I've learned so much over the past 6 months getting into FPV/Freestyle quads, and still have a long way to go! But while it's all still fresh on my mind I figured I'd put this together for anyone who's thinking about getting into this hobby specifically for cinematography/filmmaking.

If you're a beginner having trouble figuring out what to buy, check out my buyer's guide! https://www.christophbenfey.com/post/...

2:43 - 1: Join a Community
3:50 - 2: Get in the Simulator
4:25 - 3: Go Digital (for Cinematography)
5:24 - 4: Go Pre-Built
6:46 - 5: Lots of Props
9:04 - 6: Go 6S
12:34 - 7: Action Cameras
13:55 - 8: Acro only!
15:10 - 9: Bardwell
16:30 - 10: Line of Sight

If you want more info on any of the stuff I talk about in this video or a list of the gear I'm using, scroll down or check out my blog post on the subject: (check back soon!)

Huge thank you to the FPV pilots who have been so helpful along my whole journey:
Eric Papky:    / hivestudioscanada  
Prince FPV:    / pj1980123  
Konasty FPV:    / @erickonasty  
Wren:    / wrenthereaper  
Cornell Herg: @cornellherg
Joshua Bardwell:    / @joshuabardwell  

The gear I'm using:

DJI FPV System: https://bit.ly/2V0tl0O
4S Battery for DJI Goggles: https://bit.ly/3hImP8z

5" Freestyle Quad:
iFlight Titan DC5 w/ DJI Air Unit (if you already have the DJI Goggles & RC): https://bit.ly/3fD3bsE
iFlight Titan DC5 w/ Goggles & RC (if you want to get it with the DJI stuff in one order): https://bit.ly/3fKJwXX
Extra Props for DC5: https://bit.ly/2V0jnMB
6S 1300mAh Batteries for DC5: https://bit.ly/2BplSBa

3" Cinewhoop:
Holybro Kopis 3" Cinewhoop: https://bit.ly/37Rn1xO
Extra Props for Cinewhoop: https://bit.ly/2YgQxd2
4S Batteries for Cinewhoop: https://bit.ly/3hImP8z

Battery Chargers:
Venom Pro Duo: https://bit.ly/2YgrR4j
ISDT T6: https://bit.ly/2YgRvWI
ISDT T8: https://bit.ly/30WUoO2

Action/360 Cameras:
Insta360 One X: https://bit.ly/3hHyX9L
Insta360 One R: https://bit.ly/30Y4ZbD
Insta360 Go: https://bit.ly/2V0vh9z

Tools:
Field Repair Kit: https://bit.ly/2UXAoab
TS100 Portable Soldering Iron: https://bit.ly/2CiwHWc

DJI Mavic 2 Pro: http://bit.ly/2Qz5Xp3

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Color Graded using Lutify.Me's amazing luts: http://bit.ly/39L82Wx

If I left anything out, let me know!