Real or Fake: Tom Brady’s Epic Hole-in-One Caught by FPV Drone
Tom Brady went viral this week after he posted a video to his social media channels showing him hitting an epic hole-in-one on the golf course.
The Hero10 Black Bones is GoPro’s Answer to the DJI FPV Drone
The DJI FPV was the first to bring first-person view (FPV) drones to the masses as a great entry-level, all-in-one package. GoPro seems to be targeting more serious drone pilots with the Hero10 Black Bones, its no-compromises 5K FPV camera.
FPV Drone Offers Stunning Tour of Tesla’s Massive Gigafactory in Berlin
Tesla has published a detailed first-person view (FPV) drone flythrough of its new European manufacturing location to promote what it says is the most advanced, sustainable, and efficient facility ever.
This Telescope FPV Timelapse Shows What Astrophotography Feels Like
My love of astronomy started way back as a child when my dad bought a Celestron C8 telescope. I remember spending hours with him searching to find a single dark sky object. This love of the night sky stuck with me and it wasn't until 2012 I made a New Year's resolution to go out for one night each month near the new moon to do astronomy, astrophotography, and time-lapse of the night sky.
Insane Dive Off World’s Tallest Waterfall Shot by FPV Drone
Filmmaker Ellis van Jason has published a video where he takes his first-person-view (FPV) drone straight over the edge of Angel Falls, the tallest waterfall in the world. Without this type of drone, the jaw-dropping view would otherwise be impossible to capture quite like this.
Stunning Single-Shot FPV Drone Tour of Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium
Manchester City recently topped rival Manchester United to take the Premier League title and to celebrate the internal content team has published this 3-minute and 40-second single-shot first-person-view (FPV) drone video that tours the entire Etihad Stadium.
Drone Pilot Who Shot FPV ‘Bowling Alley’ Viral Video Continues to Impress
Filmmaker and drone pilot Jay Christiensen of Minnesota-based Rally Studios became a near-overnight viral sensation when he published a video of a bowling alley that took the idea of a scripted single shot to another level. Since then, he's published two more amazing videos of other impressive spaces.
Watch a DJI FPV Drone Get Struck by a Flying Chunk of Lava
Photographer and filmmaker Daniel Haussmann recently joined the crowds enjoying the incredible volcanic eruption in Iceland and captured it using a mix of his DJI FPV, Mavic 2 Pro, and Mavic Air 2. During one sequence, his FPV is struck by a flying piece of lava, sending it tumbling through the air.
This Jaw-Dropping Bowling Alley Video Was Shot with an FPV Drone
FPV (first-person view) drones have been typically only used by racing and acrobatics circles, but this video from filmmaker and drone pilot Jay Christensen of the Minnesota-based Rally Studios shows the incredible possibilities when FPV meets creative professional.
DJI FPV Review: A Racing Drone for the Non-Racing Pilot
When I first heard DJI was bringing the FPV drone to market, I was excited but also a bit skeptical. Even though DJI's history in the consumer drone market is second to none, the company's offerings to the FPV market are a bit of a mixed bag coming from the perspective of a pilot from the racing and freestyle scene.
DJI Launches the FPV Drone: Shoot 4K, 60 FPS Video at 87MPH
DJI has announced the FPV, a new type of drone for the company that is made specifically for the first-person, high-speed flight experience found in racing with pointed adjustments to make the experience a step up from the conventional options.
DJI’s Upcoming FPV Drone Leaked in Full Unboxing Video
DJI's forthcoming first-person-view (FPV) racing drone has been rumored since late last year, but a recent full 10-minute unboxing video of the forthcoming drone shows it off from all angles.
These Guys Strapped a RED Camera to a 100mph FPV Racing Drone
Filmmaker and YouTuber Potato Jet recently teamed up with first person view (FPV) racing drone pilot Paul Nurkkala to try something kind of crazy: they strapped Potato Jet's RED cinema camera to a custom-built, high-speed octa-copter and took it for a spin... and a flip... and a few more maneuvers besides.
Faking FPV Drone Footage with a OneWheel, a GoPro, and a Selfie Stick
Jonathan Lucan of Lucan Productions recently came up with an ingenious "hack" that allowed him to capture "dynamic and innovative shots" that look like they were shot with an FPV drone... except that they weren't. They were captured using a GoPro HERO 6, a 9-foot selfie stick, and a OneWheel.
Camera-Equipped Copter Beams FPV to Goggles for Beautiful Aerial Imagery
We're getting to the point at which photographers can buy fancy aerial drones without having to sell a kidney. You've probably already seen photos and videos shot from camera-equipped radio-controlled helicopters before, but did you know that the camera's view can be beamed to a pair of goggles, allowing the photographer to be immersed in a first-person-view of what he or she is shooting?
The Story of the FPoleV: The ‘Not a Drone’ Action Photography Tool
Action videographer Steven Donovan developed a unique way to capture aerial stunts. Called the FPoleV, the results have amazed online viewers and brought him a cult-like following.
It’s Not a Drone: An Unusual Yet Effective Way to Film High Divers
Red Bull has shared a behind-the-scenes video that shows how its filmmakers deftly capture a high-diver leaping into the water. Surprisingly, it doesn't involve a drone.
DJI’s New RS 3 Pro Gimbal Adds LiDAR AF to Manual Focus Lenses
DJI has announced the RS 3 and RS 3 Pro gimbals which offer a new automated axis lock system, the third-generation RS stabilization algorithm that improves performance by 20%, and one-tap calibration.
Insta360 Teases Something That Looks Like a Drone
Insta360 has published a short 19-second video that looks like an entirely new endeavor for the company. While it's not clear exactly what it might be, it appears that it can fly.
Leaked Images Allege DJI is Working on a Compact Racing-Style Drone
A series of leaked 3D models appear to show a new DJI design that is reminiscent of popular racing drones. Supposedly called Avata, the leak indicates the first-person-view (FPV) drone will be a smaller option alongside last year's DJI FPV.