What is an FPV video?
An FPV video uses a small, agile drone to fly through and around a building in one continuous movement, making viewers feel as though they are flying inside themselves.
In brief
FPV stands for “first person view”. The pilot controls the drone using the camera view, so viewers feel as though they are flying through the building: from outside to inside, past departments and between machines. An FPV drone video shows the scale and layout of a location in a short time, which is difficult to achieve with separate photos.
How is this different from a standard corporate video?
A standard corporate video cuts between separate shots and camera angles. An FPV video follows one smooth movement from start to finish. The drone flies from outside to inside, follows a route through several spaces and shows how departments connect. Viewers understand the whole location in just a few seconds.
Which locations work well?
Anywhere that movement, scale or connections matter:
- Production companies and factories.
- Logistics centres and warehouses.
- Technical companies and workshops.
- Showrooms and business premises.
- Schools and practical training areas.
- Healthcare sites and other large buildings.
The location does not need to be empty. Staff, machines and vehicles help show how the company works. We agree in advance what may be shown and which route can be flown safely. Also read how to prepare a location for an FPV shoot.
How do companies use an FPV video?
Introduce a location quickly
For customers and partners who cannot easily visit, the video gives a complete view of the building in a short time.
Recruitment
Candidates quickly see where they may work, which departments are there and what the atmosphere feels like. This works well on a careers page, in job listings or on social media. Read more about an FPV video for recruitment.
Sales and international presentations
A logistics route is difficult to explain with text and photos alone. A smooth flight makes the connections clear at once.
Capture an opening or new location
A good time to capture a building is just after renovation or when a new branch opens.
How do we plan the route?
The route follows the story the organisation wants to tell. We agree where the video starts, which spaces matter and where it ends. We also consider doors, passageways, machines and staff, so the route looks good and makes sense to viewers.
How does production work?
After defining the goal, we first walk through the route. We check which passageways must be open and what staff, machines or vehicles will do during filming. For an indoor FPV shoot we pay extra attention to passageways and obstacles. We remove temporary obstacles and agree what may and may not be shown.
During the shoot, the drone flies the planned route. Several flights may be needed to capture everything properly. We then edit the selected footage into a complete video for its intended use, such as a website, presentation, recruitment or social media.
Is this the same as a virtual tour?
No. An FPV video sets the route and pace, while viewers simply follow along. In a virtual tour, visitors choose where to go, how long to stay and which information to open. Read more in virtual tour or FPV video: which is right for you?
Good to know: The two formats work well together. An FPV video creates a quick first impression, after which the virtual tour lets people explore for themselves.
Is this right for your company?
Especially when you want people to feel the movement, scale and connections within a location. Tell us about the location, who will watch the video and what you want to show. We will give focused advice.