Cinematic FPV - 10 CRUCIAL TIPS for Beginners!
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
- I've learned so much over the past 6 months getting into FPV/Freestyle quads, and still have a long way to go! But while it's all still fresh on my mind I figured I'd put this together for anyone who's thinking about getting into this hobby specifically for cinematography/filmmaking.
If you're a beginner having trouble figuring out what to buy, check out my buyer's guide! www.christophb...
2:43 - 1: Join a Community
3:50 - 2: Get in the Simulator
4:25 - 3: Go Digital (for Cinematography)
5:24 - 4: Go Pre-Built
6:46 - 5: Lots of Props
9:04 - 6: Go 6S
12:34 - 7: Action Cameras
13:55 - 8: Acro only!
15:10 - 9: Bardwell
16:30 - 10: Line of Sight
If you want more info on any of the stuff I talk about in this video or a list of the gear I'm using, scroll down or check out my blog post on the subject: (check back soon!)
Huge thank you to the FPV pilots who have been so helpful along my whole journey:
Eric Papky: / hivestudioscanada
Prince FPV: / pj1980123
Konasty FPV: / @erickonasty
Wren: / wrenthereaper
Cornell Herg: @cornellherg
Joshua Bardwell: / @joshuabardwell
The gear I'm using:
DJI FPV System: bit.ly/2V0tl0O
4S Battery for DJI Goggles: bit.ly/3hImP8z
5" Freestyle Quad:
iFlight Titan DC5 w/ DJI Air Unit (if you already have the DJI Goggles & RC): bit.ly/3fD3bsE
iFlight Titan DC5 w/ Goggles & RC (if you want to get it with the DJI stuff in one order): bit.ly/3fKJwXX
Extra Props for DC5: bit.ly/2V0jnMB
6S 1300mAh Batteries for DC5: bit.ly/2BplSBa
3" Cinewhoop:
Holybro Kopis 3" Cinewhoop: bit.ly/37Rn1xO
Extra Props for Cinewhoop: bit.ly/2YgQxd2
4S Batteries for Cinewhoop: bit.ly/3hImP8z
Battery Chargers:
Venom Pro Duo: bit.ly/2YgrR4j
ISDT T6: bit.ly/2YgRvWI
ISDT T8: bit.ly/30WUoO2
Action/360 Cameras:
Insta360 One X: bit.ly/3hHyX9L
Insta360 One R: bit.ly/30Y4ZbD
Insta360 Go: bit.ly/2V0vh9z
Tools:
Field Repair Kit: bit.ly/2UXAoab
TS100 Portable Soldering Iron: bit.ly/2CiwHWc
DJI Mavic 2 Pro: bit.ly/2Qz5Xp3
All music licensed via Music Bed, get a free 30-day trial: bit.ly/2R1YTAC
Color Graded using Lutify.Me's amazing luts: bit.ly/39L82Wx
If I left anything out, let me know!
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Rule no1 don't wobble in sky.
I thought everyone knew that rule so I left it out, but good point!
What’s that ”wobble in sky”?
@@YasmineAndHenrik hahahaha right wtf....🤔🤔🤣 rule #1.... set your fail safe! Aaaa #1.5...! Have a dual arm set up on your T.X! Rule #2 MAKE SURE EVERYTHING IS SUPER SECURE! /make sure your props wont hit the antennas if you crash! #3 dont bust the antenna off your vtx/secure that shit well too! Aaaaaa... #3.5😅 make sure props are on right and tight! #4 DONT CRASH on a maiden! Take off and cruise for a min.. come back and land! Goggles off...... YESSSSS!...... Nowww you can go try a flip😜!!
@@stickboyfpv4742 I have no idea what you just said.
@@omegalord lol was that before or after you liked your own comment😆😆? And sorry man...! Not sure what you mean..!
Gotta give you props for having so many props
Thanks!! I’m gonna need those sooner than later 😂
This is easily one of the best beginner fpv videos to watch if you are thinking about getting into the hobby. Thanks for an honest and great video.
Thank you so much! I'm glad you found it helpful!
Ummmm . . . that intro was amazing. Mind blown 🤯
Great tips, no over-the-top BS. I've been flying for several years and decided to get in to FPV and this is exactly the kind of information I'm looking for. Thanks.
So glad to hear you found this helpful! You’re gonna love the FPV stuff and it’ll make you a better pilot with regular drones too!
That is the most helpful video about fpv drones in the internet to get an overview as a beginner. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! It's all stuff I was lucky to be told by experienced pilots that I found really helpful, so I'm happy to pass it all along!
Great video Christoph!! It was fun to fly with you.
And yes I totally agree about buying a ready to fly drone for your first drone rather than building it. I think it’s way more approachable for a beginner to repair than build. After enough repairs and experience, beginners will eventually learn enough about how drones are built to have the confidence to do it themselves.
Or at least... that’s exactly how I did it too haha 😂😝
I have a feeling the people saying you need to build it yourself are trying to prevent this hobby from going mainstream or something!
@@cbenfey my opinion is they are the ones who might have started fpv when there was no choice but to build.. so had to learn that way or just like tinkering and building.. personally I buy prebuilt first... then learn to fix and tweak after .. also prebuilt first to get experience and make sure this is something you like.. then you can start customizing to your likes.. either way awesome video and happy safe flying..
I started out with a DJI quad with the transtec laser HD frame that I got off someone from ebay for super cheap, and honestly that was probably the best decision I could have made. I ended up completely reverse engineering the thing due to how many crashes and mess ups I've made when soldering on new components like a GPS, vifly buzzer, or Crossfire nano rx I honestly think the only thing left on my quad that came from the guy I bought it from is the frame! I probably would have way given up a long time ago if I had to build it completely from scratch myself, so the slow learning process definitely helped a ton.
The transtec frame is a nightmare to work with though since you route the motor cables under a little front and back plate if you want to keep it tidy, means you have to take off all the standoffs to change out a motor lol.
I've probably reached a point where it used to take me 2 days to take apart and rebuild this quad, to just under half an hour.
I think that totally depends on each individual! If someone new to the hobby has some experience soldering and/or is mechanically inclined, go for it. I built my first just this year. I ran into a couple issues along the way with getting my radio linked up and some of the software/betaflight stuff. (and an ESC that went out on me after my first flight, two minutes in...part was backordered for a while) Yeah, it would have been nice to get up in the air right away, but I would rather spend the time learning up front rather than have a bad crash and have to figure that stuff out, and put my flying on hold while I do so. I'm confident now that if I have to, I could rebuild my quad and get it back up in the air quickly.
Again, it depends on the person. I enjoy tinkering and building so for me it was a no-brainer, and I was confident up front that I would enjoy this for the long run so I didn't mind spending the time initially. All that said, I don't discourage anyone from going with a ready to fly quad...it's all about how you want to do it and whatever makes it most enjoyable! I finally got my replacement ESC a couple weeks ago and have been able to fly for the first time with my goggles a few times now and it is a blast.
I built it myself without any experience in drones and soldering. It took me a lot of patience but I did it. But for people who just want to fly and have fun it's probably better to go with a pre built first.
It’s been 9months since I got into this hobby. I started with a simulator but I built my own quad also. Which is the best thing i did. Because after crash i know immediately what to fix and how to fix it. I have no knowledge about everything but youtube has answers for all my questions. Great video!
Yeah I've pretty much learned everything I know from UA-cam, so lucky to have it as a resource!
Practicing Line of sight is really good advice. I started getting pretty good after a month or 2.
Line of sight felt like getting kicked all the way back to day 1 all over again. Its really hard, but a few minutes practice per day makes a huge difference
I love the way your calm demeanor makes this super easy to watch. I can't stand people who are too loud on their channels lol
this has to be the best tips video on UA-cam!!! Mate the quality!! Thanks a lot for making this!!
Glad it was helpful! Put a lot of time and energy into this one to make sure it would be worthwhile!
Man this is awesome thank you I am looking forward to get into fpv thing!
You're really gonna enjoy it!
Bar none, best set of tips I have seen anyone put together. Well done, brother!
Damn dude, I really appreciate that!
The most honest video I've ever seen about FPV for beginners. Thank you so much!
Thank you! And you’re welcome!
Was really nice to get the perspective of a cinematographer in the fpv drone scene coming. Thanks for the content.
Hey thanks!
I appreciate you bringing a different backstory to FPV content. I’m in.
Rad! Stoked to have you!
this is the best video i have seen on this topic for beginners. Waiting for my nazgul5 6s from banggood, flying in the simulator rn with an xbox controller until i recieve my radio
Nice! I hope it's arrived by now...how are you liking it??
@@cbenfey arghh i have not recieved it yet because I had to ship it to a neighboring country and pick it up by car, but covid does not allow me of course. I am flying with my TX16S on my laptop in DRL, Velocidrone and Liftoff though!
This video just motivated me to go out and fly! Thank you for that, I forgot how amazing FPV is!
I feel the same way whenever I'm too busy to fly for a few weeks...like today for example! I need to get out there and FLY!
Dude, great vid! Been flying for over a year, & yes, Joshua Bardwell is a God send. Haven't bought a GoPro yet but plan to. Keep up the good work. God's speed.
Same to you! Just passed the one year mark myself and it's winter here so I haven't been flying as much as I'd like to...need to get out!
Geez this area is pretty on a normal day, but Christoph has taken it up a mega notch in these shots.
😁😁😁
DJI FPV is amazing. I have been flying FPV multirotors for about 5 years now, and converted to DJI this year. I feel like the better image and quality of connection makes me a more confident pilot. It's not cheap but for the results the cost is worth it.
Yeah and with the 50mbps update now it's unbelievably clear! I think the argument against going digital is starting to lose it's legs.
@@cbenfey Definitely! I'm excited to see how digital continues to evolve. Its only a matter of time until it becomes as cheap as analog I think.
All 10 are absolutely right ! awesome job
❤️❤️❤️
One of the best FPV starter videos I have seen. Well Done!!!
Thanks dude, that means a lot!!
Man what a good video, I'm here because the video from Mark Bone, and I began FPV this year too during lockdown, saw a ton of videos of the freestyle pilots that everybody knows, that are trying to make cinematic content, but this is the first one of someone like me, I mean videographer that got into FPV not the other way, you changed my mind with a lot of things what I'm struggling right now, because 1 month ago I lost my drone with the gopro and if I would see this video before maybe I would save the gopro and maybe the drone too, I started with a 3" and have no regrets but I'm looking forward to get a 5" and complement my skills. Hi from Colombia
Yeah I'm really glad I started with a 5"! It's really the most versatile size for cinematic stuff! Good luck with your own FPV journey!
Been flying for a couple years myself. I really like how you arranged this video. It managed to keep my all the way through. 🤙🤙
Thanks dude! Put a lot of time into this one, so I’m glad it can be appreciated by people at all levels!
Thanks for all the great tips, as someone who is curious about this hobby and considering it, this was perfect combination of info I need to start! Really appreciated.
My pleasure! Glad I could give you that little push in the right direction!
I'm encouraged to order a ProTek35 right now. Thanks for this video, excelent and super useful.
I've heard great things about that one!
So super helpful!!! The best FPV video i have seen yet!!! ;)
So glad to hear it!
Been flying for a long time, I still buy prebuilts especially when I just need to put FPV fuel in my tank to keep me going. Plus you can buy gear for cheaper than you can build it yourself. Even if you buy a pre bulilt a lot of time you can transfer that gear on a separate project later. I just bought the iflight XL5 HD for 270 dollars in the 6S configuration. That puts the quad at 110 dollars minus the DJI system. It has premium motors and gear and just the motors alone are 80 bucks+. I could never fly this purchase and I still would be heavily satisfied. But of course I already have 10 packs through it....lol Great vid and I wish I had some of these locations, a lot of time the terrain informs the way we fly and develop.
I agree 100%! And yes, finding a good spot is paramount in this hobby!
Great video! I think #10 is a really good point for all fpv pilots.
amazing david guetta! love your music and your drone videos! keep going!
Hahahaha ok!
This was a super great video, awesome advice combined with a beautiful vlog! Plus you’re talented, well-spoken and humble. Appreciate you for making this man, hope we do get to fly together one day!
-Kai
Thank you so much! Yeah I hope we can rip together some day too, I miss being able to see friends and new places!
Yeah ! So cool to see you made FPV video ! Thks Chris !
Thanks dude! More to come :)
All still relevant points in 2022. Thanks for those tips. I've got about 30 hours on the sim, been flying the beta flight Cetus pro and that basic setup for about a month now getting comfortable and responsive. I really do need to connect with my local FPV community. Great idea.
Thank you best cinematic fpv video ever
Nicely done! Now that's some great cinematic FPV footage! 👍👍👍
Thank you!!
Hi Christoph, your fan from Ukraine. Thank you for tips without waste of time, truly excited to start flying fpv
I’m excited for you, dude! It’s seriously the most fun you can have with a camera!
Great tips Christoph! Can't wait to start getting into FPV man!
Tip #7 all the way! If using goggles (flying FPV), get to acro mode ASAP. Fighting against the self-leveling of angle mode to go where and how you want is a real pain in the butt. If learning line of sight (LOS), it's okay to use angle mode and focus on throttle control. After a few minutes or an hour, when you stop slamming the ground (because you will) switch to acro mode and keep the quad tail-in (that's rear of the quad facing you, front facing away from you) for a while. When comfortable with that, start flying squares or figure 8s. The amount of time it takes to get comfy at each stage of learning depends on the person but most should be able to do this in a day or two and doing line of sight flips and rolls in no time. :)
This is great advice too! The importance of practicing LOS work can't be understated!
Awesome Video mate! Getting into FPV rn, and videos like urs really keep me tuned and hyped! Alltough i´ll start with a Tinywhoop and work my way up to a 3"/4" cinewhoop...
Great intro to this topic. Thanks for putting it out.
I really love your content, always to the point.
and thanks, Christoph. I have been following your work for a long time and I have to say you taught me great things.
Love from Bangladesh. 💓
I got a feeling your channel is about to get mega blown up any minute!
That was a really good video! I like that your answers were not already expected. You have a different opinion but explained the ''why''.
Great video!
Glad you got something out of it! What can I say...I've had a lot of time to think about these things, haha!
Thank you!
did the subscribe thing and the thumbs up thing lol...really inspirational, ive been wanting to get into fpv drones for a while but im sooooo scared lol. especially the undertaken of learning to build. but this really helps. thanks
I’m so glad to hear that! Yeah the building barrier of entry shouldn’t be a thing anymore. Lots of great bind n fly options out there!
@@cbenfey thanks again...spent all night following your links and researching drone now i have a au questions...this is good
Do you think DJI will release a version 2 of the goggles and transmitter that does the same (or improves) but in a smaller form factor?
I don’t think they’ll have a new system for at least a year or so, they just released a huge firmware update for the current one so I think this will be their flagship system for a while. That being said, you really never know with DJI! They’re constantly making their own equipment obsolete! I really think you’re safe to buy the current system though, it’s still light years ahead of anything else on the market.
I've wanted to do the same shot you did in your intro FOREVER. I back onto those tracks.
Oh wow, you're in a great spot! You should still go do it sometime, it's such a fun spot to fly!
Im newbie fpv here..thx for ur explanation ~ good video 👍🏻👍🏻
You’re welcome, glad you found it useful!
Nicely shot!! Beautifully color graded!
Thank you so much!
DUDE!!!! Thank you so much for his video, information, and links.
No problem at all!
I loved your flying just fantastic, I have been thinking of FPV for a while and its the thing I would like to try.
It's the most fun you can have with a camera, I highly recommend!
From the whole video the scariest parts were when you guys crossed the river on those logs lmao! I was holding my breath every time
Hahaha, yeah my friend fell in recently in that exact spot!
So here I am, watching fpv content because I wanna start ordering my first fpv drone, as I'm reading the comments, of course I see a comment from you Joey haha.
Thanks for this info. Hope you are enjoying flying post pandemic. God bless 😊🙏🏼❤️
Thank you so much for this great video!!
You're welcome! Thank you so much for this great comment!
Thanks for the video New subscribeder I give you props on the props because you can never have enough props!
Props to that 🤛🏼
Great video . good tips for begginers to chose they way in the fpv world!
Thank you! Glad people are finding it useful :)
Great video and top tip's, I agree very much with them! I also, learnt from JB when I started FPV very helpful dude! Superb cinematic flights and edit buddy, happy flying! 👏👌👍²⁷⁴
I feel like so many people will owe their FPV career to that dude, haha! He's a legend!
Ohh man i've been dreaming of going back to the base of Tew's since I started FPV. Grew up near Dundas, so many beauty nature spots! Great vid!
Amazing video bro. I'm just learning about fpv drones and the racing and cinematic aspect of it. This video really helped. Thanks! Also great color grade for your video and cinematography.
Thanks! FPV is seriously the most fun you can have with a camera.
👍 for recommending Joshua Bardwell
It’s probably the most important tip 😂
@@cbenfey I'd still place simulation a little higher, keeps my interest to the hobby high during bad weathers
Great tips man! I am just getting started in fpv coming from camera drones and have followed most these tips. I flew about 2 batteries of analog and then went to HD. Tip 10 I should work on. Bardwells videos have helped so much. I've emailed him a few times and I think I annoy him everytime. Building and setting up fpv drones challenges my brain to the point of thinking I may not be smart enough to do it. Eventually I figure it out. I mean the stuff I built before Dji. But even Dji stuff can take me a while. I live in my van also and don't have solar yet so power can be a issue too. I love it and am going to go fly right now. Just got the Nazgul HD 6s. So much fun! I need to get in touch with some local flyers. I'm in San Diego area and I am sure there are many around. Thanks for the tips!
Don't sweat the building/set up portion of it all. I know it seems super overwhelming at first but I think you'll be surprised at how quickly the knowledge and skills will come to you. Just keep watching Bardwell's stuff, check out Oscar Liang as well; he's got a very helpful site that covers most aspects of FPV building. Get some practice soldering boards if you haven't soldered before. Keep at it brother!
So awesome that Bardwell has helped so many of us! I was in SD back in Feb, I wish we could have met up! I found a cool spot under a bridge to fly around, it's on one of my IGTV videos.
Great flying mate👌👌👌
Thanks dude! It's all I think about haha!
Excellent.... Great advice, great points. Thanks for posting!
Thanks, Steve! It’s always a pleasure :)
Thanks Christoph! As always your content is great. And this has been really helpful.
Glad to hear it, my pleasure!
Fantastic shot of Tews!
Line of flight sighing is a nice sounding combination of words.
Huge *sighs*
One of this videos that prove that if you have good audio the out of focus clips are bareable
Barely bearable, haha yeah, but I agree!
Great video. I've been flying for three years and there were some great beginner tips in here. Also notice the flying at Tri City Park :) Great spot..
Yeah I was super nervous flying there, I barely had a handle on things at that point in time and there were people to avoid!
You should get the Insta360 One R. It’s about the same size as GoPro 9, and has 360 view. You’ll never worry about what angle the camera is at.
I’ve got 3, haha! But I find the quality of the Hero 8 and 9 is so much better. But I’m building a few “invisible” FPV drones using the One R which should be pretty sweet!
Great video! thanks.
Joshua Bradwell is a very good teacher for me
"you are going to learn something today" 😉
Thanks, glad I found your channel. I'm following step by step.
Nice!! It's the most fun you can have with a camera, I'm excited for you!
Your video was really well done and easy to follow..just contemplating FPV drones. This video was the first one I found on introducing FPV drones..Thank you! Great video!
Glad it was helpful! If you just want to dip your toes into trying it I'd recommend the FPV Whoop Racing Starter Kit from BetaFPV! It comes with everything you need to get started and it's only $129.99! betafpv.com/products/fpv-whoop-racing-starter-kit-2?sca_ref=520545.u2t2buzskv
I will most definitely get a FPV drone!
Maybe, someday... 🤓😇🥳
Hahaha! I should change the channel name to "Definitely Tomorrow"
@@cbenfey Haha! 😂
You just scared my bank account! 😅
$$$
Cool cinematic intro. Well organized tutorial. Braap approved 👌
Haha I didn't even realize how badly I wanted to be Braap approved and now I need it for all my videos!
I think the best camera for FPV is the GoPro 6 + realsteadygo) Christoph look at the "Dison Mini V3". Also see the group in fb "NAKED Cinewhoop Community". I think you will find a lot of interesting things there for yourself
This may also be interesting to you ua-cam.com/video/Rmju4oIepE0/v-deo.html
@@sergeytyrnov Oh yeah the Thicc is soooo sick! I might have to build one for a project in the fall *fingers crossed*
RSG now supports the Hero 8, but I think I might agree with you because I don't like how the H8's lens isn't replaceable anymore :/
I'll check out that FB group now!
Great video Bro seasons greetings from New Zealand
Thank you! I'm so jealous that you guys eradicated covid over there!
Good stuff. I started with a parrot mambo and went later with an analog set. No sim. DJI only now.
Nice! Yes I can only recommend DJI now, it’s improved significantly over the past year!
This FPV thing is no jokes! Still getting into it when I can
Yes dude! It's seriously going to change your life!
I’m a DOP too and although I’ve flown drones for a while I’ve not gotten into the FPV yet but feel the dynamism it could add to a project could be really useful. Thanks for the video I found this super helpful!
Thanks so much for this video. I am a beginner that hasn't gone off the simulator yet but am about to order my first RDF ceniwhoop and I was wondering how many extra batteries I should get and you more than answered that foe me. New sub and keep up the great work!!
Woohoo, glad I could help! Happy flying dude!
Brilliant. Thank you.
No worries!
Those are not tips. Those are the 10 Commandments! Nice video, well worth the subscription 👍!
Hahaha thank you, that means a lot!!
So basically a Mavic is an automatic and an FPV is a stick shift lol awesome video man, thanks!
Totally! A stick shift that can flip upside down 🙃
This is perfect! Thanks for this great video!
You're so welcome!
I like the shot along the railway line 🔥
For me a tiny whoop would be a great start fpv
Serious journey for the shot at the water fall 😃 lost wallet = day ruined 🙈 Rlines is the way forward 💪🏻you forgot to mention Armattan life time frame warranty 🤗 great water dive 👌🏻
Yeah I should have mentioned that! I love my Marmotte, it’s taken a few good beatings yet and no damage whatsoever!
Great video bruv... that Tews dive is on my bucket list... doing that dive was one of the reasons I got into FPV... just need to finish my A-RPAS first....
Haha yeah! I do have my advanced certificate as well. I recommend parking in Dundas and hiking in for Tews!
great video, i started flying fpv at the end of January this year. I started with the Squirt V2, Pre-built from Rotor Riot, i am full digital, i do have the analog modal for my dji but have yet to use it. Keep Sendingit!
I never touched level or horizon mode and i have been doing pretty good if you want to checkout a few of my video, Subbed
@@enarramore77 will do! I saw you're flying the Marmotte too...such a solid frame!
That looks fun! I'm in.
Single handedly the best video for introducing the beginners to FPV. Clean, straight the the point and informative. Love it man!
Just ordered my first bind & fly Titan DC5 with the digital FPV system. Quite the investment but I see the future in this digital system!
You got yourself a new sub :D
You're gonna love the Titan DC5! It's really easy to repair and everything fits nicely.
Many thanks, Christoph! Awesome tips!
Your tip 7 is specially good: don't risk your expensive camera in a flight that doesn't required to be filmed by it, and also mount it when you feels pretty comfortable flying your drone.
Thanks i appreciate your experience a lot 👍👍👍👍
I'm only just getting started but I've learned a lot so far!
Hey Christoph, great video, thanks for the tips. I bought a bind and fly, the iFlight Nazgul5 6S i.e. Pre built and tuned, which I see you suggested. I flew one flight line of sight and the next time with goggles, cause I finally got, and the first time got confused and was like "where am I😮" 😂 was already too used to seeing my qaud line of site😂 despite many hours of Liftoff in FPV. I crash from a nice height but, as you say, they survive, and I flew on. Using acro trainer mode, won't self level but won't flip over either. thanks to Joshua Bardwell for his Betaflight videos where I discovered that mode.
I started out in horizon/angle mode, but after a couple of hours in a sim, acro felt completely natural, don't sweat it
Yeah I would switch back and forth at the beginning but it was a bad habit to break out of!
Fantastic video!
Thanks!
Great vid brother, getting stoked to get in it
Thanks. Great help!
You're welcome! Glad to hear that!
Nice content and an awesome intro man
Appreciate that!
When I saw that smooth ass logo I subscribed
I knew spending way too much time on that would pay off!
Amazing flying