FPV Reels

This adrenaline-pumping first-person view (FPV) action reel by top AirVuz content creator ShaggyFPV features some of the best dynamic/chase FPV footage we've ever seen, and that's saying a lot.  The extremely talented Dutch pilot manages to pack something for everyone in less than 150 seconds.  You'll chase rollercoasters, radio-controlled turbine jets, snowboarders, and more, before you even get to the half-minute mark!  If it moves fast, you'll find it here.  This video was picked as the DVOM for August, 2021 and was a DVOY finalist.  

Your jaw will likely drop when you watch this unbelievable first person view (FPV) drone reel from legendary FPV pilot nurkfpv.  The video from the former Drone Racing League Champion opens with an incredible shot following a highway somewhere in the western USA.  In fast-moving fashion, you'll fly through a roller coaster, chase a high speed "cigarette" boat, dive a skyscraper, and even follow a helicopter (no doubt in carefully controlled conditions).  This video was an easy pick for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in December, 2021.  

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.

To appreciate how far the world's most talented first person view (FPV) drone pilots have taken their content creation skills, you have to check out this magnificent reel by AirVuz contributor teammistral.  Shot largely in the South of France, the video offers something for everyone.  You'll zip past private jets and supercars, rip through the fabled Orange Vélodrome in Marseille, and fly through a casino.  And that's in the first minute!  Other highlights include race car and yacht chasing, cruising the French Riviera, and more.  

Top AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot aladdin.fpv had a very productive 2021, as evidenced by this extremely impressive FPV reel.  Shot over and around the Persian Gulf city of Dubai, the video features an awesome mix of different types of shots.  It includes "cinewhoop" style shots flying through a showroom full of super-cars, highly cinematic shots over some of Dubai's legendary resorts, epic car chase scenes through the surrounding Empty Quarter desert, and much more.  This video was a DVOY finalist in 2021. 

Prepare to be amazed by this stunning first person view (FPV) drone reel from top contributor and FPV pilot Mauro Pagliai.  Shot in Rome and other spots throughout Italy, the fast-moving video features a wide variety of FPV sequences, ranging from the ancient Colosseum to the skyscrapers and stadiums of modern Rome to some incredible movie-quality "cinewhoop" style scenes.  Brilliantly edited, this video was picked by the AirVuz editorial staff as the FPV Video of the Month for May of 2022.  

Prepare to be blown away buy this fantastic first person view (FPV) showreel by AirVuz contributor and pilot Shamkhal_fpv.  Starting at the :08 mark, there's an amazing sequence flying through a Russian metallurgical plant, followed by an epic dive down St. Petersburg's Lakhta Center, the tallest skyscraper in Europe as of 2022.  Further on in the video, you'll see some great chase scenes as well as awesome FPV shots of other Russian landmarks.  This video made the FPV Pilots to Watch list in February of 2022.  

Sit back and enjoy an epic ride in this fantastic first person view (FPV) drone reel by talented content creator and FPV pilot cine_ghost.  The video is a non-stop mix of cinematic and dynamic shots, ranging from a flight through a giant suspension bridge, a tour of a TV studio, a motorcycle chase sequence, and some wind turbine spins - all in the first 20 seconds!    Further on, you'll chase drift cars, dive church towers, and...you get the idea.  This video was an easy pick for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in December, 2021.  

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.

Check out this fantastic "cinewhoop" style first person view (FPV) drone reel by top contributor OneShot_Hero.  The reel does a fantastic job of showing off the diverse capabilities of these specialized mini-drones, whose light weight and ducted propellers make them suitable for "missions" which are not suitable for traditional mini-quads.  Brilliantly edited, the video will take you through factories, on a football field, through loading trucks, and more.  This video was an easy pick for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in April, 2021.  

Prepare to be blown away by this amazing first person view (FPV) showreel by top AirVuz contributor AL FPV.  The video opens with a highly cinematic tree proximity shot, followed by a "cinewhoop" style fly-through.  At around the :17 mark, you'll chase a horse-drawn chariot, followed by more chase scenes involving a BMX biker, a hunter, and a car whipping around a track.  Other shots will take you over an elegant French chateau, inside a factory, and more.  This video was a DVOW Finalist and also made the FPV Pilots to Watch list.  

AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) drone pilot alexchristophe made the FPV Pilots to Watch list in June of 2022 with this outstanding reel, featuring some of the highlights of his past year as an FPV pilot.  The video opens with a pair of car-chasing sequences, followed by a shot chasing a BMX rider hitting a ramp somewhere in the desert. At the :35 mark, there's an epic shot of a supercar sharing the rode with a group of camels, and at the 1:00 mark you'll tear down a mountain in the Swiss Alps.  

Top contributor and first person view (FPV) drone pilot Flylifeco was one of the pioneers of cinematic FPV, in which the goal of the pilot is to create highly watchable, smooth video content.  That's reason enough to check out this epic reel, which includes some of his best footage from 2021.  As has become popular with the emerging cinematic FPV genre, the video features some great "setup" shots from a gimbal-stabilized platform to lay out the scenes of the FPV flights.  This reel was picked for the Pilots to Watch list in late 2021.

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.  

Award-winning content creator MrFpv | manuelbass put together this magnificent reel of some of his best first person view (FPV) drone footage from the momentous year of 2020.  The video opens with some epic landscape/cityscape shots, while the heart of the piece is about chasing things and people: four-wheelers, mountain bikers, motocross riders, drift cars, paragliders, boaters, a horseback rider, and more.  Extremely entertaining to watch, this was an easy pick for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in March of 2021.  

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.  

This remarkable FPV showreel by Alexandre FPV was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list and was also selected as a Finalist for the Drone Video of the Week.  In the opening sequence, you'll follow the filmmaker through an unnamed European city, during which time you'll check in on a music festival and a very skilled gymnast.  Then you'll head into the forest for a chase scene, fly under a bridge, dive a skyscraper, buzz some churches, dive a waterfall, chase a speedboat, and...  Just take our word for it it's worth a watch! 

Prepare to be blown away by this epic first person view (FPV) showreel by top contributor Cinehawks.  The reel opens with a spectacular shot zipping through a forest, followed by a bird-chasing shot over the water.  Starting at about the :17 mark, you'll fly between two tightly-spaced rows of a warehouse, "emerging" to chase a Ferrari.  Other highlights feature motorcycles, bando's, music concerts, skyscraper dives, and more.  This video was chosen as a Drone Video of the Week Finalist and was also an FPV Pilots to Watch pick.  

Top AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot beto.fpv shows us some of his best work from 2021 in this amazing FPV reel.  The video features some one-of-a-kind footage from Johnson Space Center in Houston Texas, including both inside and outside views.  You'll also chase through the streets of Houston, follow drift cars, fly by other Houston landmarks like Minute Maid Stadium, fly over an indoor concert, and much more.  This video was picked as a Finalist for the Drone Video of the Week contest in January, 2022.  

Top AIrVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot VerJan FPV has developed a specialty of using his FPV quads to film epic action sports scenes.  In this incredible reel, he brings us some of the highlights of his work over the course of 2021.  Filmed largely in the spectacular landscapes of western Utah, the video expertly captures the thrilled of BASE jumping, paragliding, mountain biking, and other alpine-related activities.  It was an easy pick for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in early January of 2022.  

Top AirVuz contibutor and first person view (FPV) drone pilot Send It Productions was picked as a Finalist for the Drone Video of the Week and also made the FPV Pilots to Watch list for this fantastic 2021 FPV reel.  The video features amazing FPV footage captured in the course of performing commercial work for high-profile clients ranging from Delta Airlines to Porsche.  Highlights include an epic ski sequence at the opening, a shot chasing a boat running in a tropical bay, some mountain biking and drift car chasing, and more.   

Prepare to be blown away by this magnificent first person view (FPV) drone reel by new contributor FlyingCarpetStudio.  True to its title, the video features a wide variety of shots, expertly edited and stitched together.  Shot primarily in Poland, you'll fly through an undergound tunnel, over an electronic music show, and behind some race cars.  Starting at about the :57 mark, you'll fly over and through some landmarks of the Lower Silesia province, including in the provincial capital city of Wroclaw, followed by some insane gap shots.  

Top AirVuz contributor backpackpassion represents one of the best examples of drone pilots who have evolved from the world of gimbal-stabilized aerial videography to the world of cinematic first person view (FPV) drone videos   It's been a two year journey, conquering the steep learning curve associated with mini-drones, but never giving up.  And so rewarding, as you'll see from this amazing FPV reel put together by this talented content creator.  Extremely fun to watch this video made the FPV Pilots to Watch list in April, 2021.     

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. 

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.  

AirVuz contributor haussmannvisuals is one of the top content creators in the AirVuz community, with numerous Drone Video of the Week/Month wins to his name.  Like many aerial videographers, he has begun to move into the world of cinematic first person view (FPV) flight.  In this very impressive video, he shows us the highlights of footage he's captured since adding FPV flight to his repertoire.  The video includes footage shot in the great outdoors of Iceland, Germany and Switzerland, as well as some indoor "cinewhoop" shots.  

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.  

You will not fail to be impressed by this fantastic first person view (FPV) drone reel by new contributor and FPV pilot andisfpv.  Shot in Spain, the video opens with dramatic dive out of the clouds into the country's mountains.  Next come a series of straight-line rips through different settings and seasons, followed by some epic ridge-skimming.  At around the 2:30 mark, you'll cruise past some wild horses, following by some over-water shots.  This video was picked as a Finalist for the Drone Video of the Week contest in November, 2021.

This brilliantly cinematic first-person view (FPV) reel by top AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot nik.scherer opens with an epic shot skimming over the water, followed by an outstanding transition to a bando site.  Then it's on to some tower- and ridge- diving, some nice winter tree-proximity flight, tractor-chasing, church steeple-diving, and some great "cinewhoop" style indoor flight, and wrapping up with some nice aquatic sports shots.  This reel was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in February 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.  

The very talented first person view (FPV) pilot Banner_Drones manages to capture the essence of Miami with this fantastic FPV reel of some of their best footage from Florida's Gold Coast.  It's non-stop action from start to finish.  In just the first few sequences, you'll see sports cars, jet ski's, flyboards, drift cars, and motorcycles.  Hang  on a little further, and you'll be treated to some yacht shots as well as some epic skyscraper diving.  This video was an easy pick for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in August of 2021.  

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.  

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.

This rather amazing first person view (FPV) drone reel from top AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot BlinKFPV was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in mid-January, 2022.  Watch it and you will immediately see why.  Opening with a shot of a hot-air balloon, the video transitions to a "cinewhoop" style shot of a very professional-looking talent show followed by a wind turbine dive.  Other highlights include a shot of a powered foilboarder, a fly-through of some fireworks, a great shot of an elegant French chateau, and more.  

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. 

Top content creator and first person view (FPV) pilot Escape Fpv earned another spot on the FPV Pilots to Watch list with this fantastic FPV reel.  In just the first few seconds, you'll tangle with a hot-air balloon and a paraglider, tear down a mountain gully, and fly through some ancient ruins.  Further on in the video, you'll be treated to some great "people" shots, fly through a cooking school, chase a boat and a helicopter, and more.  The video was filmed primarily in Turkey and southern France, including the island of Corsica.

The very talented content creator and first person view (FPV) pilot cine_ghost brings us this excellent reel of some of his best FPV shots from June of 2022.  In just 40 seconds you'll rip through a forest chasing a BMX rider, chase some drift cars, buzz past some yoga practitioners on a beach, and chase a kiteboarder.  The video closes with an alternating sequence of shots, one featuring some exteme BMX acrobatics  and the other following a drift car race.  This video was a DVOW Finalist and also made the FPV Pilots to Watch list.  

For a first upload to AirVuz, brand-new contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot imtunz brings us this fantastic FPV reel.  The video opens with some impressive over-water cruising, stopping to catch some dolphins jumping out of the sea.  Then it's on to an impressive skyscraper-diving sequence, followed by some drift car and boat chasing.  From there, it's on to some motocross, rollerskating, and jetski chasing, and more.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in August, 2021.

Brand-new contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot Lee Mumford Creative earned a Drone Video of the Week nomination with this incredible FPV showreel.  The video opens with a shot dropping through the clouds onto a mountain ridge, followed by some cooling tower circling and a run through a canyon.  Then you'll be treated to some great shots from Iceland, including a fly-by of its famous DC-3 wreck.  The video also features some epic coastal cruising shots, wind turbine shots, and some nice chase scenes.

Check out this fantastic first person view (FPV) drone reel by top AirVuz contributor and pilot Axel Depinois.  The video opens with some epic backwards-facing shots through some very tight gaps, followed by a real estate shots and a sequence of action-oriented shots.  Starting at about the :51 mark, there's a great skiing sequence.  Further on, you'll dive a giant rock pillar then chase some bikers and paragliders.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in November of 2021. 

"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.  

A well-constructed first person view (FPV) drone reels features a variety of different types of footage so as to display the breadth of an FPV pilots flying (and editing) skills.  Mission accomplished with this outstanding piece by timmi cpv.  Clocking in at just under 60 seconds, the reel has something for everyone - dynamic shots chasing drift cars, windsurfers, mountain bikers, motorcyle riders, and birds; ridge and skyscraper diving, and more.  It was an easy pick for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in March, 2021.  

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.

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.

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.  

Prepare to be amazed by this action-packed first person view (FPV) drone reel by brand-new contributor pawanbs.  The video features some epic chase sequences, with subjects ranging from cars to jetskis.  Starting at about the :20 mark, there's a magnificent one-shot sequence flying over a jungle-like landscape, emerging into a clearing to chase a high speed motorcycle.  The highlight though is the shot starting at about 1:10 - you have to see it to believe it!  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in January, 2022.  

Top AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) drone pilot Benjamin_Fpv earned himself a spot on the FPV Pilots to Watch list in August of 2022 wih this fantastic mid-year 2022 FPV reel.  The reel opens with some shots flying over some glaciers, followed by a shot flying through a canyon, and then some snowmobile and BMX bike chasing.  Then you'll chase drift cars and follow (with a "cinewhoop" style drone) an ice skater onto a rink.  Further on, you'll fly through an ice cave head back in doors for a bar tour.  

Check out this fantastic first person view (FPV) drone reel by emerging star FPV pilot Patrick Conroy.  In just the first few seconds, you'll skim through a ski resort, follow a herd of wild animals running across the Great Plains, and fly over a hot air balloon.  Other highlights include flying through some tight mountain gaps and some epic dynamic FPV shots involving skiers, motocross riders, paragliders, and horseback riders.  This video was a DVOY finalist in 2021. 

Top content creator and first person view (FPV) pilot Ollie FPV earned himself another spot on the AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch list for this excellent reel of his best footage from 2020.  Opening with some epic footage surfing along a mountain ridge, the video alternates between cinematic landscape shots and some amazing dynamic scenes, mostly chasing mountain bikers.  Much of the footage was shot in Iceland, which has become a magnet for talented (and brave) FPV pilots around the world due to its stunning landscapes.  

Check out this excellent 2021 first person view (FPV) drone reel by AirVuz contributor and pilot 4n5ch_2000.  While the video features some highly cinematic landscape-type shots, the most memorable highlights are a series of heartstopping action-type shots.  You'll chase kiteboarders, bikers, drift cars, motorcycle riders, and skiers, demonstrating once more the power of FPV drones to capture footage which was literally impossible to catch in the past.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in mid-March of 2022.  

Prepare to be blown away by this highly cinematic first person view (FPV) drone reel by AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot JULIEN OLIVA.  The video features an impressive mix of shots, including bando's, mountain surfing, tree skimming, coastal cruising, car chasing, and more.  Part of its entertainment value lies in its highly creative transitions - see the shot at :58 for an example of this.  This video was picked as a Finalist for the Drone Video of the Week contest in early November of 2021.  

This first person view (FPV) drone reel by brand-new contributor tobiasick was so good that it had the rare distinction of being named a Drone Video of the Week Finalist and an FPV Pilots to Watch weekly pick.  If this is first year of FPV, we can't imagine what the future will bring for this very talented pilot and content creator.  Extremely well-edited, the reel brings a little bit of everything to the table - epic dives, train and car chasing, a cinema-quality sequence shot over a rooftop, and more. 

There is something for everyone in this very professional first person view (FPV) drone reel by AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot Prohdigvy.  Filmed in India, the reel begins with a pair of impressive and very cinematic "gap" shots.  Then you'll head indoors for a ride through an ornate building, before heading outside again to chase a motorcycle.  Further on, you'll fly through what appears to be an ancient palace, and chase some sports cars as well.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in May of 2021. 

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.  

Top AirVuz creator rememorales put together this 2021 Drone Video of the Year winning and mind-blowing reel, capturing the highlights from his first year as an FPV pilot.  Also picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in 2021, his film features great mix of landscape/cityscape shots, mixed in with some incredible dynamic chase footage involving motocross, paragliders, and more.  You'll ride along with him as he cruises the streets and dives the skyscrapers of New York City, which was eerily empty during much of the period due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this outstanding first-person view (FPV) drone reel, talented pilot SE_FPV displays a VERY impressive mix of FPV piloting and editing skills.  The video opens with a nice, cinematic dive into a cabin, followed immediately by some outstanding motocross chase footage, a highly acrobatic tower dive, and some classic mountain surfing.  At about the 1:15 mark, you'll rip along a mountain stream, then chase a motorcycle on one wheel.  Very much worth a watch, this video made the FPV Pilots to Watch list in March, 2021.    

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.  

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.  

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. 

DiamondSky is without doubt one of the top content creators in the AirVuz community, with multiple Drone Video of the Week/Month wins.  Having conquered the world of gimbal-stabilized aerial videography, he's now ventured into the first person view (FPV) world.  In this outstanding reel, you'll see some of the highlights from his first year flying racing quads.  Shot over the spectacular natural scenery of southern Russia, this video was a shoo-in for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in February, 2021.  

Check out this highly cinematic first person view (FPV) drone reel by talented content creator and pilot Tricky FPV.  The video opens with a shot flying upstream over a racing river, followed by shots circling a lighted tower.  The next shot takes you over the famous DC-3 wreck in Iceland.  At the 1:20 mark, there's some incredible footage of an automated warehouse.  Other shots include the erupting Fagradalsfjall volcano in iceland, a giant solar farm, and more.  This video was a DVOW Finalist and also made the FPV Pilots to Watch list.  

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.  

Check out this outstanding mid-year (2022) first person view (FPV) drone reel by top AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot salva.tours.  Shot on the Italian island of Sardinia, the reel focuses on some of the activities available on this Mediterranean paradise.  It  opens with some amazing speedboat-chasing shots, followed by a shot chasing a car working its way along one of the island's famously winding coastal roads.  Later on in the reel, you'll be treated to some "cinewhoop" style restaurant tours, FPV cliff diving, and more.    

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.  

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!

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.

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.  

Prepared to be blown away by this incredibly cinematic first person view (FPV) piece by top AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot SirM Productions.   What makes this video so incredible is the effortless and highly creative transitions between fire and ice - snow-covered mountains and sun-baked deserts.  The highlight is definitely at the :22 mark; you just have to see it to believe it.  Only 45 seconds long, this masterpiece was an easy pick for the AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch list in February of 2021.  

Hold on to your hat for a wild ride in this excellent first person view (FPV) showreel by AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot Oscar.  The fast-moving video takes you through a series of shot sequences that include chase/dynamic fooage, indoor "cinewhoop" style shots, and cinematic landscape sequences.  Particularly impressive are the shots of some very skilled BMX riders and skateboarders.  This video was picked by the AirVuz editorial staff for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in June of 2022.  

AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot Glitchmedia created this fantastic FPV showreel, highlighting some of their top filming moments of 2021.  Opening with a "city tour" type shot followed by some coastal skimming, the video will take you on a wild adventure, chasing cars along mountain roads, flying over a giant concrete dam, diving over a waterfall, threading a "corkscrew" rollercoaster track, and more.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in May of 2022.  

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.  

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.

One of the ingredients of a great first-person view (FPV) drone reel is creative transitions.  Almost by definition, the reel has footage from multiple locations, and FPV pilots are becoming increasingly creative at stitching the clips together to enhance the entertainment value of a reel.  Exhibit A is this amazing FPV reel by top AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot Cinefall.  Full of epic shots and magnificent transitions, this video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in April of 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.   

Talented content creator and first person view (FPV) pilot chlangy_fpv returns to AirVuz after a hiatus of a year to being us this fantastic FPV drone reel.  Shot in September, 2021, the video opens with some great shots skimming over an agricultural field and some windmills somewhere in Europe.  Then you'll see some great dynamic (chase) sequences involving ATV's, motorcycles, and cars.  From there, you'll fly over a castle and check out some hot air balloons.  This video made the FPV Pilots to Watch list in October, 2021. 

Check out this highly cinematic first person view (FPV) drone reel by brand-new contributor and FPV pilot sorenfpv.  Filmed primarily in Alaska, the video opens with a shot skimming over the coastline towards some distant snow-covered mountains.  At about the :30 mark, you'll circle a bush plane on the ground, followed by an epic diving shot down a mountain stream.  The video also includes footage from Minnesota and Costa Rica.  This was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in January of 2022.  

AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot flumz fpv put together this impressive reel showing the highlights of his first year as an FPV pilot.  Opening with a shot breaking through the clouds, the video will then take you on a loop around a hot-air balloon.  Then you'll chase an assortment of watercraft, be chased by (via a backward-facing camera) a BMX rider, then hit the slopes for a back-country ski chase.  Well worth a watch, this video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in June of 2022.  

Prepare to be amazed by this first person view (FPV) drone reel by AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot Andre_ZeFpv.  The video opens with some coastal cruising shots, followed by a bridge fly-through and some car chasing.  Fast-moving and extremely well edited, the video features footage from round the world, including Iceland and the Azores islands, a Portuguese archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list at the end of February of 2022.  

The title of this outstanding first person view (FPV) drone reel is "Landscapes", and it offers a variety of them.  In just the first 15 seconds or so, you'll fly over a semi-frozen mountain landscape, skim a flower field, soar over a cliff, and skim over an alpine ridge.  Further on, you'll fly through a tight gap in a forest, skim along some rapids, and tear though an alpine meadow.  Extremely well-edited, this piece was picked by the AirVuz editorial staff for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in June of 2022.  

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.

With their small size and ducted (read: protective) propellers, "cinewhoop" style first person view (FPV) drones are allowing experienced pilots to film even large public events from an entirely new perspective.  To see some great examples, check out this excellent cinewhoop reel by talented content creator and FPV pilot esmile_fpv.  Filmed indoors and out, and in close (but safe) proximity to crowds, the video captures the excitement of a number of music events.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in August, 2021.  

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!