Scenarios

Skip Fredricks



Skip Fredricks

Introduction

Developed in collaboration with filmmaker Skip Fredericks, this scenario teaches and reinforces flight techniques used by drone operators in the film industry.

Enterprise-only scenario. Not for Individual use

The Skip Fredericks scenario consists of eight modules:Free Flight

  1. Cones 1
  2. Cones 2
  3. Cones 3
  4. Cones 4
  5. Reveal 1
  6. Reveal 2
  7. Cones 5

Drone Roster

Every module in this scenario has the following drone roster:

Drone Roster

  • 3DR Solo
  • AG-6A
  • Alta X
  • ANAFI USA
  • Arrowhead
  • Avata 2
  • Bebop 2
  • EVO II
  • EVO Max 4T
  • HD Racer
  • Inspire 1
  • Inspire 2
  • Lemur 2
  • Loki Mkii
  • Matrice 200
  • Matrice 30
  • Mavic Pro
  • Phantom 3
  • Phantom 4
  • Skydio 2
  • Syma X5C
  • Titan
  • Typhoon
  • X Star
  • X10
  • X2D

Module Breakdowns

Cones 1

Dolly forward and back over the cones, focusing straight and level flight with the nose oriented forward, and maintaining the same local heading.

Cones 2

Track left and right over teh cones while maintaining the nose orientation forward, and fly smoothly side to side. Make sure to watch the horizon to ensure level flight.

Cones 3

Trace the square clockwise while tracking and dolly shots. Make sure the drone is oriented in the same direction throughout the module. Practice making controlled yet square corners.

Cones 4

Trace the square with the nose forward throughout the pattern, focus on turning the drone around the corners as smoothly as possible.

Reveal 1

Enter this point while facing the cubes on the other end of the field to practice smooth and level progression throughout the ascending reveal shot.

Reveal 2

Enter this point while facing the cubes, concentrating on smooth controller inputs as you fly backwards in this ascending reveal shot.

Cones 5

Trace the circle while drones nose is oriented forward, while moving in a circular pattern and focusing on level banking throughout the turn.

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