Winning a Drone Race with Captain Vanover!

Alex Vanover (aka Captain Vanover) shows us his secrets to winning FPV drone races!
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-Pilots / Hosts
Alex Vanover [CaptainVanover]
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Drew Camden [Le Drib]
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Production Team
Chad Kapper - Executive Producer
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Christian Kapper - Editor
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[@kelvinwolf225]

Imagine: you do extensive research, build a premium racing rig, train for months even years, set up your pids and rates for racing, and then finish the race after Drew's 1lbs 3d printed HD carrying brick Great job, Drew and Alex

[@NOBLENAGA007]

LMFAO!!!!!! That would definitely suck.

[@SpareSpacesuit]

You just made me laugh harder than anything ive seen in the past two years

[@LetsFlyRC]

LOL - Kiss, kiss. Haha. That was a great perspective. Normally, I turn racing videos off after the first lap, because I have seen the course already, and it gets repetitive. But, having a pilot to root for, and seeing their struggles along the way made it more interesting. Great job guys.

[@1kleineMax1]

Yeah, that is something drl has to improve. There is to much bullsh*t moderator talking in DRL. This here with Vanover was great, makes your self as a viewer more focused on the race.

[@prrcpor]

yeah i completely agree . that was an awsome video

[@maximusimany4275]

If I do one lab without crashing feels like winning race lol

[@mr.spacemango]

Lap*

[@imadabualia4843]

If I get the quad to go into one of those inflated squares. It’s a win for me

[@ReplicateReality]

@@mr.spacemango chill

[@randallbadgett4040]

I wasn't planning on watching this whole video but you guys done a great job of keeping it exciting and therefore I watched it all. Congratulations on the win!

[@lllCAP]

same

[@ledchickenfpv7164]

Dang, I need to stop lookng at comments before I get to the end. You could have started with SPOILER! 😉 Congrats Alex, even if I haven't seen you win yet. Did that Alex' video seem really bad, or is that just how it is at these big races? I mean, it's perfectly flyable, but it seems like a lot of colored bands and noise. Or is this a case of the DVR being noticeably worse than what you see in the goggles?I have HD3s, and my DVR looks pretty good to me , especially compared to what I saw here, but it's mostly outdoors too, and I imagine all the multipathing and stray RF don't help.

[@randallbadgett4040]

@@ledchickenfpv7164 Oh sorry man. I never gave it any thought about spoiling the outcome of the video. Yes I do agree with you on the DVR footage. It basically sucks. If this whole video was just DVR footage there is no way I could watch it all. I'm not really a big fan of this type of racing and how they remember when to make all those turns is pretty confusing to me.

[@BeatBoxBrian]

I was just thinking the same thing at the end here! Didn’t even read through the comments during the video haha.

[@LeDribFPV]

Great work Alex!

[@LittleAFPV]

Your racing was smooth sir!

[@IshamPadron]

Alex you are my hero. Drew, the production value and pacing of this video is gold. Great job!

[@xplore7359]

I would die from the stress 😂 the only racing I do is on liftoff and that gets my nerves pumping 🤣🤣

[@djasynchronous7777]

Good to see Vonover hype, in his element, mixes with Drib(smoov operator) out of his element, and holding his own. This clip is the bridging of worlds for me, Loved it!

[@simonstalschus2239]

It´s such a great thing that you (Alex) joined Rotor Riot!!! I´ve been watching Rotor Riot for about two years now and the videos with you and Drew are my most favourite ones! :) (all others are great too ofc).

[@JohnEFly]

Wow, fantastic video. Way exceeded my expectations. I loved the pacing of the video. I loved how it was broken down into chapters. I loved the stories along the way. Some top notch work.

[@tombstonefpv9053]

I'm so amazed at how calm and professional someone as young as Alex can be during competition. I was nervous just watching it, I just started racing and I'm a nervous wreck. Alex had some great tips in this one. Great video and nice win.

[@jordan1991r]

Winning a drone race with Thomas Bitmatta** 😂 🔥

[@jasperle]

Well done...lol

[@jordan1991r]

Lol! Only a joke. Both are 1000x faster than I’ll ever be

[@burkanfpv4904]

@@jordan1991r Phahahahahhhahahha soooo true

[@tjburke79]

#truth lol

[@mrph678]

Awesome vid. love drew flying his freestyle rig with gopro in a race!!! great positive energy throughout. Keep em coming guys 😁

[@hateeternalmaver]

Finished watching now, first time I saw Vanover actually racing... Now I know what y'all mean when all the time you're all saying "Vanover's ****ing fast!" ,)

[@mxp6466]

He's fast, but if you watch in the final he'll pull back to get back on his line and not hit gates. That's actually being fast.

[@taggerung890]

I really like the pacing and narrative carried throughout this video! Keep these coming! Nice job guys!

[@cpfpv6410]

I had the pleasure of watching Alex fly at the North Dallas Speed Adicts home track a few years ago when his voice was still cracking. lol. That kid is a wizard at the sticks!! I knew way back then that the vanover hype was legit AF!!

[@quadroneld4401]

Wow I don't know how you can fly at such a high speed with this resolution of the camera!

[@akera9625]

That was a great episode! Congrats to the champ and to drew for his outstanding performance! Looking forward for the next one!!!!

[@archer4922]

Loving all of the training vids Vanover has posted lately. Between rotor riot and flightclub my drone race training folder is getting full 👍👍👍 they have definitely helped my racing lately.

[@carterhanks]

Been wanting to get a look at what it's like to be at the races, what it would be like to actually race, etc. and this was perfect for that. Thanks for bringing us along!

[@jansonluedtke8468]

I'm not a racer by any means, but this was one of the best videos you guys have put out. Had my hooked the whole time!

[@DavidOwensuk]

I can’t even think as fast as you can fly lol! Well deserved 2019 DRL championship - your Dad would have been proud! Good job Vanover!

[@BadrulKedavvra]

Am I the only one wondering what app @captainvanover is playing on his phone? THAT LOOKS SICKKK I NEEED IT

[@JoshuaBardwell]

Drone On My Phone

[@BadrulKedavvra]

@@JoshuaBardwell damnit its on iOS only T.T but hey it looks awesome!!

[@Robertenglishable]

I need this!!!

[@augie6029]

Just download "FreeRider"

[@billybbob18]

@@augie6029 Agreed. It's great, but you'll have to mess with the mass, gravity and drag to make it feel right. Get an OTG cable and plug your controller in. The virtual sticks are just going to teach you bad habits.

[@johnvalencia2711]

Yesss!!! I've been waiting for this episode thanks good job guys.

[@marsmachine1156]

That was really fun to watch! Brilliant editing guys! Well done 👍🏻 Vanny!

[@nonameo00]

7:34 this is pure joy

[@Joe_137]

Way to go Alex! Congratulation!!

[@uniaddict]

This video was THOROUGHLY ENJOYABLE! Great racing, great commentary, and EXCELLENT Comradery! Loved every second of the video! Great work guys! :)

[@danemartin5288]

This was an amazing view of a race. Very well done on the video production. The production made it very exciting

[@filipkramaric]

Hope to see you soon back in Croatiaa :) .. also glad to see that comunity of fpv racers growing bigger in my country :D thankfully to rotor riot and orka.. Pozdrav slavoncima momci svaka cast!!! ;)

[@readysetdrone]

Great look at what goes on in a racer’s head! Thanks for sharing!

[@jayholt2101]

I’m not even sure how he can see with that feed. What a pilot!

[@swbuckmaster]

No kidding why does it suck so bad

[@fairlyfunctional2236]

having met both of you at kwad camp in orlando,you seem to be really great guys.watching you two race together is pretty awesome.congrats to you both.

[@prrcpor]

that kids somethin special he can bring it when the heats on . that was awsome

[@RyanTLX]

This VIDEO got my heart pumping! Nice build up and content!

[@jacoblavallee7918]

Such a good video. You guys and this channel make me so happy and excited to fly more

[@vit4min4s]

Nice race video with dvrs and interviews!!! Great work!!!

[@frankwarner7279]

Crazy track, nice flying!!!

[@WINTERACTIVITY]

Good job!

[@skydronecroatia8394]

Glad that you been and visit my country. We have some of the words best Robotics ingenerist, and a lot's of drone entusiast.Nice video :D

[@burkanfpv4904]

11:20 never ask someone something like that,he always gonna bluffs you, its like a poker game KINDA 😂 😂 😂

[@rctrix9063]

There is a level of skill here I can only dream of. Super impressive.

[@mattbfpv7172]

I have to say, walking the track and getting to know the track before you launch is a huge tip for new racers.

[@willmelton6453]

More of this please.

[@curlymanjordan]

No kidding that’s wild changing rates b4 qualifiers, good race man

[@theronin48]

very cool behind the scenes. alex is totally growing on me.

[@ChristKrew-Rev1.8]

Love it! The boy and I are building our fleet to learn this thing called FPV.... tinyhawk(fun around the yard), Tomoquads Carrera(micro 2.5" racer), FVP Flight club Neutron 3" our park Practice quad, and when we can make it to the field.... 2hrs away.... our tokio pro's. Just want to fly, fly and fly some more!

[@whollymindless]

Nice work Drew with the self imposed handicap.

[@gchSeattle]

Awesome vid and team work demonstration! :)

[@gennadiymorozovskiy9]

Drew's got it - slow is smooth, smooth is fast

[@joelposthuma4473]

Loved it thanks!

[@Paulydude2000]

Good job CV! That was some fast racing

[@aphinion]

This was a fun watch!

[@zoltangremsperger5361]

nice fly Alex! Congratulation! 🏆🥇👍

[@MarcoPolux]

Great acquisition this Vanover 👍 great attitude and skills.

[@lllCAP]

great episode guys!

[@carlosfpv]

Great video. This racing vlog worked well

[@JayDTR]

Anyone knows the name of the game at 10:55? Great vid! Cheers!

[@421mantis]

Lol!!! ⚠️ a drone race!!! Perfect. Race side is a good move for RR and the hobby!

[@topcatgc1]

Cool video guys, well done on the win

[@MrDynamik1]

Great video RR crew, i really enjoyed this one.

[@ProjectMockingbird]

really great video guys. Would have loved to had this sort of thing when I started racing instead of showing up having zero idea of what was going to happen and was like GO FAST WIN!!! (oh that was just quali #1??)

[@MagicFPV]

2:08 is an amazing tip! Very useful and interesting video

[@vexioz]

This is both hilarious and awesome😂

[@jeffrey8601]

This is An AWSOME video, thanks for sharing

[@g-rod5199]

Honestly, I don't find watching racing very interesting, nor have I had interest in doing it myself, but this video made it look like a lot of fun! Good job Alex for winning and Drew for the smooth HD flying!

[@jbw5485]

Sick video!!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@sarbajitdas7659]

That was awesome race

[@minas5907]

Wow very nice flying Top.👍 😉👌

[@johnniecaldwell1130]

Sweet victory!!!❤️🤍💙

[@JansenNascimento]

Simply the monster!!

[@KC-su9nb]

Well done Vanny.

[@SkyCandyVisuals]

enjoyed this thanks

[@FlyerTuck]

Good on ya guyz!!!

[@fpvpov7877]

Nice race👍

[@kwazy_]

Yeah !

[@evel-knievel]

Hi guys, OMG, this is super cool to see, back to the future s**t right! Lookin back, awsome stuff!!! Now available in the motion picture "AMBULANCE" Captain Vanover doing "HOLLYWOOD"!!! Uber cool m8 Cheers Evel

[@hurricanezaza]

This was dope

[@drewhampton881]

Great Vid!

[@paulhunt4587]

Nice!

[@Lekonde]

awesome video!

[@rajkamals2134]

"No it's a star down" 😆 epic

[@slappycheeks3109]

This kid is truly talented and anyone says hes not is wacked out sports

[@kodguerrero]

1:29 MaiOnHigh popping in the background LOL

[@mikegrimsley9017]

Was Drew racing a Skyeliner with a Hero 7? Great flying Alex! Edit: Skyeliner with a Session 5 is my main and it flies like a dream.

[@mrpbrasa]

I would need 200 tries and a personal locker with 50 extra quads to even get close to his time. Great race

[@air-headedaviator1805]

I’m more amazed y’all see well in that haze! Still tho this peaks my interest

[@nathaniel7238]

Now THAT was good content!

[@kencassy]

Not only are you a great pilot but you got Champions personality is well keep up the great work

[@DavidOwensuk]

That was fun

[@truefpvblood158]

Sweet vid

[@simracingprototype]

HI FROM CRO!!!!!! BIG FAN OF YOUR CHANNEL

[@kellycristains4247]

I love afff so much, I follow you from the last seasons of dispute, 💖💖💖💖💖

[@overfly_pt]

Good job and note if you are a young man who thinks of responsible and organized adult, many congratulations and deserved😉💯👍👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@PabloSotes]

5:44 You can see my 75x do an under cut ^^ priceless !

[@Averell64]

Was it only the dvr that was so bad or is that normal to have an image that terrible when so many people are flying at the same time? BTW, awesome flying - amazing how you got used to the track so quick

[@ericmaggard6182]

Thats what I was thinking. Hopefully it is just the dvr that looks so bad. It wouldn't be fun at all flying like that.

[@mhsandifer]

Yeah, the feed was hideous

[@alphabetamedia]

When racing in indoor environment, even when using Clearview system for the pilots, the video feed can be horrible. In fact, my thought watching this video was "wow, such clean video for a place like that!" When flying with that quality, your brain tricks you to think the interferences don't exist and you can fly comfortably, it's not that bad!

[@Averell64]

@@alphabetamedia interesting, I always thought that perfect image was the key to drone racing. I could see myself getting into outdoor racing but I think I'll stick with some backyard freestyle for now :D

[@Pile_of_carbon]

Hah! Drew even race smooth!

[@Shadic108]

Props to whoever chose the music lol

[@prrcpor]

yo dude u were heckling him. that aint cool! hahaha! that was a cool vid . one of the better rotoriot vids in a long while

[@TheBalcerman]

12:30 - Drew: - "the title of this video is 'Winning the race with Captain Vanover" (...) - "...no pressure or anything"