FlowState: The FPV Drone Documentary (Full Film Official Release)

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0:00 - The FPV Experience
7:41 - First Person View
16:53 - FPV Culture
25:19 - Break a Drone
35:08 - Flying at a "Bando"
41:11 - The threat of RemoteID
47:33 - Protest at the FAA Headquarters
54:52 - Drone Racing
1:02:37 - Cinema Drones
1:09:52 - Drifting and Drones
1:14:06 - Atlanta: an FPV hub
1:26:57 - Flowstate

[@JoshuaBardwell]

It's finally time to put this great film out on my personal channel. Enjoy!

[@aythixfpv]

Thanks

[@KnizzleHizzle]

Now I know what I'm doing tonight! Awesome!

[@minusdream440]

This is good!! thanks to share on youtube

[@kardady]

very cool, thanks JB

[@crezzlin]

Thanks JB

[@blutonic2524]

After leaving the Navy, selling my racecar, losing my childhood dog, I found FPV Drone Freestyle thanks to Mr Steele. Spent the next few weeks watching JB's videos, then next few months building and getting my part 107, now over a year later I'm getting actual interest and work from people for my flying and I couldn't be more grateful for the community for introducing me to such a life-changing experience. I'm now a hyper-agile bird that can chase other birds, drift cars, and anything under the golden sun. Happiest moments of my life now. Thank you FPV, and thank you Josh Bardwell and company for all the help! I just want to share the love and wonder of flying now with people, love seeing reactions and faces ^_^

[@Todd_Gerhardt]

Thank u for your service. Fpv is life changing ain't it? I'm working towards that 107 trying to soak up everything I can!

[@oliverbreckner7134]

What is Part 107?

[@bzmotoninja83]

@@oliverbreckner7134 The FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107) is required to be a commercial drone pilot for small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) (less than 55 pounds).

[@haydenhannah3370]

@@oliverbreckner7134 its the license you get to fly fpv for a profit

[@MsStevieWoo]

welcome to the club ;)

[@glennm9307]

71 year old here. Been flying simulator for about 5 years. What a blast it's been. So much fun. This video brought tears to my eyes! So great to be living in this time in a country that for the moment is free and allows it. Outstanding job putting this film together. My journey in this sport and hobby continues. This film motivates and excites my senses. Thanks so much. Greatly Appreciated!!

[@adnankazi2215]

Go out and fly for real age is no limit , live every moment of your life - i wish my comment inspire you more and get u up there in real . Reply me if you really did as i said ❤

[@73FPV]

I appreciate the money and time Joshua Bardwell put into this

[@Locke93]

100 likes abooo

[@RIGHTEOUS_RAGE]

I feel high watching this and I have ZERO drugs in my system........ FPV is amazing..... I've only flown for like 2 minutes and was instantly addicted....... still troubleshooting and working on my 5" to get it back running. SO MUCH SUPPORT in this community!!!!!!! I LOVE IT. JOSHUA BARDWELL IS THE KING OF FPV/DRONES!!!!! MAD RESPECT AND HUGE PROPS TO THIS MAN!

[@joecachia2]

51 year old from little island of Malta. While not an expert pilot , I'm one of those that are in the air thanks to JB .I owe it all to you.

[@yekhorsnyezhko2526]

U know guys, im from Ukraine and we have a war here for 2 years, and when i watched this video i was with u, like i was here, and this gived me felling of smth warm, soft....u cannot even imagine how gray world around u can be....thank 4 this!

[@KYLE_FROM_THE_FUTURE]

I literally “wouldn’t be in the air if it weren’t for Bardwell’s videos!” FACTS. Thank you Josh for helping ALWAYS 🤝 Great documentary guys

[@BAJABLAST3D]

Joshua, thank you bro! A lot of us wouldn’t be here without you. This is hitting me in the feels with all the old clips of everyone. Let’s not forget metal Danny flying through the woods.. that was the moment I was like yup that’s it. Charpu,Steele,Tommy, Chad and Chad, you guys are owed so much more credit for this hobby as well

[@momentum3825]

Glad i got a part in it. Brought back good memories of how much love i have for this sport

[@lokaero]

The documentary every fpv pilot wants…❤️

[@Dr0neSpotting]

Nothing beats the rush of nearly losing a drone, or actually losing one. Unique mixed feelings.

[@earry509fpv]

Thank you Joshua Bardwell for allowing us to have this! ❤❤

[@Matthew_ASD]

FPV really came a long way , and you was a huge part of it Joshua. Grateful to have you . ❤

[@WalkerFPV]

A wonderful film about the best hobby in the world. We never give up. FPV is not a crime. Love to all people.❤

[@mcdjacedad7359]

Hi Josh, when I go out flying, I get the sense of being on the edge, and my hands shake, every single time when I go out flying.

[@lonelyroamer]

This production must be on Netflix or Prime. Everybody must see that FPV is not a crime. FPV is a style of life. A culture.

[@JoshuaBardwell]

It's already on Prime since about 2022.

[@lonelyroamer]

@@JoshuaBardwell unfortunately not here in Italy

[@bobwyattfpv9847]

I wouldn’t be in the air if it weren’t for Bardwells Videos. Cracking film and interesting to see what folks backgrounds are.

[@AdamWeatherall]

You and all the other producers of this film deserve a victory lap. It’s becoming definitive cannon for fpv, it’s one of the first things I tell people to watch to get into the craft.

[@818fpv6]

Had the pleasure of seeing this a couple years back at Dronefest UK - so happy I can now share it with all the civilians in my life to help them understand what we do and why we do it! Love you Joshua Bardwell.

[@PIDtoolbox]

such a great documentary, really captures the essence of FPV

[@fsarfino]

Thanks for posting Joshua. Makes me really miss the early days of the hobby, It really was a special time.

[@pongmaster123]

dang its emotional...i got almost 10 years older since i started to fly. MISSING in this movie is JUZ70, BLACKOUT THE DRUNK, the FRENCH FOREST RACERS and charpus drone god thing in Vice or Wire

[@blacksheep5339]

Thanks to all the guys here Mr Bardwell, Mr Steel, Charpu, Le Drib, Ummagawd and all the other pilots for bringing this beautiful hobby to us, and not Forgetting Trappy thanks again.

[@charlesellis6164]

Take my hat off to every legend in this film, and everyone that possitively contributes to the FPV community - all legends, all progressing the hobby. Thank you.

[@airwolffpv7984]

Thank you for making this. Brought back some great memories of mine!

[@yankey4]

NEVER even seen a FPV drone in my life. But seen most of the videos from this film over the past 8 ish years. Hope one day to try out FPV but don't know I can with my eye sight. Thanks for sharing. Love this. God Bless.

[@zellvinich]

Super proud of everyone specially you Bardwell you inspired me and a ton of people to start this amazing hobby All I say is thank youu ❤

[@MatteoDiGaetano]

What a masterpiece! Thanks! 🔥💪🏻❤️

[@771Henke]

Man! At the end, the "Flowstate" part brings tears to my eyes... i can TOTALLY relate ❤💕

[@TheElectronicDilettante]

Like most of the people in the video,I’ve been flying R/C for over 3 decades. I just recently acquired a beginner FPV Drone. Don’t get me wrong, it’s cool as hell. The blazing fast fly bys and aerobatics are super cool. I was threading the needle at full power within a few hours but I have yet to pinch a hole in a seat, get chills, goose bumps or adrenaline cascade from flying one. Simple reason is there no effects of the G’s the drone is experienceing. There’s no threat of death or injury. It’s too much like a high resolution flight simulator. Don’t get me wrong . I understand the feeling of disconnecting imaging yourself flying. I get it. I just think it’s a bit hilarious to see a hobby slowly turn into a fetish that’s talked about like a religion. You guys get great footage that’s super fun to watch. Thanks for all your time and hard work that’s put into producing these great videos.

[@kaim0d0]

Wow. This is a banger. Thx 2 all who were part of that amazing Docu 🎉

[@wtb567]

Wow I had no idea this film was done so proffessionally. Thank you very much. Anyone that sees this and does not fall in love with FPV is not a normal human being.

[@alaschgari]

Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful work!

[@edcbabc]

This beautifully made film should be on the national mainstream media outlets everywhere in the world. It might just do something to change the public perception of 'those damn drones'.

[@colibrifpv]

Thanks for this amazing contribution to our hobby and our community. Now when I try to explain FPV to someone, and they get that blank stare, I can link to this video 😉

[@raptorsean1464]

Man, I gotta give you all props!

[@Mekanikern]

Thanx for sharing! I have this one on DVD, absolutly worth seeing!

[@mesh147]

Love the association with skateboarding... soo true!

[@Marauder2005]

That was the exact same feel when i found vik_fpv. Im missing him and his unique art of flying. Wish him all the best whatever and where ever he is tight now! He inspired me so much with his lines and the joy he put into it. ❤ from germany to all fpv legends out there transfering feelings into motion!

[@monetry]

For a guy from NZ, seeing this makes me greatful for what we have here. This remote ID thing is crazy! Love this doco! amazing video! love it! Love FPV!

[@RichardAllen7753]

I dont have the money or time (or passion) to pursue this activity by im seriously grateful to have seen this video and to experience the exciting humanity of it. I loved Blacksheep back in the day and its wonderful to see how fpv continued to grow.

[@Goonii]

You captured the essence of FPV so well. Thanks for this!

[@DavidT811]

Wow! Speechless! This should be on Netflix +more 👏🏼

[@Dorff_Meister]

I'm so glad you are releasing this on your channel. More people need to watch this!

[@SoluvPopping]

This movie was masterpiece! Thank you

[@tq64to4]

Thanks for sharing old friend!

[@techFPV5964]

I love this FPV documentary and a huge thank you to fpv influencer Joshua Bardwell who is a great teacher and an fpv friend. ✈️🇺🇸👍

[@TrippyFPV469]

Thank you for uploading this Joshua!!!😍😍

[@erikgroen6978]

Thank you for sharing. Loved every minute of it!

[@justinwright82]

Thank you! I unknowingly needed this.

[@jtotheflip7883]

This shows more history than a "Formula 1 -drone" can ever write. Thanks for sharing this, when I started watching I couldn't stop. Thanks all of you involved, without you I wouldn't be able to enjoy this BEST HOBBY OF THE WORLD!

[@claymorefpv8964]

Thanks for putting this out, doc looks great!

[@Charles-Darwin]

Shout out to the OGs of the hobby! It's so good to see Skitzo on, I don't personally know him, but I hope he's doing well. Props for digging up these hermits! That crew was iconic. I started to lose my taste for it when it became about cewebrity status, I miss when it was more technical and small time... I feel like in the beginning I had more in common with the ppl that would occasionally show up at my spots, then like over night there were always people there and with it, I just couldn't jive any more. it's weird.

[@syndrones]

What a great documentary. I now see this community with whole new eyes. I really love to be in this community. Best greats from Germany ❤

[@user-ho1ul5mt8u]

Joshua, I sincerely appreciate your love for the hobby. I've learned so much from you. What really got me into FPV was the warpquad, and it carried on through to you and Stew from UAVFutures!!!

[@g36pilot92]

Thank you JB and to everyone involved in the video production.

[@nappyfpv]

I watched this with my son when it came out on dvd. He’s been flying with me ever since. ❤❤❤

[@skyrotfpv]

Thanks for releasing it on KZbin!! Time to share it with others... 👍😃

[@jessft1139]

Just shared this my FPV group. All + reviews! Thank u for sharing in this.

[@flofpv]

Awesome documentary ! You all guys are the motivational engine of the FPV community. We are all friends and love the same things, we can all understand each other, we love to fly in this way and use the great technology to do it. We like to built, improve and explore more and we want to have a space in the society and be recognize because FPV is not a crime.

[@lswhoelse]

That part about the ski goggles and cutting out the lens and affixing camera monitors. 🤯

[@LovetSWE]

Thank you! You are legends for me. Started my fpv journey back in 2016. Best greats from Sweden.

[@palleh.jensen4648]

Thanks Joshua for sharing the film.

[@stephenmurphy8349]

Thanks for sharing Joshua. Great film.

[@RubyS.1]

This is the best/easiest way to show people our hobby. Very well done

[@MehmetORHAN_ELT]

Amazing documentary. Thank you all and hello from Türkiye 🥰

[@fpv360_]

You guys are amazing in describing the sensations when you put on FPV goggles and the consciousness, or perception moves from the physical body to the quadrocopter and you feel a freedom beyond the reach of ordinary life! I am happy that I found this hobby for me! Respect to you very much!

[@lostartefpv]

So epic. Thanks for making it and sharing it with the community.

[@bjoernse30]

i started FPV after watching MrSteele and his freestyle mixed with music. I felt i want that too, so i brought my first DJI equipment, knowing that i get a realy safe way to start FPV. Hours of simulated trainings and enjoyed flow of al of the Rotor Riot Team i think i m ready to go out. i was "gonna learn something today" alot of days since 2021. now 3 years later, im not that good as i thougt i can get, but i can easily fix and repair all of my stuff, and thats a realy good sidekick by going into this hobby. you not only learn about physics, you learn alot of electronics and programming. Thanks for all your work, your lil german fan

[@sganzerlag]

Joshua, thank you for sharing this film here on KZbin. I had an absolute blast watching it!! Best regards from Brasilia, Brazil.

[@opnekryan]

Thanks for releasing this Josh!

[@spb1179]

Dang. This is high quality production value stuff. Love it!

[@IVMRGREENXX]

this isn't a documentary...it's a love story. so well done bro...cheers

[@visikomkudus1857]

Thanks bro... Awesome documentary

[@1337pon]

Thanks for this heartwarming documentary. Much love from Germany❤

[@user-tl2xu2zb9l]

So cool. A great documentary Thanks for sharing JB..❤

[@kalebcash8941]

Thanks!

[@AuthenTech]

Incredible documentary! I watched the entire thing, well done!

[@skatamartin4970]

thank you so much for putting it on youtube. i watched it on vimeo when you released it but youtube is simply my prefered platform so i'm really happy to see it here and watch it again

[@DuFPV]

This is beautiful... Great work from everybody involved

[@milfordkd]

Loved this when it came out! Awesome that more people can see it

[@bobo-cc3cy]

starting my fpv journey exactly one year ago, love this so much, cheers from Indonesia

[@flyingwolfman]

Greetings from Romania! I'm a happy pilot who got into this magic land of FPV about 7 years ago. Thank you for all your information and work that you share on this beautiful comunity! I salute you JB and the squad :)

[@ndcapper]

Thanks for posting!

[@wlgrd7052]

I started FPV in around 2012, building my own flight controllers etc. After some years, me and a couple of buddies founded the first fpv club in my home town and it grew quite a lot. In 2018 I lost three family members in a time where I was flying all the time. Got knocked down pretty hard and havent flown since then.This documentary really got my fingers itching for some freestyle again but there's been so many things that has changed in the last 5-6 years I guess I would have to start with your channel again =)

[@newtondevaraj2959]

Seeing all of my legends from a few years ago when I got into the hobby all in one video was so amazing. Thank you Joshua.

[@LittleMissRollerCoaster]

woohoo thanks for sharing! Love from Singapore 🇸🇬 ❤

[@CataFpv]

Fantastic. I found myself in everything you said. Thank you

[@FPVExchange]

Really awesome videography and excellent representation of FPV. Well done.

[@elrilman]

Great film, enjoined it a lot! Thank you!

[@crashkin]

Great job! Awesome! Thank you so much)

[@pierrefpv6537]

I feel with you. Seeing you guys makes me happy, smile and remember the first time with this great hobby.I did not touch my quads for 1 or 2 years but I will definitely get back to them as soon as weather is better here in germany. HAPPY FLYING !!!

[@MsStevieWoo]

Thanks for posting this Joshua......... i'm sat here after a really shitty week as a store manager... This dropped onto my play list and reminded me why i started flying in the first place. A year out, still on Bots discord and all i can say is the fpv community is legendary!!!! Its unlike any other hobbyist/commercial community....

[@TedNemeth]

Wow. Josh congrats on a well produced powerful representation of a somewhat misunderstood hobby. This is an important film.

[@PepeFPV-CZ]

Anyway, many thanks to everyone who participated in this film. It has depth and meaning. Greetings from the Czech republic 🙂

[@spookydonkey2195]

What an amazing time and group of people to be a part of. Great job with all aspects of this movie, it’s really good.

[@galacticwolf5942]

I can confidently say that I learned 95% of all my drone knowledge has come from JB videos... so much appreciation for the dedication of this man

[@splengy]

that was beautiful. as a blackout, flamewheel, K5 veteran, this was really awesome.

[@SkywalkerPaul]

Flying fpv drones since 2014 made me become a pilot 🛩️

[@oisinogorman35]

this is amazing for the hobby, thank you, bardwell.