Gavin U’Ren and Peter Ritter, who were experienced pilots, died when their helicopters collided in Western Australia’s remote region of the Kimberley.
They were on a cattle-mustering mission when they crashed.
According to the ATSB, four helicopters were flying when the incident occurred.
Both men were skilled photographers. U.Ren was from Northam, while Ritter was from New South Wales.
Both men loved flying and were known for their love of the outdoors.
The people who knew the two men posted their condolences on Facebook.
They said they were best friends and that they would always be flying with them.
They also said they were devastated by the news.
One of the people who knew the two men said they would be greatly missed.
Another wrote that they were going to be greatly missed.