Travel FPV

Travel around the world by first person view (FPV) drone in this fantastic FPV reel by AirVuz contributor Wisco FPV.  The reel features locations on four different continents: North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.  Specific spots include Les Chutes du Carbet on the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe; the Greek island of Oia; the island of Boracay in the central Philippines; Cofete Beach on the Spanish island of Fuerteventura, off the coast of North Africa; and Bangkok and Maya Bay in Thailand.

Top contributor haussmannvisuals brings us this stunning travel video from Indonesia.  The video primarily consists of FPV drone footage, with "establishing" shots from a DJI Mavic Pro 3.  Some of the locations featured in the video include the Krakatoa volcano in the Sunda Strait between the islands of Java and Sumatra; the Tengger Caldera on Mt. Bromo in East Java; the Tumpak Sewu waterfall, also in East Java; the island of Padar, in the province of East Nusa Tenggara; Komodo National Park, just east of Padar; and more.    

Prepare to be amazed by this incredible first person view (FPV) showreel by top AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot siam fpv.  Covering his travel destinations from the previous year, the video features footage from the following countries/locations: Mexico, Costa Rica, the USA (San Francisco and Hawaii), French Polynesia, Australia, Indonesia (Bali), Malaysia, Vietnam, and Spain.  This video was picked as a Finalist for the Drone Video of the Week contest and was also named to the FPV Pilots to Watch list in February of 2023.  

In this video - a nominee for 2023 FPV Drone Video of the Year - by top creator Jturner, you'll explore Peru by FPV drone. The video was filmed over the course of a two week trip though the South American country and features footage from the Andes Mountains and the Amazon Basin parts of the country. Locations featured include the Andes city of Cusco, the Ausangate mountain southeast of Cusco, "rainbow mounain" of Pallay Punchu, Manu National Park, the pass of Abra Malaga, the fortress of Waqrapukara near Cusco, the Maras salt mines, and more.  

Explore the USA's Pacific Northwest via FPV drone in this amazing video - a nominee for 2023 FPV Drone Video of the Year - by loganlien.  The video was filmed in various coastal and interior locations in Oregon and northern California. Starting at :23, you'll dive Multnomah Falls, on the Columbia River Gorge near the Oregon/Washington border.  At :50, you'll see the redwood trees of Prairie Creek in California's Humboldt County. Other highlights include California's Sue-meg State Park (1:10), Oregon's Silver Lake State Park (1:24), and more.  

Top AirVuz contributor rafatofpv earned a spot as a DVOW Finalist for this fantastic first person view (FPV) drone video from the Indian Ocean island nation of Sri Lanka.  The video opens with dramatic shots of Sigiriya, an ancient rock fortress near the town of Dambulla in the center of the island.  At around the :58 mark, there's a great shot of the Nine Arch Bridge in south central Sri Lanka.  Other featured locations include the beach town of Mirissa, on Sri Lanka's southern coast, the tea plantations of Nuwara Eliya, and more.  

Take an aerial tour of the Republic of Georgia in the Caucasus mountains in this fantastic first person view (FPV) drone video - a nominee for 2023 FPV Drone Video of the Year - by top creator supasanya. Locations include the Svan Towers in the northwestern region of Svaneti; Tetnuldi mountain, also in Svaneti; Paravani Lake, on the Javakheti Plateau in the eastern part of the country; Birtvisi Canyon, in the southern province of Kvemo Kartli; Trusso Valley, in Kazbegi National Park; and Stepantsminda, in the northeastern region of Mtskheta-Mtianeti. 

Prepare to be astounded by this magnificent first person view (FPV) drone video from Indonesia by award-winning contributor Timelab.pro.   The video opens with some jaw-dropping shots of the Mt. Bromo volcano complex in the province of East Java.  Starting at about the 1:00 mark, you'll soar over the famous Sekumpul Waterfall in the interior of the island of Bali.  Other highlights include a skimming run along the Bali coastline (2:08), a flyover of Bali's satellite island of Nusa Penida (3:30), and more.  

Just as Iceland has become something of a magnet for adventuresome first person view (FPV) drone pilots, the much larger (but far less-traveled) island of Greenland is coming onto the collective radar of the worldwide FPV community.  In this stunning piece by AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot Benjamin_Fpv, you'll see why.  The video was filmed over Scoresby Sound, which is located about midway down Greenland's eastern coast and which is home to a system of fjords.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in September, 2022.  

Johnny and the Beautiful Destinations team traveled to Cappadocia, Turkey to capture this area often filmed by influencers and camera drone pilots, but rarely by FPV. The film features the region's most recognizable visuals: hot air balloons, the 'fairy tale' rock formations, wild horses, and stone-built towns. While there, they experienced high temps, snow, and rain, giving the impression this was filmed over months, not days. This incredible video won in the Landscape category of the 6th Annual NYCDFF.

You'll be amazed by this drone tour of the Middle Eastern kingdom of Jordan, compliments of creator omar.flies.  Created for the Jordan Tourism Board, the video - a 2023 FPV Drone Video of the Year nominee - incorporates footage from a DJI Mavic 3 drone as well as first person view (FPV) quads. The video opens in the Wadi Rum, a desert valley in southern Jordan famous for its sandstone structures.  Just after 1:00, you'll see the ruins of Jerash in northern Jordan.  Later, you'll see the Dead Sea, the city of Amman, and the ruins of Petra.  

Johnnyfpv is the undisputed king of the emerging art form known as cinematic first-person view.  In contrast to freestyle FPV or competitive FPV racing, with cinematic FPV the pilot's goal is to maximize the visual impact of the video captured. In this he has succeeded spectacularly; his work has appeared in TV commercials, music videos, and feature movies, and he has one of the largest social media followings of any drone pilot.  This video earned a nomination in the Cinematic FPV category at the NYCDFF.

Top AirVuz contributor haussmannvisuals has developed a distinctive (and highly effective) production style for his drone videos, in which he uses gimbal-stabilized drones for "setup" views and first person view (FPV) drones for thrilling action shots.  In this outstanding piece, he takes us to Tenerife, the largest of Spain's Canary Islands off the coast of Northern Africa.  Ride along for some epic views of Tenerife's rocky coastline, soar over the rocky ridges and volcanoes of its interior, and more in this outstanding travel video.  

Take a tour of Europe by first person view (FPV) racing drone in this fantastic piece by top AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot FrankyMoiss.  The video will take you across the great continent, with footage from France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Denmark, and Finland.  Specific locations include the great Cathedral of Milan, Italy; the sail-shaped Elbphilharmonie concert hall in Hamburg, Germany; the canals of Copenhagen, Denmark, and more.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in December of 2021.  

Multiple Drone Video of the Week Winner haussmannvisuals has been in the forefront of aerial videographers who have learned to pilot first person view (FPV) drones.  In this amazing video, he puts his considerable piloting and content creation skills to work on a trip to the northern part of Norway.  The video was filmed over the Lofoten Islands, an archipelago just above the Arctic Circle, and the island of Senja, which lies well to the north.  The piece combines FPV footage with shots from a DJI Mavic Pro 2.  

Take in these stunningly cinematic first person view (FPV) drone views from across France in this fantastic piece by AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot Shikijo.  Created using a combination of gimbal-stabilized drone and FPV quad footage, the video will take you over natural scenes in one of the world's most beautiful countries.  You'll be treated to some epic mountain surfing and cliff-diving shots, cruise over the French coast, fly over quaint valleys, and more.  This video was a Drone Video of the Week Finalist in August, 2021.  

Explore the Veneto region of northeastern Italy by first person view (FPV) drone in this fantastic FPV travel piece by top AirVuz contributor b1z1o_fpv.  The video features footage from the cultural treasure of Venice (including the famed St. Mark's Basilica, the Cortina d'Ampezzo ski area in the Dolomite Mountains, the commune of Valeggio sul Mincio and the Sanctuary of Madonna del Corona in the province of Verona, Lake Garda (Italy's largest lake), and more.  This video was picked as a Drone Video of the Week Finalist in November, 2021.

Explore the storied region of Tuscany in western Italy with this amazing first person view (FPV) drone video by top AirVuz contributor and pilot SirM Productions.  The video features footage from the Val d'Orcia in the southern part of the province of Siena; the town of Pienza, located within the Val d;Orcia; the Crete Senesi region, immediately south of the city of Siena; Agriturismo Baccoleno, a town in the hills of Crete Sinesi; and more.  Most of the footage was captured during the "Golden Hour" around sunset.  

The wonderfully rugged coastline of France's Brittany region is on full display in this fantastic edit from FPV Pilot Jlucidar.  His sweeping lines over the crashing waves, as well his skimming along the cliffs show he's got the boss moves to fly over water and rocks alike.  And by weaving in some ground shots from further inland shows he's got the editing finesse to make a truly beautiful drone video.  In light of his full packed FPV talent, he's been placed on our Pilots to Watch list in January 2020. Bravo, Jlucidar!

Explore Thailand by first person view (FPV) drone in this fantastic piece by AirVuz contributor and pilot Wisso FPV, which was picked as a Finalist for the Drone Video of the Week contest in April of 2022.  The video features footage from the great metropolis of Bangkok; the great cultural center of Ayutthaya, about an hour's drive north of Bangkok; Maya Bay, the cove made famous as a filming location for the movie "The Beach"; and the Phi Phi Islands, in the Malacca Strait just to the southeast of Phuket.  

Prepare to be amazed by this first person drone video from the giant African island of Madagascar, compliments of AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot JUILIEN OLIVA.  Located in the western Indian Ocean, Madagascar is known for its tropical jungles, unique trees and rock formations, and beautiful beaches, all of which can be enjoyed from a new perspective in this video.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in mid-November of 2021.  The video was filmed with a GoPro Hero 6 action camera.  

Explore the Greek island of Crete from the perspective of a first person view (FPV) drone in this amazing piece by top AirVuz content creator Jturner.  Featured locations include the city of Chania with its old Venetian port, which lies on the island's northwestern coast; Balos Beach, which lies on a peninsula west of Chania; the small town of Paleochora, on the southern coast; Gialiskari Beach; Loutro; Agia Roumeli; Knossos Palace; and Skinaria Beach near Plakias.  This was a Drone Video of the Week Finalist in September, 2021.  

First person view (FPV) pilots are increasingly turning to travel videos, which allow us to see coveted destinations from the novel perspective of an FPV mini-quad.  This outstanding piece by top AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot George FPV is a great example of this phenomenon.  The piece includes some incredibly cinematic shots from across the country, often considered to be the world's most beautiful.  Flying like a bird over waterfalls and alpine lakes, he earned himself a spot on the AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch list in June of 2020.  

As first person view (FPV) pilots increasingly travel around the globe with their racing drones, we're starting to see some of the world's most remote locations from an entirely new perspective.  Case in point is this fantastic piece by AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot n00b_fpv.  He ventured to the territory of Buryatia in Russia's Far East region.  Here he managed to film a spot near the city of Ulan-Ude which is referenced in the epic Central Asian poem about King Gesar which is believed to date to the 12th century.

Traveling across South Africa, AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) drone pilot Terrorbirb brings us this excellent FPV video from a trip to South Africa.  THe video starts off cruising some of the country's famous beaches, it's on to a variety of parks and fields where he’ll impress with his tree proximity skills. Then, it’s back to the beach for some golden hour coastal FPV.  Destinations in this video include Cape Town, Durban, and Drakensburg. This video earned him a Pilots to Watch nod in June of 2019.

Check out this highly cinematic first person view (FPV) video from the French coast, compliments of AirVuz contributor Raphael Rablat.  The video was shot around the sand dunes near Biville in the Manche, the westernmost of the five departments of the region of Normandy.  The town lies on the western tip of the Cotentin Peninsula (also sometimes called the Cherbourg Peninsula), the landmass which forms the eastern side of the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel.  This video earned our contributor a spot on the FPV Pilots to Watch list in June, 2020.

Check out this stunning first person view (FPV) video from one of the most famous spots in New Zealand, compliments of FPV pilot smontlouis.  It was shot in the Tongariro National Park, which is located in the middle of the North Island.  The oldest national park in the country and only the sixth park in the world to be so designated by its national government, Tongariro is known for its three active volcanoes and their crater lakes.  For his efforts, our contributor earned himself a spot on the FPV Pilots to Watch list in June, 2019.

Top AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot Raphael Rablat put together this fantastic reel of some of his best drone footage from his home country, France.  The video features footage from the length and breadth of this giant Western European country, from the snow-covered peaks and canyons of the French Alps, to the rocky ridges overlooking the Mediterranean Sea in the southern part of the country, to the cliffs of Etretat in Normandy.  This video was selected for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in November, 2020.

Check out this fantastic first person view (FPV) drone video of the French island of Corsica by talented content creator and FPV pilot Escape FPV.  The fourth-largest island in the Mediterranean by land area, France's Corsica offers some of the most rugged natural beauty to be found in Europe.  The video will take you along the island's legendary coastline and interior mountains; you'll also be treated to some nice paraglider chase footage.   This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in December of 2021.  

Top AirVuz contributor haussmannvisuals brings us this stunning first person view (FPV) drone video from the Highlands of Iceland, the mountainous area which covers much of the middle of the North Atlantic island.  The video was shot with the DJI Osmo Action 4 action camera mounted atop a DJI FPV drone.  The specific area shown in the video is around Landmannalaugar, which is part of the Fjallabak Nature Reserve in south-central Iceland.  This is a lava field formed by an eruption that occurred about 500 years ago.  

Talented AirVuz content creator and first person view (FPV) drone pilot coolguy.fpv brings us this excellent travel FPV video from the island of Puerto Rico.  The video features excellent FPV footage from the coast as well as the interior of the island, which is a territory of the United States.  Some of the most amazing shots are from cruising along a stream in the rainforest which covers much of the interior of the island.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in July of 2021.  

Top AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) drone pilot SNTAKU_FPV earned a spot on the FPV Pilots to Watch list with this highly cinematic FPV travel video from the Arctic island of Senja, Norway.  Norway's second-largest island, Senja is located north of the somewhat better-known Lofoten Islands, well within the Arctic Circle.  The video was filmed on the western side of the island, which is covered by spectacular mountains which rise up to about 3.3k ft. above sea level (around 1k m). 

Multiple Drone Video of the Week Winner haussmanvisuals brings us this stunning first person view (FPV) drone video from Norway's Lofoten Islands.  The video features some stunning shots skimming along the mountain ridges which dot the islands as well as their coasts and beaches.  The Lofoten chain lies within the Arctic Circle but features a surprisingly moderate climate.  This video was picked as a Drone Video of the Week Finalist in September, 2022 and was also picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list.   

Top AirVuz contributor and first-person view (FPV) pilot Nicolas Gaillard accompanied legendary traveler Tom Jauncey on an epic trip to Hawaii, producing this spectacular FPV record of the trip.  Using a highly cinematic filming and post-production style, the video does a fabulous job of showing the natural beauty of the island of Oahu from an entirely new perspective.  There's something for everybody in this amazing piece - coastal cruising along the shoreline, mountain surfing ridge diving through cloudcover, and more.

Check out this amazing video from Vietnam, which combines footage from a DJI Mavic Air as well from a first person view (FPV) racing drone.  Beautifull edited, the video covers several different locations in this Southeast Asian country: Cat Cat Village in the northwestern Lào Cai Province; Sa Pa, one of the main market towns in Lào Cai; and the magnificent HaLong bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site on the country's northeastern coastline which is famous for its gigantic karst limestone miniature islands.  

The port city of Cape Town South Africa’s southwest coast is famous for its dynamic terrain and beautiful beaches; not surprisingly, it's widely considered to be the world's most beautiful city.  Contributor and first person view (FPV) drone pilot SherlockFpv shot this 4K video throughout Cape Town’s majestic landscape covering its winding roads that look over the city, the sandy coastline and surfers catching the waves, BMX bikers nailing jumps, the vast desert and so much more. This video made the FPV Pilots to Watch list in April, 2019.

The French Riviera, aka Côte d’Azur, is one of the most breathtaking areas in the world. Located along the Mediterranean coastline in the southeastern corner of France the area was one of the first modern resort destinations. Its rolling hills, majestic waters, and idyllic towns are what make it so magical. For FPV pilot Escape Fpv, it’s the landscape in the French Riviera that drew him there and enabled him to create this cinematic flight, a flight that made him an FPV Pilots to Watch in April of 2019.

Explore the tropical paradise known as Réunion Island by first person view (FPV) drone in this fantastic travel video by AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot Nomad_Horizons.  An overseas department of France, Réunion is located in the western Indian Ocean, about 340 mi. (around 550 km) east of Madagascar and about 110 mi. (around 175 km) southwest of Mauritius.  The video was mainly filmed in the area of Tremblet, in the southeastern part of the island.  This video was picked for the AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch list in mid-September, 2021. 

Former DVOW winner backpackpassion brings us this stunning first person view (FPV) drone video from northern Austria.  The video was filmed in the Salzkammergut, also known as the Austrian Lake District, which extends east from Salzburg into the state of Upper Austria and is home to some of the most popular resort areas in Central Europe.  The featured locations in the video include Schiederweiher, Langbathsee, Signalkogel, Hochleckenhaus and Loser.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in June, 2020.

Cape Town, South Africa is not-infrequently cited as the world's most beautiful city.  What better place then for a ten day first person view (FPV) trip to explore its stunning environs, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet.  In this outstanding piece by AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot FRYFPV, you'll see captivating Cape Town from an entirely new perspective, as you soar in an FPV mini-drone over its bays and surrounding mountains.  This video was picked as a Drone Video of the Week Finalist in June of 2021.  

Top AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) drone pilot 2RAW Aerials spent three weeks filming this fantastic video of Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, one of the natural treasures of Sub-Saharan Africa.  The video was put together in collaboration with the park rangers, who closely supervised the filming to ensure the safety and welfare of the many forms of animal wildlife shown in the piece.  This video was picked as a Finalist for the Drone Video of the Week and also earned a spot on the FPV Pilots to Watch list.  

Top AirVuz contributor Jturner brings us this excellent first person view (FPV) drone tour of the Portuguese island of Madeira, which lies off the coast of North Africa.  The video features footage from the following locations: Pico do Arieiro, Madeia's third-highest mountain peak; Pico das Torres, Madeira's second-tallest peak; Sao Vicente, a municipality along Madeira's northern coast; Seixal, a town on the northwestern coast; Ponta Do Sol, on the southern coast; Achadas Da Cruz; Ribeira da Janela;  Miradouro da Bica da Cana; and more.    

When legendary first person view (FPV) drone pilot JohnnyFPV says he has a video that features his craziest FPV experience, you know it is going to be incredible.  In this epic and highly cinematic FPV freestyle video, he takes on the region of Cappadocia in central Turkey.   The area is famous for its fairy tale chimneys and the hot air balloons which fly over them, but you've likely never seen it from this perspective.  This epic, 4K, sixty-second piece is just a teaser for the full-length video he plans to release. 

The North Atlantic archipelago known as the Faroe Islands is sometimes called the Next Iceland.  As its tourism industry continues to grow, the Faroes have (like Iceland) become an up-and-coming travel destination for adventurous first person view (FPV) pilots.  Witness this amazing FPV piece by brand-new AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot Michael Dickson.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in June of 2022.  The video was created with a GoPro Hero action camera mounted to a five inch drone.     

While the fabled Côte d'Azur of Southern France is perhaps best known for its famous seaside resort towns, it's also home to some of the most unusual natural scenery of Western Europe.  Along the Mediterranean coast are stunning ravines, steep-walled inlets known as calanques, and other unusual formations.  And what better way to experience these magnificent scenes of nature than with a FPV drone?  Top contributor Drone My Life shows us the way with this excellent piece, picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in April, 2021.  

Get a unique perspective of Croatia's famed Dalmatian Coast in this outstanding first person view (FPV) drone video by AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot Flystream.  The video was shot near the town of Omiš, a port town on the Adriatic Sea, and the outlying island of Vis.  Both lie near the center of the Dalmatian Coast, which runs roughly from Zadar in the north to the border with Montenegro in the south.  This video was picked by the AirVuz editorial staff for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in September, 2021.

Brand-new AirVuz contributor airflex production spent six weeks traveling through France to create this magnificent first person view (FPV) aerial "Tour de France".  Beautifully edited, this highly creative piece features epic FPV shots from around this giant West European country, ranging from historic bridges to mountain ridges, forests, statue parks, and the stunning blue waters of the Mediterranean coastline.  He also skillfully mixes in shots taken from a gimbal-stabilized drone.  Highly creative, it's well worth a watch.  

FPV pilot Smontlouis packed his quad on his trip to the breathtaking and inviting Seychelles, and we're pretty grateful.  From the impressive yachts to the rugged yet lush shoreline, he treats us all to the most picturesque sites from this top travel destination. He even lets us hear the lapping waves at 2:00; at 3:17 we get to hold our breath has he flies through the narrowest of gaps in the rocky landscape. For all of this and more, he's on our FPV Pilot to Watch list again in January 2020. 

Check out the sights and sounds of Turkey from a first person view (FPV) perspective) in this excellent piece by AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot beecopter.  Opening with a shot flying through a yawning canyon, the action then transitions to an indoor fly-through of a factory, a shot of a paraglider, and a flyby of one of the great mosques of Istanbul.   Other shots will take you through a construction site, under an old viaduct, and around other spots in Istanbul.  This video made the FPV Pilots to Watch list in May, 2021.  

Take a tour of Spain's Costa Blanca by first person view (FPV) drone in this fantastic FPV trip video by AirVuz contributor and pilot Bibo FPV.  The video features fantastic FPV footage from this fabled stretch of Mediterranean Sea coastline in Alicante, one of the provinces which make up the semi-autonomous region of Valencia.  Featured locations include the islet of Tabarca near the town of Santa Pola, the beach town of Albir,  and the town of La VIla Joiosa.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in May of 2022.  

Talented AirVuz contributor and first person view (fpv) drone pilot Wisso FPV brings us this fantastic FPV video from the Cappadocia region of central Turkey.  The video features footage from Göreme, a town set amongst the areas's famous "fairy tale" casltes; Uchisar Castle; the Love Valley, and more.  Some of the shots were filmed by flying a drone from a hot-air balloon, for which the region has also become famous.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in June of 2022.  

Top AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot kalash.fpv used an FPV mini-quad to make a memorable video record of a heli-skiing trip on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.  Located in Russia's Far East region, the giant peninsula is covered with volcanoes.  Filmed in April of 2021, the video captures both the epic skiing as well as the beautiful scenery.  You'll see how the mountains here descend right to the sea, and the video will take you for a ride along the magnificent nearby coastline.    

Check out this fantastic first person view (FPV) drone reel from the mountains of Siberian Russia, compliments of AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot 187video.  The Altai Mountains are home to some of the most remote territory on earth.  The range, which also covers portions of neighboring China, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia, has few passes, making it highly inaccessible.  Filmed in the glorious Springtime, this video was picked by the AirVuz editorial staff for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in June of 2022.    

Transylvania is a storied region of Romania in Southeastern Europe.  Consisting of the great Transylvania Plateau and the (mostly) surrounding Carpathian Mountains, it's home to some of the most beautiful natural and cultural scenery in Europe.  In this epic first person view (FPV) drone video piece by AIrVuz contributor and FPV pilot Livyu FPV, you'll get an aerial mini-tour of this storied region from the unique perspective of an FPV mini-quad.  This was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in June of 2020.

Take a ride through the desert of southern Israel in this amazing first person view (FPV) piece by talented AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot EvyaFPV.  The desert runs on a roughly north-south axis, roughly parallel to the Dead Sea, in the eastern part of the country.  Opening with a "swoop" down over a white roofed village, the video features footage from the region of Arava as well as the area around Timna Park.  This video earned EvyaFPV a spot on the FPV Pilots to Watch list in January, 2021.  

Talented FPV drone pilots are venturing to some of the most remote corners of the world to create incredible travel videos like this one from the Central Asian republic of Kyrgyzstan by top contributor Supasanya.  The video features footage from across this fascinating land, which is covered by some of the world's highest mountains and was crossed by the fabled Silk Road.  Featured locations include Kirgyz Ata National Park, Karakol National Park, Alakol Lake, the Canyon of Forgotten Rivers, and Issyk-Kul and Sary Chelek Lakes

Experience the beauty of Vietnam by drone in this excellent video by Wissofpv.  Created primarily with first person view (FPV) quads, the video opens with shots of Ho Chi Minh City, including an epic FPV dive down the Landmark 81, Vietnam's tallest skyscraper as of 2023.  Then you'll head to the northern part of the country, to the Ninh Bình area on the Red River Delta.  At about the 1:27 mark, you'll see the islands of Ha Long Bay.  Other highlights include the Golden Bridge (1:45) and Lady Buddha (2:24) in Da Nang in Central Vietnam.  

The Indian Ocean island nation of the Maldives is known for its thousands of tiny islands, some of which have been converted to private resorts.  What better way to see this emerging form of high-luxury travel than with a first person view (FPV) drone?  Top AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot MANUEL BASSIL | MANUX | MR FPV shows the way with this stunning piece, which was filmed at the Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island resort.  The island is reachable by ferry or seaplane from the nearby main island of Malé.  

Explore the beautiful Caribbean island of Curaçao in this fantastic first person view (FPV) travel piece by AirVuz contributor and pilot bradleyfpv.  Curaçao is the "C" in the so-called "ABC Islands" of the southern Caribbean, along with Aruba and Bonaire.  Located just 40 mi. (around 65 km) north of the coast of Venezuela, Curaçao is known for its crystal blue waters and (like its sister islands) it's outside of the hurricane zone.  This video made the FPV Pilots to Watch list in May of 2021.  

Take an aerial tour of Norway with this fantastic travel video by contributor Antonio Sasso, which combines footage from a DJI Mavic Air 2 with first person view (FPV) drone footage.  At the :45 mark, there's a great shot of the Preikestolen (the "Pulpit Rock") in Rogalund County, and at the 2:10 mark, you'll see one of the roads which connect the (northern) Lofoten Islands.  Interspersed throughout are stunning shots (including FPV views) of some of the country's iconic scenery: fjords, waterfalls, quaint fishing villages, and more.  

Explore the Italian region of Calabria in this fantastic first person view (FPV) done video by AIrVuz contributor alessandrodionisivm, which was picked by the AirVuz editorial staff for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in September of 2022.  Calabria is located at the "toe" of peninsular Italy which consists of five provinces.  This video was shot primarily along the region's northern coastline along the Tyrrhenian Sea, an inlet of the Mediterranean Sea formed by the Italian mainland and the large islands of Sicily, Sardinia, and Corsica.  

Top AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) drone pilot bosstalkpro earned a spot on the FPV Pilots to Watch list in July, 2023 with this fantastic FPV video from the Bahamas.  The video was shot at and around the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island, which is connected to the larger island of New Providence (the main island of the Bahamas) by two bridges and was widely considered one of the world's top beach resorts when it opened in 1998.  The resort features over a dozen lagoons, a championship golf course, and over 3,800 rooms.  

Top AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) drone pilot nezartash brings us this stunning FPV piece from the canyon known as Wadi Lajab in Saudi Arabia.  Wadi Lajab is located in Jazan, a port town at the very southern extremity of the Kingdom.  The gorge is created by a series of streams which have etched their way into the rock.  It's considered on the great natural treasures of Saudi Arabia.  This video was picked by the AirVuz editorial staff for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in October of 2022.  

Get a new perspective on the Crimea region of Southern Russia in this excellent first person view (FPV) drone travel video by AirVuz contributor Stanislav Banschikov.  The video will take you over some of the most spectacular scenery of Crimea, which is a peninsula that extends into the northern Black Sea.  You'll fly over some of Crimea's coastal mountains, magnificent rock formations, and cultural/historical treasures such as the Genoese Fortress near Sudak.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in October, 2022.    

AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) drone pilot Oshe brings us this stunning FPV travel video from the Dominican Republic.  The video was filmed over the Samaná Peninsula, which is located on the northern (Atlantic Ocean) side of the island of Hispaniola (which is shared between Haiti to the west and the DR to the east).  The video includes footage of Las Galeras, an area of hidden beaches near the eastern tip of the peninsula.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in February of 2023.  

While you may have seen drone videos of the famous "pillar" top monasteries of Meteora in Northern Greece, you've probably never seen them from the unique perspective of a first person view (FPV) racing drone.  Until now.  Talented content creator and FPV pilot EngineerFpv managed to take on these geological (and cultural) wonders with his FPV quad, giving us a unique perspective of this UNESCO World Heritage site at the edge of the Pindus Mountains in the region of Thessaly.  The monasteries date to the 13th-14th centuries.  

Top contributor DiamondSky, multiple Drone Video of the Week/Month Winner and 6th annual New York City Drone Film Festival Finalist, does it again with this fantastic travel piece from Southern Russia.  Using a DJI Mavic Pro 2, an FPV racing drone, and a ground camera, his video will take you through the mountainous province of Kabardino-Balkaria.  Part of the North Caucasus region, this republic covers a small area but is home to Europe's highest mountain (Mt. Elbirus), one of a half-dozen peaks over 5k meters (16.5k ft.) above sea level.

Explore the Philippines in this magnificent first person view (FPV) drone travel reel by top AirVuz contributor and pilot kalash.fpv.  Much of the video was shot in the western province of Palawan; here you'll see the famous El Nido beach area on the northern side of Palawan Island, as well as the small satellite island of Miniloc.  You'll also explore the island of Boracay, which is one of the main islands in the Central Visayan sub-archipelago.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in November, 2022.  

For a first upload to AirVuz, brand-new contributor Aleksandr Iskander brings us this stunning first person view (FPV) drone video shot during a trip to southern (Patagonian) Chile.  The video opens with a series of shot from the Pacific Ocean coastline, which (in the southern regions) is dotted with countless islands and channels.  Further on in the video, you'll be treated to some shots from the Andes Mountains, which run the country's length and in southern Chile run right up to the coast. 

The sandstone pillars of the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in the interior Chinese province of Hunan have become a popular tourist attraction over the past decades.  In no small measure, their popularity as been driven by their appearance as filming location for the 2009 sci fi epic Avatar, the highest grossing movie of all time.  In this excellent first person view (FPV) video by AirVuz contributor drew.drone, you'll get a unique perspectve of these natural wonders, which he is able to dive with alacrity using his long-range FPV setup. 

For a second upload to AirVuz, AirVuz contributor SeaBasss brings us this excellent travel video from the Southeast European country of Croatia. Shot largely with a first person view (FPV) drone, the video was filmed over a three day trip to this increasingly popular tourist destination.  Much of the footage is from the county's long Adriatic Sea coastline, with some additional shots from the Croatian interior.  This video was picked by the AirVuz editorial staff for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in July of 2022.    

Top AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) drone pilot Tomz FPV spent three weeks traveling throughout the western USA to create a series of FPV videos.  In this first piece, he explores the famous Fisher Towers rock formations.  Located near the town of Moab in eastern Utah, the towers are made of Cutler sandstone and capped by rock of the Moenkopi Formation.  The Fisher Towers have appeared in numerous movies, TV shows, and commercials, most famously in the opening of the 2002 comedy Austin Powers in Goldmember.       

Explore the USA from above with this fantastic travel video by contributor Antonio Sasso, which combines footage from a DJI Mavic Air 2 with first person view (FPV) drone footage.  The video opens with a stunning shot of the iconic Monument Valley in southern Utah.  At around the :45 mark, you'll see Miami Beach, followed by some nice views of Fort Worth, Texas, including a dive of one of its skyscrapers.  Other highlights include an FPV fly-over of Venice Beach, California (1:05) and some aerial views of Utah's Horseshoe Canyon (1:30).    

To see how first person view (FPV) drones are showcasing top vacation destinations from entirely new (and cinematic) perspectives, check out this amazing piece by top AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot kalash.fpv.  The video was filmed over the Indonesian island of Bali, which frequently tops the lists of most-desired tropical vacation destinations.  The video features a range of locations on the island, ranging from the rice terraces of Ubud on the Bali interior to the fabled beaches of the Bukit Peninsula in the south.  

Explore the legendary Greek island of Zakynthos by first person view (FPV) drone in this piece by AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot guidoknifefpv.  Zakynthos, also known as Zante, is the third-largest of the seven main islands west of mainland Greece in the Ionian Sea (an inlet of the Mediterranean).  It's considered one of the top beach destinations in the entire Mediterranean region, and is nicknamed the "Flower of the Levant".  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list and was also a Drone Video of the Week Finalist.  

Prepare to be amazed by this drone film of Austria's lake and alpine region of Salzkammergut by top AirVūz contributor backpackpassion.  Shot with a combination of first person vew (FPV) drone and a DJI Mavic 2 Pro, this video features footage from some of Austria's most idyllic locations such as alpine mountains, pristine waterfalls, and lush green countryside.  The Salzkammergut is located to the east of Salzburg in the northern part of the country.  This video was selected as a Drone Video of the Week nominee in July 2020. 

Contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot matt fpv took a four week road trip through the Southeast European country of Albania and brought back this fantastic trip reel, which was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list.  The video opens with some great landscape shots from the country's Adriatic Sea coastline as well as its mountainous interior.  At the 1:16 mark, you'll fly past the ruins of Apollonia on the Vjosa River.   Other highlights include the Bridge of Gorica in Berat (3:20), the Mesi Bridge near Shkodër (3:30), and more.  

By many and possibly most accounts, Norway is home to some of the most spectacular natural scenery in Europe and indeed in the entire world.  In this stunning video by AirVuz contributor Harrson, you'll explore this beautiful Scandinavian land from the perspective of a first person view (FPV) drone.  The video was shot over the course of a van trip through the country, and includes epic shots ranging from the fjords of Western Norway to the Lofoten Islands.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list.  

Ladakh is one of the northernmost regions of India.  Part of the Himalayan Mountain system, it is largely a high plateau which sits at an altitude of about 10k ft. above sea level (a bit over 3k m) and is surrounded by peaks of up to 23k ft. abvoe sea level (around 7k m).  With its epic scenery and wide-open spaces, it's become a popular spot for adventurous motorcycle riders, and more recently for talented first person view (FPV) drone pilots like AirVuz contributor quadkillerx.  Check out this fantastic Ladakh trip reel. 

Former DVOW Winner sinaysky brings us this stunning drone tour from the tiny Southeast European country of Montenegro.  Consisting largely of FPV footage, the video features the following locations, in order of appearance: Grebaje Valley, in the Prokletije Mountains; Tara Canyon; Black Lake, in the Žabljak municipality of northern Montenegro; Durmitor National Park; the Cijvna waterfall, near the capital of Podgorica; Sedlena Greda pass, also in the Durmitor Mountains; Skadar Lake; Sveti Stefan Island; the Bay of Kotor; and more. 

Explore the beauty of Costa Rica by drone in this excellent video by AirVuz contributor Yukix, which was primarily filmed with a first person view (FPV) drone.  Beautifully edited, the video will take you over and around this stunningly beautiful Central American country, which has become a huge draw for eco-tourists from around the world.  Ride along as he dives waterfalls, skims over beaches, and cruises through interior rainforests.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in December of 2022.

Explore Ireland by first person view (FPV) drone in this fantastic FPV travel piece by AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot Scottyblue77.    The video was filmed in the course of a trip through the Emerald Isle in January of 2024.  Opening with shots of the Wicklow Mountains, at about the :32 mark you'll fly through a giant rock formation on the Wild Atlantic Way.   Further on in the piece, you'll sail past ancient castles and monasteries, cruise over some of the "heads" or peninsulas on the Irish coast, and more.  

To see the state of the art in first person view (FPV) drone travel videos, check out this piece from southern Italy from top AirVuz contributor Jturner.  The video was filmed in the course of a trip to Sicily and the Aeolian Islands, an archipelago just north of the Mediterranean's largest island.  You'll start atop Mt. Etna, one of the world's most active volcanoes, which lies on the eastern side of Sicily.  After dodging some red-hot lava spurts, you'll skim along spectacular coastlines, fly over quaint seaside villages, and more.  

For a second upload to AirVuz, talented contributor and first person view (FPV) drone pilot B-RadFPV brings us this excellent FPV reel from the mountains of the Western USA.  The piece, which won the Cinematic category at the Rotor Riot Rampage 2022 FPV RIPPIE event, includes footage from the states of Montana, Nevada, Washington, and Utah.  Among the highlights is a "double gap" shot starting at aout the 1:16 mark (watch it and you'll see what we mean bu the term) and another threading of the needs at around 1:28.  

The Hawaiian island of Maui is one of the USA's top beach destinations.  It's perhaps not surprising then that this bit of tropical paradise has also captured the attention of first person view (FPV) pilots as a travel destination.  Witness this fanastic FPV piece by top AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot Ewalt_FPV.  Opening with a great shot skimming along the coast, the video ends with a shot of the house where he's staying.  This video was selected for the AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch list in July of 2020.  

Cruise along the waters of Italy's Ligurian Sea in this excellent first person view (FPV) piece by AirVuz contributor WAKI FPV.  The video was filmed near the commune of Finale Ligure, on the Gulf of Genoa in the province of Savona.  The gulf is considered an inlet of the Ligurian Sea, itself a large inlet of the Mediterranean Sea.  This area is part of the Italian Riviera, which (depending on definition) covers all or most of the coast of the region of Liguria.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in June, 2021. 

To understand why Iceland has become such a magnet for first person view (FPV) drone pilots, check out this highly cinematic piece by top contributor Jturner.  A DVOW Finalist as well as a pick for the FPV Pilots to Watch list, the video opens with a flyover of the Fagradalsfjall volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula near Reykjavikm which began erupting in March of 2021.  Then you'll head to a glacier, one of the icesheets which covers much of the surface of the island.  Other highlights include some epic waterfall and canyon dives. 

Top AirVuz contributor haussmannvisuals brings us a very rare first person view (FPV) drone perspective of Greenland, the world's largest island.  The video was filmed over the Ilulissat Icefjord, a fjord on Greenland's western coast.  The fjord is fed by the Jakobshavn Glacier, which produces about 10% of all the icebergs produced by Greenland.  It's located about 150 mi. (around 250 km) north of the Arctic Circle.  Due to its ecological importance, the Ilulissat Icefjord has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site.  

Check out this fantastic first person view (FPV) drone video from Denmark's Faroe Islands, compliments of AirFlex Production.  The video opens with a great "reveal" shot of the Múlafossur Waterfall on the island of Vagar, which drops straight into the ocean from above.  At about the :30 mark, you'll chase some birds through a tiny gap which separates one of the islands from an offshore sea stack, and at the 1:00 mark you'll see the Múlafossur Waterfall from the other side.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list.  

Top contributor and first person view (FPV) drone pilot b1z10_fpv used a GoPro Hero 11 action camera mounted to a 5 inch FPV quad to create this spectacular video record of a van trip through Bosnia Herzegovina and Croatia, two of the countries which emerged from the dissolution of Yugoslavia in the 1990's.  The video opens with a shot of a mosque in the Bosnian town of Mostar, with the famous Mostar Bridge in the background.  Other highlights include the peaks of the Dinaric Alps, Croatia's Dalmatian Coast, a hilltop fortress, and more.  

Explore Thailand's legendary Phi Phi Islands in this outstanding travel video by first person view (FPV) drone pilot collin_fpv.  The islands lie in the Andaman Sea in the southern part of the country, between the island of Phuket (to the west) and the mainland of the province of Krabi (to the east).  Devastated by the great Tsunami, the Phi Phi Islands have emerged as one of the country's fastest-growing tourist desinations.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in August of 2023.  

Explore the snow-covered expanses of Alaska with this fantastic first person view (FPV) drone travel video by top AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot Nonexistent Jay.  The video opens with a run down a mountain ridge, followed by a fly-by which took the travelers into the wilderness.  Next you'll buzz a glacier, then skim the treetops flying through a forest.  Further on in the piece, you'll fly through snow-tunnels and chase a pack of sled dogs.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in March of 2023.  

In this outstanding video by new AirVuz contributor Antonio Sasso, you'll be treated to an exciting aerial tour of the Portuguese island of Madeira.  The video makes the increasingly popular (and visually effective) use of combining footage from a gimbal-stabilized drone (in this case, a DJI Mavic Air 2) with FPV footage, with the Mavic shots used to "set up" the fast-moving FPV footage.  The last vestige of Portugal's once-mighty overseas empire, Madeira is situated about 320 miles (around 520 km) off the coast of Morocco.  

Check out this excellent first person view (FPV) drone video from Iceland, compliments of new AirVuz contributor Jürgen Na.  Following some mountain ridge skimming shots, starting at about :19 you'll tear through the Fjadrargljufur Canyon, which was made famous with a Justin Bieber music video.  At about the :55 mark, you'll tear through the Reynisdrangar Sea Cliffs, some basalt sea stacks in southern Iceland.  Further on, you will dive several waterfalls.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in Decembe of 2022.  

Top AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) drone pilot Wisso FPV brings us this stunning FPV trip video from Indonesia.  The video opens with an epic shot skimming over famous Kelingking Beach on Nusa Penida, a "satellite" of the larger island of Bali.  Then you'll head to the volcanoes on the eastern side of Java befoe heading back to Diamond Beach on Nusa Penida.  At the 2:00 mark, you'll dive the Madakaripura Waterfall in East Java.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in January of 2023.  

Check out this fantastic first person view (FPV) drone video from the mountains of southeastern Turkey, compliments of AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot tamtantrik.  The video was filmed in the province of Hakkari, which is located in the country's southeastern corner, not far from Turkey's borders with neighboring Iraq (to the south) and Iran (to the east).  The largely mountainous province had a population of roughly 280k as of 2021.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in July of 2023.   

Top AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) drone pilot chrissbergan earned a spot on the FPV Pilots to Watch list with this fantastic piece from a remote Norwegian island called Jan Mayen.  Jan Mayen is located hundreds of miles off of the Norwegian mainland, at the northwestern boundary of the Norwegian Sea (an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean).  Considerably closer to Greenland than mainland Norway, Jan Mayen covers about 146 square mi. (around 377 square km) and has no permanent population.  

As Croatia has emerged as a top destination for travelers ranging from Game of Thrones enthusiasts to sailors and yacht owners, it's perhaps not surprising that this Southeast European country has also attracted the attention of cinematically-oriented first person view (FPV) drone pilots.   In this outstanding FPV travel video by AirVuz contributor and pilot FPVmaxxx, you'll explore this magic land on the Adriatic Sea.  An FPV Pilots to Watch pick, it features some epic views of the Dalmatian Coast beaches, medieval towns, and more.   

Prepare to be amazed by this fantastic first person view (FPV) drone travel reel from Turkey by top AirVuz contributor FRYFPV.  The features alternating footage from two different locations.  The first is the Cappadocia region in the middle of the country, an area famous for its rock "fairy tale" castles as well as the hot air ballooning scene which has evolved around them.  The second spot is the area around Göcek in the Fethiye District of the Muğla, in the heart of the Turkish Riviera in the southwestern corner of the country.