@@av8rshane491 I haven't flown an FPV wing like this in years, but the memory of landing at my feet like that still forces an uncontrollable smile and makes me long to do it again. I'm glad it made you smile too, and I hope you are still out there flying the beautiful landscapes of the Southwest.

@ ,I was a commercial pilot and gave it up when the rules changed as to not put my job at risk. Retired now so might try it again.

@@av8rshane491 I’ve been thinking about joining an AMA club and flying regular RC again, but FPV really is the funnest flying there is. If you want to fly, get as much enjoyment out of it as possible before it is completely banned.

LOL, there wasn't much to look at. The destruction was absolute, just tiny fragments of fiberglass and wood. Sorry to disappoint! He asked me not to show the wreckage, so I respected his wish. He could have been identified and punished, and he clearly loved his hobby, given how many jets he had stacked in his trailer.

Thanks AlanzFPV. Flew shots from a bunch of locations inside and outside of the park. It's been so long, I don't remember specifics. Of course, now the State Parks have almost all banned drones since this video was made, so kind of pointless. :{

@@toddsher2112 Go Rogue my brother. Go rogue.

@@toddsher2112 you were way ahead of the game. We have to work harder to get those flights and shots now.

Thanks Trail Treker! Even after all these years, it's one of my favs as well.

Man, how time flies! Haha, pun totally intended! Really should get out and make some new aerial vids. It's a different world than it was back then before all the governmental restrictions and flying bans at all our pretty places.

This happens to be one of my all-time favorite rock songs by one of my favorite bands, and it perfectly fits the subject matter! While I also prefer majestic soundtracks for most aerial cinema, as you know if you've seen my work, this one was an exception. These guys risked life and limb to get good shots, so they deserved something to match their energy and dedication. Their sport is not well served by peaceful soundtracks. That's my opinion of course, but since I'm the one making the film, that's the one I'll go with. :) Cheers, and thanks for watching.

Hey Riz! Yes, it was a Grim Reaper. No Gimbal, just hard mounted the GoPro above the nose. Because of the short distance between the prop and camera, it's important that you balance the propeller and have a well balanced motor as well. A little extra space on the larger ReaperXL is good for stability and getting longer flight times. It's a soft EPP foam plane, so it can handle bumps and rough landings pretty well, but it wobbles a bit the air. RiteWingRC made a plane called the Zephyr that was more stable in flight and got better video, but it was hard EPS foam and much less forgiving when hitting things and harder to repair if damaged. I think they still sell it. If you are new to FPV, get a Reaper. Once you've gotten good at it, if you feel like the video still isn't stable enough for you, then try a Zephyr or similar wing. There are dozens of wings to choose from now from many manufacturers, but I couldn't make a current recommendation beyond what I have flown.

@@toddsher2112 Thanks for the feedback TJ. Lee Aston from CrashTestHobby send me your youtube channel link and yes I have a Reaper fitted with RunCam, but too much jello. I will try balancing the prop as you have suggested. California mountains are too windy. Friend of my lend me his DJI Ocusync system which I tested on Grim Reaper, amazing FPV experience. I am thinking of switching my 5.8VTx to DJI based system.

@@RizHassan Yeah, going to the HD video completely changes the experience. Balancing the prop is important, but if you still have a ton of jello, then it's probably the motor bell. The bell is just a metal ring with magnets glued to the interior, but those motors are often REALLY out of balance, usually because the glue inside doesn't distribute evenly. Mount your motor to a bench, download a vibration detection app for your phone and put it on the table next to your motor, then power it up. Note the peak vibration level. Then take a small piece of tape and stick it on one side of your motor and spin it up again. See if the vibration goes up or down. If it goes up, then move the tape a bit and try again until the vibration goes down. When you find the sweet spot, add another bit of tape and see if it goes down more. Get the vibration as low as you can. By balancing your motor bell, you can reduce a TON of vibration. It takes time, but it's a good investment if you care about creating smooth video. Cheers!

Great to meet you too. It was my hope in going to the festival that I'd meet some other local aerial pilots, so thanks for showing! I'm looking forward to seeing more of your work.

+Drone Girl - Thanks! If I ever make it to Ireland, your channel will certainly be the place to go to look for great places to fly! :) Subscribed. If you ever make it to the western US, be sure to let me know! Cheers!

+Amazing Places on our Planet - Thanks! Be sure to check out my Wahweap Hoodoos video! It's one of my favorites. Bisti is on my list of places to film. That'll be this year for sure. Been a bit busy building some new 4K 3D rigs to film with. Bisti wll be one of the places I do with my new gear. Can't wait!

I will absolutely check all of them, and cannot wait to see the new 4K stuff

+DHTV Digital - "Lost In You" by Lior

+TJ Sheridan Thanks TJ. Love it.

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