Students learn about FPV videography during drone workshop

Eleven SJMC students participated in a drone workshop on Friday, Nov. 18, capturing beautiful footage of our beloved Old Main. The hands-on demonstration was led by electronic media alum and freelance drone pilot Ben Kailing, who taught students how to shoot FPV (first-person point of view) videography. Using special goggles, students saw from the perspective of the drone itself. 

Kailing owns Lazer Bear Studio, a media production company specializing in FVP drone videography. He founded the company after working as a Production Assistant for Texas Parks and Wildlife. He shows off his self-made drones and advises students who want to enter the industry.

Permission to fly on campus was received from Risk Management, UPD, and the San Marcos Airport. Attendees consisted of members of the Innovation Club and students from Professor Dale Blasingame’s Drone Storytelling course. 

Many thanks to Ben Kailing for joining us and teaching our students about this emerging form of storytelling!