CINEMATIC FPV Drone Flying TUTORIAL // My Top 10 Tips

Learning how to fly FPV drone was a humbling experience. In this cinematic FPV drone tutorial I share my top 10 fpv drone flying tips for shooting cinematic sequences. FPV cinematic racing drone footage looks insane and it's therefore becoming more and more popular.
Some of the shots were filmed with GoPro Hero 7 with hypersmooth and some with GoPro Hero 8 and I used Reelsteady to stabilize the footage.
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[@tomstrojnik]

Let me know if you have any questions about CINEMATIC FPV :)

[@snowfpv8833]

Hello! yes i had a few guestions ! i keep trying to make more and more videos from my progress but it just getting repetitive, anything you would recommend? and also where do you get ideas for those great shots !

[@tomstrojnik]

@@MrJasonodonnell Well to answer shortly... Art is subjective :) If we all liked the same stuff - The World would be a very boring place, don't you agree? I believe that the first song I used is amazing and I love it :)

[@tomstrojnik]

@@snowfpv8833 A few tips I would give you is: - Surround yourself with other creatives - Watch other videos and take from them what you like and implement into you style (read the book: "Steal like an artist") - Change locations. Different locations offer different compositions :) - Try to film different things.... landscape, sports, architecture, real estate..

[@tomstrojnik]

​@lucky_ Yes, but I would also recommend you to learn how to shoot videos with a camera. I work as a videographer and photographer and filming with the FPV drone video is one of the services that I offer. And my clients love to see that I bring so much variety and value to the table :) Also having FPV footage mixed into the video really brings the edit to life and makes it stand out more :)

[@owenpatry7812]

With your current setup and with a decent line of sight what max range do you get? Do you tend to lose video or your radio first?

[@teethinfection]

Thanks , very informative video. 1:00 - don’t try to over control your quad 2:00 - don’t fly in a straight linear line for too long 2:28 - master the “Split S” move 2:50 - create depth in your image 3:20 : fly above the leading lines 3:51 - search for reflections 4:20 - plan your shots 5:21 - use ND filters 5:48 - go fly without the GoPro mounted 6:04 - learn to edit

[@tomstrojnik]

Thanks for writing the overview :)

[@IdealMediaChannel]

Awesome video dude!

[@tomstrojnik]

Lol I just checked your channel, clicked on a random video on a random time and it's me in the video running around the car filming... 4:59 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6mrlJasm7-fm68 . Were you on OneLife Rally?

[@KaiVertigoh]

Great tips! Been looking for as much advice as I can regarding cinematic FPV, and this is definitely one of the most helpful vids I’ve watched so far. Thank You Tom! 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@tomstrojnik]

Really happy to hear that, thanks for watching! Planning to upload new tutorials soon🙌🏻🎬

[@Joey_Helms]

Great channel mate. Will be super helpful as I try to make most out of the DJI FPV and integrate it in my work. Keep it up!

[@tomstrojnik]

Thanks Joey, enjoy your FPV learning journey :)

[@Loonne]

Instant like for the opening Sequence and the sounddesign👍

[@tomstrojnik]

Thanks Christoph, appreciate it!

[@fardinazimi5972]

I love it, thanks.

[@OwlEyeDroneServices]

Hey friend! Beautiful footage! I love FPV, I'm so happy to be a part of this hobby 😍 Can't wait to see more videos from you!

[@mkeysermann]

Great tips! There are all very useful but especially the artistic hints get often neglected in other tutorials.

[@tomstrojnik]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching :)

[@realworldrc5717]

I fly the Mavic Zoom but soon I will have my first FPV (DJI FPV). I plan to use it to record RC car videos. Your videos have been very helpful as I prepare for this FPV transition! Keep up with the great content!

[@tomstrojnik]

That's great to hear, thanks man! good luck!

[@yoshikeim591]

Thanks for all these tips!!! Great video!!!

[@tomstrojnik]

Thanks for watching Yoshi! :)

[@AddictionHappiness]

Nice! Love FPV more and more 😍🚀

[@tomstrojnik]

I am sure we will create something epic together! :D

[@BigDaddyTitanE11]

Thanks for the awesome video 🤘🏽

[@tomstrojnik]

Thanks for watching!

[@erichcuenco65]

THANKS FOR THE GREAT TUTORIAL!

[@tomstrojnik]

Thanks Erich!

[@ChrisParayno]

straight to the point and entertaining! thanks for sharing!

[@tomstrojnik]

Glad to hear that, thanks my man!

[@markemerson8399]

Excellent, thank you!

[@tomstrojnik]

THanks for watching! :) what FPV drone do you fly?

[@epicjfpv]

That transition you did when you said learn how to edit was awesome Good work and thanks for the tips keep the great videos coming!

[@tomstrojnik]

Appreciate it, thanks!

[@Phillyfpv]

Just started editing my fpv videos and I have to say flying smoothly and consistently is way harder than people might think!

[@ConnorTrimble]

Loving this, need more tutorials 100%

[@tomstrojnik]

Thank for watching my content Connor, appreciate it!

[@MehmetORHAN_ELT]

It was a nice list. Thanks.

[@tomstrojnik]

Glad you liked it!

[@eamonshields2754]

Great Tips Thank You!

[@tomstrojnik]

Thanks Eamon!

[@cedharb1899]

Awesome video man, thank you

[@tomstrojnik]

Thanks man!

[@charliebliss7437]

great video mate very informative!

[@tomstrojnik]

thanks Charlie, glad you liked it!

[@michelarens7766]

Great video ! Thx 🙏🏻

[@tomstrojnik]

thanks for watching!

[@kaiting1981]

Next level 👌 awesome video Tom

[@tomstrojnik]

Thanks, means a lot!

[@anamericanentrepreneur]

Very good shots!

[@tomstrojnik]

Thank you! :)

[@dennis-fpv]

Really great video about cinematic fpv! 👌

[@tomstrojnik]

means a lot, thanks for watching!

[@mazrick5204]

Thanks for sharing 🥰

[@tomstrojnik]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@xxmisterxx6957]

Important: if you fly near roads and follow your subject have a spotter with you. I once nearly hit a young cyclist, he cycled directly towards my line so he appeared more like a dot and i was concentrated on following the motorcycle . I dont know how close it was but i still feel bad to this day. Never fly without a spotter on places with potential hazards.

[@tomstrojnik]

Agree 100%, I think I mention this in one of the videos.. I always fly with at least one spotter and I make sure to check the area before flying. Glad to hear your situation didn't end up worse.. was a good lesson for sure :O

[@TastyDrone]

Awesome drone shots, great job! 👌👌👌

[@tomstrojnik]

Tasty Drone thanks for watching🙌🏻 more fpv videos coming soon🚀

[@FUSE-cj5ts]

Very helpful!thanksss

[@tomstrojnik]

Thanks for watching

[@MicBergsma]

Can’t wait to do this! Flying DJIs since 2013... time to do something different for my videos!

[@tomstrojnik]

I've been watching your KZbin videos since 2013 :D ... you're gonna get addicted to flyng, it's a completely new and unique experience!

[@805fpv3]

@@tomstrojnik Mic replied :O so cool :) God bless

[@805fpv3]

Hi Mic :)

[@MrGunawan79]

thank you it's opened my mind

[@tomstrojnik]

happy to hear that! thanks for watching

[@NonstopAerovisual]

great tips my dude! cheers

[@tomstrojnik]

thanks, glad you liked it!!

[@slipperypipe]

Awesome video thanks

[@tomstrojnik]

Thanks Mike!

[@Visualtreats69]

Dude you’re videos rock!

[@tomstrojnik]

Thanks, means a lot to hear this!

[@ledzhracing]

Dear Tom your videos are so helpful. Thank you for your kindness, with respect from Russia.

[@tomstrojnik]

Glad you like them, thanks for watching!

[@hamzah6251]

Brilliant video

[@tomstrojnik]

appreciate it, thanks!

[@carbonbird2880]

I would love, if you could do a vid about GoPro settings for cinematic FPV. And also what you are doing afterwards( so i mean in your editing pogram). Great video ;)

[@tomstrojnik]

Thanks for watching! Will add these tutorial ideas on my "to do" list! :)

[@leewixx]

Good tutorial 👏👏

[@mikefilm0952]

Nicely FPV shot! it's so Amazing ;)

[@tomstrojnik]

Thanks, glad you like it! New fpv videos coming in the following weeks! Stay tuned :)

[@fullfpv4533]

Love the intro sound...

[@tomstrojnik]

Thanks!

[@leirishboy]

Great video I'm only a teen but I want do be an aerial filmographer later so I want to learn fpv also as cinematic more stable quadcopters. Thanks very much!

[@tomstrojnik]

Go for it, you got this! 🙌🏻😎

[@leirishboy]

@@tomstrojnik I just have a few questions, which studies should I do to become an aerial filmographer? And is the eachine wizard220s a good beginer fpv drone?

[@tomstrojnik]

@@leirishboy heard good things about wizard, but never flew with it tbh. Check my online course: 7dayfpv.com/

[@Cruis3zFPV]

Great tips and nice flying! 👌🌟👍

[@tomstrojnik]

Thanks for watching, glad you liked it!

[@rajaahmadzahin9040]

Very helpful 👍

[@tomstrojnik]

Happy to hear that! :)

[@planet7755]

Awesome bro ♥️

[@tomstrojnik]

thank you!

[@MKSM1988]

Amazing footage

[@tomstrojnik]

thanks!

[@princesfpvdrones]

I am a cinematic FPV pilot but I need to do it better, you the man!!

[@tomstrojnik]

You got this!

[@anwaralhadheri165]

Thank you thank you thank youuuuuu❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@nicolasazar96]

Amazing video!

[@tomstrojnik]

thanks Nicolas🙌🏻

[@lorenzocascone2038]

tom congrats !! your colors are great, do you sell your luts ? or where can i found them ? thanks

[@tomstrojnik]

Not yet, maybe one day :) Thanks for watching

[@benfrink376]

"You've got to risk it to get the biscuit" lol 😆

[@tomstrojnik]

haha 😀 thanks for watching my content Ben!

[@spukifpv505]

Very great video! What settings do you use on your GoPro Hero 8?

[@tomstrojnik]

Thanks. 4k50fps or 2,7k 50fps (4:3 ratio). Shutter 100. Iso 100. Flat color. Native wb or 5500K, depends... Stabilization off

[@RixFPV]

You gotta risk it to get the biscuit. Wise words my man, wise words.

[@tomstrojnik]

Yup :) thanks for watching bro

[@dpakkia]

heya! i have a question: about shot planning, do you think in some cases is useful to "waste" a battery looking around? I imagine cases in which the pilot can't explore the place for various factors. Let me know what do you think, thanks! Keep the quality up man, you rock!

[@tomstrojnik]

hey, 100% yes! I always try to do a warm up flight if possible, but a lot of times on set there is no time.. so it depends. But even before doing this "looking around warm up flight" - I would still suggest you check the area by walking around...before taking off.. For example last time I didn't check it because I was rushing and I almost hit wires .. I flew digital and I still didn't see them in my goggles because the background behind wires was dark... basically every situation is a unique one :)

[@biglittlebirdie450]

Incredible... did you use Reel Steady to stabilize the footage ? or do you have stabilization on for the Go Pro

[@fpvba]

Oh, thx maaaan!))

[@ajippanfilms9568]

Love frm kerala

[@edoardodeluca1463]

Thank you very much for this video, do you suggest wide or ultra wide field of view for the gopro? i think maybe the wide view is better since you correct the fisheye effect right?

[@tomstrojnik]

Thanks for watching, I film with the wide view yes :)

[@KryptFPV]

I think having a gopro equiped at all times is important, as it keeps the weight of the drone the same. I flew without a gopro for a long time, and the second I put a gopro on, it felt different, the throttle responded different, that's why, for accuracy sake, I'd suggest keeping the rig the same even when just practicing.

[@tomstrojnik]

Hey, good point.. because of this reason exact reason I used to fly with my old broken Gopro 6 mounted all the time.. can’t do it anymore, because Gopro 8 mount is bigger.. and tbh today I adapt to using different throttle with no problem. So when flying just for fun or when learning new skills... I leave my GoPro off😊

[@Travel_fulltime]

I have so many things to say any questions to ask I don’t know where to start! First off your content is Hollywood movie quality and better. The sound effects are on point as well as everything else flowing and matching the tempo of the music. This is the first channel I found on KZbin that I would follow and be excited for a new content. Been living on the road for about 7 months making KZbin videos and this is the type of quality I hope one day I can produce. Did you go to school for film production or editing?

[@tomstrojnik]

Means a lot to hear this, thank you so much! Nope, I've actually finished Faculty of Sports :) I learned filmmaking by myself.

[@Travel_fulltime]

@@tomstrojnik Hell yeah brother! I’ll be waiting for more awesome content! If you love to travel check out my Mount Baker video for my valley of fire video! Those are some of my better ones✌️

[@ferencbodor]

Wow, this was really helpful! I’m still just in the simulator...

[@tomstrojnik]

I also started in the simulator, enjoy your FPV journey! :)

[@afti03]

BRO that intro was pure eye candy, i was under the impression that these cameras are low resolution, boy was i wrong! fantastic shots man, great stick work!!!

[@tomstrojnik]

Getting the settings right and color grading goes a long way! Thanks man!

[@MichaelWernerMedia]

Hey Tom, thanks for a great video! Very helpful! One question, you said you mostly shoot action in 2.7k 4:3 and upscale it. But the Hero 8 can film 4K 30p in 4:3 format. Is there a reason you don't use that setting, and is there a benefit to shooting 60 fps over 30 fps? Thank you!

[@tomstrojnik]

Hey Michael, from my experiences ReelSteady GO stabilises 50fps (or 60fps) much more efficiently.. when I try to stabilise 25 or 30fps - it blurs the footage more often.

[@MichaelWernerMedia]

@@tomstrojnik Thanks Tom! That makes sense. What about filming in 4K 60 fps but rather than 4:3, filming with the Superview or Wide lens? Is that not as cinematic as 4:3?

[@abdelhak5648]

It's a great video can you please tell what drone and camera used for this video ❤

[@tomstrojnik]

Thanks man, I show my fpv drones in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5LRkmOqba9kaZo Camera was GoPro Hero 8

[@oscarpolo2036]

thanks for your video but, I wanted to ask you two questions: 1: what program do you use to edit videos? 2: where are the special effects available? thank you

[@tomstrojnik]

1. Premiere Pro 2. Which special effects?

[@DmitryTkachenkoChannel]

Nice video, thanks! What is the best camera mount angle for cinematic fpv in your opinion? 20 or 30?

[@tomstrojnik]

Depends from how fast the objects you are filming are moving.. a general rule is that the faster they move, the higher your camera angle should be, because you will need to fly faster.. But there are exceptions to this rule, depends from stylistyc reason - from what angle do you want to film your subjects.. low camera angle or from the above down...so i use anywhere between 10 - 45.

[@DmitryTkachenkoChannel]

@@tomstrojnik Thanks Tom! :)

[@LeonSTE]

Thanks for the tips! What do you use more 4k 4:3 30fps or 4k 60fps with reel steady, i really dont know what to pick

[@tomstrojnik]

I usually use 4k50fps 16:9 or 2.7k 4:3 50fps

[@markb5373]

Hey Tom! Thanks for the information! What are you rates for your quad? And where can I find those sound effects? Thanks! -Mark.

[@tomstrojnik]

Hey, I got sound effects from Epidemic Sounds and recently I changed to Artlist subscription. I kept rates as they come out of the box for now

[@hardfly-fishing6840]

Great! 🤙🏻 What editing program do you recommend?

[@tomstrojnik]

Hey, I mostly use Premiere Pro :)

[@junaidsherif83]

Awesome video, which aspect ratio do you use for reelsteady, also which audio library do you use

[@tomstrojnik]

I use either 4K - 16:9 or 2,7K - 4:3 . Before I used Musibed and Epidemic Sounds and recently I switched to Artlist😊

[@junaidsherif83]

Tom Strojnik i find 16:9 better as it doesn’t stretch the background much, 4:3 stretches cars to limousine in reelsteady 😂 thank you for the reply bro

[@tomstrojnik]

I agree. I mostly use 4:3 for filming close up action - like cars drifting, mtb, etc

[@kkrishnanunni857]

bro which is the best fpv sim for cinematic shots

[@CruzCreative]

Are those palm clips on Isabela Puerto Rico!? It looks a lot like it

[@tomstrojnik]

Nope, those are the Phillipines :)

[@DiegoTheWolf]

I have a question for the editing part: Where do you get you sound effects and music from? I'm strugeling to get something with good quality

[@tomstrojnik]

WHERE I GET MY MUSIC - Subscribe to ARTLIST and get an extra 2 months for FREE on your subscription: bit.ly/3Mwgdc6

[@Nlanaconda]

Nice video, where do you get the sound effects? I see a link to the music, but those "swooshie"-sounds, where to you get those? =)

[@tomstrojnik]

Hey, honestly I don't remember which ones exactly I used in this tutorial, but my two favourites to use are: "Instinct AVA Sound Effects" and everything from Lens Distortions :)

[@Nlanaconda]

@@tomstrojnik Thanks!

[@olexanderChorny]

Hi, where are you take you experience more? In real fly or in simulator? And what can you advice about it?

[@tomstrojnik]

Start in the simulator yes. Check out my FPV online course: 7dayfpv.com/

[@iztokhodnik]

Čist hudo!

[@tomstrojnik]

hvala!

[@lyleeewang]

what is your camera settings with what filters should be use?

[@tomstrojnik]

4k 50fps. ND 4,8 or 16.. depends from the weather. I keep my shutter at a 100

[@osama.alhajri9]

🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@tomstrojnik]

thanks

[@thefaithfuldiscreetdave9425]

What stick rates would you recommend for smooth, cinematic flying?

[@tomstrojnik]

I like Iflight's tune, I didn't change the rates

[@chrispenn6149]

Can you tell me which drone and transmitter you were flying? Thanks

[@tomstrojnik]

Check these two videos for more info about my current FPV gear: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5LRkmOqba9kaZo and kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYnMk3l5erSegsk

[@lucada32]

tom what drone did you use in the opening scene? setup and frame plz 😄

[@tomstrojnik]

Iflight Nazgul5 . Check this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5LRkmOqba9kaZo

[@Theo-mb2dd]

I have a question about the 180 degree rule: with slow shutter speeds hypermooth becomes unusuable and the footage will have all the shakes from the drone, and for that reason i use the highest shutter speed possible. Is reelsteady the only option here or is therr a way to have stable footage with slow shutter speeds?

[@tomstrojnik]

For ReelSteady I always film with 50fps and shutter set to 100 .. if i film with 25fps 50 shutter, or 30fps shutter set to 60.. I often get blury image yes. Saem with hypersmooth

[@Theo-mb2dd]

@@tomstrojnik thanks, ill surely try this with my drone. I still rock the hero 8, and with that i only have hypersooth on the base strenght. I hope its enough or ill be forced to buy reelsteady

[@klaus9503]

But how do you get the footage so smooth on that vibrating machine? Do you use some software stabilization?

[@holecoleone207]

Yes, ReelSteady is the program.

[@tomstrojnik]

Yup, ReelSteady

[@outboxfpv4360]

Wow thats a jounery... What rates are you flying and is best for cinematic? Is it BF or Emuflight?

[@tomstrojnik]

Thanks 😊 I'm flying Betaflight and for now I have the rates at default, as they come out of the box from iFlight. I believe they're in the 600-700 range.

[@outboxfpv4360]

@@tomstrojnik Iflight which quad is it?

[@tomstrojnik]

OUTBOX FPV Nazgul5

[@Diggerek]

Siemanko 👊😃👍

[@WiktorFPV-]

Since you use 4k60 on a Hero 8, you dont use reelsteady??

[@tomstrojnik]

I use 4K 50fpv, because I live in Europe. Yes I use reelsteady, i actually find it to work better with higher frame rate recording.. at least from my experiences :)

[@cam_fpv8168]

Is that the coconut plantation in port douglas? :O

[@tomstrojnik]

Cebu - Philippines :)

[@APpGRAFIk]

which song was that at the start of the video? Also looking forward for the FPV course.

[@tomstrojnik]

Theevs -Kingdom Come - Thanks man!

[@APpGRAFIk]

@@tomstrojnik lol. I did not expect the rest of the song to sound like that.

[@tomstrojnik]

KS B yeah... I know😅

[@aemfpv9771]

Profi

[@tomstrojnik]

good luck on your FPV journey! :)

[@balintregoczi7190]

Are you flying with air mode turned on?

[@tomstrojnik]

nope

[@OZatsepin]

are you using realsteady?

[@tomstrojnik]

Yes, for cinematic FPV :)

[@tumax4534]

Hey! What editing software are you using?

[@tomstrojnik]

This video was edited in Premiere Pro. Today I use both Premiere and Davinci Resolve, depends on the project.

[@tumax4534]

@@tomstrojnik Thanks!

[@fullfpv4533]

Hey bro...where can i download cinematic sound..

[@tomstrojnik]

Artlist

[@lalisaalize5400]

what model for beginner FPV

[@tomstrojnik]

Watch these two videos: Protek35 review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGWmqJ2bftBrd8U What FPV Drone to buy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5LRkmOqba9kaZo

[@darraghcasey7921]

I'm just wondering about your thoughts on reelsteady go? I use it but as you know you can't really shoot in 4k if you're planning on using reelsteady after as the software needs for you to shoot in 4:3

[@tomstrojnik]

yeah this sucks.. I mostly shoot action in 2,7K with 4:3 ratio and just upscale it.. If I color grade it in Da VInci and use some noise reduction.. 99% won't notice it's not 4K :) I switch between 4K and 2,7K :) Hopefully next GoPro will have the option to shoot 4K in 4:3 ratio with a sueprview in 50fps.. that would be epic! :)

[@darraghcasey7921]

@@tomstrojnik such a good tip thank you, ya let's hope the hero 9 is a proper upgrade 😍 Also sorry to bother you again but when you're shooting 4k for landscape shots do you shoot 16:9 or 4:3? If you use 4:3 just wondering if you still get the software blurring the footage?

[@tomstrojnik]

Darragh Casey I shoot landscape in 4K 16:9 50fps wide😊

[@tomstrojnik]

Darragh Casey occasionally blurring but rarely

[@darraghcasey7921]

@@tomstrojnik sorry I understand now you crop in the the video once you've applied reelsteady

[@Lokere]

По-моему дрон который в начале виде где нам показываю начало видео дрон должен лететь медленее

[@flavorbozz4072]

Hello there I go to your website for the course that you have there. I had a question and go to the contact page but when I fill in the form it doesnt work Do you have a contact email where I can contact you Buy the way your video is amazing good and helpfull Thanks

[@tomstrojnik]

Thanks for letting me know, I'll check what's up with that form :) [e-mail] or just DM me on Instagram

[@alexloesche5913]

How can i improve Max vtx Signal and Quality got any tips?

[@tomstrojnik]

Buy long range antennas. If flying analog, get rapid fire

[@alexloesche5913]

@@tomstrojnik how i can i See which antennas are for Long Range?

[@adonisfilipu]

How degrees do you have the camera ?

[@tomstrojnik]

around 25-35 degrees in these shots

[@adonisfilipu]

Tom Strojnik thanks 😊