick double whammy by This Way Up.
0:27:11 > 0:27:13You can see here
0:27:13 > 0:27:14that Camodragon sent out a shot
0:27:14 > 0:27:16which Thomas neatly swerved there
0:27:16 > 0:27:18before Toby added the final nail to the coffin.
0:27:18 > 0:27:21Game over. And 4-1 to This Way Up.
0:27:21 > 0:27:24- Yes!- How are you feeling, Tom? - Yeah, it's great.
0:27:24 > 0:27:26- I don't know what to say. - It's really great.
0:27:26 > 0:27:29Guys, This Way Up, that does mean we see you in the semifinals.
0:27:29 > 0:27:30Congratulations.
0:27:30 > 0:27:34- Unlucky, guys, but have you had a good time?- Yeah.
0:27:34 > 0:27:38- It's time to power down. - And, for these guys, to step up.
0:27:41 > 0:27:44We were already really close but this has made us even closer.
0:27:44 > 0:27:47Exciting, nerve-racking and amazing.
0:27:47 > 0:27:50The experience was amazing.
0:27:50 > 0:27:51He was all right as a wingman.
0:27:54 > 0:27:57I never knew we would get this far.
0:27:57 > 0:27:58- It is crazy.- We just went for it.
0:27:58 > 0:28:01Some bits we went too fast, some bits we went too slow
0:28:01 > 0:28:04but in the end of the day, it's just we did what we had to do.
0:28:06 > 0:28:09Airmageddon, power down.