Dear Pilots:

RoninFlow · 2025-04-24T21:23:53-0400

This is a heartfelt suggestion or idea:
I am not (yet) a pilot. But I often search for footage of several minutes of flying forward that is not interrupted , no stunts, changes or new scenery. Please make videos - that let us enjoy the feeling of flying - through nature or cities !?
Grateful for any response or links!

GadgetGuy · 2025-04-24T21:48:11-0400

If you can't find what you like, why not create your own?

RoninFlow · 2025-04-24T22:00:42-0400

True, but it is also a suggestion - for inspiration!

RoninFlow · 2025-04-24T22:32:39-0400

Frankly, I feel sure such videos could also be monetised on youtube..

mavic3usa · 2025-04-24T23:22:00-0400

I hear ya. A drone can only go so far so you would probably have to stitch a series of video together in post and when you do that, it's more like to change it up a bit which is most of the hour+ long drone videos currently on YT. I think you have a good idea. Someone should do it before AI starts making them which you can snap from google earth or elsewhere. This is the best one I can find so far, it has some nice stretches in there but not exactly as you requested, not in a straight line but you do feel like you are flying.

Start around the 23:00 mark:

GadgetGuy · 2025-04-25T00:10:08-0400

RoninFlow said:
True, but it is also a suggestion - for inspiration!

All of my drone flights feature continuous video (except for 360° pano interruptions) of mostly forward flying that becomes my master file, so I already can relive and enjoy the feeling of flying in each of my own videos.

However, drone flyers who publish their flights on YT are usually seeking to maximize views, and realize that the vast majority of YT viewers won't watch anything longer than 2 minutes. Hence, a 30 minute flight is edited down to 2 minutes of compelling highlights, set to the beat of a musical score, that leaves you wanting more.

There are numerous travelogue style aerial videos of the type you are seeking designed for dental offices and such that are an hour long. Here is a playlist of one of them.

Scenic Relaxation

The goal at Scenic Relaxation is to provide relaxing 4K films of the world's most incredible destinations. From the Alps of Switzerland, to the exotic landscapes of Africa, Scenic Relaxation will show you our incredible planet. Relax and enjoy the scenery of our beautiful world :)

youtube.com

Here is a good example of what you are seeking.

GadgetGuy · 2025-04-25T00:11:48-0400

RoninFlow said:
Frankly, I feel sure such videos could also be monetized on youtube..

They are, but not in the way you would expect.
Played in dental offices mostly.

mavic3usa · 2025-04-25T00:34:17-0400

GadgetGuy said:
All of my drone flights feature continuous video (except for 360° pano interruptions) of mostly forward flying that becomes my master file, so I already can relive and enjoy the feeling of flying in each of my own videos.

However, drone flyers who publish their flights on YT are usually seeking to maximize views, and realize that the vast majority of YT viewers won't watch anything longer than 2 minutes. Hence, a 30 minute flight is edited down to 2 minutes of compelling highlights, set to the beat of a musical score, that leaves you wanting more.

There are numerous travelogue style aerial videos of the type you are seeking designed for dental offices and such that are an hour long. Here is a playlist of one of them.

Scenic Relaxation

The goal at Scenic Relaxation is to provide relaxing 4K films of the world's most incredible destinations. From the Alps of Switzerland, to the exotic landscapes of Africa, Scenic Relaxation will show you our incredible planet. Relax and enjoy the scenery of our beautiful world :)

youtube.com

Here is a good example of what you are seeking.

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Definitely. I've been saving a long favorites list of many of these:

Max Headroom · 2025-04-25T01:21:27-0400

RoninFlow said:
I am not (yet) a pilot. But I often search for footage of several minutes of flying forward that is not interrupted

Due to the line of sight rule you cannot fly forward for several minutes unless you have the eyesight of a bird of prey.

GadgetGuy · 2025-04-25T01:25:07-0400

Max Headroom said:
Due to the line of sight rule you cannot fly forward for several minutes unless you have the eyesight of a bird of prey.

Fly slowly enough and you'll be fine, but it certainly won't feel like flying! LOL!

mavic3usa · 2025-04-25T02:46:55-0400

In YT, speed this one up to 2x:

GadgetGuy · 2025-04-25T02:53:37-0400

mavic3usa said:
In YT, speed this one up to 2x:

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I do that even on my own videos! Flying at 65mph instead of 32mph looks way better and saves time. Just make sure the chosen sound track still sounds good at 2x. Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik is my default.