EPIC FPV ! Most Beautiful Aerial Desert Flying EVER! - Moab, Utah

If you've ever wanted to fly through a Martian landscape, this is as close as you can possibly get! Absolutely breathtaking scorched red terrain, majestic cliffs, beautiful rivers covered with water lilies made of ice, natural stone arches, and narrow chasms barely big enough to fly through all make up one of my best FPV videos yet. Shot in the open desert west of Moab, Utah.
Filmed in the open deserts west of Moab, Utah, this place is a fantasy land of FPV terrain, both exciting and treacherous. Edited to a fantastic soundtrack score by E.S. Posthumus, if you don't get goosebumps, you might want to check for a pulse!
Special thanks to ground camera man Ken Barney for getting those amazing shots!
©2011 Todd J Sheridan, all rights reserved.
Aerial Platform: Deep Reaper from CrashTestHobby.com
Long Range UHF TX/RX: DragonLink from DragonLabs.net
OSD: DragonLabs DOSD V2+
Video Feed: LawMate 2.4 via Pixim Seawolf Camera
HD Video: GoPro Hero 2 1080p 30fps
Turnigy 35-42 1250kv motor with 60 amp ESC and 10x6 APC prop
4S 6600 mah Lipos (2x3300)
VTX Antenna - IBCrazy Vee
VRX Antenna - BiQuad & 8dbi RHCP Patch in backpack ground station
Oracle Video Diversity controller
FPV Japan - FJ-DVR-SD4 - Digital Video Recorder fpv-japan.com/

[@milosh9k]

Wow, I rarely watch videos from beginning to the end, but this one is so captivating, with the motion, the music, the steep dives down along the rocks, and Utah's scenery, one of the most amazing in the world. And this is published in 2011, so many years before the drone hype, still some of the aerials are better than what can be accomplished by a drone!

[@usarmyfl1]

Very nice! A lot of times people forget just how beautiful our planet is.

[@IjusWanaFly83]

WOW!!! My friend Ive been waiting for more people to post some videos of these places. Being of Native descent Ive often wondered what my homeland looked like from the sky. I felt as if I was a bird searching for a nest in this vast canyon land. I myself am building my fpv system and would love to learn your setup. Have some questions about the dragonlink. Let me know and thankyou so much for this amazing and beautiful video. You are so talented and have great skill. keep up the great work!!!!

[@jjones374house]

Goosebumps is right. I've probably watched 20,000 youtube vids and never commented on a single one, but felt compelled to comment on this one. It's absolutely amazing! I've seen this part of Utah from the ground, but seeing it from the sky, along with the beautiful music, is stunning. Looking forward to more.

[@av8rshane491]

I watched this video 13 years ago and it made me switch from regular RC to FPV RC. It’s been a lot of fun. I live in the desert southwest and have had hundreds of of great flights. Thanks. Still cracks me up when you land at your feet and rock back on your heals.

[@toddsher2112]

@@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.

[@av8rshane491]

@ ,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.

[@toddsher2112]

@@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.

[@godbluffvdgg]

It's perfect because it's yours. You are at the pinnacle of a new art form. I just started watching these and your choice of music and scenery are breathtaking. Don't let anyone ever dissuade you from your work... We could never have enough of these to sate our thirst for beauty...Namaste! Namaste indeed... I see your light.

[@guntamgil1]

after 3 years that i discovered this movie still enjoying the beautiful work .

[@chrisleech1565]

Without doubt the most wonderful work I have seen as of late. Should be an award for footage and editing such as this. This had the effect of giving my tearducts a good work out. Yeah, I cried.

[@KJ4CTZ]

I have watched this video so many times but still cannot get enough. Truely awesome scenery, smoothe flight, soothing music and just a great FPV video. This is what I enjoy about FPV and one day would like to achieve this type of quality. Thank you for posting these awesome videos.

[@snowpawwolf1123]

One of my 7th grade teachers showed me your videos many years ago and I’ve been hooked ever since.

[@toddsher2112]

Thanks guys! Glad everybody likes it. It was a lot of work to put together, it means a lot when people enjoy it so much. Hopefully lots more to come in 2012!

[@treeseatmyplanes]

Amazing! An incredible combination of flying skill, scenery, editing, and music! Truly a new art form, as someone already said. Leaves the viewer wanting to see more, a lot more!

[@hanss.607]

Just awesome! After flying 1 year quadcopters, this clip makes me want a plane.... Thx for sharing this!

[@NeonsStyleHD]

WOW... You brought me to tears TJ... beautiful work.

[@tadserralta]

Incredible talent. Stunning cinematography. What an amazing gift from Team Black Sheep. iMax could only hope to get that good. Thank you for the journey. You've given me a wonderful goal to aim for. Won't settle for less.

[@bigswedefpv6020]

Absolutely beautiful TJ! Loved the performance of the wing

[@darluap]

Simply incredible! Your mastery of flying, filming and editing is breathtaking!

[@johnnyb6049]

So much broken, desolate land but beautiful and fascinating non the less.

[@AllenderStorage]

Hats off to you!! Words can't describe the beauty of that video... Epic.

[@pilotjonny]

Fantastic! Flying and scenery, This film made my day!

[@KJ4CTZ]

This is the best FPV video I have ever seen!

[@SYNFPVPILOT]

Well done. Excellent flight. FPV.4.LIFE!

[@QuadDamageFPV]

Stunning, inspired work, even after all these years. Thanks.

[@RichardHamilton2014]

Dude, No Bullshit, that was an epic journey, the whole shabang, production, music and excellent flying was simply brilliant, I'm in the process of setting up my first FPV quad (HK DeadCat 450) and cant wait to be able to fly like this, well done and please keep sharing!

[@YFZMoto]

This is a Bad Ass Video, Great Flying, thanks for the Trip around Moab......

[@GrindInYOURcore]

Wow thank you for making and sharing this video.. This is the type of stuff that make you want to live change your life and fly away.. But i will leave the flying away to you.. thanks so much for you video..

[@xglserver]

This is amazing. Great job with the shots, the editing and the flying. I am wow'd.

[@willidejavu]

Incredible --- Phantastic ---Thankyou !!!

[@StuntDoubleFPV]

that was outstanding!!! lots of skill to get away with that

[@yowieP51]

Excellent video Todd, as an old R/Cer from the 70s & 80s I've recently been reintroduced to it, I just have to get my head around the new technology, I've been doing a few videos flying VFR & carrying a camera & I'm yet to try FPV but after watching your videos, I'm Inspired, keep up the good work.

[@sledgehomer]

the platform seems extremely stable! Thumbs up!!!!

[@scotsoft29]

Superb flights, I will be watching this a few times as you cannot catch everything first time.

[@repalmore]

I did check my pulse. It was elevated. Great job. Really enjoyed it. If you could stabilize roll some it would be even better. Love the river too. You've done a really good job. Glad you didn't crash when you hit the rock in the opening scene. Keep it up. Post more.

[@schraut5]

Great work man! Awesome video and location. Loved how you were threading the needle through that rock formation!!!

[@mrmaple]

Breathtaking dynamic beauty!

[@Macsgrafs]

You know how I feel about this video Todd, so impressive. Ross

[@Locoracers]

Very well done. Great flying and awesome footage!

[@Lincolnjt41]

freakin spectacular thats the best video of not just fpv but anything I've ever seen. awesome !!!!

[@Syclone0044]

4:30 I love the train flyover!

[@rctestflight]

Very Nice! What frequency are you using for video?

[@j3steven]

Very well done. I don't know if I would have the courage to risk my FPV bird in some of those tight squeezes - I thought you had torn your wing off at 0:11! Beautiful video with a beautiful soundtrack to match.

[@lemoiencore]

Beautiful! Great flying! When I'm in the neighborhood...

[@Crashz9]

That was Awesome!. Should be longer :) I'll be there in late April with FPV gear...cant wait!

[@tony13985]

Absolutely beautiful! Amazingly flight!

[@Pelmazinger]

incredible! so beautiful! good work! simply the best to forget the problems, thanks.

[@Ulfmarciano]

It looks like a movie !

[@Lextronix]

Love it, there are some great angles !

[@Rokngee]

Stunning, yet again!!!!

[@ejicon]

Congratulations. You just overtook BBC's hundred thousand dollar bird's pov camera rig with this.

[@tr4nscend]

my god man, it is just beautiful. enjoy the FPV :)

[@JeffJohnson-photos]

Amazing Todd. Keep up the great work.

[@chen1201]

this is truly beautiful.

[@nemesis4343]

You rock!! Awesome video!! You really pulled this off better than I dreamed in my trip. I have a new wing I am working on. Might try another trip out there.

[@Jethack737]

Really stunning video guys! you and Team Black Sheep rule.

[@bessybessy]

What to say? Wonderful, congratulations! I'd love to see live ...

[@RCKenpilot]

My jaw hit the keyboard in the first sequence. Beautiful music, great job of flying, very creative edit, this video has a majestic feel to it that must be worthy of some award. i love the train flyby especially, and the video at the end of the river scene. Just an amazing project well done, and Im off to google E.S. Posthumus to find some music for my videos. :-)

[@imagebuff]

Stunning! Definitely inspiring.

[@fpvrcjohn]

Nice palaces to fly... :) good work :)

[@FivelingoPilotVieuw]

Absolutely beautifull, great movie ! Thumb up ! :O

[@Vosper385]

Hi Todd, only recently discovered this video, Very, very well done to you and Ken, wonderful music as well! be proud of yourself my friend, perhaps a FPV flight over the Bavarian Alps beckons you or even the Lake District in the UK? Have fun Mark.

[@WascallyWabbitHunter]

Beautiful!

[@algarci052]

only one word: INCREDIBLE!!! :-D

[@kenodos]

Impresionante!!!! Awesome!!!!!

[@Vaalferatus]

Beautiful.

[@mcmediaandfilm]

Todd your a. legend mate ..simply,,

[@MirAviation]

EPIC... very nicely done

[@cosybike]

This reminds me of a UK schools programme insert from the 1990's. No adverts were allowed during schools programming so if the timings didn't match they used an educational "filler" . Everytime I hear Bronski beat "tell me why" I asscociate it with these images.

[@thegrid89]

Vour videos are beautiful!

[@ichmh1871]

great shots

[@BrotherBloat]

Awesome, just awesome!

[@TeenFlyer95]

looks like someone has found the best fpv environment..

[@johnnyb6049]

TJ Sheridan, This stuff would make great pre-main feature video at a theater, particularly at an IMax.

[@yazzam]

Outstanding

[@philg311]

Majestic.

[@paultravis23]

Excellent !

[@Powershotknecht]

Amazing!

[@MilanKarakas]

Brilliant!

[@zahersabri]

Amazing make me relax ....

[@X3zi]

excellent quality!

[@fpvrc]

Fantastic video!

[@toddsher2112]

Best advice for editing is to use a package you're comfortable with. I'm a Premiere guy, but have tried Vegas, and it's great. Now that Premiere has the motion stabilization built-in like Vegas does, they're about equal in performance. As for flight planning, always plan out your flight before you launch. Decide where you're going to go, & areas you need to avoid. Always use a spotter. Identify obstacles that might block your signal and avoid them. Stay close until you're comfortable.

[@wrice4]

Amazing footage. I fly pop wing myself. Have not fpv it yet, let me go strap some equipment on there. Great flying man.

[@1viva]

BEAUTIFUL! I LOVE IT! :-)

[@Alfred_Yusheng]

beautiful video

[@michi386]

thats wonderful :O very nice!!!

[@AngeloSamuelFPV]

wonderful!!!!

[@Beesno]

@toddsher2112 Thanks for your help! I'd gone through everything and missed it. Keep producing these, they're great!

[@Beakerzor]

w o w I want a set up like this! thanks for sharing!

[@MrFlench]

Very cool !

[@mburross]

The only thing I can say is "breathtaking". Great job please keep them coming. Great music, where can I find this track?

[@ilDaniman]

wooow simply wooow !!!!!

[@bergfald]

Epic stuff!

[@jonathanjrdevalk6538]

Wow some of the nicest FPV flying I have seen yet. Great choice of music and the scenery is breathtaking. I have been doing FPV for a few months now with a multirotor, it has been the most rewarding thing I have ever done with rc anything. How do you find the 2.4 video link when flying around obstacles? ie trees and rocks. we have a canyon here that I want to fly down but not sure which way to go 1.3 or 2.4 for the video.

[@YuryMonZon]

Totally awesome! I can feel really professional work here. Thanks for this video - I've bought Deep Reaper XL myself =) Todd, do you mind giving me some hints about video editing and flight planning? Thanks!

[@nycewheels]

Wonderful work, really awesome. I have long ways to go with my setup.. -Bert

[@monjon868]

top job on the flying skills and footage , I see the go pro has the reflective problem with the lens when looking into the sun . still produces a nice clear picture though . it looks great on the 55inch plasma anyway.

[@psounder]

@thatstheguy07 If I'm not mistaken, that's the potash plant just outside Moab. In another shot, you can see the blue and white settling ponds (for potash).

[@tuinopo80]

so cool!

[@josephcderer]

excellent!...

[@BluSky1]

Great video