FPV Drone Pilot
Lnm1968 Llc
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Job summary
LNM1968 is seeking an experienced FPV Drone Pilot to capture cinematic footage for commercial productions and live events. You will fly high-performance FPV platforms, execute manual flight maneuvers, and collaborate with directors to plan shots that push creative boundaries.
Applicants should have FAA Part 107 certification, a strong portfolio of FPV work, and the ability to operate safely in challenging environments while delivering 4K/6K footage with cinematic quality.
Qualifications
- 3+ years FPV drone piloting experience with manual mode flight
- Proven portfolio of FPV cinematic work
- Experience with DJI FPV, Cinewhoop, or custom-built FPV systems
- Knowledge of FPV equipment including VTX, receivers, and cameras
- Ability to work under pressure on live productions
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to production sites
Responsibilities
- Operate FPV drones for cinematic video production and creative content
- Execute complex flight maneuvers and dynamic camer movements
- Collaborate with production teams and directors on shot planning
- Build, maintain, and troubleshoot custom FPV drone systems
- Ensure safe operations in proximity to people, structures, and vehicles
- Maintain FAA compliance and proper flight authorizations
- Deliver 4K/6K footage with smooth, cinematic quality
Skills
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Job description
Operate FPV (First Person View) drones for dynamic aerialcinematography, action sports coverage, commercial productions, andcreative content creation. Master manual flight control and capturebreathtaking cinematic footage.
As an FPV Drone Pilot at LNM1968, you'll operate high-performanceFPV drones to capture immersive, cinematic footage for commercialproductions, real estate showcases, action sports events, andcreative content. You'll fly manual FPV systems through challengingenvironments, coordinate with production teams, and deliver stunningdynamic shots that traditional drones cannot achieve.
This position requires FAA Part 107 certification, advanced FPVpiloting skills, experience with manual flight control systems, andthe ability to safely operate in complex environments whilemaintaining cinematic quality.
- Operate FPV drones for cinematic video production and creativecontent
- Execute complex flight maneuvers and dynamic cameramovements
- Collaborate with production teams and directors on shotplanning
- Build, maintain, and troubleshoot custom FPV dronesystems
- Ensure safe operations in proximity to people, structures, andvehicles
- Maintain FAA compliance and proper flight authorizations
- Deliver 4K/6K footage with smooth, cinematic quality
- 3+ years FPV drone piloting experience with manual modeflight
- Proven portfolio of FPV cinematic work
- Experience with DJI FPV, Cinewhoop, or custom-built FPVsystems
- Knowledge of FPV equipment including VTX, receivers, andcameras
- Ability to work under pressure on live productions
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to productionsites
- Experience with GoPro, Insta360, or RED camera systems on FPVdrones
- Betaflight, iNav, or flight controller configurationexpertise
- Video editing and color grading skills
- Experience with racing drones and freestyle flying
- Understanding of cinematography principles andcomposition
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