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Smooth altitude control and coordinated throttle during turns and maneuvers. Prevents the jerky up-down motion that ruins flow.
Hold position and heading in Acro mode without stabilization. The most fundamental skill — if you can't hover, you can't do anything else.
A 360-degree rotation on the pitch axis — either forward (front flip) or backward (backflip). Push throttle up while pitching, release when inverted, throttle back up on recovery.
A 360-degree rotation on the roll axis. Also called an aileron roll. Push the roll stick fully left or right, center when complete.
Rapid rotation around the yaw axis while maintaining forward flight. Combine roll and yaw in the same direction for a flat spin effect.
Accurately fly through openings between trees, poles, buildings, and structures. Teaches precise line control and spatial awareness.
Sharp 180-degree yaw spin while flying forward, immediately execute a 360-degree roll during backward flight, then 180° yaw spin in the same direction to resume forward flight.
Fly toward a pole-like object, look back to keep it in view while simultaneously rolling toward it and pitching forward until you level out. A snappy proximity move.
Lock your drone in a sideways orientation relative to the pole, fly upward along it, then rewind back down the same path while maintaining the lock.
A pole dancing trick where you fly around an object and transition to inverted flight while maintaining a smooth orbit path. A foundation for trippy spins.
Free-fall controllably from height with the camera angled straight down at ~90 degrees. Cut throttle and point the nose down for maximum speed.
Fly beneath an object, apply throttle and gradually pitch backward, pass over the object while reducing throttle, then pass back under — all while maintaining a forward-looking orientation.
Fly toward a building, gain elevation (40ft/12m+ preferred), cut throttle and pitch down to start a steep dive along the building's face, then level out near the ground.
A full 360-degree roll while simultaneously maintaining forward flight and a slight climbing arc. Unlike a flat roll, you travel in a corkscrew path.
Ascend toward a tall object (10ft+), cut throttle to stall just before reaching it, then descend back down retracing your initial path. The flight path resembles an exponential curve.
An orbital flight path with altitude variation — approach, turn 90°, then orbit while passing over the object on one half and under it on the other half.
Initiate a 90° yaw spin while applying throttle with a slight roll toward the object to fly over it. At the peak, reduce throttle and add a small roll in the opposite direction to descend.
Fly toward an object, punch up, pitch back to loop over it vertically, and dive down the other side. The bread and butter of freestyle.
A maverick loop with an Immelmann-style 180° roll at the peak. Combines maverick orientation with the direction-changing roll at the apex.
Fly beneath an object while subtly increasing throttle and pitching backward until fully inverted, then swiftly execute a 180° roll to conclude the trick while tracking the object.
Begin a power loop, but at the peak of the loop execute a rapid 180° roll to complete the trick. Named after the WWI aviation maneuver.
Half roll to inverted, then pull back on pitch to dive and reverse direction. Creates an S-shaped flight path. The go-to move for quick direction changes.
A dramatic exit maneuver — punch upward and execute a roll while ejecting away from an object or structure. Creates a stylish departure from proximity flying.
Land the drone on top of an elevated object (pole, branch, ledge) and balance it there. Tests precision landing and throttle finesse.
Fly forward at low altitude and disarm the motors to slide the drone along a smooth surface. A stylish way to end a flight or trick sequence.
A Split-S with an additional 180° of rotation, totaling 540° of pitch rotation. Creates a more dramatic diving reversal with extra rotation.
A reverse matty flip — instead of pitching backward over an object, you pitch forward under it. The flight path is the mirror image of a standard matty.
Fly forward, pitch back past inverted, and dive backwards away from an object. Named after Matty Stuntz. It's like a reverse power loop — you start at the top and go down and backward.
Fly in a circle around an object while keeping the camera pointed at it. Combine roll, yaw, and throttle to maintain a constant radius around a tree or pole.
A quick, aggressive snap to look back behind you, then immediately recover forward. Flick the pitch back hard, catch a quick inverted glimpse, then snap back to forward flight.
Punch straight up, cut throttle to stall and float momentarily, then fall and recover. The mid-air pause creates a dramatic visual effect.
Flip to inverted position and maintain a steady hover using negative pitch and throttle adjustments. A fundamental skill for many advanced tricks.
The opposite of a split-s: fly forward, pull up into a half loop, then roll upright at the top. You end up going the opposite direction at a higher altitude.
A matty flip with an added rotational twist during the descent. The yaw spin while descending backward creates a dramatic corkscrew effect.
Initiate a power loop and once you pass the peak, immediately rewind into a Split-S maneuver, taking you back over and then under the object.
Initiate a power loop, then at the peak of the loop perform a flip before completing the rest of the power loop.
An intermediate combo trick mixing front flip with a half twist. Different from the powerloop Barani — this is a pure open-air tumbling maneuver inspired by gymnastics.
Approach an object, execute a 180° yaw spin just before reaching it, then immediately initiate a 'blind' power loop over the object while facing away from your direction of travel.
Roll the drone 90 degrees sideways and fly through a gap or along a surface. Requires constant yaw input to maintain direction since you've lost normal pitch authority.
Fly inverted while spinning on the yaw axis. Combine inverted flight with a yaw rotation for a disorienting but impressive move.
Continuous forward roll while flying in a straight line, creating a corkscrew effect through the air. Also called an inverted orbit when done around an object.
A knife edge flown in reverse — roll 90° sideways and fly backward through a gap. Requires managing yaw for direction while flying backward in a tilted orientation.
The inverse of a Rubik's Cube: perform a 180° roll, then a 360° flip, then another 180° roll in the same direction. Creates a different tumbling axis pattern.
Skim along a wall surface while flying backward. Requires maintaining wall proximity with inverted control orientation.
Ascend, stall near an object, transition into a matty flip, then rewind back down. Combines the stall rewind concept with a matty flip at the reversal point.
Execute a jump rope maneuver and at the peak, perform a 360° roll in the opposite direction, then conclude by completing the jump descent.
Approach a wall at reduced speed and briefly touch the drone's bottom to the surface before recovering. A proximity move that looks dramatic on camera.
Skim along a vertical wall surface, keeping the drone parallel and close to the wall. Requires tilting the drone toward the wall and using throttle to counteract gravity.
Execute a motion (like entering a power loop) and immediately reverse it through the same arc before completing it. Like pressing rewind on your flight.
A power loop executed very close to a structure — threading through tight spaces at the top of the loop. The building-block for bando flying.
Spiral upward or downward around a tall object (tower, tree, building) while maintaining a constant orbit radius. Like a vertical corkscrew around a pole.
A disorienting multi-axis maneuver combining roll, pitch, and yaw mid-flip. Start a flip, then add a yaw spin partway through for a sharp directional change.
Execute a 180° roll toward an object, immediately yaw spin in the opposite direction to keep the object centered on screen, then finish with a 180° pitch down.
Multi-axis rotation combining half-flips and half-rolls in sequence — half flip forward, full roll, half flip forward again. Creates a cube-like tumbling motion.
Fly toward an object and in one seamless motion perform two consecutive whiplashes back-to-back. An advanced proximity trick requiring precise stick coordination.
Switch orientation mid-power-loop, transitioning from forward-facing to backward-facing (or vice versa) while maintaining the loop trajectory.
Hybrid of Immelmann and Matty Flip — perform an Immelmann at the peak and immediately transition into a matty flip descent.
Execute a 90° roll immediately followed by a 360° yaw spin while passing through a gap, then execute another roll to recover. Best through gaps 2-3x your drone's size.
A matty flip with a full 360° yaw spin incorporated. The yaw spin during the backward pitch-and-descent creates a complex multi-axis motion.
A continuous multi-axis spin combining yaw, roll, and pitch simultaneously. The drone tumbles through the air in a chaotic but controlled pattern.
A fast, aggressive combo move: boost forward, split-s over an object, and immediately juicy flick out. The quintessential 'banger' move in modern freestyle.
Begin a power loop and at the peak, transition into a matty flip descent on the other side. Combines two fundamental moves into one fluid motion.
Begin a power loop, and at the peak of the loop execute a roll, then continue and complete the rest of the power loop.
A partial maverick loop — go halfway up and over, then reverse direction. Like a maverick rewind that creates a dramatic stall-and-reverse effect.
Aggressive freestyle through abandoned buildings, combining tight gaps, proximity power loops, wall rides, and quick direction changes in complex structures.
Chain multiple tricks together into fluid sequences without pausing. The goal is flow — each trick transitions smoothly into the next.
A master-level trippy spin variant with double the roll rate — two full rolls per orbit cycle. Creates an extremely fast corkscrew effect around the object.
A power loop performed while incorporating a 360° yaw rotation through the loop. The entire loop includes a full yaw spin, creating a corkscrewing vertical loop.
Fly beneath an object, perform half a power loop to inverted with the horizon in the top half of view, execute a 180° inverted yaw spin, then finish with a matty flip back under the object.
Perform a maverick loop and during the loop, execute a 180° pitch down to invert, followed by a 360° yaw spin, then complete the loop.