Coastal FPV

Top first-person-view (FPV) pilot JohnnyFPV teamed up with social media powerhouse Sam Kolder to make this highly creative film from the island nation of the Dominican Republic.   Watch as one of the world's top racing drone pilots puts his skills to the test flying around Sam Kolder, while Sam performs some pretty insane cliff jumps...It's cinematic FPV at its best, and all the more so for its stunning tropical location on the southern coast of this amazing country, the eastern half of the island of Santo Domingo.

The Big Sur coastline in California is known for many things: the memorable drive along Highway 1, the spectacular waves of the Pacific Ocean crashing along the rugged coastline, and abundant hiking opportunities.  But for drone pilot nonexistentjay, this beautiful destination became the perfect FPV playground.  Watch as he dives the cliffs, skims the shore and gives us to-die-for views of the Bixby Bridge and Pigeon Point Lighthouse, making a clear case for his spot on our FPV Pilots to Watch list in February 2020.

With its stunning limestone islands that rise almost vertically out of the sea, Thailand's Phang Nga Bay is home to some of the most iconic scenery in Southeast Asia.  Situated between the island of Phuket and the mainland of the Malay Peninsula, this inlet of the Andaman Sea "played the role" of Planet Kashyyyk in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005).  Check out the famous bay from a totally new perspective in this first person view (FPV) video by AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot Livyu FPV.

While there's no universally agreed-upon definition of "Cinematic FPV", we know it when we see it.  And we definitely see it in this stunning coastal cruising piece by top AirVuz contributor PimpmyKwad.  Filmed at sunset, this is FPV flight optimized for the viewing experience, which is the essence of cinematic FPV.  His silky-smooth flight takes him way out over the water to a number of mini-islands, approaching each one for maximum cinematic effect.  The flight demonstrates precise control but at the same time is almost hypnotic.

The Australian coastline provides endless ways to escape every day life and that's precisely what FPV pilot CLIFFORD FPV was seeking when he woke up that morning  His smooth, smooth flight skims over the calm waters off of New South Wales, and then he finds his ultimate flow by cruising between the pylons of a pier off the shore. The sweet symphony of these elements all coming together gave him just the moment of peace he was looking for. This video made the FPV Pilots to Watch list in March of 2020.

Sometimes finding the magic in a seemingly ordinary scene can only happen from behind a pair of first person view (FPV) goggles.  AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot Lukasz Lewenda had this very experience when he came across this spot along the Baltic Sea shoreline of northern Poland.  It's a beautiful yet simple scene, the long beach punctuated by some small landmarks like small boats.  Watch how this talented contributor uses the beach and these small "decorations" to create a highly watchable video.

Bali Indonesia has it all when it comes to being an epic FPV location.  Plenty of cliffs to send a quadcopter surfing along and diving down, a rugged shore line to chase, and that exquisite water to soar over...so we're pretty happy that GrizzFPV had his packs charged and ready for this epic flight. His rig was equipped with Azure Power Pros and he captured the footage with an Xiaomi Yi 2 II 4K Action Cam.  We enjoyed this flight so much we had to add Grizz to our FPV Pilots to Watch list in March 2020.

Indonesia's tiny Gili Islands are one of the up-and-coming beach destinations in Southeast Asia.  The mini-archipelago consisting of Gili Tarangwan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air sit just off the northwestern coast of Lombok in the West Nusa Tengarra region, the eastern neighbor of the Bali region.  In this epic first person view (FPV) video by content creator and drone pilot KrissKwadd, you'll get to see Gili Tarangwan from an entirely new perspective - a racing drone!  This was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in June, 2019.

Check out this highly cinematic first person view (FPV) video from the French coast, compliments of AirVuz contributor Raphael Rablat.  The video was shot around the sand dunes near Biville in the Manche, the westernmost of the five departments of the region of Normandy.  The town lies on the western tip of the Cotentin Peninsula (also sometimes called the Cherbourg Peninsula), the landmass which forms the eastern side of the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel.  This video earned our contributor a spot on the FPV Pilots to Watch list in June, 2020.

Pembrokeshire is a county in the southwest of Wales. Home to Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, which is the only national park in the U.K. established because of the coastline, its beaches have won many awards. Mining and fishing were important activities there in the past, where agriculture and tourism are more prevalent industries now. FPV pilot Droneruk takes us along the historic coastline in the United Kingdom in this coastal drone video, which was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in August, 2019.

Top AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot JZFPV is back at it with another phenomenal, cinematic FPV freestyle flight.  He took his racing quad out over the legendary Big Sur, a stretch of Pacific Ocean coastline just south of California's Monterey Peninsula.  It's an excellent example of the emerging coastal sub-genre of FPV video content.  This highly cinematic piece was enough to land the talented content creator on our AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch list in December of 2019. 

An overseas department of France, Guadeloupe is a group of exotic, tropical islands in the eastern Caribbean Sea. The islands’ volcanic soil, mixed with the heat and rainfall they see, are what produce that incredibly lush and diversified vegetation. Filled with forests, swamps, waterfalls, sandy beaches, and gorgeous waters the islands are a top tourist destination. PikaFPV takes us on a first-person-view drone journey through one of the islands in this video that earned him a spot on our FPV Pilots to Watch list. 

The island nation of Ireland is known for some of the world's finest coastal scenery.  In this drone video by contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot JZFPV, you'll get an entirely new perspective on the famed coastline of the Emerald Isle.  The video was shot from the perspective of a high definition camera mounted to an FPV mini racing quadcopter. Take the coastal cruise with him in this travel FPV film that was good enough to land him on the AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch list in August of 2019.

Cape Elizabeth is a town in Cumberland County, Maine. It’s a historic town, full of lighthouses, great cycling and shoreside parks where people have lived for thousands of years (first Native Americans, then Europeans in the early 17th-century). FPV pilot Mako Reactra takes us there via drone to the town’s Pond Cove. She’s got the cinematic take on the rocky shoreline, ocean waters, and sunny skies that surround the cove.  This video made the FPV Pilots to Watch list in August, 2019.

Portugal is at the tip of the Iberian Peninsula in Europe, bordering Spain and the Atlantic Ocean. The ocean has had a major influence on the culture there; from salt cod and grilled sardines, to the tourism that is brought in by the beautiful, extensive beaches and the maritime empire that was built to come to the New World from the 1500’s - 1800’s. Fornell FPV shows us the beautiful, rough shoreline of Portugal in this drone video, which was picked for the AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch list in August, 2019.

Take a ride filled with views and relaxation in this FPV video, courtesy of AirVuz contributor and pilot Flylifeco. The Colorado-based pilot has headed out to the Pacific coast of the United States, flying his mini quad over the rocky ledges and rolling coastline of California. The state’s coastline is around 840 miles long, most of which is characterized by the steep cliffs and terraces like the ones seen in this FPV video.  This was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in November, 2019.

Top AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot ShinyFPV has carved out a great spot in the FPV sub-genre of FPV coastal cruising - flying FPV-equipped racing quads in a highly cinematic style over beautiful coastal spots and beaches.   His smooth, cinematic, long-range flights over the ocean and across the beaches are always a visual treat to watch.  This flight, taken while on a camping trip off the USA"s West (Pacific Ocean) Coast, earned him a Pilots to Watch list spot in March of 2019.

Take a flight through beautiful Savona, Italy in this first person view (FPV) run by AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot frankcitro. Savona is a port city in the Liguria region of northwestern Italy, and is well is known for its mountain views overlooking the Ligurian Sea. Those mountain and seaside views are the focus of this flight. He’ll open with shots running up and diving down the mountains, then close things out with a coastal flight. This was an FPV Pilots to Watch video in January of 2019. 

Check out this stunning video of Santa Barbara, California by accomplished pilot JZFPV. The former Drone Video Awards nominee in our Extreme Sports category is taking his skills to the beach, highlighting one of the reasons the central California city is so famous. Sandwiched between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, the area is known for its dramatic views, Mediterranean-style white stucco buildings and Spanish colonial heritage. This was an FPV Pilots to Watch piece in December of 2019. 

Pulling together his favorite footage from summer of 2019, FPV pilot CataFPV sends it with this demo reel. The footage was all shot on the island of Sardinia, Italy, sitting in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea. With nearly 2,000 kilometers of coastline, you know he has plenty of coastal surfing and flights over sailers and motorboats alike. He’ll also showcase the rugged landscape, diving the mountainous interior with his custom mini quad.  This video made the FPV Pilots to Watch list in November, 2019.

The Kara Dag is a volcanic rock formation in Crimea. It lies between the coastal town of Koktebel and the Otuzka River Valley and is part of the Crimean Mountains. The area surrounding the dormant volcano has been a protected nature reserve since 1979. The area is absolutely stunning and can be seen in this outstanding first person view (FPV) video by AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot craig_dt. This video earned the talented pilot and content creator an AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch nod in August of 2019. 

FPV pilot Haliticfpv packed his FPV racing quad on his trip to Ireland with his wife, and properly put his resources to use to take in a crazy good flight along the water's edge in County Kerry.  The rocky coast was just asking for his drone to surf along its jagged edges, and the steep rock wall with the pounding waves seemed to be calling him too.  This video is part FPV masterpiece and part creative tourism marketing for this inspiring coastline, and we're pretty sure it's not just the Irish eyes that are smiling as they watch.

The shoreline surrounding Los Cabos, Mexico, has never looked so good. Brought to us by first person view (FPV) pilot soropeza, this video showcases just why the resort town is such a popular destination. Also known as Cabo San Lucas, it is known for it water-based activities, nightlight, and the incredible open beaches surrounded by intricate cliffs - all of which can be seen here in HD quality. For his efforts, soropeza was rewarded with a spot on the AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch list in November of 2019. 

See the beauty of Northern Ireland's coastline in this first-person-view (FPV) video by talented pilot JZFPV.  Watch as he takes us out to the shoreline of the region in the United Kingdom that occupies about one-sixth of the island of Ireland, separated by the UK by the North Channel.  Like the rest of the island, Northern Ireland is known as much as anything for the spectacular cliffs along its coastline.  Capturing this beautiful coastline by FPV, JZFPV earned himself a spot on the FPV Pilots to Watch list in October, 2019.  

Name a better way to start your day than with a few beach laps with your first person view (FPV) racing quad.  Wait, we've got one.  How about taking a few laps flying FPV with your buddy, formation style?!   This air-to-air action, brought to you by FPV pilot LonnoFPV, looks like one heck of a time. He’ll take on the wide open beach early in the day as the waves gently lap on to shore. The proximity work he’ll do with the quad he’s chasing is pretty impressive.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in July of 2019.

Team AirVuz pilot Tomz made the wise decision to channel his pent up energy and make a cruise around the brilliantly blue waters off of Greece.  While a quarantine may keep the humans at home, or at the very least - politely socially distant - it certainly doesn't mean FPV drones like those of Tomz can't be in the air.  This pilot consistently cranks out incredible freestyle flights, and you just have to check out his AirVuz profile to see why this pilot also consistently makes it onto our FPV Pilots to Watch list.

Contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot Daviz Fpv is bringing that heat and making magic with this recent first person view mini drone flight from the coast of the Italian island of Sardinia. The sunset is just starting to hide behind the water, shadowing much of the rocky terrain he’s freestyling over. As the sun sets further, the flying gets trickier but faster and better until the golden hour hits its peak casting the familiar glow over the entire frame. This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in August, 2019.  

When we talk about locations that look so much better in first person view (FPV), this one is a perfect example. Featured in FPV Pilot to Watch, January 18th, 2019 JP brings us to Las Gredas de Bolnuevo. The heavily eroded sandstone formations along the beaches of Bolnuevo, Murcia, Spain have been shaped by water and wind over thousands of years. The area is also called Ciudad Encantada or "enchanted city," hence the name of the video. It's a unique and incredible area made magical by this smooth and tight flight. 

Located in the oyster haven Cook Inlet, Girdwood is a tourist town that is surrounded by seven glaciers that feed into a number of creeks and converge into its valley.  Just 35 miles outside of downtown Anchorage, Alaska it is technically a municipality of Anchorage. Its easy accessibility makes it the perfect place for a quick first-person view (FPV) rip through the glacial paradise, as you can see thanks to this excellent video by the talented AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot Alaskatraz FPV. 

The bright yellows, intense oranges, deep purples and cotton candy pinks seen in this 4K FPV video along the shores of northwestern France can't be beat. Dams Diesel has some serious flow in this video, which was shot along the coast of Brittany, the hilly peninsula that extends into the North Atlantic and is one of the country's most distinctive regions.  Just as ships have had to navigate Brittany's rocky shores for centuries, so the racing quad has to maneuver around the many rocks which lie just offshore here.  

As most drone pilots understand, sometimes you have to wake up at the earliest hours to get the best footage. So was the case when first person view (FPV) drone pilot LonnoFPV set his alarm for 5am just to catch the sunrise as the sun shot up over the sea. This 4K, coastal FPV video was made possible because of a “dirty” GoPro lens, however, we think the muted colors add to the beauty of the beach-meets-ocean-meets-sunlight shoot.  On its merits, this video was selected for the AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch list in May of 2019.

It’s a simple video, but one that is filled with spectacular views of the Irish coastline by first person view (FPV) pilot JZFPV. The Drone Video Awards nominee takes us on a quick stroll through the small town he stayed at while visiting Ireland. He’ll make his way over the quaint village and seaside hotels, then take us out on the water for some coastal surfing. He gets pretty close to the water while over the coast, but the risk is worth it for the beautiful views he’s captured; this was a FPV Pilots to Watch pick in September, 2019.

The milky, strawberry sky in this cinematic first-person view (FPV) flight by AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot Gareth Hayman seem straight out of a dream. That dream-like state continues in his flying style, which is so buttery smooth and intentional you truly feel like you are one with the quad. Long Reef Headland in Sydney, Australia is where Gareth flew to make this video.  Located in the Northern Beaches area a short distance from central Sydney; it's an area known as one of the most interesting geological places in the area. 

Check out the Black Sea coast of Russia from an entirely new perspective in this first person view (FPV) video by contributor and FPV pilot craig_dt.  He strapped on his FPV goggles and took his racing quad out for a spin on the sea's northeastern shore near Tuapse, which is about a two hour drive northwest (along the coast) from 2014 Olympic Host City Sochi.  The video provides an amazing perspective skimming along the beautiful cliff-lined waters, where he encounters some canoes as well as a giant yacht.  

The wonderfully rugged coastline of France's Brittany region is on full display in this fantastic edit from FPV Pilot Jlucidar.  His sweeping lines over the crashing waves, as well his skimming along the cliffs show he's got the boss moves to fly over water and rocks alike.  And by weaving in some ground shots from further inland shows he's got the editing finesse to make a truly beautiful drone video.  In light of his full packed FPV talent, he's been placed on our Pilots to Watch list in January 2020. Bravo, Jlucidar!

InspireFPV does just that with this amazing FPV video from a famous rock in the Pacific Ocean just south of San Francisco.  Mussel Rock is a "family" consisting of one large rock and several small ones.  It sits just off the coast of Daly City, the "suburb" situated just south of San Francisco.  The significance of this spot is that it was believed to be the very epicenter of the great 1906 Earthquake which nearly leveled San Francisco and was by some measures the worst natural disaster in American history.  

One of Spain’s Balearic Islands, Mallorca is known for its fabulous beach restarts, sheltered coves, and limestone mountains. Pilot Parasite FPV takes us along the gorgeous island in this coastal FPV flight. Here you’ll see those azure, sheltered coves, limestone cliff sides at water’s edge, and the most stunningly clear water as he surfs the coast with his mini quad. He flew an ImpuseRC Alien Slammed 5-inch frame with a GoPro Hero 7 Black “Hypersmooth” to create this video.

AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) mini quad pilot Parasite FPV takes us to the remote, tiny village of Portals Vells in Majorca, Spain. The beaches there have been called “hidden gems” by tourists who stumble upon them due to the crystal clear water and smooth, sandy coastlines.  You can see just how clear the aquamarine water is along the rocky coastline, dotted with unique Mediterranean trees and idyllic homes. This flight earned Parasite FPV an FPV Pilots to Watch honor in February of 2019.

The large island of Sardinia, Italy has nearly 2k kilometers (about 1.2k ft.) of coastline. Located on the Mediterranean Sea, Sardinia is known for its sandy beaches, clear blue waters, and a mountainous interior that is crisscrossed with hiking trails. The famous island can be seen from a first person view (FPV) drone perspective in this video, thanks to talented pilot and AirVuz contributor Daviz fpv, who says this beach he features will soon be filled with tourists who visit the island all summer long. 

Check out this short freestyle first person view (FPV) flight around a part of the island of O’ahu, Hawaii, courtesy of top AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot NonexistentJay. O’ahu is home to the state’s capital, Honolulu, the infamous Waikki beach and nightlife area, as well as the historic Pearl Harbor site with its USS Arizona Memorial. NonexistentJay is showing us a quieter part of the island, near a house on one of the rockier edges where he’ll fly over the ledge and surf the waves with his quad. 

Get an entirely new perspective on France's D-Day beaches in this fantastic piece by AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot cyp fpv.  He flew a racing drone out over the stretch of the Normandy coastline which was the landing point for the giant Allied invasion of occupied France that commenced on June 6, 1944.  Flying some distance from the shore, he was able to film the remnants of the giant artificial harbor which was created here in the wake of the invasion to reinforce and resupply the massive invasion force.  

If you've ever dreamed of flying like a bird over the South of France, this first person view (FPV) video by AirVuz contributor Raphael Rablat.   The talented FPV pilot, who previously made the FPV Pilots to Watch list for his video from France's Normandy coast, heads south for a cruise along the Cap Estérel.  The small promontory along the Mediterranean Sea is situated just a few km/mi east of the town of Frejus, and about three times that distance to the southwest of the better-known town of Cannes.  

This is one stunning sunrise, first person view (FPV) freestyle flight by AirVuz contributor and pilot Ross2046. He’s found Southwold Pier in the English county of Suffolk. The pier extends 190 meters (620 feet) in to the North Sea. Although many other English, seaside piers are in decline, this pier remains as popular as ever, thanks in part to its collection of coin-operated novelty machines. Built in 1900 as a landing stage for steamships bringing tourists from London, see the historic pier in this FPV video. 

Ccontributor and first person view (FPV) drone pilot Parasite FPV managed to find a dream spot to fly his racing quad.  It's a coastal sea cave, and it has one of the coolest gaps we've ever seen.  The video has a great setup, flyng above a coastal ridge before turning around to see what's below it.  Just before the :30 mark, you'll see what this video is all about - it's a a seemingly impossibly tight tunnel through the rock.  When you watch what he does, you'll understand why this video made the FPV Pilots to Watch list in June, 2020.

Taking us to “his beach” is talented first-person-view pilot ERICKFPV. He’ll flip it and reverse it right off of the bat, taking us on a long-range flight down the rocky shoreline set against steep, boulder-filled cliff. Then it’s out onto the water for our pilot, checking out a luxury boat. He’ll also take us to the top range of his quad’s abilities, flying high above the beach and giving us a wider perspective of the area. Shot with the new GoPro Hero 8, this 4K mini-quad piece was an FPV Pilots to Watch video in December of 2019. 

Talented AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot punkoutnz brings us this stunningly cinematic FPV piece from the coast of New Zealand.  Considered by many to be the world's most beautiful country, New Zealand is known as much as anything for its stunning coastal scenes like what you'll see here in this video. The video was filmed along the Tasman Sea, which separates the two main islands of New Zealand from Australia to the west.  It's a great example of the emerging art of cinematic coastal FPV flight videos. 

The colors in this first person view (FPV) video by AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot mattw1029 are stunning.  The video was filmed on the island of Aruba, a territory of the Netherlands situated in the southern Caribbean Sea.  The white sands and palm tree-laden beach is nearly wide open, leaving plenty of space for some highly cinematic FPV flight.  It's a great example of the emerging FPV content sub-genre known as coastal FPV, in which some of the world's top beach and coastal spots can be seen from a new perspective.

Rawai Beach in Phuket, Thailand, is known for its bright, blue water that you’ll often find tourists and locals alike swimming and boating in. It also has nearby seafood restaurants and markets to explore. You can see this popular spot from an entirely new perspective in this excellent first person view (FPV) drone video by bilsonfpv. He’ll whip and rip around the dozens of boats parked on the water near the shoreline with his mini quad, making a casual day on the beach one to remember.

AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot yedi.fpb earned himself a spot on the FPV Pilots to Watch list in June, 2020 with this beautiful coastal cruising piece from Australia.  The video was filmed at Bribie Island, which forms the northern part of Moreton Bay in the eastern state of Queensland.  While the noorthern part of the island is largely uninhabited, its southern portion is considered part of the Moreton Bay Region, which constitutes the northern part of Greater Brisbane.  

Stretching for thousands of kilometers/miles, Australia's coastline offers endless possibilities for skilled first person view (FPV) pilots to capture stunning coastal cruising footage.  That's what top AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot Ruben Caser to create this short-but-spectacular piece, which was picked for the AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch list in early November of 2020.  Ruben's video "Dronie by FPV" was picked as the Winner in the Dronie category for the 2020 New York City Drone Film Festival.  

Newcastle, Australia, is a harbor city located on the South Pacific Ocean. The city’s plentiful beaches are all connected by the Bathers Way coastal walk. It stretches between Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach and can be seen zipping along the sharp, rocky coastline in this first person view (FPV) video by talented AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot CLIFFORD FPV. He’ll open along the cliff’s edge, then follow Bathers Way to the rolling waves of the ocean as they lap Bogey Hole, a heritage-listed sea bath in Newcastle.

Check out this stunning first person view (FPV) drone video Indonesia's Biak Island, compliments of AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot GrizzFPV. The video was shot near the town of Padwa, which lies on the south side of the island.  Biak is situated off the northwestern coast of New Guinea, the gigantic island which is shared between Indonesia (whose territory includes the western half of the island) and the nation of Papua New Guinea on the eastern half.  Biak covers a land area of around 1.75k square km or around 675 square mi,

Located in the heart of the Tyrrhenian Sea on the island of Sardinia, Tuerredda Beach is a famous stop for tourists and locals alike. The beach is popular because of its Caribbean-style white sand, snorkeling, and pedal boats for hire. It is located on the headlands of Cape Teulada, just west of Lose Longa and Sa Pinnetta on the southern coast of the Italian island. This video, by pilot Daviz Fpv explores the beach via FPV drone, showing us how the blue of the water matches the blue of the sky, cut only by the crystal sands of the beach.

Uitgeest is a town in the Netherlands’ province of North Holland. The birthplace of the man who invented the wind-powered sawmill, many of those iconic looking structures can be seen in the area.  Talented AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot anotonvs fpv was in the town to take in some midsummer sailing. Using his FPV racing quad mounted with an HD camera, he’ll capture the captains as they coast along the still water, gliding through the setting sun which casts purple and pink reflections on the water.

Contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot ChileVuela has made a name for himself showing the beauty of his native Chile through the use of FPV racing drones, providing totally unique "driver's seat" perspective on some epic flights in some of the country's most spectacular spots.  While most of his videos are shot in the Andes, some of his best are on Chile's legendary beaches.  In this video, he flies an Alien 5" quad over the well known beach of Constitucion, which lies roughly halfway between Valparaiso and Concepcion.

Take a cruise along the coast of Norway in this epic first person view (FPV) piece by AirVuz contributor fure_fpv.  Using a long-range setup, he takes an 8 km (roughly 5 mi.) flight on the coast of the island of Godøya.  Godøya is part of the municipality of Ålesund in Møre og Romsdal, one of the main counties of the official Western Norway region.  The video features some excellent footage skimming along the mountains which run parallel to the coastline.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in January, 2021.  

The area of Japan's Tokyo Islands extends overs a massive area, extending from the great city of Tokyo to the southernmost Okino-Torishima and the easternmost island Minami-Torishima, with a total of 219 island of various sizes spread out across the sea. Top AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot SUSTOSFPV takes us out to one of the many islands in this freestyle, coastal FPV flight. His moves are slick and the views are fantastic, putting the Tokyo Islands on our travel bucket list.

For a great example of the fine art of cinematic coastal first person view (FPV) surfing, check out this fantastic piece by brand-new AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot lee_stevenson_fpv.  He calls it "Ghosties Beach", and when you watch it you'll see why.  His racing quad effortlessly cruises over Ghosties Beach, which lies in the Australian state of New South Wales, roughly halfway between Sydney and Newcastle.  The opening shot is epic as he cruises in parallel to an incoming wave, the rising eastern sun in the background.

Top AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot Ollie FPV brings us this fantastic FPV piece from Iceland's famous Reynisfjara Beach.  Located near the town of Vik at the southern tip of this North Atlantic island nation, Reynisfjara is known for both its distinctive black sand as well as its stunning offshore basalt rock columns.  It makes for a stunning backdrop to this highly cinematic video and a worthy addition to the coastal FPV sub-genre.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in September, 2020. 

A hook shaped peninsula in Massachusetts, Cape Cod is a famous summertime destination for the city-dwellers of the United State’s east coast. Known for its quaint villages, seafood, lighthouses, and bays it’s no surprise FPV pilot richrd found a gorgeous place to fly at sunset. He’s taking in the seaside views, spectacular sunset, and calm waters that a pair of paddle boarders are gliding across. It looks like he’s reversed some of the shots in post-production, while in others he was just floating backwards. 

North Cape is in the northwestern-most part of Prince Edwards Island, one of the Maritime Provinces of eastern Canada. A two kilometer (1.2 mile) long natural rock reef extends out from the cape and is reportedly the longest of its kind (composed of sedimentary rock) in North America. You can see that natural rock reef in this freestyle first person view (FPV) flight by top AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot LevesqueFPV, who takes us out on a bright, cloudless day to the rocky, gorgeous Canadian landscape.

Top AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot Harley Queen FPV brings us this highly cinematic coastal cruising video from Phillip Island in southern Australia.  The southern breakwater of the large tidal bay known as Western Port in the state of Victoria, the island is connected to the mainland town of San Remo.  Located about a 90 minute drive from Melbourne, the island is a popular getaway for residents from Australia's second-largest city.  This video earned our talented content creator a spot on the FPV Pilots to Watch list in July of 2020.  

A small town on the southwest coast of New Zealand’s North Island, Opunake is a popular tourist spot thanks, in part, to its art scene and beaches. In the 1880’s the intention was to make the town a major port, but only a jetty was constructed a few years later leaving it the small town it still is. Opunake’s beach is composed of volcanic black sand and has large rock pools that can be seen at low tide. You can see the beaches, rocky cliff side, and rolling waves via this coastal FPV video by pilot UnTamed-Fpv. 

The smallest of Spain's Canary Islands archipelago, El Hierro, is paradise for those looking to escape the daily grind but it's also perfect for first person view (FPV) drone pilots, especially freestylers. FPV Pilot and content creator Lougedo explores all the amazing features of El Hierro with his racing quadcopter. Remembering that he is flying with video goggles, see how he zooms between gaps in the wave-lapped rock formations on the island's Atlantic coasts and high above the sharp mountain ridges. 

When in Wales, you take advantage of a deserted, rugged coastline and rip. At least that's what UrbanFPV does in this edit of footage captured with his 5 inch Aramattan Chameleon as well as his DJI Mavic aerial cinematography drone. The flight moves from shredding the beach and zipping through ancient ruins, to scenic shots of an old lighthouse, gorgeous sunsets, and sunlight poking holes through the clouds in the countryside's rocky hills.  It will make you appreciate the beauty of this land from a brand new perspective! 

For a great example of cinematic coastal first person view (FPV) drone cruising, check out this piece by AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot GrizzFPV.  The spot filmed is the town of Sorindiweri, which lies on the northern coast of the island of Superiori.  The island is part of the Schouten Islands archipelago, a chain of islands in the country's province of Papua.  The islands lie to the north of New Guinea, the giant island which is shared between Indonesia and the nation of Papua New Guinea.  

Top AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot nikofilmz has carved out a niche in the very demanding art of formation flight - essentially, one FPV mini-quad chasing another.  It's extremely difficult to pull off even in wide open spaces with no obstacles - even at a relatively close following distance, that lead quad is TINY in the FPV goggles.  In this amazing video, he brings us a chase scene along a much more challenging (as well as cinematic) course - along the beach in San Diego, California.  

This outstanding first person view (FPV) video by AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot MrFpv combines aspects of classic coastal cinematic FPV with the difficult art of chasing moving subjects.  Filmed in the coastal town of Chekka in northern Lebanon, the video does a great job of capturing the beautiful cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.  The real focus of the video though is chasing - in this case, an obviously very skilled surfer on a powered surfboard.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in June, 2020.

We’re really digging this first person (FPV) drone video flight and edit, which comes compliments of AirVuz contributor Ruben Caser.  The talented FPV pilot is a flow master in this shoreside drift session. Sauntering around the ocean’s edge at daybreak, he uses his sharp, spot-on flying skills to navigate the rocky barriers at very tight proximity. A one-shot, one-flight type of piece, you'll be left feeling very mellow and inspired after watching this one.  This piece was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in April of 2019.