Thinking about getting into FPV drones? 🚁

In this episode of the Your Story Studios Podcast, we sit down with Marty to unpack the truth about FPV drone flying—the good, the bad, and the downright expensive.

From the immersive bird-like perspective of FPV goggles to the complexity of building, maintaining, and certifying drones, Marty shares why FPV flying is one of the most exciting yet challenging parts of content creation.

👉 What you’ll learn in this video:

What FPV drones are and how they work (00:00)

Why off-the-shelf drones like DJI Avata may not cut it for professionals (02:54)

The role of “naked GoPros” and lightweight drones in safe, indoor filming (05:24)

Licensing, certification, and safety rules for FPV pilots in Australia (07:36)

The difference between 3-inch, 5-inch, and 7-inch FPV drones (10:24)

Why simulators are a must for learning FPV flight (12:30)

The hidden costs, risks, and frustrations of FPV drones (17:50)

🎯 Whether you’re a videographer, filmmaker, drone enthusiast, or beginner pilot, this episode will help you understand the realities of FPV—before you crash head-first into the hobby.

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