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The Good FlightThe Good Flight Podcast - Episode 20 - Holler FPVHoller started his career in filming on the traditional side of the camera as an operator and eventually a DP. However, he's started to set his sights higher on flying professional FPV and cinelifters and in a very short time has built an incredible resume in the world of cinelift FPV.Check out Holler on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/holler.fpv/Follow our new Instagram account for future updates! Not a lot here yet, but it will get better don't you worry! https://www.instagram.com/goodflightp...The Good Flight - Drone...2022-02-102h 02
The Good FlightThe Good Flight Podcast - Episode 19 - RossHasADroneThe guys are back with, none other than Ross Beck from Ross Has A Drone. You've probably seen his "Golf Shot", listen and hear about how it happened. Find out how he started his FPV journey and hear some other stories along the way. Follow our new Instagram account for future updates! Not a lot here yet, but it will get better don't you worry! https://www.instagram.com/goodflightp...The Good Flight - Drone PodcastCo-Hosts Jon Graham (@jonny_drones) & Paul Nurkkala (@nurkfpv)Follow Jon Graham on Instagram https://bit.ly/2T98Ldy...2022-01-272h 15
The Good FlightThe Good Flight Podcast - Episode 18 - Tony Samaritano on how to start a drone lightshow companyTony from Verge Aero swings by the podcast to tell us all about how he started his drone light show company, and where it's placed to be in the future. https://verge.aero/https://www.instagram.com/vergeaero/Follow our new Instagram account for future updates! Not a lot here yet, but it will get better don't you worry! https://www.instagram.com/goodflightpodcast/The Good Flight - Drone PodcastCo-Hosts Jon Graham (@jonny_drones) & Paul Nurkkala (@nurkfpv)Follow Jon Graham on Instagram https://bit.ly/2T98LdyJon G...2021-03-161h 21
The Good FlightThe Good Flight Podcast - Episode 17 - Donovan Davis talks Behind the Scenes of the DJI FPV LaunchThe DJI FPV Drone launched recently, and we met up with Donovan Davis, the foremost DJI product manager in the USA, and he breaks down the entire DJI FPV launch, answers questions, and explains a lot of what happens behind the scenes.Follow our new Instagram account for future updates! Not a lot here yet, but it will get better don't you worry! https://www.instagram.com/goodflightpodcast/The Good Flight - Drone PodcastCo-Hosts Jon Graham (@jonny_drones) & Paul Nurkkala (@nurkfpv)Follow Jon Graham on Instagram https://bit.ly/2T98Ldy...2021-03-051h 46
The Good FlightThe Good Flight Podcast - Episode 17 - Gab707 and JET talk "Natural Selection"Gabriel Kocher and Jordan Temkin stop by to talk about their experience with the Natural Selection tour and the amazing technology that was developed by Gabriel and team to make the livestreamed show possible. We think that this process and technology will continue to be ground-breaking for FPV combined with realtime broadcasting. Check out Gabriel: https://www.instagram.com/gab707_fpv/Check out Jordan: https://www.instagram.com/jet.fpv/Check out Natural Selection: https://www.naturalselectiontour.com/Follow our new Instagram account for future updates! Not a lot here yet, but it w...2021-02-231h 46
The Good FlightThe Good Flight Podcast - Episode 16 - Mike Isler and Filming with Helicopters in NYCMike Isler is the head of production for Gotham Films, a New York Based Aerial and Aviation joint venture featuring helicopter as well as drone operations in the NYC area and beyond. Mike comes on to talk not only about the unique challenges of operating these type of aircraft in the New York area, but also helps us break down and understand the question 'why not just use a drone'? It's a great discussion, and we hope you enjoy spending time with us! (sorry that Paul's video isn't working, we're not sure what happened there. At time of recording...2021-02-172h 13
The Good FlightThe Good Flight Podcast - Episode 15 - Drew Camden, President of Rotor RiotAfter graduating with a bachelors of science in Engineering physics, our guest built a successful career as an engineering designer at General Motors and was well onto his way to achieving well in the traditional engineering market. However, as he found his way further and further into FPV, his interest and future changed in a way that I doubt he ever expected. Consistent growth as an FPV creator as well as opportunities built from having won a Skitzo freestyle competition lead him to joining the Rotor Riot team, of which he...2020-12-221h 50
The Good FlightThe Good Flight Podcast - Episode 14 - James Sykes Discusses Flying Drones in HollywoodIn this episode of the good flight, we chat with James Skyes, a Hollywood resident that has been flying drones since before it was cool, filming for major motion pictures as well as TV shows and live events. James was an awesome guest and has tons of insight to share on the world of professional drone operations.Find more about James on his instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perhaps_james/Follow our new Instagram account for future updates! Not a lot here yet, but it will get better don't you worry! https://www.instagram.com...2020-12-151h 43
The Good FlightThe Good Flight Podcast - Episode 13 - Jordan Temkin the 2x World Champion of Drone RacingJordan Temkin has been a good friend of the show long before we've had a chance to have him on. The 2x world champion of drone racing with The Drone Racing League is an amazing ambassador for the sport and one of our closest friends. We're proud to know him and his accomplishments not only in drone racing, but content creation, filming, and building his own drone company. Follow Jet:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jet.fpv/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3NlhIujLgJdZD2T2YOLkCQFollow our new Instagram account for f...2020-12-081h 43
The Good FlightThe Good Flight Podcast - Episode 12 - Joshua Bardwell Explains the YouTube GrindIn this episode of The Good Flight podcast, Joshua Bardwell explains to us what the YouTube grind is like and how much work it takes to get to building an entire FPV brand and sustaining yourself off just that as an income source. He's been an inspiration of our brand for so long, and we're proud to have him on the show! Learn something new today: https://www.youtube.com/joshuabardwellFollow our new Instagram account for future updates! Not a lot here yet, but it will get better don't you worry! https://www.instagram...2020-12-011h 32
The Good FlightThe Good Flight Podcast - Episode 11 - Gabriel Kocher's Journey into DronesDr. Gabriel Kocher, aka Gab707 is always innovating the world of FPV drones, and it's only ever for himself. What do we mean by that? When Gab has a problem that he wants to have solved, he goes out of his way and finds a way to solve it. His passion for drones started when he wanted to take more photography, and drones were the only way to get over the trees to see what's beyond. That mentality carried over into the rest of his career.. Need to sample whale snot? Engineer it. Need to win a race? Engineer...2020-11-241h 51
The Good FlightThe Good Flight Podcast - Episode 10 - How John Oliver Blew Up Jonny's DroneThis week on the podcast we have two guests. The first is Straw Hat Sam, creator of "Le Pigeon", which is a drone frame designed to carry a stripped down Black Magic Pocket Cinema 4k camera. Then, our second set of guests is your co-host Jonny Drones as well as THE drone diddler, "G". The four of us discuss both "Le Pigeon" as well as how John Oliver LITERALLY blew up Jonny Drones' drone on "Last Week Tonight."Follow our new Instagram account for future updates! Not a lot here yet, but it will get better don't...2020-11-171h 22
The Good FlightThe Good Flight Podcast - Episode 9 - Daniel Riley aka RCTestFlightDaniel Riley aka RCTestFlight has been in the RC game from the very early days. Whether it was building foamies, flying super powered LED lights, or dropping pumpkins from an Alta X, Daniel has tried it all. We've always been inspired by his creativity and process of telling a story, including failures and showing successes along all of his journeys. We are so proud to have him on the show, and I think you'll enjoy listening to what he has to say.Check out Daniel's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq2rNse2XX4Rjzmldv9GqrQ2020-11-101h 39
The Good FlightThe Good Flight Podcast - Episode 8 - Breaking down the "Cinelifter" CrazeCinelifters are a new class of FPV drone that have started up in the last year or two designed to carry heavier, higher quality cameras like the Black Magic Pocket Cinema or Red Komodo. We believe that this trend was initially kicked off with X-Class-style drones, but drones like the Thicc/Siccario/Moneyshot have taken over the industry, and we wanted to talk about them and what it means for all of us.The Good Flight - Drone PodcastCo-Hosts Jon Graham (@jonny_drones) & Paul Nurkkala (@nurkfpv)Follow Jon Graham on Instagram https://bit.ly/2...2020-11-031h 28
The Good FlightThe Good Flight Podcast - Episode 7 - Donovan Davis, DJI's Chief Pilot, Spills the BeansDonovan Davis is the USA Product Specialist and Chief Pilot for all things DJI. Coming from a long background of RC hobbies, he's made his toys his career and now works directly for a company that has changed the face of consumer RC around the world. In addition to knowing all the fun little secrets and testing out all new DJI products, Donovan also has experience in the film industry, having flown birds for shots that were used on Captain America Civil war. He's an awesome guy, and I'm so glad that we had the chance to talk to...2020-10-302h 27
The Good FlightThe Good Flight Podcast - Episode 6 - Andy ShenCo-hosts Jon Graham and Paul Nurkkala sit down with Andy Shen, the master of all things cinewhoop, and cinelift. With over five years in the performance drone industry, Andy Shen is the master of designing amazing FPV drone platforms for uses ranging from Catching whale snot to hauling heavy cine cameras.Check out Shendrones: http://www.shendrones.com/The Good Flight - Drone PodcastCo-Hosts Jon Graham (@jonny_drones) & Paul Nurkkala (@nurkfpv)Follow Jon Graham on Instagram https://bit.ly/2T98LdyJon Graham's IMDB Page https://imdb.to/2T7bGTY...2020-10-131h 49The Good FlightThe Good Flight Podcast - Episode 5 - Where did we go?Co-hosts Jon Graham and Paul Nurkkala have been away from the podcasting scene for a little bit. Life got busy over quarantine in ways that we didn't expect, and we are now back and ready to rock. Part of our problem was that we made the filming process a little too complicated on ourselves, so we've simplified the process, and that will hopefully allow us to put more time and effort into the podcast that we want to produce! The Good Flight - Drone PodcastCo-Hosts Jon Graham (@jonny_drones) & Paul Nurkkala (@nurkfpv)Follow Jon G...2020-10-0855 min
The Good FlightThe Good Flight Podcast - Episode 4 - Max Tubman's D Stands for DroneCo-hosts Jon Graham and Paul Nurkkala sit down with Max Tubman, an industry leader in building massive custom drones. Max describes his journey from playing with control line planes as a boy to becoming the CEO of BFD Systems™, one of the most advanced heavy-lift UAS manufacturers in the USA. We have a lot of laughs, and along the way, he shares some sneak peeks of their latest hydrogen fuel cell drone and offers advice to folks interested in getting starting in the professional drone industry.Follow BFD Systems on Instagram @bfdsystemsSubscribe to BFD Systems Yo...2020-05-171h 31The Good FlightEpisode 3 - Alex Kavanagh and the art of flying anywhereThank you, Alex Kavanagh (@drone.pilot)(@dronegear), for jumping on camera to discuss what it's like to travel the world with drones. In 2019 Alex and his fiance filmed in over 18 countries, like Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Patagonia, and Switzerland, while finding the time to work on professional film sets in Los Angeles. With over ten years of professional drone experience, Alex, Jon, and Paul trade war stories of live motorsports broadcast to someone flying a drone into an actress's face (she's ok). The Youtube version includes many videos discussed in the show.Follow Alex on...2020-05-081h 18The Good FlightEpisode 2 - Analog vs DigitalIn this episode, Jon and Paul discuss the pros and cons of analog and digital systems for both FPV and on cinema platforms! Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/tgfapplenurkSpotify: https://bit.ly/tgfspotifyRSSI link: https://bit.ly/tgfrssnurkAvailable on Podcast Addict. Follow NURK: https://www.instagram.com/nurkfpv/Follow Jon: https://www.instagram.com/jonny_drones/Race Horse Video Courtesy of We Fly Aerial Media - Drone Pilot Dexter Kennedy, Camera Operator Jon Graham 2020-04-301h 12The Good FlightEpisode 1- What is the good flight?The world of professional drones spans from movie making, to drone racing, to industry to space - co-hosts Paul "NURK" Nurkkala and Jon "johnny_drones" Graham chat with countless guests from the professional drones and cinematographer worlds, telling stories of their good flights.Apologies that NURK's mic was a little hot - we've got it fixed up for next time.Apple Podcast listings coming soon, but here's the full RSSI link to pull it. https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1033756.rssAvailable now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Uwt1d0iRRYgESk34MSZKm?si=9fg4...2020-04-271h 03