To me flow is more like getting in the zone you become confident with your abilities your focus increases and your reactions are increased this happens to me in video games sometimes it comes and goes but you can’t predict when it will come into play
Lets just call it "Flovibing" Wow this is some really good and much needed commentary. I wonder sometimes if I get more pleasure out of actually performing/learning and even inventing tricks and "flowvibing" vs watching a fellow pilot doing all the aforementioned stuff. Hell, I personally love watching other (especially the more experienced friend pilots) rip their packs. That's just me though cause at the end of the day it's simply about having fun hanging out l, and blowing packs. Feel me ?!? Thanks for the awesome conversation bruh.
oh yeh i feel ya big time.. i picked up lots of stuff just from watching other guys fly.. its the second best way to learn other than stick time ya dig
i watched some videos about fpv tricks on your channel. Very detailed explanation, although I do not understand foreign languages but I can understand it .. please guide .. I hope in the future you will provide many other video tricks of FPV .. thank you. greetings from Bali.
Love your videos. Great tips, especially the rates and smoothing. Your flow is awesome. I shy away from the cars too. Great video. Thanks for teaching me all you have.
Welcome. 👍👍i am new to all this as you will be able to tell. I buld quads that are a little different. Hope i dont disappoint. I am trying to pull a bit of charisma but i am mostly dead pan. Lol.
Flow State is a result of total engagement in the present moment. Literally anything can be flow. Total engagement in the present moment directs all your energy into that moment, meaning your ability to perform complex thought such as self concept and time fades, allowing for the body to take over. If it demands your attention and you "lose yourself," its flow. Video editing can go a long way when it comes to communicating flow state to a viewer - *cough* Johnny *cough* I bet racers experience more flow state than us freestyle pilots tbh but there are definitely some true flow pilots out there rippin bandos - *cough* Johnny *cough*
I have this video where I show my betaflight settings th-cam.com/video/JC61NqBjJak/w-d-xo.html I’ve been working on a tuning/pid/filter video for a minute just taking longer to edit than I thought..
Love your style. This is how I think of it: FLOW = “The Path of Least Resistance” ... also- you could save 10g on that light quad by switching to Ethix battery straps 🙂 Great video 👍
Flow is a state of mind. You are literally united with a drone. It can be Le Dribish way of flying with that boom suprise or even kinda juicy. I usually try not to think about flow. It just comes from nowhere. But it comes eventually. That is a flow from my perspective.
@@MaxBeamer Recently I started watching more and more old videos of Le Drib and I really enjoy them. Basically, I started flying due to him actually xD His style has this momentum, when a drone flies flies flies and then boom some obstacle he makes some crazy manoeuvre. I like it. And I will try to fly the same, even though I like juicy pilots as well. Your flying is good too mate. Keep rocking! Take care!
Very well made video on a very important FPV topic 👍 I started in FPV this summer, just finished building my first APEX, and I'm at the point now where I'm finally starting to figure out how PID settings can affect actual stick feel, especially all of the feed forward stuff. This is definitely something that I will be focusing on now as I'm trying to push my style in the juicy direction. Have a long way to go still but it's an amazing adventure.
max hope you know what thst sound is I'm hearing.i hear it in my quads lately.even fresh motors.never had it b4 an I'm hearing it in this video to .its hard to think of a word for the sound. closes I have in mine is like a sonar ping on subs .I don't hear it in my audio y flying only on the gopro footage any idea.i done change motors / bearings etc an still have it.hope you can help me driving myself crazy chasing down what the hell it is lol🙏🤷😞
In regular terms flow means being in the moment and not think about stuff. I think that is also true for fpv. It's important to bypass the brain for faster processing time and more intuitive handling of the quad. It's hard to get into tho.
YOOOOOOO MY DUDE!!!! More knowledge drops from the man himself. Missed you pretty face my dawg 👊🏽👊🏽 I wish there was a mode on Tony Hawk where you’re the skateboard 😂😂
very nice teachings :) just watching your smoothness flying helps too . i guess its also just doing it! but fear of the crashes makes me hold back alot. in a sim no fear! i look like a pro but real life oh well... lolol but in long run will take more chances thats the way to learn. keep up the great videos
Yo Max, nice vid! I think it’s pretty common to jack up rates when first getting into the hobby. I know I keep lowering mine lol for that flowy feel. I recon keeping feed forward down helps with smoothness too... if that’s what you’re goin for.
nice input my dude. Ive been wondering for this for a long time. What do you call that flowy basic move where you just from side to side instead of driving straight. I've been trying to get to that but on my quad it looks like I'm literally just turn its head..looks way less stylish..
haha it doesn't really have a name but it just takes stick time to get it to look smoother, if the front of the quad is turning side to side too much try adding some more roll when you turn to balance out that yaw movement. or you could do like me and slow the rates down.
@@MaxBeamer I had Steeles rates when I first started and that shit was retarded, so I dialed it wayy down. I find it hard to calibrate the timing so it does look smooth. do you yaw first, then roll, or the other way around? Do me a favor, if you can remember by then - in your next video, could you give noobs like me a couple of seconds in the video where you do just the side to side movement? I'd greatly appreciate it! Keep up your great content! Love your channel
About CG, when there is a gopro and battery on top, if feels like the CG is toward the back. Is this something that effects performance? Am I better off putting the battery on the bottom? Should I be concerned? Contemplative explanation and very informative video. Thanks for your help!
definitely not, i prefer the battery on top and there was some debated on this a few years back but its since been settled haha as for the cg feeling like its towards the back i don't really get that feeling, if anything it feels like its in the front.. what size lipo are you using?
Cool video man. I’m still learning how to flow with my hero 8 and hyperlow frames. Definitely I like heavier quads and beefy props. I prefer higher rates and throttle expo for proximity.
GREAT vid bro makes alot of sense 😊im new to acro mode been tryin hard on DRL free flight to get the hang of it 😅ne tips to help me with turning smoothly some days I have it and other day 😠ne help would be GREAT 😊👊uk
Great topic, Max, and a challenging one. You nailed a bunch of good points. For me, a key aspect of flow is not actively trying to make things look a certain way, but instead practicing to achieve a state of mind and proficiency that produces compelling flight without volition. Even just noticing when it finally happens is often enough to kill it on the spot ;-)
Good tips 👍😎 I didn’t like the S3 props because of that super responsive spazzy feel, I liken it to a super responsive race car compared to a luxury sedan, the race car is fun to drive but the average passenger appreciates smooth and comfortable. I guess it depends on what you like to do and who you’re flying for, I just like flying and upload a video every now and then. Keep up the great content mate 🙏😎
I really enjoy your breakdowns, when you are trying to pick up a style/control. Do you just go out and grind pack after pack or do you hit the sims? I've been grinding 7-8packs a day the last month trying to download sr13's skill with micro stuff. And I feel like I'm making no progress even with all the stick time.
theres gonna stagnation i just go out and fly, i rarely hit the sim unless im trying something really odd that i need to grasp my head around first lol
@@MaxBeamer I am going to add creativity to the definition of flow. Your right its one's style but the creativity behind one's style. I got style but no flow...yet. Stay cool and safe Max.
@@3sheekfpv976 That's just what I use... I got Vanovers rates off Rotoriot and used the new CLI dump on the Betaflights git hub... I'm still a noob but it feels nice.
This is what makes or breaks a "pro" cinewhoop-tographer. Its park skateboarders/half pipes....it's just looks and feels better to watch as a spectators.
I don’t flow, I just fly radically doing fast tricks in short succession flying low and fast. It may be more risky and might not look as cool from most people’s perspective, but it sure is fun. I don’t wanna fly smooth like a majestic bird, I wanna feel like I’m in a fighter jet. Not really into the more recent popularity in cinematic flights because while they look super cool, I just wanna have fun. Great video nevertheless.
@@MaxBeamer Thanks for responding! I do love my fast flying and stupid high rates. Ur a good pilot and thanks for making these videos while we're all still stuck at home
To me flow is more like getting in the zone you become confident with your abilities your focus increases and your reactions are increased this happens to me in video games sometimes it comes and goes but you can’t predict when it will come into play
Really nice definition and with that a very important aspect of this hobby, thanks!
What I’m talking about yahurdddmeh
I guess I am quite randomly asking but does anybody know a good place to watch newly released movies online?
My guy! Love your videos thx for everything you do for the hobby most undrrrated in the game for sure
Thx bro for watching and for the kind words! 👊🖖
Dude what you said made so much sense. "Always have a destination". It's like it stuck in my head
Lets just call it "Flovibing"
Wow this is some really good and much needed commentary. I wonder sometimes if I get more pleasure out of actually performing/learning and even inventing tricks and "flowvibing" vs watching a fellow pilot doing all the aforementioned stuff. Hell, I personally love watching other (especially the more experienced friend pilots) rip their packs. That's just me though cause at the end of the day it's simply about having fun hanging out l, and blowing packs. Feel me ?!? Thanks for the awesome conversation bruh.
oh yeh i feel ya big time.. i picked up lots of stuff just from watching other guys fly.. its the second best way to learn other than stick time ya dig
I started watching you before I built my first quad! I'd love to see some new vids, you def influenced my flying journey
Love the flow flying. Seems like you have more control than the extreme 3D style.
i watched some videos about fpv tricks on your channel. Very detailed explanation, although I do not understand foreign languages but I can understand it .. please guide .. I hope in the future you will provide many other video tricks of FPV .. thank you. greetings from Bali.
Love your videos. Great tips, especially the rates and smoothing. Your flow is awesome. I shy away from the cars too. Great video. Thanks for teaching me all you have.
Love the FPV Philosophy haha!
You taught me something watching this video!
Cheers from Knoxville Tn
Great lecture with alots of free thoughts actually:)
Right on max. Love your content dude! Always looking forward to the next one 🤜🤛
Appreciate it man, more to come! 👊
Welcome. 👍👍i am new to all this as you will be able to tell. I buld quads that are a little different. Hope i dont disappoint. I am trying to pull a bit of charisma but i am mostly dead pan. Lol.
Haha that e bike looks sick af 💨 prolly zoots around pretty quick judging by those thick wires and those big ol packs 😂
creative flying videography :D some more avant-garde than others perhaps..
I dig it!
You have more information on the 630gram quad with Hero 8? What's the weight with props, without battery?
Wich rates You recommend for that flowy style? Thanks
what was the song you used at the beginning of the video?
Flow State is a result of total engagement in the present moment. Literally anything can be flow. Total engagement in the present moment directs all your energy into that moment, meaning your ability to perform complex thought such as self concept and time fades, allowing for the body to take over. If it demands your attention and you "lose yourself," its flow.
Video editing can go a long way when it comes to communicating flow state to a viewer - *cough* Johnny *cough*
I bet racers experience more flow state than us freestyle pilots tbh but there are definitely some true flow pilots out there rippin bandos - *cough* Johnny *cough*
yehhh bro facts flow state = in the zoneee
Great explanation! Can you do PIDs next? Because I have parts coming for a build, and my 13 year old brain can't comprehend others PID videos
I have this video where I show my betaflight settings th-cam.com/video/JC61NqBjJak/w-d-xo.html I’ve been working on a tuning/pid/filter video for a minute just taking longer to edit than I thought..
Love the Tony hawk pro reference! Nice description of flow, great vid!
Nice explanation! It’s a hard thing to describe
Love your style. This is how I think of it: FLOW = “The Path of Least Resistance” ... also- you could save 10g on that light quad by switching to Ethix battery straps 🙂 Great video 👍
i like that definition! 👊👊
@@MaxBeamer I learned it from Vort3x
Flow is a state of mind. You are literally united with a drone. It can be Le Dribish way of flying with that boom suprise or even kinda juicy. I usually try not to think about flow. It just comes from nowhere. But it comes eventually. That is a flow from my perspective.
pretty much nailed it 👊
@@MaxBeamer Recently I started watching more and more old videos of Le Drib and I really enjoy them. Basically, I started flying due to him actually xD His style has this momentum, when a drone flies flies flies and then boom some obstacle he makes some crazy manoeuvre. I like it. And I will try to fly the same, even though I like juicy pilots as well. Your flying is good too mate. Keep rocking! Take care!
cool video ... did you change your transmitter?
yes indeed ditched the qx7 for the x9d se 2019 edition - made a video about it too haha th-cam.com/video/IYuwoNF2vOw/w-d-xo.html
Grate video thank you
Very well made video on a very important FPV topic 👍
I started in FPV this summer, just finished building my first APEX, and I'm at the point now where I'm finally starting to figure out how PID settings can affect actual stick feel, especially all of the feed forward stuff. This is definitely something that I will be focusing on now as I'm trying to push my style in the juicy direction. Have a long way to go still but it's an amazing adventure.
hell yeh man! although i haven't tried the new FF code on 4.2 i just remember it being so bad on 4.1 that i had to turn it off completely
@@MaxBeamer Apparently the fixed it and it's pretty crazy, but I haven't tried it myself. I'm rather new to all this so time will tell.
max hope you know what thst sound is I'm hearing.i hear it in my quads lately.even fresh motors.never had it b4 an I'm hearing it in this video to .its hard to think of a word for the sound. closes I have in mine is like a sonar ping on subs .I don't hear it in my audio y flying only on the gopro footage any idea.i done change motors / bearings etc an still have it.hope you can help me driving myself crazy chasing down what the hell it is lol🙏🤷😞
Great video bro! Missed you at Rampage, hope you’re doing well. Can’t wait to see you flying again!! 🤙
In regular terms flow means being in the moment and not think about stuff. I think that is also true for fpv. It's important to bypass the brain for faster processing time and more intuitive handling of the quad. It's hard to get into tho.
yes inded~ flow = in the damn zoneee
Thanks, Max. Happy weekend 👊🤩🤘🔥🍺
Awesome video Max! 🔥🔥🔥
Appreciate ya!
YOOOOOOO MY DUDE!!!! More knowledge drops from the man himself.
Missed you pretty face my dawg 👊🏽👊🏽
I wish there was a mode on Tony Hawk where you’re the skateboard 😂😂
lmao appreciate ya brothaman!
Yeah really cool Dude 😉
Great break down my guy. Killer videos 🔥
very nice teachings :) just watching your smoothness flying helps too . i guess its also just doing it! but fear of the crashes makes
me hold back alot. in a sim no fear! i look like a pro but real life oh well... lolol but in long run will take more chances thats the way to learn. keep up the great videos
What mics on your osmo there? Great video!
some cheapo mic and adaptor from BG (adapter bit.ly/398k52y
mic bit.ly/3lQrgzI
Yo Max, nice vid! I think it’s pretty common to jack up rates when first getting into the hobby. I know I keep lowering mine lol for that flowy feel. I recon keeping feed forward down helps with smoothness too... if that’s what you’re goin for.
Yup as far as FF I’ve had mine off pretty much since it came out, although they say it’s better now in 4.2 still haven’t used it 🤷♂️
Wow, thats a huge flow 👍👍👍👍
When you talk weight do you count the battery as well? Or just the drone and hero 8
It's everything included, battery and camera and all.
everything. auw
very nice video!!! can you show yours rates?
yep, they're in this video th-cam.com/video/JC61NqBjJak/w-d-xo.html
nice input my dude. Ive been wondering for this for a long time. What do you call that flowy basic move where you just from side to side instead of driving straight. I've been trying to get to that but on my quad it looks like I'm literally just turn its head..looks way less stylish..
haha it doesn't really have a name but it just takes stick time to get it to look smoother, if the front of the quad is turning side to side too much try adding some more roll when you turn to balance out that yaw movement. or you could do like me and slow the rates down.
@@MaxBeamer I had Steeles rates when I first started and that shit was retarded, so I dialed it wayy down. I find it hard to calibrate the timing so it does look smooth. do you yaw first, then roll, or the other way around?
Do me a favor, if you can remember by then - in your next video, could you give noobs like me a couple of seconds in the video where you do just the side to side movement? I'd greatly appreciate it! Keep up your great content! Love your channel
About CG, when there is a gopro and battery on top, if feels like the CG is toward the back. Is this something that effects performance? Am I better off putting the battery on the bottom? Should I be concerned? Contemplative explanation and very informative video. Thanks for your help!
definitely not, i prefer the battery on top and there was some debated on this a few years back but its since been settled haha as for the cg feeling like its towards the back i don't really get that feeling, if anything it feels like its in the front.. what size lipo are you using?
Wicked bro. Nice informative video as always.
Much appreciated
Thanks so much, Max 👍😍👍🍻
Thanks
Cool video man. I’m still learning how to flow with my hero 8 and hyperlow frames. Definitely I like heavier quads and beefy props. I prefer higher rates and throttle expo for proximity.
nice dude stick to whatever floats your boat and feels the most natural
GREAT vid bro makes alot of sense 😊im new to acro mode been tryin hard on DRL free flight to get the hang of it 😅ne tips to help me with turning smoothly some days I have it and other day 😠ne help would be GREAT 😊👊uk
Stick time is all it is.. some people catch on on weeks some it takes a bit longer.. I was one of the longer ones lol Just stay on the sticks!
Great topic, Max, and a challenging one. You nailed a bunch of good
points. For me, a key aspect of flow is not actively trying to make
things look a certain way, but instead practicing to achieve a state of mind and
proficiency that produces compelling flight without volition. Even
just noticing when it finally happens is often enough to kill it on the spot ;-)
haha so true! gotta just turn off certain parts of your brain and literally go with the flow
@@MaxBeamer for whatever reason i can't comment, only reply to existing comments.... so what is the name of the song at the beginning, can't shazam it
Good tips 👍😎 I didn’t like the S3 props because of that super responsive spazzy feel, I liken it to a super responsive race car compared to a luxury sedan, the race car is fun to drive but the average passenger appreciates smooth and comfortable. I guess it depends on what you like to do and who you’re flying for, I just like flying and upload a video every now and then.
Keep up the great content mate 🙏😎
I agree. Flow would be not thinking. Just reacting With out over reacting. Excellent video awesome rip🔥✌
yessir, nailed it! 👊
great vid! "always fly like your going somewhere"
yehhbuddy flyin with purpose!
Been waiting for your video ayeeeee 🔥🔥
I really enjoy your breakdowns, when you are trying to pick up a style/control. Do you just go out and grind pack after pack or do you hit the sims? I've been grinding 7-8packs a day the last month trying to download sr13's skill with micro stuff. And I feel like I'm making no progress even with all the stick time.
theres gonna stagnation i just go out and fly, i rarely hit the sim unless im trying something really odd that i need to grasp my head around first lol
Very cool. Flow is not coming to a stop or changing direction abruptly . you gotta just roll with it
Thanks teach, amazing lessons
glad ya learnt sumn today lol
I've got the speed and flippy flops down, but need work on my flow. Great video Max 🎩😎👍
for sure man thanks and just keep on flowin!
Nice video. Looks like New Orleans?
lafayette big dawggg
Well explained! Imma have to try some of this haha
awwwwyeh hah thx man 👊
Found you on tiktok! Great video bro! I discovered fpv almost 6 months ago and this video helps! Thanks for the intel, like + sub!
Welcome to the greatest hobby on earth 🖖
@@MaxBeamer true story!
Great that you commoned freestyles like skateboarding and extreme sports with fpv freestyle. People still need to fathom that.>:}
very flowy explanation yeah! :) like it!
dam bro you are awesome at flying drones
Damm bro I’m glad i watched this mad good tips 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
thanks bro glad i could help 👊👊
this was more philosophical than i thought it would be lol
Haha I suppose that’s generally how I do it 👨🏫
Still coming back to this vid ✊👍🤝
Hope you are good mate, haven’t heard from you in a while 🤝🤝🤝🤝
Wow.. actually as beginner I got cold feet while handling my quad, this tip me off. 🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽🇲🇾
I see flow as fluidity. How smooth the flight is. But I don't know what I am talking about. Great video always enjoy.
haha me neither, and i agree! 🤣
@@MaxBeamer I am going to add creativity to the definition of flow. Your right its one's style but the creativity behind one's style. I got style but no flow...yet. Stay cool and safe Max.
That Cinema CLI dump in betaflight 4.2 and Vanover rates you know that I'm saying.
Link?
@@3sheekfpv976 That's just what I use... I got Vanovers rates off Rotoriot and used the new CLI dump on the Betaflights git hub... I'm still a noob but it feels nice.
Awesome vid!
Good stuff!! 👍👍
Nice video!
always be spazzing
Great job!
For the viewer, flow is really important. Sharp moves are not really enjoyable.
nice stuff
This is what makes or breaks a "pro" cinewhoop-tographer. Its park skateboarders/half pipes....it's just looks and feels better to watch as a spectators.
nice vid bro!
Thx man 👊🖖
new sub here, good content!
thx bro, welcome!
Nice
thx dude lol
let it flowwwww !!!! :)
💲👍💲 very good video 💲😎💲
Thank you! Cheers!
Good stuff Max! 👍 Like 223
hah thx bro
Thanks for the sub..👊👊😎🍻🍻🍻 much appreciated🙏🙏🙏
Classic Max B
😎👍
true words, just one thing left to say: don't try to be someone else (eg. don't copy someone else)
Nicevid
I don’t flow, I just fly radically doing fast tricks in short succession flying low and fast. It may be more risky and might not look as cool from most people’s perspective, but it sure is fun. I don’t wanna fly smooth like a majestic bird, I wanna feel like I’m in a fighter jet. Not really into the more recent popularity in cinematic flights because while they look super cool, I just wanna have fun. Great video nevertheless.
haa i hear ya! phases come and go, as long as your having fun that's what counts 👊
@@MaxBeamer Thanks for responding! I do love my fast flying and stupid high rates. Ur a good pilot and thanks for making these videos while we're all still stuck at home
Tricks is how your quad moves and flow is how you transition from one to another.
Just became a patreon
ayyyy my guy welcome to the squad and thanks for the support 👊👊
Anggaling mo makagago!
Flow ia momentum
+1👍 💪
still viable 3 years later.
No sharp or abrupt direction changes. "Flow"
i can dig it👊
Heck yehhhhh 8 ppl have no flow!!!
What is flow even 🤷♂️
haha good question!
Haha. Dji = flowless 😂
Flow? Combining tricks together are actually called, „combos“.
How I kill on COD, multiple kills, my combos.
Look up Taoism, „The Flow“
Take care 🤓😉😘
yes indeed. trick combo type flights aren't usually flow friendly like i mentioned with the tony hawk multiplayer example.
Horrible for explanation. 🤣🤣
👀 got a better one?