I pair this fundamental equipment with one of the three sets below.
This drone serves as my go-to choice for capturing all landscape shots and instances where I require substantial power. It played a central role in filming nearly the entirety of the movie Playing Gravity. It’s essential to exercise caution and avoid flying this drone indoors or near people due to the potentially hazardous propellers. When filming with a GoPro, I consistently stabilize the footage using the Gopro Player and for low light, I prefer the Osmo Action 6 with stabilization in Gyroflow.
For those daring shots weaving through tight spaces like my van this is the drone I rely on. Ideal for indoor flights, it surprisingly handles wind adeptly, making it an excellent choice for beginner FPV pilots. However, its limitation lies in its inability to carry a full-sized GoPro. Instead, I pair it with a self-built naked GoPro 13.
This long range drone stands out for its ability to handle extended flights, such as dives from high mountains. You can expect around 8 to 15 minutes of flight time.
| All-inclusive FPV-Setup | Affordable FPV drone setup for beginners not focused on aerial filming. | Buy from iFlight |
| Beeper | Aids in post-crash drone retrieval, especially if the main battery disconnects. | Buy from aliExpress |
| Vertical GoPro Mount | Ideal for GoPros before the Hero 11, lacking the 8:7 sensor. | Buy from Amazon |
| Soldering Kit | Kot King successfully waterproofed the drone by applying it to all exposed electrical components, excluding the motors. | Buy from iFlight Buy from Amazon |
| Rubber Bands | Prevents the balancer port of the battery from catching in the propellers and helps determine charge level. | Buy from Amazon |
| Kot King | If applied carefully to all exposed electrical components, excluding the motors, this coating will waterproof any FPV drone. | Buy from TBS |
| All-inclusive FPV-Setup | Affordable FPV drone setup for beginners not focused on aerial filming. | Buy from iFlight |
| Beeper | Aids in post-crash drone retrieval, especially if the main battery disconnects. | Buy from aliExpress |
| Vertical GoPro Mount | for most action cams | Buy from Amazon |
| Soldering Kit | Kot King successfully waterproofed the drone by applying it to all exposed electrical components, excluding the motors. | Buy from iFlight Buy from Amazon |
| Rubber Bands | Prevents the balancer port of the battery from catching in the propellers and helps determine charge level. | Buy from Amazon |
| Kot King | Full toutorial: https://sebastianschieren.gumroad.com/l/FPV | Buy from TBS |
| Vertical Mount | Mount the GoPro vertical. | Amazon |
The DJI Avata 360 is a great all around drone that adds something new with 360 capture, giving you the freedom to reframe later without worrying about missing the shot. But if you just want classic drone footage and do not want to deal with 360, the Mini series is the better option.
he DJI Mini 5 Pro is the perfect all round drone for anyone who does not want to start with FPV. I almost always carry it with me, even when I already have an FPV setup, because it is so light and easy to bring along. It is perfect for filming yourself, as well as travel and landscape shots, and it is the one drone I would recommend to almost anyone getting started with drones.
For those who bought Set 1, 2, or 3, you have everything you need to start flying. Just follow these steps to set up your drone out of the box.