FPV Reels

JohnnyFPV is at the pinnacle of the FPV world.  He is a competitive racer, having competed on multiple DRL seasons and enjoying lots of airtime on ESPN.  Where he stands apart though is with his highly cinematic freestyle content.  He has traveled the four corners of the world, making epic videos and helping to create content for TV shows, commercials, and even feature-length movies.  This epic FPV compilation reel earned Johnny FPV  a nomination in the Showreel category at the 6th Annual NYCDFF.

The Dutch Drone Gods is a group of three very talented first person view pilots from the Netherlands: Ralph Hogenbirk (aka ShaggyFPV),  Vince Irie (Jedeye_FPV) and  Thomas de Koster (ThomasFPV).  In this reel put together by ShaggyFPV, you'll be treated to some epic highlights from their collective portfolio.  The reel features an impressive blend of dynamic, cinematic, and just flat-out cool FPV flight footage.   This video earned a nomination in the Showreel category at the 6th Annual NYCDFF. 

FPV pilot LouisHouiller treats us all to 90 seconds of the best in FPV freestyle in this epic video.  He packaged up his prized flights from 2019 from some spectacular destinations all over the world, and the proof is in the reel.  He chases mountain and road bikers and freestyle skiers in France, shows off his dives in an abandoned power plant, surfs along plenty of scenic ridges in Scotland, and chases down hills and dirt roads in the Dolomites; for all of this, we added him to our FPV Pilots to Watch list in April, 2020.

Instagram and YouTube star Stéphane Couchoud keeps it real about his first 6 months of FPV in this great edit. Starting out near Saint. Étienne, France, we witness his crashes and frustration, but quickly, we're treated to an epic reel full of cliff dives, cruising by a beach resort, tree dancing, mountain surfing, diving *through* a dam, and more.  We even like his ending message: "Don't try to be the best. Be authentic."  This video earned a nomination for the sixth annual New York City Drone Film Festival.

Prepare to be completely blown away by this sensational first person view (FPV) drone reel by top AirVuz contributor FrameWorkFilms.  One of the world's top drone piloting companies, FrameWorkFilms has been a leader in the evolving art of cinematic FPV.  The video features a wide range of FPV footage, ranging from highly cinematic shots of scenes ranging from the famous Hollywood sign and LA skyscrapers to some incredible chase scenes.   This was an easy choice for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in October, 2020.  

It’s that time of year again, when talented pilots put together the best of the best from the year in, what they hope to be, an impressive aerial reel. In the case of FPV pilot and cinematographer and former Drone Video Award winner nurkfpv, it is certainly incredible and this is only his cinewhoop reel. Stand out shots include his “Envelopment” location at :15, a flight through a moving Ferris Wheel at :30, and floating through a massive tree at 1:13.  This was an easy pick for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in December, 2019. 

Prepare to be blown away by this spectacular first person view (FPV) drone reel by top AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot Escape Fpv.  The piece opens with an epic backward-facing shot along a mountain ridge.  Brilliantly edited, the video features some truly epic chase footage involving free style BMXers, jetskiers, a yacht, a brilliant white Ferrari, and (yes) a helicopter.  It's one of the more action packed 60 second pieces we've seen; which is why this video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch List in February of 2021.  

A first person view (FPV) drone reel of epic proportions, this compilation by top AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot Red-fpv was chosen as a Finalist for the FPV Freestyle Cinematic category at the second annual Drone Video Awards.  The epic piece has a little bit of everything - proximity flying, action filming, cinematic nature and landscape shots, plus a few editing tricks sprinkled in throughout-- making it the quintessentially well-balanced FPV reel. You're going to want to give this masterpiece a watch.

Prepare to be amazed by this VERY impressive cinematic first person view (FPV) 2020 drone reel by top AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot WestPsydeFPV.  The video opens with some epic sequences flying over the spectacular rock formations of the Southwestern USA.  Then it's on to the Pacific Ocean for some coastal FPV cruising, followed by an epic shot flying through the pilots legs as he stands atop a pickup truck parked in a canyon.  Well worth a watch, this video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in January, 2021.  

This excellent first person view (FPV) 2020 highlight reel by top AirVuz contributor and pilot Send It Productions openes with some incredible mountain surfing footage from somewhere in the Alps Mountains.  Following some epic ridge-skimming and an amazing fly-through shot at the 1:48 mark, you'll chase a motorcycle on a road in southern France, follow drift cars, fly after a smoke-emitting quad, and hit the Dolomite Mountains in northern Italy.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in January, 2021.  

For a first upload, new contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot Rafn FPV brings us this fantastic 2020 FPV showreel, which was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in January, 2021.   The video opens with some phenomenal coastal cruising footage, followed by a fantastic shot of a stadium fireworks show.  Then you'll chase a BMX biker hitting an epic jump, drift cars, and a foilboarder.  Next you'll head inside for "cinewhoop" style office and gym tours, and more.  Further on you'll dive a skyscraper and fly through a tunnel.  

We know an epic first person view (FPV) reel when we see one, and this masterpiece from top AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot vasiliz definitely fits the bill.  There's something for everyone here, from highly cinematic landscape and mountain surfing shots, awesome tree-proximity flight, RC plane chase footage, and magnificent diving sequences.  The highlight though is some absolutely stunning footage of some very brave BASE jumpers.  All good reasons why this video was an easy pick for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in October of 2020.  

Every drone pilot knows that making a great reel requires a lot of great footage.  And for every clip that makes the cut, there are countless clips and tough decisions that are considered. Knowing that, check out this masterpiece from carrerasdedrones: they've packed in fantastic footage of freestyle action over open water, cascading waterfuls, motorcycles and cars, and even some horseback riding.  There's plenty of FPV technique to take in and we were plenty impressed, so we put him back on our FPV Pilots to Watch list in March 2020.   

Apparently first time's the charm for this group of talented drone pilots from Italy. so watch their inaugural showreel and prepare to be impressed. Using backdrops from around their native Rome, they add an extra layer of excitement to the mix with their no holds barred flying around ruins, landmarks, motorcross bikes, jetskis, and so much more.  It's a lot to be proud of in a first reel and a blast to watch, so it's clear why Dirty Seagulls were picked for our FPV Pilots to Watch list in February 2020.

Check out this amazing drone reel by AirVuz contributor and pilot timfestner.  The video features a well-edited mix of first person view (FPV) and gimbal-stabilized drone footage, beginning with an epic shot of the famous Neuschwanstein Castle ("fairy tale") castle in southern Germany.  Then it's on to longboard-chasing, ridge skimming, and an excellent dronelapse shot of the Las Vegas Strip.  And that's in the first 25 seconds!  It's seriously worth a watch, which is why we picked it for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in December, 2020.

Check out this VERY impressive first person view (FPV) drone reel, compliments of brand-new contributor and FPV pilot tomstrojnik.  The video opens with some epic car and bicycle chase scenes, followed by a run along a creek.  Further on, you'll chase a paraglider, surf along a mountain ridge, fly through a helicopter, and chase a kayaker navigating some rapids.  Other chase scenes include draft cars, motor boats, off-roaders, and more.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in January, 2021. 

Don't miss the masterpiece by the highly skilled WestPsydeFPV, which our own phluxyfpv stated is one of the "most well-edited" FPV videos he's seen lately. This recap reel shows WestPsyde's favorite footage from 2019, showing epic freestyling moments in Moab, Telluride, and other scenic spots in Colorado; after watching it, we knew we had to name him as an FPV Pilot to Watch on AirVuz in January 2020.  Check out his AirVuz profile to discover all of the original videos for yourself!

Taking the time to create a compilation reel from two years worth of FPV flights is a daunting task; luck for us, pilot ChileVuela was up to it. This dynamite reel features plenty of long-range footage through the snow-capped mountains as well as mountain covered in autumn trees. He’ll also take us for a coastal cruise along the shoreline at golden hour, then dive down plenty of cliffs. The locations in this reel certainly make it worth the watch. This was an AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch video in December 2019. 

We can all see pretty clearly that drone pilot RUFWORKS has been pretty successful at making *the absolute most* of his first three months of flying FPV drones.  Using his fantastically scenic backyard of Maizières-lès-Metz, France, and his desire for a new challenge in life, he clearly made his time on the sticks count.  Watch as his '3 months of crashes, labor, happiness, pain' have led to this FPV masterpiece...and that's why he was added to our FPV Pilots to Watch list in April 2020!

The very versatile ShaggyFPV seems to do it all...from professional racing with the Drone Racing League to putting his skills to the test with fellow pilots Jedey_FPV and ThomasFPV as part of the Dutch Drone Gods. Check out this incredible reel showcasing their exciting commercial work, and it certainly makes the case for FPV playing an increasingly spectacular role in commercial cinematography in the future. Case closed...this pilot's got a lockdown on the FPV Pilots to Watch list in February 2020. 

To understand what true technical freestyle FPV flying talent looks like, check out this fantastic 2018 reel from AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot MaxxxFPV.  This is all about great flying - dives, power loops, hitting gaps, and other tricks of the FPV freestyle trade.  From powerlooping cranes, to diving glass-covered skyrises and shredding bandos, to provo-ing buildings and ripping through some pretty tight gaps, this FPV reel is definitely worth a watch.  It was also picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in January, 2019.

From mountain surfing to bando ripping, windmill diving to total freestyle flow this 2018 first-person view (FPV) highlight reel by AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot Davide FPV is one to watch. He's got the touch throughout the flight and shows off his technical maneuvers mixed in with his editing style in the roughly four-minute, very well-edited compilation piece.  For his efforts, this talented content creator was awarded a spot on the AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch list in January of 2019.

"Things are Changing" is the title of this 2020 first person view (FPV) highlight reel by top AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot Flylifeco.  While the COVID-marred year is one that most of us would like to forget, reels like this remind us that the state of the art in cinematic FPV content creation continued to improve.  The reel opens with some epic drift car chasing footage, followed by some awesome ski, snowboard, and snowmobile chasing.  Extremely well edited, this video made the FPV Pilots to Watch list in January of 2021.  

Filled with plenty of air-to-air action, tight gaps, and editing tricks, the 2018 demo reel by top AirVuz contributor and first-person view (FPV) pilot IronicGti is a must-watch. The speed matched with his proximity flying is just the start of this one. Keep watching for bando dives, buttery smooth glides along glass buildings, and some long-range mountain surfing. We say touché, IronicGti, touché. This FPV video earned the pilot an AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch nod in January of 2019.

AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot SteveK put together this stunning reel of two years' worth of his best footage.  The reel features an unusually wide range of epic FPV shots, showing the breadth of flying skills of this very talented pilot. He’ll take us through fireworks, tracking behind a skateboarder, diving massive silos and bandos, speeding hungrily down a race track, and so much more. It was more than enough to earn him a spot on the AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch list in June, 2019.

Who doesn't love a good FPV reel? January is always one of our favorite times of year because pilots release their "best of" moments from the year before. This one by AirVuz contributor Team Mistral FPV's David Aspen is definitely one of those epic videos we're talking about. Whether powerlooping through bandos, diving smokestacks, gliding along the coast, or ripping over the mountains his flights are always spot on. This flight earned teammistral a Pilot to Watch nod in January of 2019.

It’s that time of year again when pilots put together their best-of shots from the year before. This first person view (FPV) drone  reel by AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot Steven_Fpv is certainly dynamite. Some of our favorite shots include the power loop he does through a tiny gap between concrete and the water at :30 and a dive down a massive tower shortly after, plus a few barrel rolling dives down the cliffside. This reel put Steven_Fpv on our FPV Pilots to Watch list in December of 2019. 

Happy International Drone Day, indeed.  That's the message that goes with this phenomenal first person view (FPV) reel by top AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot elbuofpv.  The reel features a mix of cinematic, dynamic, and freestyle shots, mostly from around New York City.  Drift car chasing, crane and skyscraper diving, even buzzing the scoreboard at Citi Field - there's something for everyone in this fantastic compilation.  That's why it was chosen for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in May, 2020.  

AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilto François AVINENT brings us this fabulous FPV reel, one of the best we've seen.  The phenomenally well-edited piece features very clever transitions, but what's even more impressive is its mix of types of epic FPV footage.  It's all here - cinematic, tree proximity, coastal cruising, dives, formation flying, and all manner of technical tricks.  There's definitely something for everyone in this piece, which was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in April, 2019.

Get ready for a pretty sweet aerial tour of Boston and a few other great spots in Massachusetts, courtesy of FPV drone pilot TRONCAT_fpv.  He shows off his freestyle prowess with some epic urban dives around some familiar landmarks, some rolls around some beautiful homes, and even a chase along the traintracks.  Putting the GoPro to work, his captures all of the angles, and even the sunbeams are perfectly behaved.  It all orchestrated into such a great flight we just had to show him off on our FPV Pilots to Watch list in April 2020.

Crispy clear footage of the all-out action is one way to describe this showreel from drone pilot MengaFPV...and yet another would be simply "epic".  From chasing through both the sprayed powder of legendary Olympian Martin Fourcade and the smoke of car drifting, cruising around the lines from snowboarders and skiers alike, and meeting up with a parachute skier (ahem) mid-air, MengaFPV is there for it all. We watched this vid on a loop and, for obvious reasons, went directly to adding him to our February 7, 2020 FPV Pilots to Watch list.

Banner_Drones clearly had a banner year in 2019, and they now have this 'fun-in-the-sun' gem from Miami as a sweet FPV souvenir.  Since nothing beats the view of that skyline, we're treated to plenty of dope cinematic shots of hangin' out on yachts, plunging into the ocean on water slides, and friends carrying friends while flyboarding.  But the real star is Banner_Drones flying around it all, and for that, he's been added to our Pilots to Watch list for January 2020. Check out all of his content on his AirVuz profile!

Summertime truly is when all the best FPV footage is taken. The ability to travel mixed with the wider variety of interesting locations makes it the perfect time to fly. Take this best-of summer compilation by FPV pilot Fornell FPV. He’ll take us out to the water, opening with freestyle flights through the beach, around ancient bridges and up a giant dam. Then we’ll head out to check out some sailboats, a jet boarder, motocross riders, drift car racers, plus more in this fun show reel, which was an FPV Pilots to Watch pick in October, 2019.

This fantastic first person view (FPV) reel by top AirVuz contributor Flylifeco is all about chasing moving targets with racing quads.  Otherwise known as Dynamic FPV, it requires some very skillful piloting just to keep up with the subject, let alone to make entertaining video content out of it.  His reel features a broad range of "targets", ranging from mountain paragliders to skiers performing insane tricks, drift cars, MTB riders, and more.  This reel earned Flylifeco a spot on the AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch list in January, 2020.  

Check out this first person view (FPV) freestyle compilation by AirVuz contributor and pilot eVolvE FPV. He’s got a little bit of everything in this AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch pick. He’ll dive down ski jumps in summer, float around impressive architectural buildings, rip around empty gardens in fall, and use his technical skills to fly through abandoned work sites. One standout location can be seen at the 2:00 minute mark, where he’ll fly through the trees and an old landmark all covered in fresh snow. 

The Shendrone "Squirt" first person view (FPV) drone has become one of the go-to drones for "cinewhoop" enthusiasts, who seek to create high-quality HD video with drones that are suitable for flying in tight spaces including indoors.  In this piece by AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot Nick Lang, you'll be treated to some of his favorite "fly-throughs", in which he shows off the tremendous versatility and video quality of the Squirt v2.  This video earned Nick a Pilots to Watch nod in October of 2019.

As PikaFPV puts it, fly everywhere you can. The second annual Drone Video Awards Nominee certainly follows his own assertion. In this edit, he’ll combine FPV flights from the last three months as he adventured around to different parts of the world. Stand out flights include: an intense tree-proximity session, mountain surfing snow-capped peaks then tree covered hill, diving an abandoned factory, and floating freely across the water into the sunset.  This video was tapped for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in April, 2019.

Check out this high energy reel showing off drone pilot Spoon J's favorite FPV shots from 2019. His goal for the year was pretty straightforward: Capture the action and have fun doing it," and we all agree that he *nailed it.*  Watch the footage from his racing quad chasing after Monster trucks, dirt bikes, jet skis, BASE jumping, and more, and you'll see why this drone pilot has plenty of talent, heart, and adrenaline, making him a perfect addition to our FPV Pilots to Watch list in March 2020.

Check out this first person view (FPV) highlight reel by AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot Nubb FPV.  Shot over the course of about 15 months, the video features dynamic FPV footage from two settings: chasing drift cars and tracking freestyle motocross (FMX) riders.  Both of these activities are notoriously difficult to film with gimbal-stabilized drone-mounted cameras; they simply move to fast and don't allow for close-up shots.  For his efforts, Nubb FPV was awarded with a spot on the FPV Pilots to Watch list in August, 2020.  

Based on the spectacular footage packed into this reel, 2019 was a very good year indeed for drone pilot George FPV.  With just 2 years of flying quadcopters, he shows us how formidable of a pilot he's come with chase footage of drift racing, motocross, street cars, boats, and four wheelers.  You'll also see epic shots from the Port of Venice and the open water, showcasing his technical moves and amazing flow. All of this made a great case for adding him to our FPV Pilots to Watch list in April 2020.

Needing some motivation?  Check out this creative and cinematic reel shared by Ewalt_FPV, showcasing his *truly* epic freestyling moments in his highly productive 2019.  He's gone all-in by focusing full-time on covering the world's skies with his nimble, yet capable quad.  From palm trees to evergreens, mountains to beaches, and landmarks and locals, he's packed the fruits of his 2019 adventures into a reel we love (with a shout out to @joel, who produced the edit), and for that, he's on our FPV Pilots to Watch list.  Bravo, Ewalt_FPV!

AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) micro drone pilot WhoFPV has made quite the name for himself in the cinewhoop community. The talented pilot has flown through just about every kind of building, from brand-new banks to graffiti-filled bandos, million dollar mansions and through luxury cars, across beaches and around contemporary museums. He’s got the Miami market on lock, you can see why in this 4K cinewhoop summer showreel, which was picked for the AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch list in August, 2019.

Contributor Upsidedown FPV (doing business as revomotion) brings us this fantastic highlight reel of their best FPV footage.  An FPV Pilots to Watch pick in June, 2020, the reel features a fast-moving mix of epic FPV footage, beginning with a cinematic FPV cruise down some river rapids, followed by a great mountain surfing shot.  The reel then moves to a series of chase sequences, ranging from some epic windsurfing footage to a motorcycle chase scene, a drift car chase, and some great footage of a mountain biker racing through the woods.

Cutting, jagged rocks and deep cliffs that dive into the sea are no match for AirVuz contributor Ramboaripratama in this best of 2018 cinematic first person view (FPV) demo reel. Mixing in dynamic shots first trailing a dirtbiker, then circling around a motorcycle stuntman with powerloops through bandos, and rolling glides alongside trains with long range shots over the fields, it looks like it has been one heck of a year for this FPV pilot.  This reel earned him a spot on the FPV Pilots to Watch list in January, 2019. 

Contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot Livyu FPV has multiple FPV Pilots to Watch listings to his credit.  No surprise than that his 2019 FPV reel is chock full of epic FPV shots.  The reel features a nice mix of FPV genres and styles.  It opens with a highly cinematic shot diving down a mountain ridge, then nicely transitions to an epic sequence chasing a drift car.  Then it's on to kiteboard-chasing, a nice relaxing coastal cruising shot, some animals in cave, and a great bando spot.  And that's just in the first 60 seconds! 

There's something for everyone in this outstanding 2020 first person view (FPV) drone reel from China by top AirVuz contributor drew.drones.  The opening footage is a backwards-facing shot being chased by a Jeep along a muddy road, followed by some epic sailboat shots.  Then it's on to the Zhangjiajie Mountainsm in the province of Hunan, famous for being the filming location of the blockbuster movie Avatar.  With other shots chasing trains and diving skyscrapers, this was an easy pick for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in January, 2021.  

Top AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot teammistral brings us this epic "rewind" of his best FPV footage from 2020.  Fittingly enough, the video begins with some backwards-facing shots, first flying over the shoreline and then over some mountains.  Later on in the video, you'll see some epic dives down some church steeples, followed by some epic car- and motorcycle-chasing footage.    Other shots will take you past a giant Ferris wheel.  All good reasons why this video made the FPV Pilots to Watch list in January, 2021.  

Top AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot VerJan FPV put together this epic reel of his aerial highlights from 2020.  Check it out and you'll see why this talented content creator is getting opportunities to film some of the most epic action sports scenes captured via FPV.  You'll see some jaw-dropping footage of BASE jumping, cliff-diving, wingsuits, as well as some great car chasing footage.  For all of these reasons, this was an easy pick for the AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch list in September, 2020.  

Top AirVuz contributor and first person view pilot George FPV has put himself back on our AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch list in September of 2019 with this incredible reel of dynamic FPV footage - essentially chasing things with racing quads. Clocking in at only thirty-five seconds, he wastes no time or proximity, flying tight near motocross riders, drift cars, even fixed-wing UAVs. Wait until you see the motorcycle stunt twenty-seconds in - it’s heart-pounding risky. George FPV could write a manual on keeping it tight during tracking videos. 

Cinewhoops, small first person view (FPV) drones with ducted propellers and HD cameras, are taking the FPV world by storm.  To see some examples of the kinds of creative content enabled by these micro-drones, check out this reel by AirVuz contributor Dirty Dishes FPV.  The video features some outstanding that demonstrate the versatility of the cinewhoop, such as an outdoor-indoor transition at the :20 mark followed by an epic fly-through of a hotel, a trip through a gym (1:07), a home tour (1:50), and more.  

The sunsets and sunrises in this first person view (FPV) video are phenomenal. AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot JP takes us to some of the spots he flew his mini quad this season, making sure to include the best of Golden Hour in this summer of 2019 FPV highlight showreel. He’s got ancient, crumbling structures, giant wind power stations, plenty of rocky topography and more in this freestyle compilation. The flight earned him a spot on the AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch list in August of 2019.

This finely tuned edit by BlinKFPV pulls in plenty of thrilling FPV: You can hardly miss the freestyling around performers on aerial silks and at the trampoline park, as well as flights around wind turbines and those guys on drift trikes.  But, it's his commitment to the idea that the 'Best is yet to come' is what really got our attention. We can't wait to see what he does in 2020, and that's reason enough for his spot on the FPV Pilots to Watch list in January 2020.  Discover all his vids on his AirVuz profile.

There's nothing like a great first person view (FPV) drone reel to get one's adrenaline pumping, especially when it's dynamic "chase" type footage.  Witness this fantastic compilation piece by top AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot Dirty Dishes FPV.  The video features epic footage of a wide range of action-packed activities, ranging from drift car racing to boxing, and from skiing to coastal driving.   With outstanding and highly creative transitions, this video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in November, 2020.  

Check out this fantastic first person view (FPV) drone reel by AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot theflyingshoes.  The reel starts off with a great intro - indoor cinewhoop-style footage, including a great "gap" shot through a chandelier, and ending with an up-close-close-and-personal look at some mounted bull horns.  Then it's off to the races - not literally races, but rather some truly epic (outside) bull- and horse-chasing, punctuated by a great shot of what looks like a hawk at the :45 mark.  

Starting off with an extreme close up shot tracking a wakeboarder as he rips across the water then quickly moving to a long-range, mountain surfing shot over the Dolomites, this first person view (FPV) reel by pilot ShaggyFPV is filled with action. He’s also got flights the skim the tops of the trees, often filled with the colors of fall or spring as well as air-to-air action tracking over pilots through the trees. We can’t wait to see what his 2019 cinematic showreel looks like. Ths one was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in January, 2020.

Action-sports and first person view (FPV) drones are a match made in heaven; in many cases, these agile mini-quads represent the best possible way to capture the action and drama that's so much a part of many extreme sports.  This outstanding FPV reel by AirVuz contributor DAFT fpv speaks volumes about the ways in which talented FPV pilots are using their drones to film a whole range of fast-paced activities.  Filled with shots of skiing, slalom canoing, wakeboarding this reel made the FPV Pilots to Watch list in June of 2020.

First person view (FPV) pilot FrankyMoiss demonstrates an impressive range of FPV flying and filming skills in this impressive compilation of the best moments of his first year as an FPV pilot.  Tapped for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in August, 2020, the reel opens with an incredible shot weaving through a ski lift followed by a cut to an indoor cinewhoop-style shot through an auto showroom.  Then it's on to some tree proximity footage, a couple of bando spots, a spin through a ski chalet, some epic mountain surfing, and more. 

Check out this impressive extreme spots reel by FPV pilot mattw1029. The talented pilot will mix in other shots, like coastal surfing and gorgeous shots of the sunset, but the majority of the piece consists of tracking some daring athletes. Standout moments include capturing a motorcyclist race around a track built on the ice, tricked-out go karts rip down a straightaways also built on a frozen lake, and flipping his quad around a hot air balloon.  This video was picked for the AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch list in November, 2019.

First person view (FPV) drone reels are a great way for FPV pilots to compile highlights of their best FPV footage over a given time period.  That's what top AirVuz contributor and FPV pilto WestPsydeFPV did in this fantastic piece, which represents the best of his FPV footage for the first half of 2020.  Featuring some epic FPV footage ranging from the desert to beaches to incredible canyon dives, it's an impressive collection of work; for his efforts, he was awarded a spot on the FPV Pilots to Watch list in July of 2020.

Get a unique perspective of the giant Eastern European country known as Ukraine in this fantastic first person view (FPV) drone reel by contributor and FPV pilot skyandmethod.  The video opens with some amazing views of the Dneiper River waterfront in Kiev, the Ukrainian capital city.  Other Kiev sites include the St. Andrews Church and the Rodina Mat statue.  Other shots will take you over the Ukrainian countryside, including some amazing hot air balloon shots.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in November 2020.  

This fantastic first person view (FPV) highlight reel by FPV pilot DS Aerial Video Productions is mostly about chasing things, lots of different things.  After a great cinematic introduction you'll see FPV chase footage of a Piper J-3 Cub taking off, followed by a hot-air balloon, a Volkswagon four-wheel drive car off-road, and a speedboat.  The rest of the video will take you back through these different scenes, each of which presents its own challenges in terms of being able to capture epic FPV footage like you'll see here.  

This first person view (FPV) demo reel opens with a bang! In this “best of 2018” freestyle piece by AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot BlinkFPV, you’ll see dives of massive, old abandoned estates, glowing fields filled with corn, plenty of power loops around structures and through gaps, and even some coastal causing. We can’t wait to see what next year’s reel looks like.  Extremely entertaining to watch, this video was selected to appear on the AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch in January of 2019. 

After six months of flying first person view (FPV) mini-quads, AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot El Buho decided it was time to make a highlight reel of his best moments. The result is this compilation piece, which was selected to appear on the AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch list in February of 2019. He’ll give us air-to-air action with fixed-wing planes, slow-motion tree-proximity flights, epic bando rip sessions, bridge dives, and so much more freestyle fun. We can’t wait to see what 2019 brings for the talented pilot.

His friendly well wishes for us all (and our drones) in his video description pretty much sum up the way this FPV pilot rolls.  He balances some epic long rangle flights over mountains with some fancy freestylin over a drift track, and he seems to make use of every square inch of those Colorado skies.  His mad skills have made him an FPV Pilot to Watch on AirVuz, and we wish him the best in 2020 too. (And for everyone's sake, that all of our drones stay in the air...) Find more of Barbicyanide's FPV handiwork on his profile here on AirVuz.

There's something for everyone in this stunning first person view (FPV) drone reel from Russia's Crimea region, compliments of FPVbro.  The video opens with an epic shot flying through a hole in a mountain rock formation, for which this Black Sea peninsula is famous.  Other shots will take you along its cliff-backed beaches, coastal mountains, and interior plains.  Other highlights include some spectacular wind turbine shots; airplane, motorcycle, and ATV chasing sequences; the rock of Qaya, the Genoese Fortress in Sudak, and more.  

As one of the world's top first person view (FPV) pilots two-time Drone Video Award winner Johnny FPV has brought attention to the cinematic abilities unique to drones, making a name for himself in the process. He put together this collection of some of his favorite shots of 2017 that include diving glass buildings in Miami, jet skiers on Lake Michigan off the shores of Chicago, dives down giant Buddha sculptures and bandos alike, proximity flying through trees and the old Georgia Dome, and so much more.

Hit the slopes with AirVuz contributor and pilot flumz fpv in this fantastic compilation reel of FPV footage of alpine action sports.  Watch it and you'll see why FPV mini-quads are making such big inroads into the filming of high-octane alpine activities that can't be easily filmed with gimbal-stabilized aerial videography platforms like the DJI Mavic series.  The video features footage of a wide range of "mountain sports", including snowmobiling, snowbiking, backcountry skiing, ATV's, mountain biking, motocross, and more.

Watch as FPV pilot Jay Flies Drones takes us on a freestylin' tour through urban settings replete with high rises, cranes, stadiums, and even a charming playground for good measure.  Whatever the backdrop, he works in every chance to show off boss moves like heart-stopping dives down skyscrapers, or when he brazenly whips around that construction hook at (1:07).  Whatever your FPV fancy, this pilot has brought the goods so we put him on the FPV Pilots to Watch list in January 2020.  Watch more on his AirVuz profile!

Top AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot janwido put together this impressive reel of his best FPV footage from 2020.  Shot primarily in Austria and other spots in Central Europe, the reel features an excellent mix of shots, ranging from low skims over the country's alpine lakes, to surfing the ridges of the Austrian Alps, to some excellent dynamic (chasing) shots as well as some urban locations.  This video was picked for the AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch list in November of 2020.

Increasingly, Miami is vying with Las Vegas for being the unofficial Fun Capital of the USA.  As evidence, check out this fantastic first person view (FPV) drone view from the heart of Florida's Gold Coast by AirVuz contributor and pilot Banner_Drones.  The reel features epic FPV footage that runs the gamut of the activities on offer in sunny southern Florida, ranging from yacht parties to flyboarding to luxury highrise condo-diving.  This video earned Banner_Drones a spot on the FPV Pilots to Watch list in August, 2020.  

Top AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot Raphael Rablat put together this fantastic reel of some of his best drone footage from his home country, France.  The video features footage from the length and breadth of this giant Western European country, from the snow-covered peaks and canyons of the French Alps, to the rocky ridges overlooking the Mediterranean Sea in the southern part of the country, to the cliffs of Etretat in Normandy.  This video was selected for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in November, 2020.

At AirVuz, we really love a good showreel. The showreel is a pilot’s compilation of their best shots, usually from different locations and capturing different types of activities and scenes. An FPV showreel is always entertaining in that drone racing pilots can add fancy tricks and maneuvers to their reels. FPV pilot PacFPV created this 2018 reel that includes images from all around the world - beaches to deserts, large mansions to crumbling bandos, and so much more.  This was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in March, 2019.

Top AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot CataFpv earned himself a spot on the FPV Pilots to Watch list in December, 2020 with this fantastic FPV showreel.  The video opens with some fantastic dynamic/chase sequences involving a powerboat, foilboarders, paragliders, motorcycle racers, BMX riders and drifting sports cars. Further on you'll catch some hot air balloons and some skyscraper diving.  Then it's back to action sequences - skateboarders, water skiiers, 4x4 and car chasing - wrapping with a flight down some rapids. 

Top AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot nikofilmz is one of the world's best when it comes to using mini quads to chase fast-moving targets.  Not surprisingly, this compilation he put together of some of his best footage following drift cars is a highly entertaining watch.  In most FPV drifting videos, the quad stays at a "respectable" distance from the target.  Not this pilot; see how he gets up-close and personal with these sliding vehicles.  This video made the FPV Pilots to Watch list in July of 2020.  

"Cinewhoop" style first person view (FPV) drones come in numerous shapes and sizes.  While some are configured to fly and capture HD video out of the box, one of the most popular configurations requires some homemade modifications.  Specifically, it involves taking a BetaFPV 95x micro-drone and mounting to it a "naked" GoPro, which is essentially the "guts" of the popular GoPro Hero series action camera.  See what these cinewhoops can do in this reel by Lougedo, which was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in August, 2020.  

This excellent reel by AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot CaZa FPV opens with some great dynamic chase shots followed by a fly-in through a broken window of a giant indoor bando spot.  Then it's on to some skateboard chasing, some epic indoor and outdoor bando flight, a very impressive mountain surfing sequence, a dive of a church tower followed by a dam and a medieval tower, and more.  This video earned CaZa FPV a spot on the sought-after AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch list in December of 2020.   

In this excellent 2020 first person view (FPV) drone compilation, contributor and FPV pilot Henri_Petrutis opens with an amazing shot flying into a giant Ferris wheel.  Then you'll chase a fast-moving drift car around a dirt track, follow a motorcyle stunt rider, skim the sea shore, follow a souped up Toyota hot rod and a Porsche Carrera at night, drop in on a bridge and groom, fly through a greenhouse, and catch a wakeboarder launching off a jump.  This video was picked for the AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch list in January, 2021.  

Prepare to be amazed by this fantastic first person view (FPV) auto-chasing drone reel by top contributor and FPV pilot hypercine.  The video opens with an epic shot chasing a rally-car through a warehouse, followed by some equally epic footage chasing a dark blue Ferrari on a track.  Then you'll hit the open road, tracking some cars on a mountain highway, followed by some great beach shots.   The super-car fly-throughs at the end are the icing on the cake, earning this video a spot on the FPV Pilots to Watch list in February, 2021.  

AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot Drone Passion 13 brings us this highly cinematic FPV piece from the mountains of Provence in Southern France.  The highlight reel encompasses his best FPV moments from the Summer of 2020, and it makes for an impressive collage.  Provence is a historical region which covers the southeastern part of the country; it corresponds roughly to the modern-day region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.  This video was picked for a spot on the FPV Pilots to Watch list in October, 2020. 

Top contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot Sky Surfers earned a spot on the FPV Pilots to Watch list in February of 2021 with this fantastic highlight reel showing some of his best FPV footage from 2020.  Shot in the mountains of Italy, the video features some truly epic mountain surfing footage and other high-octane footage from stunning alpine vistas.  With some very impressive transitions to take you through the seasons, you'll skim along rocky ridges, dive waterfalls, and follow a winding stream through a magnificent valley.  

The year 2020 will go down as one of the most unusual in just about everyone's memory.  The massive disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic upended the lives of billions of people, many of whom spent large chunks of the year stuck at home.  In this inspiring first person view (FPV) drone reel, talented FPV pilot EngineerFpv inspires us with some outstanding FPV footage as well as a hopeful message for the future.  For his efforts, he was picked for the AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch list in February, 2021.

"Extraordinary" is the title of this amazing first person view (FPV) reel by top AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot nezartash, and it's an apt description.  Less than 60 seconds in length, the piece features a wide range of heart-stopping and highly cinematic FPV shots, which were filmed all over the Middle East region.  In rapid succession, you'll fly through a desert and an ancient ruins site, chase drift cars and motorcycles, and cruise the Lebanese coastline.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in December, 2020.  

The Alps Mountains are home to some of the world's most beautiful alpine scenery, and there's no better way to see them than through the lens of a first person view (FPV) mini-drone.  That much is clear from this excellent FPV reel by AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot b1z10_fpv.  The video opens with an epic shot surfing over a cloud-covered ridge, followed by an insane "gap" shot and then a shot cruising alongside a snow-covered rock wall.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in November, 2020.   

Brand-new contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot AUV18-FPV earned himself a spot on the AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch list in February, 2021 for this fantastic FPV reel.  Opening with a skyscraper diving sequence, the video features a great mix of diving, coastal cruising, chasing, and other difficult FPV shots.  At the :36 mark, you'll dive into a canyon.  At :53, you'll cross the bow of a powered raft and then immediately find yourself cruising between some row crops.  The finale is particularly epic: fireworks, a band, and more.  

Top AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot Clark Lupton put together this impressive reel of some of his best "cinewhoop" style FPV footage.  The video was shot around the Southeastern USA state of Virginia, and features both indoor and outdoor footage of historical landmarks like the home of Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest plantation house, and the Virginian Hotel in Lynchburg.  This video earned our talented content creator a spot on the FPV Pilots to Watch list in December, 2020.

Aspiring first person view (FPV) pilots should be inspired by this epic reel from AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot ReaganFilms, who put together his best footage from just a year of being an FPV pilot.  Shot in Italy and the Canary Islands off the coast of North Africa, the reel offers a great mix of FPV footage, ranging from mountain and coastal surfing to car and dirt bike chasing.  It's no wonder that this video was picked for the sought-after AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch list in January, 2021.  

From empty parking lots to sunsets on the beach, epic fall foliage and ghost branches to tower dives, AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) racing drone pilot George FPV shows off the highlights of his first year in FPV.   The video features a broad range of technical FPV freestyle flying skills, all the more impressive for such a new pilot; we can't imagine what he will be doing in another year.  For these reasons, this flight earned George a spot on the AIrVuz FPV Pilots to Watch list in November of 2018.