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While I’ve been practicing FPV almost every day, I recorded my progress in vlogs over the last two weeks. Reviewing these drone vlogs revealed not only a significant improvement in my piloting skills but also the diverse styles within the FPV community. This inspired me to research various FPV styles that align with my flying preferences.

The world of FPV offers numerous styles, and while I’m eager to learn how to fly my Dij Neo in different environments, my goal is to master specific styles that will elevate my videography journey in the long run. So, what are the different FPV styles, and where do I envision myself heading with this?

Overview of FPV Styles:

1. Freestyle: This dynamic and creative style focuses on aerial acrobatics, often enhanced by music for added visual impact. It’s ideal for social media and YouTube montages.
2. Racing: Characterized by speed and precision, racing involves drones competing on tracks filled with gates and obstacles, making it perfect for competitive environments like the Drone Racing League (DRL).
3. Cinematic: This style captures beautiful, stable footage while emphasizing storytelling and visual quality, commonly utilized in filmmaking and commercials.
4. Proximity Flying: This challenges pilots to navigate close to obstacles, blending freestyle and racing elements to showcase advanced control techniques.
5. Long-Range: This style emphasizes endurance and navigation over vast distances, focusing on scenic exploration and outdoor adventure videos.
6. Whoop/Indoor Flying: Small, lightweight drones are used for tight indoor spaces, primarily for fun or practice.
7. FPV Stunt/Extreme: Involves risky maneuvers in extreme locations, capturing high-adrenaline footage suitable for viral content.
8. Micro-Cinematic: Similar to cinematic, this uses smaller drones for tighter spaces, making it ideal for indoor shoots and close-proximity shots.
9. FPV Drift Chasing: This style involves following fast-moving vehicles to capture dynamic and thrilling shots, perfect for motorsports videos.
10. Exploration/Adventure FPV: This focuses on the joy of discovering new places, emphasizing the journey rather than tricks or speed.

As a beginner, I’ve found that cinematic and freestyle FPV resonate well with my goals. They allow me to focus on storytelling and creativity while embracing the learning process—normalizing mistakes for viewers who join me on this journey.

I often encounter limitations with the Dij Neo, including its lightweight frame and underpowered engine, which become apparent on windy days. Moreover, the video footage lacks the dynamic range I desire for effective color grading. In the long run, I plan to transition to the Dji Avata 2 to capture stunning visuals of nature and landscapes while continuing to hone my acrobatic maneuvers. These skills will enable me to handle unpredictable weather, making my opening scenes more engaging by offering both smooth cinematic footage and thrilling dynamic shots.

At this stage, I am leaning toward a combination of styles: Freestyle, Cinematic, Proximity Flying, and Micro-Cinematic. I look forward to incorporating Exploration and Adventure FPV into my toolkit once I begin flying the Dji Avata 2.

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