Fry’s Story
How It Began
Fry’s journey into the world of drones started in 2016 when he purchased his first DJI Mavic Pro. While eagerly awaiting the arrival of this investment, Fry decided he should first learn the basics of drone flight. So, he bought a $20 Eachine toy drone from Amazon. Around this time, Fry discovered FPV (First-Person View) flying when he came across a video by Jesse Perkins (Mr. Tiny Whoop), who demonstrated how a toy drone with a lightweight analog camera could offer an immersive flight experience. The idea seemed too exciting—and affordable—not to try.
In late 2016, Fry was flying FPV in his living room using a toy drone modified with a camera. When the Mavic Pro arrived, however, his focus shifted to the new drone, setting the FPV project aside for about a year.
It wasn’t until early 2018, after a year with the Mavic Pro, that Fry felt the need for something more thrilling than the stable, camera-driven flights of the Mavic. He missed the raw, exhilarating sensation of flying like a bird. So, he decided to dive back into FPV. Fry upgraded his gear, getting an Alienwhoop board, new motors, a FrSky receiver, a Taranis controller, and FPV analog goggles (FatShark Dominator) to fully capture that immersive flight experience.
He began documenting his FPV journey on his YouTube channel, creating what he called his “Flog” series—Flight Logs, a spin on vlogging that suited Fry’s preference to stay behind the camera. For months, he challenged himself to upload videos almost daily, gradually building a library of hundreds of Flogs. By 2019, his style had evolved from pure freestyle to a more cinematic approach, drawing attention within the FPV community for his impressive editing and flying skills.
How It Ended
As Fry’s cinematic editing style developed, so did the time demands of producing each video. While his work was more and more beautiful, it left less time for the actual thrill of flying, and he began to lose the joy in editing. Then, COVID-19 hit. With restrictions in place, Fry found himself stuck indoors, with few opportunities to fly legally. Meanwhile, FPV began to gain mainstream popularity as more photographers, videographers, and YouTubers took it up.
Suddenly, FPV was no longer the niche Fry had loved. Newcomers to the scene, with large followings, were achieving massive views for videos that took minimal time to edit, while Fry spent weeks/months perfecting his content for far less reach. He felt undervalued, his passion dulled by a sense of unfairness. Eventually, he stepped away from uploading altogether.
The Reboot
By 2023, many of Fry’s early FPV friends were earning their living as FPV pilots. Fry himself had worked on a few professional projects but primarily for the love of flying, not chasing living from it. Wanting to explore FPV as a career, he decided he needed a fresh start.
He spent three months consistently uploading content to his Instagram, only to realize that the algorithm had shifted, making it difficult to gain traction after such long absence. A turning point came after he had the chance to film a music video for Nines, directed by Nathan James Tettey.
Fry decided to refocus on himself and do what he loved doing, not for others, but for himself.
He left Europe with a one-way ticket to Asia, bringing four drones: a cinewhoop for indoor shots, a 5” for short-to-medium range, a 6” for long-range flights, and a DJI Mavic Air 3.
His mission was simple: to fall back in love with flying FPV.
Today
After spending a year traveling, as a digital nomad – homeless but heartful – FPV pilot, Fry found his passion back for capturing the world from unique perspectives.
This ambition pushes him to explore new opportunities and creative challenges. The skills honed during his freestyle years allow Fry to maneuver FPV drones with precision in demanding environments, effortlessly balancing risk, camera movement, and ideal positioning to capture “The Shot.”
Fry’s strengths on set lie in his versatility, his cinematic eye, and his ability to secure “The Shot” within a single take. Rather than repetitive flights, he envisions a precise flight path upon arrival, often requiring just one battery to bring his vision to life.
Today, Fry travels worldwide, helping local communities enter the digital world through FPV. His work shifts focus from social media notoriety to real connections with the people he encounters, aiding them in promoting their businesses with digital content.
His current focus spans tourism, local communities, NGOs, and personal branding projects, though he remains open to opportunities in advertising and film.