FPV (First Person View) drone videography offers a dynamic and immersive way to showcase spaces, infrastructure and environments that are difficult to capture using traditional filming methods. When planned and flown correctly, FPV drones create smooth, continuous sequences that guide the viewer naturally through a location, revealing scale, layout and flow in a single shot.
At Different View, we provide professional FPV drone videography across Plymouth, Devon, Cornwall and the wider South West, working with commercial, maritime and industrial clients who need engaging visuals without compromising on safety or compliance.
What is FPV drone videography?
Unlike standard camera drones, FPV drones are manually flown using goggles, allowing precise control through tight spaces, doorways, machinery and structural features. This makes FPV particularly effective for:
- Fly-throughs of buildings, workshops and vessels
- Showcasing operational environments and workflows
- Creating energetic promotional content with a cinematic feel
FPV filming requires careful planning, experienced piloting and a strong understanding of risk management, particularly in active or sensitive environments.
Where FPV drone filming works best
FPV drone videography is most effective in locations where movement and continuity help tell the story. Typical use cases include:
- Maritime facilities and ports
- Shipyards and marine engineering sites
- Factories and industrial units
- Warehouses and logistics centres
- Visitor attractions and commercial premises
In many cases, FPV footage is combined with traditional aerial drone footage and ground-based filming to create a balanced and professional final result.
Examples of FPV drone filming projects
Our FPV drone videography experience includes flying in and around active commercial and industrial environments, where careful planning and controlled flight are essential.
Recent examples include:
- FPV fly-throughs at Plymouth Marine Centre, capturing vessels, workshops and marina infrastructure in a single continuous sequence
- FPV filming at an Associated British Ports terminal, documenting large-scale port infrastructure and operational spaces
- Shipyards and marine engineering facilities, showcasing fabrication areas, dry docks and working vessels
- Factories and industrial sites, creating dynamic walkthroughs that highlight workflow, scale and capability
Each project is approached with a focus on safety, compliance and coordination with site operators to ensure filming takes place without disruption to ongoing operations.
Safety, planning and CAA compliance
FPV drone filming carries additional responsibility compared to standard aerial work. Every FPV project we undertake includes:
- Pre-flight planning and site assessment
- Risk assessments and method statements where required
- CAA-compliant operations and insured flights
- Clear coordination with site managers and staff
This approach allows FPV filming to take place safely, even in complex or operational environments.
A practical, commercial approach to FPV
At Different View, FPV is treated as a tool, not a gimmick. Our focus is on capturing footage that genuinely adds value to a project rather than using FPV purely for visual effect.
We work closely with clients to understand what they need to communicate, whether that is:
- Demonstrating scale and layout
- Showing how a space is used
- Supporting marketing, sales or stakeholder engagement
Where appropriate, FPV footage is supported by conventional drone shots and ground photography to ensure clarity and professionalism throughout.
FPV drone videography across the South West
Based in Plymouth, we regularly provide FPV drone videography across Devon and Cornwall, supporting clients throughout the South West. Our background in maritime and industrial filming allows us to operate confidently in challenging environments where experience and preparation matter.
If you are considering FPV drone filming for a port, facility, warehouse or vessel, we can advise on whether FPV is appropriate and how it can be delivered safely and effectively.
Looking for FPV drone videography in Plymouth or the South West?
Get in touch to discuss your project and find out how FPV drone filming could work alongside traditional aerial and ground-based visuals to tell your story clearly and effectively.
