Cinewhoops: Filmed by HD FPV Micro-Drones

"Cinewhoops" are small first person view (FPV) micro-drones, generally with ducted propellers.  When controlled by experienced pilots, they can be flown indoors and in close proximity to people.  As you'll see in this compilation video, cinewhoops are opening up new possibilities for seeing the world around us.

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Former AirVuz employee Jay Christensen hit the big-time with this fantastic first-person view (FPV) drone video from a famous bowling alley in Minneapolis.  In a single shot, the "cinewhoop" style quad flies into the front door of Bryant Lake Bowl (located just a few km/mi. south of downtown), follows the course of a ball down an alley and then provides a look at the equipment behind the pins.  In the days following its release, this piece became one of the most-viewed FPV videos of all time and was the subject of countless news stories.  This video was a DVOY finalist in 2021. 

Prepare to be blown away by this magnificent one-shot FPV video from the USA's largest enclosed shopping mall, compliments of the legendary Jay Christensen.  Shot with a "cinewhoop" style FPV drone, the video plays off of the 1994 movie "Mighty Ducks: D2", which was shot at the giant mall in the Minneapolis suburb of Bloomington.  In a continuous shot, he flies through the giant structure, catches up with a roller-hockey "team" cruising through the mall, and heads into the Nickelodeon Universe amusement park in the center of the mall.   

We guarantee you've never seen micro drone footage quite like this!  First person view (FPV) pilot extraordinaire, KatsuFPV, teamed up with Japanese model group "Onnanocos" to create this brilliant drone video.  Staged in a Japanese high school, he flew a 1.6" drone equipped with a RunCam Split Mini FPV camera through narrow gaps and around the school girls.  The result is a creative, beautiful, and smoothly orchestrated flight. This video was a Winner in our Drone Video Awards' Micro Drone Angle Mode category.

Top AirVuz contributor Jay Christensen has become one of the worldwide go-to content creators when it comes to one-shot first person view (FPV) video shoots.  That's why he was tapped to create this incredible one-shot tour of the venue for the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas in connection with the 2022 National Hockey League All-Star Game.  Home of the Las Vegas Golden Knights NHL team, the arena seats up to 20k.  Opened in 2016, the arena is located on the Las Vegas Strip, adjacent to the MGM Grand.    

Basketball games at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina are something of a cultural phenomenon.  With five NCAA Men's Basketball Championship wins and 16 Final Four appearances through the 2020-21 season, the Blue Devils are one of the most storied names in college sports.  Top AirVuz contributor Jay Christensen was able to use a first person view "Cinewhoop" style drone to capture the action with this amazing fly-through of the Cameron Indoor Stadium, home of the Blue Devils since it opened in 1940.   

"Cinewhoop" style first person view (FPV) drones are creating opportunities for us to experience events like music concerts from an entirely new perspective.  In this fantastic video by top contributor Clark Lupton, you'll get to see rapper Megan Thee Stallion performing at the Rolling Loud festival at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.  Born Megan Jovon Ruth Pete, this talented artist has over 25 million followers on Instagram in 2021, and in 2020 was named one of the world's 100 most influential people by Time Magazine.  

Top AirVuz contributor Lucaputzer earned a spot as a Drone Video of the Week Finalist as well as a FPV Pilot to Watch for this fantastic first person view (FPV) piece featuring the work of the Iraqi Special Forces.  Formally known as the Iraqi Special Operations Forces, this elite couner-terrorism force was established in 2007.  Structured as three brigades, the Iraqi Special Forces played a key role in the bloody war which ran from 2013-17 between the Iraqi government and the Islamic State.  

Get a rare inside/outside tour of a giant cruise ship with this stunning first person view (FPV) drone video by AirVuz contributor Somatic Cinema.  Filmed in collaboration with Celebrity Cruises (a subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Cruises), the video will take you over, through and around the Celebrity Ascent, the fourth member of the Edge Class line, which was launched in late 2023.  The ship is nearly 1.1k ft. long (about 327 m) and displaces just over 140k gross tons.  Costing over USD $1 billion, it can carry nearly 4k passengers.  

Get a unique pespective of a famous casino in this outstanding first person view (FPV) fly-through by AirVuz contributor BlazeAir.  The footage was captured in the course of producing a promotional video for the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic Casino, New Jersey.  Created with a "cinewhoop" style FPV quad that can (with an experienced pilot) safely flown indoors and in proximity to people, the video will take you through this giant property on the city's famed Boardwalk, which was originally the Trump Taj Mahal when it opened in 1990. 

"Cinewhoop" style first person view (FPV) drones are becoming increasingly utilized in the world of filming professional sports.  With their relatively beningn safety profile, they are able to be flown in close proximity to people.  Exhibit A is this amazing cinewhoop "fly-through" piece from AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot beckley2000.  Working for CBS Sports, he was able to give us a behind-the scenes view of the preparation for a Christmas Day National Football League game at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.   

Top AirVuz contributor and FPV drone pilot Clark Lupton has carved out an enviable niche using "cinewhoop" style FPV drones to film music concerts.  In this outstanding piece, a pick for the FPV Pilots to Watch list, he gives us a recap of his work filming the Outside Lands music festival in San Francisco.  The three day festival was held over the second weekend of August, 2023 in Golden Gate Park.  Inaugurated in 2008 and now one of the biggest music festivals in the USA, the 2023 lineup included the Foo Fighters, ODESZA, and more.  

"Cinewhoop" style first person view (FPV) drones, which are relatively light weight and have ducted propellers, are increasingly being seen at major music concerts, providing a unique perspective on these events.  In this FPV video by top AirVuz contributor HellingerFPV, you'll see a flyover of a concert at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio by legendary rapper Machine Gun Kelly.  Also known as MGK, he's produced multiple platinum-certified albums and has also appeared in numerous feature movies.  

Cinewhoop style quads are taking first person view (FPV) drones into the heart of mainstream media.  To see what we mean, check out this fantastic piece by top AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot Xizmo Media.  He worked with ABC TV's Good Morning America to create a unique "opener" for a segment on the 2021 Oscar Awards.  Watch how the drone flies through the control room and on to the set of the popular show, which is filmed in New York's Times Square.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in May, 2021.

"Cinewhoop" style first person view (FPV) drones - which are light weight and have ducted propellers - are becoming one of the most versatile tools for creative cinematographers.  When flown by skilled pilots, they can be flown both indoors and outdoors, and in close proximity to people.  To see the vistas that these tiny platforms are opening up, check out this amazing piece by contributor and FPV pilot aniacopian.  Stabilized with Reelsteady and expertly edited, you'll see why this video won the Cinematic FPV category at the 6th Annual NYCDFF.

Team AirVuz pilot nurkfpv got the amazing chance to fly his cinewhoop first person view (FPV) drone around helicopters, spaceships and even Air Force One at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, the world's oldest and largest military aviation museum. While these remarkable aircraft have the potential to be airworthy again, they have been purposefully preserved in their original state to keep them as records of Air Force history.  This incredible trip around the hanger put Nurk back on our FPV Pilots to Watch list in March 2020.

Cinewhoops - tiny first person view (FPV) drones with HD cameras - are perfect for flming human subjects.  With their small mass and ducted propellers, they are essentially harmless and can get much closer to people than "traditional" FPV mini-quads.  In this amazing piece, AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot angryprops shows us a perfect application for these tiny quads - a music video!  Highly creative, this video won the talented content creator on the AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch list in September, 2021.  

Top AirVuz contributor Jay Christensen blew up the internet with his first person view (FPV) drone view of a bowling alley in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  In this fantastic "cinewhoop" piece, he takes things to a higher level with a piece put together for Media Day for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association.  Piloted by T-Wolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards, the single-shot video takes you through the team's office and ends with a shot of baseball great Alex Rodriguez, who led the purchase of the team in 2021. 

Check out this fantastic "cinewhoop" style first person view (FPV) drone reel by top contributor OneShot_Hero.  The reel does a fantastic job of showing off the diverse capabilities of these specialized mini-drones, whose light weight and ducted propellers make them suitable for "missions" which are not suitable for traditional mini-quads.  Brilliantly edited, the video will take you through factories, on a football field, through loading trucks, and more.  This video was an easy pick for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in April, 2021.  

Top AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) drone pilot MANUEL BASSIL brings us this fantastic "behind the scenes" view of a TV news studio in Dubai.  Using a "cinewhoop" style FPV drone, he filmed the news desk and surrounding offices of Asharq News, a 24/7 Arabic language news network.  The fly-through demonstrates the power of these small ducted fan quads to safely film in an indoor environment.  This video was picked as a Finalist for the Drone Video of the Week and also made the FPV Pilots to Watch list.  

City Museum of St Louis, Missouri is a museum whose exhibits consist largely of repurposed architectural and industrial products. Museum founder Bob Cassilly's voice pops up throughout this mystical piece by top first person view (FPV) pilot nurkfpv who was given rare access to fly his micro drone through the legendary museum. It's a moving, inspiring one you won't want to miss. This video was chosen as the Winner in the Micro Drone Acro Mode category in the second annual Drone Video Awards.

First person view (FPV) drone video footage is increasingly showing up in mainstream content.  In the Spring of 2021, top AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot NDH Cinema worked with CBS Sports to create FPV footage for the 2021 NCAA Final Four men's college basketball championship.  In this amazing piece, you'll get an FPV tour of the Lucas Oil Stadium, the venue for the tournament.  Shot with a "cinewhoop" style drone, this video made the FPV Pilots to Watch list in April, 2021.  More impressively, the footage was used in the CBS broadcast! 

Get a one-of-a-kind perspective of Germany's Mercedes-Benz Museum in this fantastic first person view (FPV) drone video by minidrone.studio.  He used a "cinewhoop" style drone to film the facility, which is located adjacent to the famous car company's headquarters in Stuttgart and which opened in 2006.  With their small size and (generally) ducted fans, cinewhoop drones can safely be flown indoors  (by experienced pilots) with little risk of damage.  This video was selected for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in August, 2020.  

Top AirVuz contributor and FPV drone piloting company Indoor Drone Tours brings us this excellent video of the ceremony held to retire the jersey of legendary hockey player Chris Chelios.  The ceremony was held at United Center in Chicago, home of the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League, for whom Chelios played during the peak of his career from 1990-1999.  During his 26 seasons in the NHL, he set numerous records, and played on three Stanley Cup winning teams.  He was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 2013.   

Top AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) drone pilot OneShot_Hero brings us this fantastic "cinewhoop" style video from a wild animal park in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.  It's a veritable tour of the animal kingdom, with subjects ranging from polar bears to zebras and from ostriches to lions.  With its light weight and ducted propellers, the drone can be safely flown around the animals, whose reaction ranges from non-chalance to strong curiosity.  This video was picked for the FPV pilots to Watch list in November, 2021.   

AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot maiafpv earned himself a spot on the AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch list in June, 2020 with this fantastic "cinewhoop" video of a television studio in Brazil.  Watch how the small HD camera-equipped micro-drone is able to glide around the studio and capture a program being filmed.   With ducted propellers, these small drones are able to fly around people and in"tight" environments with minimal risk of property damage or personal injury.  

Cinewhoops, small first person view (FPV) drones with ducted propellers and HD cameras, are taking the FPV world by storm.  To see some examples of the kinds of creative content enabled by these micro-drones, check out this reel by AirVuz contributor Dirty Dishes FPV.  The video features some outstanding that demonstrate the versatility of the cinewhoop, such as an outdoor-indoor transition at the :20 mark followed by an epic fly-through of a hotel, a trip through a gym (1:07), a home tour (1:50), and more.  

We have to admit, this one was a first of its kind for us at AirVuz. AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot Wacken flew his HD, micro drone through a strip club in Nantes, France, getting up close and personal with several of the performers. The cinematic Shedrone Squirt V2 was probably the perfect choice for this type of flying, considering its size and camera.  For his creativity in the use of emerging "cinewhoop" technology, our contributor was awarded a spot on the FPV Pilots to Watch list in May, 2019.

Check out this VERY clever use of cinewhoop-style first person view (FPV) mini-drones, compliments of AirVuz contributor and pilot Sekile.  He used his Reptile cinewhoop drone to film an epic game of paintball, a sport which is notoriously difficult to capture on video.  Watch how the drone lets him keep up with the action, taking full advantage of the fact that the drone can be flow indoors or outdoors as well as around people.  For his effort, this video made the FPV Pilots to Watch list in August of 2020.

Just when we thought we had seen every imaginable "cinewhoop" scene, top AirVuz contributor and first person view pilot nikofilmz serves up this epic piece, in which he uses a small HD camera-equipped micro-drone to film a beautiful pole-dancer.  With their ducted propellers and light weight, these tiny aircraft can be flown around people with essentially zero risk of serous injury.  It provides an incredible perspective on a sport which began in strip clubs but which has since become a mainstream form of exercise. 

Top AirVuz contributor Jay Christensen has done extensive aerial video work with the Minnesota Timberwolves, a franchise of the National Basketball Association.  In this remarkable piece, he demonstrates the power of "cinewhoop" style first person view (FPV) mini-drones to create high impact visual media.  Beginning with a grand entrance to Target Center (the team's home arena in downtown Minneapolis), he proceeds to film Timberwolves shooting guard and 2020 #1 draft pick Anthony Edwards practicing his craft on the lit-up court.  

Always cutting new ground in the exciting field of "cinewhoop" style first person view (FPV) micro-drone flight, top AirVuz contributor and pilot Whofpv created this incredible promotional video for a Ferrari dealership in southern Florida.  Ferrari Fort Lauderdale is one of just a handful of Florida dealerships for one of the world's most aspirational brands.  What better way to show off these pieces of Italian engineering than by flying through the showroom with a micro-drone?  This one is definitely something to see! 

First person view pilot (FPV) nikofilmz used a cinewhoop style drone to create this remarkable video of a protest in downtown Denver, Colorado.  The peaceful event was one of hundreds which erupted across the USA following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers of Minneapolis, Minnesota on Memorial Day of 2020.  The gruesome death of the unarmed Black man was captured by a bystander on video, triggering worldwide outrage at a pattern of police brutality directed at African Americans and other minorities across the country.  

You may have seen a fashion show or two in your day, but have you seen one by a first person view (FPV) "cinewhoop" style mini quad? FPV pilot Properly Duct is bringing us to a fashion show in Miami, Florida with this latest upload. See the unique staging in the heart of a shopping center where the runway is surrounded by palm trees and giant, pink monkeys hanging from the trees. This is the Miami On Sight fashion show, a setting which put properly duct on our FPV Pilots to Watch list in December of 2019. 

Prepare to be astounded by this fantastic "cinewhoop" style first person view (FPV) video of a famous Russian circus.  Top AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot craig_dt managed to film a live performance of the Zapashny Brothers' circus in Moscow.  The video will give you a totally unique perspective of the event, including numerous trapeze, acrobatics, juggling, and other traditional circus favorites.  WIth their small size and ducted propellers, cinewhoop drones continue to break new ground in cinematic video content creation.  

When was the last time you were on a luxury yacht? Probably not recently. If you have, when was the last time you flew a tiny drone on a luxury yacht? We’re guessing never. Leave it to Whofpv to take on the challenge of flying through a beautiful, moving, cruiser off the coast of Miami, Florida, USA. He’ll float through the groups of guests dressed in white, down the narrow and gleaming hallways and beyond in this people-filled, 4K micro drone video which was selected for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in June of 2019.

For all of their speed and maneuverability, "traditional" FPV mini-drones have some limitations: given their speed, weight, and exposed propellers, there are places where these drones are not possible to fly. Such as museums.  That's where cinewhoop drones come in; with their light weight and ducted propellers, they can be flown with minimal risk to the environment.  To see what we mean, check out this cinewhoop FPV video of the Nationaal Militair Museum in Soesterberg, the Netherlands, compliments of SassySander.

Here's a great example of how first person view (FPV) "cinewhoop" drones are finding their way into marketing, compliments of top AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot Livyu FPV.  Using a small drone with ducted propellers, he flew around a Mercedes-Benz dealership, providing a unique perspective on some of the world's most sought-after automobiles.    Flying over and around some VERY valuable merchandise, he shows us the cinematic power of these small (and safe) flying cameras in an indoor environment.  

Chicago area FPV pilot Ilya_fpv was given the rare chance to fly his tiny whoop through the Chicago Auto Show in early February 2020.  Known as the largest of it's kind, this Auto Show was first staged in 1901 and now covers over 1 million square feet of exhibit hall, all of which was the perfect back drop for Ilya to show his supreme flying skills around the courses, over the cars, and through the gaps on the exhibit floor.  We loved the tour and had to add him to the FPV Pilots to Watch list in February 2020.

Top AirVuz contributor and "cinewhoop" maestro WhoFPV brings us this fantastic first person view (FPV) microdrone video from an aquarium, of all places.  The shop has been around for over 30 years, but we bet no one in their history had ever asked them if they could fly a micro drone through the place, giving the one-of-a-kind birdlike views you will see in this video. The flight is unique enough to land this very talented content creator on the AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch list in April of 2019.

This is not a drill. Well, actually it was a drill for the Coral Gables Fire Department. They were running some training drills when micro drone pilot Whofpv was invited to come out and capture all they were working on with his Squirt. This flight is only thirty-five seconds in length, but was a learning experience for the pilot and, he says, very challenging for his small Squirt cinewhoop drone.  This video got the talented content contributor selected for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in September, 2019.

Top AirVuz contributor DDP | Dirty Dishes Productions has carved out an enviable niche using small first person view (FPV) drones known as "cinewhoops" to film music concerts and festivals.  With their light weight and ducted propellers, these drones are relatively safe to fly over crowds of people by experienced pilots.  Concerts clips include Enter Shikari playing at Wembley Arena and Nottingham Motorpoint Arena, the Streets and Sonny Fodera at Alexandra Palace, and Six the Musical at Vaudeville Theatre.

Top AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot nikofilmz says "the possibilities of cinewhoops are endless".  He knows of what he speaks, and to demonstrate the point further he brings us this fantastic FPV piece from a live music venue.  Using his ducted fan micro-drone, he and a couple of his pilot buddies create a one-of-a-kind perspective, flying through the dancing lights, getting "up close and personal" with the musicians, and throwing in some fantastic "air-to-air" footage (one drone filming another) in the mix to boot.  

Fitness Studios are a perfect match for "cinewhoop" style micro-drones, which use ducted propellers and can safely be flown around people.  That's the takeaway from this excellent piece by AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot halitic, who used one of these micro-drones to film the  Fivestar Fitness in Langenfeld, Germany.  Watch how he navigates through the myriad of exercise equipment and the gym patrons, including an epic push-up "fly-under" at the :17 mark.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in September, 2020.  

A great way to take in the fall festivities is through the eyes of a micro drone. First-person-view pilot mango_FPV is taking us through a pumpkin patch, but this isn’t just your average patch. Shawn’s Pumpkin Patch is located in Culver City and Los Angeles, California and has ponies, a petting zoo, carnival games, a straw maze, face painting, and food stands for families to enjoy. You can see it all in this nighttime, cinewhoop flight.  On its merits, this was picked for the AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch list in November, 2019.

AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot Dragon FPV shows off the "indoor/outdoor" capabilities of HD FPV micro-drones in this fantastic tour of a "fanshop" for the Augsburg FC professional football team in Germany.  Watch how he "cases" the neighboring arena and plaza before heading into the shop itself, giving us a unique perspective on the shop and its merchandise.  For its cinematic merit and unique FPV perspective, we picked this video for the AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch list in June of 2020.  

Located in Weston, Florida, the GeckoParx is the ultimate spots for kids and those young at heart to jump, play, eat, and celebrate...and also fly a tiny first person view (FPV) drone around to capture the action  on video.  In this fun piece, AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot ThatFlyinRyan cruises around the arcade and trampoline park, winding around the games and sneaking through the gaps to give us a charming tour of this fun natured destination, and for that, we placed him on our FPV Pilots to Watch list in February, 2020.

Onedome San Francisco is a community space on Market Street in the heart of downtown San Francisco, California. The 20,000-square-feet and two floors of space are full of “mind-bending interactivity and fun” like you see in this incredible HD micro drone video by Bay Area-based FPV pilot, SFPV. He'll cinewhoop through a jungle-themed room, then in through the impressive atrium and a Moroccan-like, lamp filled room, and beyond. Let’s just say it’s one of the coolest locations we’ve ever seen from a micro drone.

The Shendrone "Squirt" first person view (FPV) drone has become one of the go-to drones for "cinewhoop" enthusiasts, who seek to create high-quality HD video with drones that are suitable for flying in tight spaces including indoors.  In this piece by AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot Nick Lang, you'll be treated to some of his favorite "fly-throughs", in which he shows off the tremendous versatility and video quality of the Squirt v2.  This video earned Nick a Pilots to Watch nod in October of 2019.

AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot grid_fpv is stretching his wings with what he says may be the first 360-degree shoot via micro drone. The pilot shows off the beautiful cherry blossoms in bloom with his HD micro drone, flying through the bright pink branches. His cinematic micro drone flight may or may not be the first use a 360-degree camera, but regardless it's a memorable example of highly cinematic "cinewhoop" video content. This video was picked for the FPV Pilot to Watch list in May of 2019.

You may have seen drone tours of hotel and resort properties, but you've probably never seen anything like this first person view (FPV) piece by AirVuz contributor Dirty Dishes FPV.  He used a ciewhonop-style mini quad with ducted propellers to fly through the Henann Hotel in Boracay, Philippines.  The video takes full advantage of the versatility of these very small UAV's, which can fly in doors and around people in relative safety.  Watch how he creatively uses the nimbleness of the cinewhoop to show off the staff and hotel features.  

AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot VR-Copter earned a spot on the FPV Pilots to Watch list with this fantastic one-shot FPV video from the fabled Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, Germany.  It's located in the Zuffenhausen, on the main corporate site of Porsche AG.  Originally a small facility built in the 1970's, the museum took on much larger dimensions when it moved to its current location in 2009.  The $100 million euro facility was built partly in a competitive response to hometown rival Mercedes-Benz, which built a large museum in 2006.

AirVuz contributor and DVA Finalist Sekile is at the forefront of the "cinewhoop" phenomenon - micro-sized first person view (FPV) drones with HD cameras.  In this piece, which was selected for the AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch list in February of 2019, he shows what these tiny quads are capable of filming.  Flying around a train yard, he flies his 2 inch quad UNDER the cars.  Call it an inspection, a train yard ride, or whatever you like, seeing him hit these impossible tight gaps makes this well worth a watch.  

It’s amazing how magical seemingly ordinary objects can look from the eyes of a child. The closest thing we have to that kind of view as adults is the lens of a cinewhoop drone, which is small (or even tiny) first person view (FPV) quad with an HD camera. They can make everything look special, cinematic, and exciting even the small waterpark at a hotel. Take this video by sharpwest; it’s a simple location, but it's turned magical by the flying prowess of sharpwest, earning him a spot on the FPV Pilots to Watch list in July of 2019. 

Top AirVuz contributor grid_fpv, who hails from Japan, has created a worldwide following for his highly creative use of "cinewhoop" style first person view (FPV) drones - tiny quads with ducted propellers that can be flown in environments which wouldn't be safe for FPV mini-quads.  This piece is a great example of his work.  It follows "WW Man" performing an acrobatic routine running through the streets of Shibuya, Japan.  Highly creative in its editing and use of VFX, this was filmed in connection with a commercial for Seiko watches.

Contributor and fIrst person view (FPV) pilot SukaFPV came up with a VERY creative use of a cinewhoop-style micro-drone - following golfers on the links!  The video opens with an awesome approach to a golfer standing in the tee box, doing some tricks with the golf ball.  Then he circles around again and picks up speed,  buzzes past the golfer just as he tees off, and imitates the trajectory of the golf ball as it lifts off then "lands" on the green.  This video made the FPV Pilots to Watch list in June, 2020.

Florida International University College of Engineering and Computing is located in Miami, Florida. One of the university’s 26 schools, it was established in 1973 as the School of Technology. The university has nearly $50 million is external funding over the last five years for research purposes.  AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot Banner_Drones took his cinewhoop, micro quad out to give us a tour through the Engineering Center, checking out the building and all of the students studying inside.

Cernusco Lombardone is a small town, or commune, in the Province of Lecco which is part of the Italian region of Lombardy in north central Italy. It’s about 30 km (19 mi) from Milan and has a population of about 4,000 people. The village in anchored by the Commune di Cernusco Lombardone, a historic church you can see in this cinewhoop video by ImpactFPV. His HD micro drone is giving us all of the Italian vibes in this smooth flight.  This highly creative piece was put on the FPV Pilots to Watch list in June of 2019.

The very creative AirVuz contributor Dirty Dishes FPV brings us this fantastic "cinewhoop" first person view (FPV) drone video of a well-known boxing club in London.  It's called the Earlsfield Amateur Boxing Club has been producing champion boxers in South London for decades.  In 2016, in partnership with the London Amateur Boxing Association, the club completed a major refurbishment.  The video uses the unique versatility of these small ducted fan quads to give you a unique "outside/inside" perspective of the impressive facility.  

AirVuz contributor and first person view pilot Grid_FPV is a king when it comes to micro quads. His locations, technique, and editing style make him a pilot to remember and be inspired by, which is why he was nominated in the 2nd Annual Drone Video Awards for his micro work. His latest video takes us through the densely populated city of Tokyo where locals are getting outside for their yoga practice while the sun sets. The city skyline dominates the background while he weaves around the dozens of yogis participating in the class.

AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot exeswizz worked with the promoters of the Stars in Town music festival in Schaffhausen, Switzerland to create this outstanding "cinewhoop" video of the event, which is held in early August each year.  The festival attracts over 50k guests to hear musicians from around the world perform in the Old Town of Schaffhausen, which is located on the High Rhine just south of the Swiss border with Germany.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in August of 2022.  

AirVuz contributor and cinewhoop pilot extraordinare Dirty Dishes FPV continues to impress with his extremely creative use of these small ducted-fan quads that can safely be flown indoors and around people.  In this promotional piece, he takes us through a chalet which makes a particularly cosy spot to spend Christmas.  The video takes you through the house and introduces numerous "tricks" which simultaneously show off the location and also demonstrate the creative potential of the cinewhoop.  

Former Drone Video Award winner druno brings us this very creative "cinewhoop" video from the La Spina resort in the Italian region of Tuscany.  Using his ducted propeller micro-drone, his video cleverly begins with a golfer teeing off.  The drone follows the ball's imaginary route, in which it veers to the left and flies in the front door of one of the villas.  The highly maneuverable (and safe) quad gives us a great indoor tour of the villa, followed by some great shots of the resort grounds as well as other villas on the property.  

Noah (NOAH) is one of the top music bands ever to emerge from Indonesia.  Formed in 2000, their debut 2003 album Taman Langit went on to sell nearly a million copies, and their follow-up 2004 effort Bintang di Surga sold three million, one of the best-selling records in the country's history.  Top AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot FietFPV was hired to film a 2023 Noah concert, creating this incredible video with a "cinewhoop" style FPV quad and earning a spot on the AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch list in July of 2023.  

Check out this fantastic "cinewhoop" style first person view (FPV) drone video of an important landmark of Moscow, Russia, compliments of AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot WildProps Iogurt.  It's the GUM shopping arcade in Red Square, in the heart of the Russian capital city.  Built in the 19th century and nationalized following the Communist Revolution, the GUM functioned for decades as one of the government-owned State Department Stores.   Since the fall of the Soviet Union, the space has transitioned to more of a traditional mall.  

With their light weight and ducted propellers, "cinewhoop" style first person view (FPV) drones are incredibly versatile - they can be flown outdoors, indoors, and around people.  One of the best way to show this capability is by filming all of the above in a single take.  That's one of the tricks which makes this fantastic FPV video by AirVuz contributor Ivan Merino work so well.  Watch how starts out with a cinematic flight over the town before "visiting" a beautiful house - starting with a patio and pool before heading inside.  

Get a one-of-a-kind look inside of one of the world's largest library systems in this fantastic first person view (FPV) drone video by top AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot Whofpv.  In a measure of his status as a leading "cinewhoop" style FPV pilot, he was granted access to the New York Public Library, specifically its newly-renovated Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library branch at the corner of 40th St. and Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in June of 2020.

Inspired by the worldwide attention garnered by Jay Christiansen's first person view (FPV) drone tour of Bryant Lake Bowl in Minneapolis, top FPV pilot ShaggyFPV put together this epic "behind the scenes" tour of the Olround Bowling Center in Nijmegen, Netherlands.   Watch how he sets up the video with a grand entrance, using the alley's scenery (including video "extra's) to display his considerable piloting skills.  This video was an easy pick for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in July, 2021.   

"Cinewhoop" style first person view (FPV) drones - whose light weight and ducted propellers make them much easier to fly inside and close to people - are taking the world of commercials by storm.  Take a look at this piece by top AirVuz contributor  RussellFPV, which was used for producing a commercial.  Watch how he's able to explore the inside of the facility and get those "up close and personal" shots of people which would be impossible to replicate with a larger quad.  This video made the FPV Pilots to Watch list in September, 2020.

The versatility of "cinewhoop" style first person view (FPV) mini-drones is increasingly leading them to be used in videos promoting hotel and lodging properties.  With their indoor/outdoor capability, they are perfect for making the unique perspective of flying through the front door and taking a tour of the inside.  This piece by AirVuz contributor L. Morandini is a great example of the emerging genre.  Shot at the famous Grand Hotel Mont Blanc in the French Alps, this video made the FPV Pilots to Watch list in February, 2021.  

As you watch this video of a buskers festival (a type of carnival involving street performers which is common throughout Italy, France, and various other countries), you'll appreciate how first person view (FPV) "cinewhoop" style drones are revolutionizing how we're able to visually perceive our world.  AirVuz contributor and plot b1z1o_fpv used a "cinewhoop" style FPV micro-drone to film the Per Via Buskers Festival in northern Italy, earning himself a spot on the FPV Pilots to Watch list in July, 2021.  

Cinewhoop-style FPV drones are showing up in all kinds of settings where larger aerial videography platforms aren't practical.  One emerging application is for factory tours, where the small size and ducted propellers of these micro-drones pose minimal risk to people and fragile (and expensive) factory equipment.  This FPV piece by AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot Sekile is a great example of this emerging art.  Taking us on a tour of metalworking factory, he earned a spot on the FPV Pilots to Watch list in July, 2020.  

Top AirVuz contributor Sky Candy Studios brings us this fantastic "fly-through" first person view (FPV) video of some of the top theaters and live venues in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota.  Shot with a "cinewhoop" style drone, the work was undertaken as part of a campaign by the city's to get the public to resume its patronage following the long shutdown induced by the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.  The featured venues include First Avenue, the Palace Theater, the Fitzgerald Theater, the Parkway Theater, and the Dakota Lounge.  

While drones have been used to market single-family detached real estate for several years, with the advent of "cinewhoop" style mini-drones, apartment and condominium dwellings can now be "toured" via fly-throughs which show both the residence itself as well as the building exterior.  Case in point is this fantastic piece by top AirVuz contributor and FPV Pilot Angelo re, who used a cinewhoop to the upscale Lumiere condominium residences in downtown Pittsburgh; this video made the FPV Pilots to Watch list in May of 2021. 

"Cinewhoop" style first person view (FPV) drones continue to break new ground in their ability to brings us a unique perspective of the world around us.  In this piece by AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot JonhFpv, you'll fly over and through a "rave" music party in Brazil.  With their small size and ducted propellers, cinewhoop quads can film events like this with virtually no risk to bystanders or property, provided (of course) that they are flown by experienced pilots.  This video made the FPV Pilots to Watch list in April, 2022.  

AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot b1z1o_fpv used a BetaFPV 85x quad mounted with a "naked" GoPro to film French acrobat Gaël Manipoud performing some amazing tricks with a giant hula hoop.  The cinewhoop-style micro-drone proves a perfect platform to capture this talented performer.  The video was made to promote the PerVia Buskers Festival, which is held in the Tesino Valley of northern Italy.  This highly creative piece earned our contributor a spot on the FPV Pilots to Watch list in July of 2020.

Top AirVuz contributor Dirty Dishes Productions is at the forefront of using "cinewhoop" style first person view (FPV) drones to film high-profile events that would be difficult if not impossible to film using gimbal-stabilized drones such as the DJI Mavic series.  Concerts are a classic example, and in this video you'll see how they were able to film a concert by the British Afro-Beats group NSG.  Filmed with a "stripped" GoPro Hero action camera.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in December of 2022.   

You will not fail to be impressed with this fantastic "cinewhoop" style first person view (FPV) drone tour of a luxury resort in Thailand, compliments of talented content creator and FPV pilot strikingfpv.  Watch how he expertly pilots his quad through the expansive grounds of the resort, which seems to have almost been made for an FPV tour.  Highly cinematic, he uses the drone to provide a unique perspective on the property.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in June of 2021.  

While a first person view (FPV) tour of Johnson Space Center in Houston has probably fired the imaginations of many FPV pilots, AirVuz contributor beto.fpv actually got it done, as you'll see in this amazing "fly through" from the famous complex.  Shot with a "cinewhoop" style FPV drone, the video will take you through the Official Visitor Center at the complex, which is responsible for astronut training as well as Mission Control for the USA's manned missions.  This video was picked as a Drone Video of the Week Finalist in July, 2021. 

We don't know how he did it, but AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot MagFly managed to get permission to fly his "cinewhoop" style mini-drone in a most unusual (and usually highly restricted) place: the turbine room of an electrical generation plant.   Turbines, which can be powered by steam (itself generated by coal or by nuclear fission) or by natural gas, are giant rotating engines which drive one or more dynamo-generators that create most of the world's electrical power.  

Check out this highly creative "gangster" scene shot with a "cinewhoop" style first person view (FPV) drone, compliments of AirVuz contributor and pilot muscele-aerial-cinema.  The video depicts a gangland-style murder aboard a yacht moored in Hong Kong.  The video opens with an awesome transition - flying in an open door in the back of the yacht - and then takes you through its cavernous interior while victims are dispatched by invading "gangsters".  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in June of 2021.  

"Cinewhoop" style first person view (FPV) drones come in numerous shapes and sizes.  While some are configured to fly and capture HD video out of the box, one of the most popular configurations requires some homemade modifications.  Specifically, it involves taking a BetaFPV 95x micro-drone and mounting to it a "naked" GoPro, which is essentially the "guts" of the popular GoPro Hero series action camera.  See what these cinewhoops can do in this reel by Lougedo, which was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in August, 2020.  

Croig is a leading provider of accessories for motorcycles, particularly Harley-Davidson.  In this amazing first person view (FPV) drone video, top AirVuz contributor and pilot AirJourdanFPV, you'll see some incredible "cinewhoop" style FPV footage which was captured in connection with the Built for Good campaign.  The video will take you through Croig's manufacturing facility, providing a unique perspective on its key production processes.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in June of 2021.  

Prepare to be amazed by this incredible "cinewhoop" style first person view (FPV) drone video shot from  a luxury hotel in Turkey by top AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot Ivan Merino.  The video was shot in the Cappadocia area of Central Anatolia (near the middle of Turkey), which is famous for its "fairy tale" rock formations (some of which have buildings built into or on them) as well as the hot air balloons which fly over them.  This video was picked as a Finalist for the Drobe Video of the Week contest in October, 2021.  

Top AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot WestPsydeFPV brings us this fantastic "cinewhoop" style drone video of the Lost Lands music festival, an annual music festival produced by Canadian DJ and EDM producer Excision.  The 2024 festival was held in September in Legend Valley in central Ohio.  The inaugural festival was held in 2017 and has since produced multiple spinoffs held in other localities.  The festivals are noted for their highly complex visual displays, which are ably captured in the video.  

With their small size and ducted (read: protective) propellers, "cinewhoop" style first person view (FPV) drones are allowing experienced pilots to film even large public events from an entirely new perspective.  To see some great examples, check out this excellent cinewhoop reel by talented content creator and FPV pilot esmile_fpv.  Filmed indoors and out, and in close (but safe) proximity to crowds, the video captures the excitement of a number of music events.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in August, 2021.  

Nothing demonstrates the versatility of "cinewhoop" style first person view (FPV) drones like those outdoors-to-indoors continuous shots, and top AirVuz contributor Jay Christensen starts out with an epic one in this amazing piece.  The video was shot at a megaplex theater in Plymouth, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis.  Coming in the front door, you'll be taken around the theater, taking in a familiar-looking spot from an entirely new perspective.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in January, 2021. 

Top AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot Clark Lupton put together this impressive reel of some of his best "cinewhoop" style FPV footage.  The video was shot around the Southeastern USA state of Virginia, and features both indoor and outdoor footage of historical landmarks like the home of Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest plantation house, and the Virginian Hotel in Lynchburg.  This video earned our talented content creator a spot on the FPV Pilots to Watch list in December, 2020.

AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot Ykaanyildirim brings us this fantastic "cinewhoop" style FPV video from a giant concert in Istanbul, Turkey.  It's a great example of how these small, ducted-fan quads can be flown safely around large crowds of people, allowing us to experience familiar scenes from an entirely new kind of perspective.  Thoroughly entertaining to watch, this video was picked by the AirVuz editorial staff for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in July, 2022.   

AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) micro drone pilot WhoFPV has made quite the name for himself in the cinewhoop community. The talented pilot has flown through just about every kind of building, from brand-new banks to graffiti-filled bandos, million dollar mansions and through luxury cars, across beaches and around contemporary museums. He’s got the Miami market on lock, you can see why in this 4K cinewhoop summer showreel, which was picked for the AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch list in August, 2019.

Talented content creator and first person view (FPV) pilot aladdin.fpv puts on an impressive display of the power of "cinewhoop" style drones in this excellent reel, which was filmed in a number of indoor locations around the desert kingdom of Dubai.  Opening with a fly-through of a gym, you'll then head into a luxury car showroom.  Starting at about the :30 mark, you'll fly through an office; other shots include a factory warehouse.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in August, 2021.  

With their light weight and ducted propellers, "Cinewhoop" style first person view (FPV) drones are allowing content creators to create footage which was literally impossible in the not-so-distant past.  As an example, check out this fantastic piece by FPV pilot and brand-new AirVuz contributor W'eye Not Prod.  He was able to use a drone to get VERY up close and personal with a group of basketball players in Normandy, France.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in September, 2021.  

Metrowrapz is one of the top "auto wrap" (vehicle customization) shops in Miami, a city which is beginning to challenge Los Angeles as the USA's capital for customized cars and SUV's.  If you've ever wondered what one of these shops look like from the inside, there's no better way to see it than from the perspective of a first person view (FPV) mini-quad.  And who better to put together such a tour than Banner_Drones, a top South Florida FPV pilot?  Check out this video, which made the FPV Pilots to Watch list in July, 2021. 

Top AirVuz contributor props-wear.de shows the power of "cinewhoop" style first person view (FPV) drones with this highly creative piece from a German dance company.  Cinewhoop style drones are light weight and have ducted fans, greatly reducing the risk to flying them in close proximity to people (when flown by experienced pilots).  In the video, they are used to promote the artists of the TanzLabor Ulm company.  This video was picked by the AirVuz editorial staff for inclusion in the FPV Pilots to Watch list in January, 2024.  

With their ducted propellers and comparatively light weight, "cinewhoop" style first person view mini-drones are continually cutting new ground in terms of their application.  Check out this incredible piece by contributor OneShot_Hero.  He was able to film the German Mining Museum in Bochum, in the heart of the country's coal and steel belt in the Ruhr region.  With the museum closed due to the Coronavirus, the talented content was able to make full use of it, earning himself a spot on the AirVuz FPV Pilots to Watch list in March, 2021.  

AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) pilot Luke Bredar brings us this unique perspective of an outdoor music festival.  The video was filmed with a "cinewhoop" style FPV drone from Aerialvation.  Weighing in at around 9 oz. (about 250 g), the quad's ducted propellers allow it to be safely flown around (and over) crowds of people, most of whom barely take notice of it.  These drones are becoming increasingly popular for filming public events.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in September, 2021.  

Get an extremely novel perspective of a bowling alley with this excellent first person view (FPV) "cinewhoop" piece by top AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot Angelo Re.  Building on the excitement created by Jay Christiansen's FPV bowling alley tour which nearly "broke the internet" in early 2021, Angelo Re takes you along on a ride through 814 Lanes & Games, a popular bowling alley in suburban Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in May of 2021.   

"Cinewhoop" style first person view (FPV) drones have taken off (no pun intended) in the world of corporate marketing.  With their light weight and ducted propellers, these little quads are capable of filming indoors and outdoors as well as in close proximity to people.  In this impressive piece by AirVuz contributor and FPV pilot LiftedMedia, you'll get an idea of the tremendous versatility of cinewhoop drones to create captivating footage.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in May, 2021.   

Formula One race cars are amongst the most expensive wheeled vehicles ever built; the costs of Indy and NASCAR cars pale by comparison.  Please keep this in mind when you watch this incredible first person view (FPV) video by top AirVuz contributor and pilot Ivan Merino.   He used a "cinewhoop" style FPV drone to fly through the Formula One Museum at the Fernando Alonso Sports Complex in Asturias, Spain.  The museum houses the cars run by the legendary Spanish driver, who won back-to-back F1 championships in 2005-6 for Team Renault.  

Weddings play an extremely important role in the culture of India, and they're big business, too: by some accounts, India's roughly 10 million annual weddings contribute over $50 billion to its economic output, a higher share of GDP than any other major country.  Perhaps not surprisingly, talented first person view (FPV) drone pilots are being hired to film Indian weddings, providing an entirely new perspective on these rituals.  An example is this video by contributor muno.explore, which made the FPV Pilots to Watch list in June, 2023.  

AirVuz contributor and first person view (FPV) drone pilot FietFPV used "naked" GoPro Hero 8 action camera mounted to a "cinewhoop" style FPV quad to create this memorable viedo of the 2022 Pestapora Music Festival in Jakarta, Indonesia.  With its light weight and ducted (ie, shielded) propellers, with an experienced pilot and proper safety procedures this type of drone setup is ideal for filming in close proximity to people.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in May of 2023.    

Football (soccer in the USA) plays an outsized role in Turkey's sporting life, so it's a big deal when a team with a nearly four-decade draught to win the coveted Turkish League Championship.  When the Trabzonspor team did just that, it was time to celebrate.  AirVuz contributor Ykaanyildirim was there with a "cinewhoop" style FPV drone to capture the celebration, which included a music concert and extensive fireworks.  The team hails from the Black Sea city of Trabzon.  This video was picked for the FPV Pilots to Watch list in May, 2022.