# Skip Fredericks

## Introduction

Developed in collaboration with filmmaker Skip Fredericks, this scenario teaches and reinforces flight techniques used by drone operators in the film industry.

The Skip Fredericks scenario consists of eight modules:Free Flight

1. Cones 1
2. Cones 2
3. Cones 3
4. Cones 4
5. Reveal 1
6. Reveal 2
7. Cones 5

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## Drone Roster

Every module in this scenario has the following drone roster:

| Drone Model   |
| ------------- |
| Phantom3      |
| Inspire1      |
| ThreeDRSolo   |
| Symax5c       |
| XStar         |
| Bebop2        |
| Mavic         |
| Phantom4      |
| Inspire2      |
| Typhoon       |
| Titan         |
| ag6a          |
| HDRacer       |
| m200          |
| LokiMK2       |
| Skydio\_2     |
| Autel\_Evo\_2 |
| alta\_x       |
| arrowhead     |
| anafi\_usa    |
| Skydio\_X2D   |
| m30           |
| X10           |
| DJI\_Avata2   |

## Module Breakdowns

### Cones 1

Dolly forward and back over the cones, focusing straight and level flight with the nose oriented forward, and maintaining the same local heading.

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### Cones 2

Track left and right over teh cones while maintaining the nose orientation forward, and fly smoothly side to side.  Make sure to watch the horizon to ensure level flight.

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### Cones 3

Trace the square clockwise while tracking and dolly shots.  Make sure the drone is oriented in the same direction throughout the module. Practice making controlled yet square corners.

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### Cones 4

Trace the square with the nose forward throughout the pattern, focus on turning the drone around the corners as smoothly as possible.

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### Reveal 1

Enter this point while facing the cubes on the other end of the field to practice smooth and level progression throughout the ascending reveal shot.

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### Reveal 2

Enter this point while facing the cubes, concentrating on smooth controller inputs as you fly backwards in this ascending reveal shot.

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### Cones 5

Trace the circle while drones nose is oriented forward, while moving in a circular pattern and focusing on level banking throughout the turn.

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