Behind the Goggles is an AirVuz original programming series that profiles some of the world's top drone racing and first-person-view (FPV) freestyle pilots. Drone technology and piloting skills reached a critical point in 2015, the year in which flying racing quadcopters via FPV goggles became a thing. The following year, excitement about FPV drone racing built further with the Drone Grand Prix in Dubai in March, and later that year drone racing exploded into public consciousness as major TV networks began broadcasting drone racing events. It's only grown in popularity and awareness since then. In Behind the Goggles, you'll be able to hear directly from the people who were (and continue to be) at the center of this phenomenon: the world's top FPV pilots, both competitive racers and freestyle fliers many of whom have been able to pursue their passion full time by becoming in effect professional drone racing pilots. With dozens of episodes produced, we've assembled this collection of some of the best moments of Behind the Goggles. Photo Credit: "New Bird" by AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot JohnnyFPV.
Get to Know Top Pilot Johnny FPV
Behind the Goggles: Johnny FPV

- Behind The Goggles
- 10.1k VŪZ
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- over 8 years ago
Johnny Schaer, aka JohnnyFPV, is undoubtedly at the very top of the FPV game. He has appeared on numerous nationally and internationally broadcast drone racing TV programs, including multiple seasons on the Drone Racing League series on ESPN. A competitive racer, his immense piloting skill has been directed towards becoming one of the very top FPV freestyle pilots in the world. His video "Saudi Arabia" was selected as a Finalist for the second annual DVA's Cinematic Freestyle category.
Spotlight on DRL Champion NurkFPV
Behind The FPV Goggles: nurkfpv

- Behind The Goggles
- 5.6k VŪZ
43 - 24
- almost 7 years ago
If the Drone Racing League is the premiere drone racing league, then Paul Nurkkula (aka NurkFPV) deserves the moniker of the world's best drone racing pilot. He emerged as the winner in the third season of the DRL's racing championship series, which was broadcast throughout the world on ESPN. He is also a highly accomplished freestylist, and his "Flight of the Year" took the Best FPV Video honors at the first annual Drone Video Awards. Get to know him better in this episode of BTG.
Featuring DRL and Long-Range Pro Gab707
Behind The FPV Goggles: Gab707

- Behind The Goggles
- 4.8k VŪZ
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- about 7 years ago
Gabriel Kocher, aka Gab707, lives in Quebec, Canada. He first developed worldwide attention with his FPV videos flying over the Alps of Switzerland, where he lived for a time. His long-range "mountain surfing" videos got worldwide notice, and he was selected as a pilot for the Drone Racing League for its second and third seasons, which were broadcast on ESPN. In this episode of Behind the Goggles, you'll hear about his exciting journey to becoming a professional FPV drone pilot.
More Behind the Goggles Episodes
Behind The FPV Goggles: ZoeFPV

- Behind The Goggles
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Behind The FPV Goggles: SFPV

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- over 8 years ago
Behind the FPV Goggles: WhoFpv

- Behind The Goggles
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- over 5 years ago
Behind the FPV Goggles: Fincky

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Behind the FPV Goggles: airblastr

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- over 6 years ago
Behind the Goggles: Humboldt710

- Behind The Goggles
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- about 8 years ago
Behind The FPV Goggles: MATTYSTUNTZ

- Behind The Goggles
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- almost 9 years ago
Behind The FPV Goggles: StingersSwarm

- Behind The Goggles
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Behind The FPV Goggles: FlyingBearFPV

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Behind The FPV Goggles: Skitzo FPV

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