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title: "Skip Fredricks"
canonical_url: "https://wiki.zephyr-sim.com/getting-started/scenarios/skip-fredricks"
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# Skip Fredricks

## Introduction

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

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Enterprise-only scenario. Not for Individual use

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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

![](https://wiki.zephyr-sim.com/images/skip-fredricks-introduction.webp)

## Drone Roster

Every module in this scenario has the following drone roster:

Drone Roster

- 3DR Solo
- AG-6A
- Alta X
- ANAFI USA
- Arrowhead
- Avata 2
- Bebop 2
- EVO II
- EVO Max 4T
- HD Racer
- Inspire 1
- Inspire 2
- Lemur 2
- Loki Mkii
- Matrice 200
- Matrice 30
- Mavic Pro
- Phantom 3
- Phantom 4
- Skydio 2
- Syma X5C
- Titan
- Typhoon
- X Star
- X10
- X2D

## 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.

![](https://wiki.zephyr-sim.com/images/skip-fredricks-cones-1.webp)

### 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.

![](https://wiki.zephyr-sim.com/images/skip-fredricks-cones-2.webp)

### 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.

![](https://wiki.zephyr-sim.com/images/skip-fredricks-cones-3.webp)

### Cones 4

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

![](https://wiki.zephyr-sim.com/images/skip-fredricks-cones-4.webp)

### 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.

![](https://wiki.zephyr-sim.com/images/skip-fredricks-reveal-1.webp)

### Reveal 2

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

![](https://wiki.zephyr-sim.com/images/skip-fredricks-reveal-2.webp)

### 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.

![](https://wiki.zephyr-sim.com/images/skip-fredricks-cones-5.webp)


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