I've learned so much over the past 6 months getting into FPV/Freestyle quads, and still have a long way to go! But while it's all still fresh on my mind I figured I'd put this together for anyone who's thinking about getting into this hobby specifically for cinematography/filmmaking.
If you're a beginner having trouble figuring out what to buy, check out my buyer's guide! https://www.christophbenfey.com/post/...
2:43 1: Join a Community
3:50 2: Get in the Simulator
4:25 3: Go Digital (for Cinematography)
5:24 4: Go PreBuilt
6:46 5: Lots of Props
9:04 6: Go 6S
12:34 7: Action Cameras
13:55 8: Acro only!
15:10 9: Bardwell
16:30 10: Line of Sight
If you want more info on any of the stuff I talk about in this video or a list of the gear I'm using, scroll down or check out my blog post on the subject: (check back soon!)
Huge thank you to the FPV pilots who have been so helpful along my whole journey:
Eric Papky: / hivestudioscanada
Prince FPV: / pj1980123
Konasty FPV: / @erickonasty
Wren: / wrenthereaper
Cornell Herg: @cornellherg
Joshua Bardwell: / @joshuabardwell
The gear I'm using:
DJI FPV System: https://bit.ly/2V0tl0O
4S Battery for DJI Goggles: https://bit.ly/3hImP8z'>https://bit.ly/3hImP8z
5" Freestyle Quad:
iFlight Titan DC5 w/ DJI Air Unit (if you already have the DJI Goggles & RC): https://bit.ly/3fD3bsE
iFlight Titan DC5 w/ Goggles & RC (if you want to get it with the DJI stuff in one order): https://bit.ly/3fKJwXX
Extra Props for DC5: https://bit.ly/2V0jnMB
6S 1300mAh Batteries for DC5: https://bit.ly/2BplSBa
3" Cinewhoop:
Holybro Kopis 3" Cinewhoop: https://bit.ly/37Rn1xO
Extra Props for Cinewhoop: https://bit.ly/2YgQxd2
4S Batteries for Cinewhoop: https://bit.ly/3hImP8z'>https://bit.ly/3hImP8z
Battery Chargers:
Venom Pro Duo: https://bit.ly/2YgrR4j
ISDT T6: https://bit.ly/2YgRvWI
ISDT T8: https://bit.ly/30WUoO2
Action/360 Cameras:
Insta360 One X: https://bit.ly/3hHyX9L
Insta360 One R: https://bit.ly/30Y4ZbD
Insta360 Go: https://bit.ly/2V0vh9z
Tools:
Field Repair Kit: https://bit.ly/2UXAoab
TS100 Portable Soldering Iron: https://bit.ly/2CiwHWc
DJI Mavic 2 Pro: http://bit.ly/2Qz5Xp3
All music licensed via Music Bed, get a free 30day trial: http://bit.ly/2R1YTAC
Color Graded using Lutify.Me's amazing luts: http://bit.ly/39L82Wx
If I left anything out, let me know!