Aerial videography used to be simple. Smooth. Predictable. A drone went up, glided around and gave you the classic sweeping cinematic shot. Beautiful, yes. But safe.

FPV changed everything.

At Distort Films, FPV isn’t just a cool add-on. It’s a creative weapon. It brings speed, precision and an entirely new emotional language to a project. Instead of floating above the action, FPV puts the camera inside the movement. It turns viewers from observers into participants.

Here’s how we approach FPV, why it’s become essential to our filmmaking and what separates a good flight from a great one.

1. FPV is about emotion, not just motion

Traditional drones give you distance. FPV gives you immersion.
It’s not about showing the landscape. It’s about feeling the movement within it.

A good FPV shot:

Pulls the viewer into the action
Mirrors the energy of the scene
Moves with intention, not chaos

We think of FPV as choreography. Every swoop, dive and orbit reinforces the tone of the story we’re telling.

2. Planning makes the impossible look effortless

The best FPV shots look wild. But they’re calculated.

Before flying, we map out:

The environment
The route
The speed
The danger zones
The narrative purpose of the shot

FPV is fast, but it’s never reckless. Behind every split-second movement is a plan.

3. Safety is the priority — always

FPV drones are powerful, fast and capable of manoeuvres that would make a normal drone cry.
That comes with responsibility.

On a Distort set, safety checks include:

Reviewing flight paths with the full crew
Briefing talent on positioning
Scanning for unexpected environmental hazards
Having alternative routes and emergency protocols

The most impressive FPV shots are the ones executed safely and smoothly.

4. FPV captures what no other tool can

When used well, FPV creates moments that feel impossible:

Tracking a car through tight chicanes
Diving from rooftop to street level in a single shot
Weaving through architecture for a dynamic reveal
Flying alongside athletes at full speed
Capturing interior-to-exterior transitions in one continuous take

FPV gives you visual access that would normally require cranes, jibs, dollies, stunt rigs and a massive team. Instead, it all comes from the hands of a skilled pilot.

5. It’s not about the drone — it’s about the pilot

Every great FPV shot comes down to instinct.
You can’t automate it. You can’t fake it.
It’s the result of someone who can think creatively while controlling a machine moving at 60mph.

Our pilot knows:

How to read environments in real time
How to move like the subject
How to fly in a way that feels intentional, not flashy

FPV is painting with movement. The drone is just the brush.

6. FPV + Cinematic Production = The Sweet Spot

The real magic happens when FPV is paired with:

Cinema cameras
Controlled lighting
Proper blocking
Storytelling
Clean sound
Thoughtful editing

FPV isn’t a replacement for traditional filmmaking.
It’s an enhancement.
A way to inject energy, scale and perspective into an already strong creative concept.

We don’t use FPV because it’s trendy. We use it because the results are visually unmatched.

Final Thoughts

FPV drones didn’t just upgrade aerial filmmaking. They redefined it.

At Distort Films, FPV is part of our toolkit because it brings intensity, intimacy and motion that traditional methods simply cannot replicate. It makes the camera feel alive. It turns simple moments into adrenaline.

The sky isn’t the limit anymore.
The only limit is the imagination behind the controls.

Sky's the Limit: Mastering Aerial Videography with FPV Drones