PalperDroneFreestyle
Acrobatic and very manoeuvrable. It's the most common choice for filming action: dives, turns and close tracking of athletes and vehicles.
- Sport and action
- Motorsport
- Creative video
Drone guide
What is an FPV drone and what is it for?
How an FPV drone works, the different types and when it's the best option for filming. Explained by a pilot who flies them every week.
What is an FPV drone?
FPV stands for First Person View. An FPV drone is flown with goggles that show live what its camera sees, as if you were on board. They are small, light and very agile, built to fly fast and stay right in the action. I use them to film races, motorsport, sport and indoor spaces.
Videos filmed with FPV drones
Types of FPV drone
FPV is a way of flying, not a single model. These are the three most common types:
Racing
Built for speed on drone racing circuits. What matters is going fast, more than getting a carefully composed shot.
- Drone racing
- Speed
- Competition
Cinewhoop
With protective ducts around the propellers and a steadier camera. It's good for flying close to people and inside enclosed spaces.
- Indoor
- Close to people
- Promotional video
FPV or stabilised drone: which to choose
FPV droneStabilised drone
MovementFast, close and full of actionSmooth, steady and panoramic
Best forRacing, motorsport, sport and indoor spacesEstates, landscapes, properties and events
FlyingManual, with goggles and lots of practiceAssisted, with stabilisation and GPS
FeelRiding along inside the sceneSeeing it all from above
Many projects combine both. Have a look at the guide to stabilised drones and the one on indoor drones.
What an FPV drone is used for
- Racing and motorsport
- Sport and action
- Advertising and creative video
- Indoor spaces and warehouses
- Events
- Leisure venues
Want an FPV video?
I film racing, motorsport, sport and indoor spaces all over Catalonia.
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FAQs about FPV drones
What does FPV mean?
It stands for First Person View. The pilot wears goggles and sees, in real time, what the drone's camera sees.
What's the difference between an FPV drone and a standard one?
An FPV drone is smaller, faster and more agile, and it's flown manually with goggles. A standard drone is steadier and smoother, with stabilisation and GPS. Each one suits different shots.
What equipment does an FPV drone need?
Besides the drone, you need a controller, FPV goggles and batteries. And plenty of practice: most people start on a simulator.
Is it hard to fly an FPV drone?
Yes, it takes a lot of practice. You fly manually and at high speed, so people usually learn on a simulator first.
Is it legal to fly FPV anywhere?
No. Drone flights are regulated, and flying with goggles usually comes with extra requirements. On every job I check the regulations and flight zones before taking off.
How long does an FPV drone battery last?
Usually just a few minutes per battery, so on a job I use several batteries and plan the flights.
Can you film an event or a race with FPV?
Yes. I plan it with the organiser: where to fly, which areas are safe and when. The safety of pilots and spectators comes first.
Do you work all over Catalonia?
Yes, I work all over Catalonia, based in Girona. If it's outside Catalonia, we can talk about it.
