5 Types of Freestyle - Which is Best?

There are hundreds, maybe even dozens of FPV videos out there, each with their own unique style. But over the years, certain "types" have started to emerge. Which one is your favorite?
Pilots Featured:
Mr Steele: / mrsteeledavis
VIK FPV: / @vikfpv
Skitzo FPV: / @skitzofpv
Bubby FPV: / @bubbyfpv
Farouk FPV: / @faroukfpv2057
Mattystuntz: / mattybikesguitars
Florent Roque: / @florentroque7190
Blue Owl: / @blueowlfpv
Johnny FPV: / @johnnyfpv
Wild Willy: / superspartan617
Vanover: / @captainvanover
FinalGlide: / finalglideaus
Ummagawd: / ummagawd
#FPVFREESTYLE
- - - - - - - - - -
Support Rotor Riot by purchasing from our store:
rotorriot.com
Want to fly FPV like the pros? Start here:
learn.rotorriot.com
Looking for a PC to run the latest sim? We've got you covered:
rotorriot.com/products/the-ra...
Get Rotor Riot Apparel here:
rotorriot.com/merch
Get Rotor Riot Motors here:
rotorriot.com/hypetrain
Get Pre-Built Drones here:
rotorriot.com/collections/pre...
Check out the latest FPV Parts on the market:
rotorriot.com/new
Would you like a monthly goodie box?! Check out Kwad Box:
www.kwadbox.com/
- - - - - - - - - -
0:00 Intro
2:00 Acro
5:22 Flow
7:04 Mind-Bending
9:21 Juicy
12:30 Cinematic
14:56 Outro
- - - - - - - - - -
- Hosted By
Drew Camden [Le Drib]
/ ledribfpv
-Production Team
Chad Kapper - Executive Producer
Drew Camden - Producer
Christian Kapper - Editor
MUSIC:
If You Need Me
By: Floppy Circus
/ floppycircus
Something New
By: Joakim Karud
/ joakimkarud
Clouds
By: Chinoldinho
/ chinoldinho
Elements of Creation
By: As Above So Below
archive.org/details/enrmp394_...
In the Sky
By: James Mercy
/ in-the-sky-james-mercy
Forsaken
By: James Mercy
/ james-mercy-forsaken-1
www.rotorriot.com

[@filiped7298]

I’m more into the “try-not-to-crash-because-I-can’t-buy-another” style 😂

[@LastDaySaintJames]

YEP. That will be my favorite style. will be, meaning I have yet to fpv my drone. It's built. It's been in the air. and on the ground. Its has been on fire, but has never been fpv. My goggles were delivered last week, but There is no camera on my drone, because the damn thing won't fit =( I gotta make new carbon uprights that will support my air unit. prntscr.com/upk868

[@filiped7298]

James O'Donnell that’s why it can be better to buy BNF when starting out. One BNF to start enjoying FPV from the get go. And have one build on the side.

[@alloutofdonuts3998]

I found I got better when I ‘tried’ not to care lol. I think I crashed less too actually.

[@kurtnacario2272]

I feel you bro.. hahaha

[@Loyrddufflol]

LMAO true

[@shellbournian]

progression: 1. let's rip like skateboarding 2. let's rip like surfing 3. let's rip like Andy Warhol for some reason? 4. let's rip with buzzwords! 5. let's get jobs

[@RotorRiot]

😂

[@jasondf]

As someone building my first drone this was actually the most helpful video for picking a camera angle

[@2strokeme64]

You forgot my style... I call it " Fly beyond your skill level and yank the sticks in all directions as you panic and crash horribly"

[@faroukfpv2057]

Thank you so much one more time bro , you describe all the freestyle style so good , i very like this video !! It's good to talk about all the diversity in the fpv freestyle world !!

[@Mde7FPV]

you're on top!

[@moiMinette34]

Juicy style leader 💪💪🔥🔥

[@FPVMama]

That was awesome... And Drew's drone reenactments were oddly very helpful in understanding the different styles. Hahaha! I can now articulate that my favorite style is Cinematic Freestyle, followed by Flow, and Juicy. Seeing Bubby's name in that line up of crazy talent was a proud FPV Mama moment. Thanks for taking notice of him!

[@LastDaySaintJames]

Would cineflow be a style? I will now coin the style Cineflow as a style created by me. James, the inventor of CineFlow, CinaFlow, Sin-a-Flow. Whatever. When I get my bird in the air. It has a minor handicap right now. prntscr.com/upk868

[@FPVMama]

@@LastDaySaintJames OH I LOVE that!!!! 🤩😂😍

[@LastDaySaintJames]

@@FPVMama Hey Mama, How do you like me now?

[@FPVMama]

@@LastDaySaintJames you really went all in on that! So does your new handle represent you as a fan of cinematic flow... or is that your piloting style?

[@LastDaySaintJames]

@@FPVMama I posted a link to a photo of my quad. I dunno if you saw it. if you did see it, then you know, my quad doesn't have a camera on it yet. Which , in turn means, I have never flown fpv. I guess, that makes me a fan of my own creation and my target piloting style for the future.

[@Menelik.videos]

Cinematic freestyle is the way to go in my opinion. They never bore me. They tell a story.

[@DroneOn]

No one can define you. You just fly. See what comes out. There are no labels. Pigeonhole yourself into a style you won't grow. Fly your way. That's my favorite type of freestyle

[@user-jr8rf4pl7g]

😂 yeah me too I just putting mash in till something cool happens

[@user-jr8rf4pl7g]

Sorry I meant to say button

[@dave0sparky0matkin]

Awesome video! Loved it - started to make a list of the different FPV pilots then noticed you've linked to them all. Thanks! Great video and well worth watching.

[@lynxfpv]

Just the fact that being free to have my own style is what makes being a fpv pilot so much fun. Among so many other thing in this hobby, build your own flying machine is where its at! Mad props to the video. Always a blast to watch.

[@mbrsart]

Steele got me into it, but I absolutely love flow style. I'm developing my style, but it's kind of a juicy flow at this point.

[@tronfpv]

3d flying should be also accounted for. It does really merit more pilots getting into it, I'll try to experiment with my next build

[@philihc]

That was also my thought, that they forgot about that. I'm also thinking to build one, coming from helicopters,I miss sometimes the ability, to hang upside down for a while :)

[@Loyrddufflol]

my first thought toooo

[@raymondwilliams6878]

I don't think they forgot about it...how many people you know actually fly quads 3D? Yep...that's why, lol

[@trail3lazer]

I just modified my setup to fly 3D. I only fly 3D in Liftoff too. It's a blast!

[@romis3]

There are no 3d props available for this type of flying at the moment.

[@Luv2ripFPV]

That was a great video. Very cool to see all the different styles and pioneers!

[@mootine2007]

My favorite Fpv Style really is the Le Drib Style! Crazy tricks with really smooth transitions. Love it! Keep up the good work!

[@Super25272527]

So much lovely looking all yours VDO. Thanks for a great content.

[@diegofpv6433]

Nice video as always guys! Keep on

[@samhoff1724]

My favorite is the super acro-focused Mr. Steele style flying. In my opinion it's the most fun to fly in my opinion. I call my style of freestyle "race-freestyle." Mr. Steele is the one who inspired me to get into this hobby and get me to spend ridicules amounts of money. It's the most risky style after long-range and your likely to lose your investment which has been hard as a 15 year old boy but *dang* is it fun.

[@ThrunRC]

This was a great video, with a lot of information and a great overview of awesome pilots. Enjoyed it from the beginning to the end 👍😁

[@barraca1393]

Dude, thank you for this video, very enlightening. Love to see that the even with the beefs, pilots was properly mentioned. Good one Rotor Riot, you dont disappoint! This video was really instructive and awesome. 🔥🔥🔥 By the way Mr Steele was my first hero pilot, but currently Erodyo have this place in my heart. Shout out to this dude, I wish the best for you all and this guy!

[@XZLR8N]

Every flip spin roll should have a point of focus/interest

[@K_Nasty]

If your making an edit ya but when im just flying I let the kwad go where it wants to👽

[@EvenTheDogAgrees]

@@K_Nasty I think my spaceship knows which way to go?

[@robertgolez4474]

@@K_Nasty 1

[@jimmythepyrofpv1797]

Nice one drib, love ya vids

[@udornyc]

Cinematic Freestyle is definitely a style I would love to learn! Love the feel of it!

[@kerwinfernandes9583]

Thank you for this awesome info and good details, especially the camera angles. Enjoyed watching the video and your style of presenting, I must say you've got some drone moves 😂 #dronestyle

[@SimpleMeFPV]

I can’t believe I missed this video 👍. Double checking notifications right after this amazing video!

[@blam3329]

The OLD botgrinder videos: fly really fast and sketchy to speed metal or rap and crash a LOT! So entertaining.

[@travisSimon365]

I agree. They're not my all-time favourite, but they are really awesome to watch. They're like the epitome of punk-rock flying. It was a very unique aesthetic.

[@h.fpvpilot]

I love this video, so much fun to watch, and the way you explained freestyle! A great pilot is the one that can master all of these styles and use them accordingly when needed. :) All the pilots you mentioned have inspired me and others to get into FPV.

[@RGMGFitness]

Great summary video on FPV styles and loved the 'plug' at the end..gotta do it! Keep up the great work!

[@MrCrowleyandhisdrone]

Great vid and flying. Nice job drew

[@LuCaS1990o]

Juicy Pilot: BlackBird Fpv Alexandre Fpv Jtrue Fpv

[@edoardociammaruconi809]

So you are not mentioning the actual creator Johnny Fpv and the best pilot out there as marius Fpv?

[@shatterpointgames]

@@edoardociammaruconi809 He was mentioned in the video, he's trying to mention people who weren't

[@marc_frank]

@@edoardociammaruconi809 marius isn't bad, but hiflite's juice flows more

[@KeleFPV]

Agree.

[@FPVPilot33]

Thank you for the great video🙏

[@doktordrone]

awesome! i enjoy this. thank you, Le Drib 🙏😁👍👍❤️🍻

[@momp87]

Awesome episode! 😀

[@neilfpv]

This is so cool Drew! I didn't know there are many styles. That means, from your description, my style is a combination of JUICY and FLOW. I really like your flying style! 😊

[@hamzabounsif6161]

Amazing video !

[@WavyHertZFPV]

Really good video thanks ! 🔥👀

[@alekseykorotkov364]

one of the best FPV videos

[@rmdcade1717]

Good to see the love for Bubby and Blue Owl! Two of my favorite pilots.

[@kowabungafpv]

Super entertaining video!

[@fpvhoon2707]

think i am just getting my style lately! all from the fpv gods as mentioned! nice vid!

[@ididitfinallythankyou]

Very informative. I started with Mr. Steele then JohnnyFpv and learning from Bardwell and then so many now. 👍😁👍😁👍😁

[@bleeksbentbits3150]

I miss the "rocket-up-the-arse/ooh-look-a-squirrel/back-at-it-like-a-nutter" style of FinalGlideAus.....

[@sheersy2987]

Juicy cinematic flying 😜👍🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻✌🏻

[@thisismybadlogic4143]

5:27 I love how he credits himself! Love this channel!

[@BlueOwlFPV]

Thanks for the mention Drew 🙃 you made my day! I definitely don't deserve to be listed among all these great pilots

[@baggszilla]

From those Steele flippy floppies to that Drib flow. I Love it all!

[@BoostedKA]

HiFlite I'd say he is the best he was definitely doing this juicy stuff a long long time ago. Definitely a favorite to watch even though he doesn't have any current videos

[@PZ_Mediany]

Love it❤❤❤ I really like what you said about “freestyle style”… and the way you started the video is crazy funny, 😂😂😂 I started Fpv because of the cinematic style….. and that’s my favorite because I’m really into the “ filmmaking” part of the drone…. This video really help me out. Thanks.❤❤❤❤❤

[@sully4875]

Thanks man cool to stamp this hobby 🔥🔥🔥🔥💰💰

[@mikemiller5543]

I'm waiting for my tango 2 to arrive so I can start learning on the sims. I can't wait.

[@birgirivarsson]

Great video Le Drip ;)

[@marius-fpv]

Nice video!! GG my bro farouk!! One think juicy pilots fly not at 0-10 deg but more near 20-25deg :)

[@gregdeon705]

Love the flow , that smooth cruise , smooth lines , scenery , gaps and dives , easy on the eye , flow ....... Smooth like Fine Concag or slk stockings on a good set of pins .

[@CheeseOnEverything]

I got into fpv all for the cinematics. Just looks so good when done right.

[@_letescapetogether_]

Loved it man!!! It’s great how you noted some of the origins of styles and moves for the newer gen. Second shameless plug was a crack 💥🔥😂

[@Titanreaver616]

My favorite style is 3D flying, with a close second being the extended backwards flying . So pilots like Zoe and Cricket. I understamd why there is less mass appeal to 3D, it has a higher barrier for entry, and is the most likely to cause vertigo in the viewer. Though the trippy high uptilt stunts and the blind backwards dives can have a similar effect, just less extreme. Also as with any hobby the popularity of a style becomes self fulfilling. When more people see something more people want to do it, and so the less popular things become expontially less so. But all that being said, I know inwas not really interested in freestyle at all over traditional Mavic cinematic shots until I discovered 3D and ever since then I have been hooked and have expanded my interests to other styles as well.

[@aestheticcruise8807]

Cinematic freestyle. Slow rolls, big loops while capturing good shots. Flying fast in tight quarters would make me drop a brick! 😆

[@nexxtfilm]

WOW, thank you for you insane definition of freestyle types!

[@dreamawayyourpain]

Le drib is so great to watch. I am always enjoying

[@basimpsn]

It's sad "CHARPU" the father of freestyle wasn't even mention😪

[@UberRC]

Agreed, respect due to the drone trick daddy Charpu 😇

[@airflowfpv7791]

Where is Charpu?

[@AndreaCiani]

Super interesting! Thanks!!!!!11!!1!

[@toshtonpe4976]

I REALLY RESPECT UR EFFORTS

[@yuro_fpv2341]

Juicy pilots: Blackbird FPV, Marius FPV, YouDontKnowMe FPV, SR13.

[@erodyo]

SR13 is one of my favorites, hugely underrated

[@yuro_fpv2341]

@@erodyo definitely agree! His style is so clean 5" or whoop hes 🔥🔥🔥

[@marsmachine1156]

Yeah, you should know YouDontKnowMe! 😉Juiciest guy I know!🧃

[@YouDontKnowMe]

@@marsmachine1156 juicy fam 😘

[@guilhemfpv9374]

🧃🧃🧃

[@HK_Martin]

Juicy and Cinematic Ftw

[@leevike]

Great job, awesome!!!

[@jchris_fpv]

My fav juicy pilot: Proskate. You should know him already for the great reversed wall ride 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@maciejwilczynski407]

Wojtek is insane, totaly crazy, best pilot what i ever seen.

[@ichi1082]

Is that a Mr Steele Clip in a Rotor Riot video? I thought that was illegal! :3 Also nice that you showed off Farouk FPV, he's really pushing boundaries at the moment. Marius FPV and YouDontKnowMe are also pretty good in terms of juicy moves, definitely worth checking out.

[@Bigbeardfpv]

also PDVEX is also a beast -- and he flies TBS source one builds with Budget parts and makes it all look AMAZING

[@Stefan_Besteman]

my favorite juicy style pilot is Fabian FPV here on youtube. he does some rlly cool stuff imo

[@markiemark7018]

I just love mr steeles style, just full on send it

[@MrSabram07]

Great video, I'm interested in the flow style I'm looking at my goggles I want to feel like I am on a roller coaster. I've only been flying for a couple of months and I was wondering where can I learn this type of flying?

[@coolcoyote1893]

best rotor riot intro yet

[@BubbyFPV]

Agreed!

[@justinwilson515]

Awesome video! I think I'll try flow, there is something about it not instantly making me want to throw up that's appealing

[@marsmachine1156]

Great video Drew! Thank you! My style is cinestyle which often disables me from making acro tricks, as I am scared I will f up my smooth cine footage 😂 with a jittery recovery or unwanted wobbles... which is kinda annoying. I should fly more for the sake of flying. Guess it is time to hit the sim a bit more!

[@stiska88]

Hi. I'm completely new to FPV, just bought myself a TBS Tango 2 controller and has started to train in the liftoff simulator, but it's so mutch to wrap my head arround. Could you make a video talking about how to set up a good beginner drone in liftoff with the right camera angle etc. and maybe some exercises for beginners to learn the basics? Atm i dont know if what i'm trying to fly in the simulator is even close to IRL 😂 I really appreciate your videos and what you guys are doing. Mucho love from Norway

[@Jimmyfpv_]

I thought it was weird to see clips from one of the newest videos from Steele, but then realized this video was posted just yesterday, lol

[@ufopilotFPV]

Dolphin style ftw!!! Big smooth and flowy, the eyes love it !

[@Edgewalker728]

I liked the editing on this video.

[@carlosleon6]

Intro: 10/10

[@Darksagan]

Jaybfotography is a dope ass pilot who deserves more views. Also: Sinc Fpv, Fry Fpv, Cola Fpv, Walkey Talkie Fpv...and this guy named Ledrib check him out.

[@skippyfpvexperimentalrc6755]

!!! Such a good video !!!

[@faustas_gudas]

George FPV makes best juice out of fpv 😂

[@jessefpv9217]

I agree.

[@Kettenhund75]

I like how people talk about FPV "back in the day"... 5 years ago. But that's how fast this hobby is progressing.

[@rombautrc]

LeDrib has flow even without the radio... love that intro 😂😂😂

[@longboarderebright]

the mr.steele flip sounds was spot on

[@JamesDBuzzard]

That intro though 😂 loved it

[@beeryefpv8212]

Yeah!! Tommy flying at El Dorado! 95% of my videos are shot there -- and they are pretty ordinary. Nice to see a how a legend can make it look good.

[@mattfairfield9007]

BLASTR - this dude is awesome. I think his videos are just as good as johnny's

[@madebymarcin]

Cool comparison! Regarding cinematic...this haunting autofocus dragged my attention :D:D

[@TheConstitutionState]

I'm new to fpv. I've only used the sim so far. My build is almost complete kwaq wise, but I need the camera system and googles and an elrs reciever, and I'll be there. I'll get there

[@KwadLife]

Goosebumps on every clip - loving everything from the raw stuff up to the highly stablized cinematic looks. 🙌🏽 fuck man, i live fpv #fpvlove

[@43lens]

Alexandre FPV & MariusFPV are juicy pilots !!

[@GosHawkFPV]

Love watchin them all but my heart is juicy :P

[@anthonyechevarria5485]

Juicy-cinematic hybrid for the win!

[@cltweddings]

love the intro lol

[@GONI-BTF]

Awesome

[@h2o-fpv623]

Great video thank u I like all of them but if I have to shoose one ill go with the juice one 😆

[@URIELGG]

How do I get this kind of drone control? Is it drone settings or I need to by expensive drone? I mean would iflight cidora 6s be able to fly like me steel’s drone with right settings?

[@Gosuminer]

My personal style is more like, uhm, crashing 😅. Nah, I don't like flying for an end result, I like to fly for flying's sake, so acro it is.

[@brodyport6395]

Hey, I know that KWAD Pilot shirt was a limited run with RDQ but is there anyway that it would ever come back. Even the stickers would be cool. I missed my opportunity to get that shirt and I really dig it.

[@Vmaxfodder]

James Mercy again !! Too cool

[@MadDragon75]

Never forget about Charpu. It was him doing knife edge rolls and flips through tree gaps in the parks that peaked my FPV interest.

[@MRdeLaat]

yes yes he flew before everything was done for you on high end FC's but a lot has changes but i never seen footage of him doing the stuff that is normalized now tbh

[@MadDragon75]

@@MRdeLaat FPV Roots. We can't forget about our predecessors