https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-michael-rollins-show--4712313
We also have a LOT of fun along the way!]]>enTechnologyCopyright Michael Rollinshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/light_blue_square_mic.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-michael-rollins-show--4712313Mon, 27 Jan 2025 21:50:44 +0000Michael RollinsMichael Rollinsfeeds@spreaker.comFPV, or First Person View drone flying, is a fantastic hobby and profession. I discuss a myriad of topics with folks in the hobby in order to provide a broader, better understanding of what FPV is. We also have a LOT of fun along the way!
We also have a LOT of fun along the way!]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lexie-janson-maionhigh-on-building-a-fantastic-community--44736153https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44736153Mon, 10 May 2021 14:48:33 +0000Michael RollinsLexie and I talk about what it takes to build a fantastic community, and what that community can mean for you.102falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/evan-turner-fpv-champion-talks-five33-and-competition--44199499https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44199499Sun, 18 Apr 2021 17:49:05 +0000Michael RollinsEvan Turner is an undisputed champion of FPV racing. He is also incredibly wise beyond his years and owns his own FPV company. His frame is the go to racing frame and almost all of the top pilots fly it.5007falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brendan-schulman-of-dji-talks-faa--44199482https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44199482Sun, 18 Apr 2021 17:48:57 +0000Michael RollinsBrendan Schulman is the VP of Policy and Legal Affairs for DJI North America. He has worked hand in hand with the FAA over the last 5 years to help craft UAS policy and to keep as many protections for FPV and model aircraft as possible. In this...3167falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/benoit-finck-fincky-delighting-clients-and-valuing-your-work--44199463https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44199463Mon, 05 Apr 2021 03:06:49 +0000Michael RollinsBenoit Finck is one of the stars in cinematic FPV. In this interview he talks about how he charges for his work and he also talks about how he gets, manages and maintains clients.3844falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ahren-ciotti-and-making-mental-illness-work--43875444
Time stamps

00:00 Intro and Housekeeping

02:03 Interview Start

04:59 Mental illness backstory

10:03 Off your meds

17:22 Unemployment and depression

21:44 Anxiety is different than depression

28:12 Tools for coping with mental illness

54:39 Mental illness is a super power

1:07:18 It's hard on those around us

1:25:44 Finding mental health care]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43875444Sun, 14 Mar 2021 01:01:30 +0000Michael RollinsAhren Ciotti and I both suffer from different mental illnesses. For Ahren, the struggle has intensified recently, especially with the pandemic, but we are both "making it". In this episode we talk about our experiences with mental illness and ways...
Time stamps

00:00 Intro and Housekeeping

02:03 Interview Start

04:59 Mental illness backstory

10:03 Off your meds

17:22 Unemployment and depression

21:44 Anxiety is different than depression

28:12 Tools for coping with mental illness

54:39 Mental illness is a super power

1:07:18 It's hard on those around us

1:25:44 Finding mental health care]]>5455falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chad-kapper-on-leadership--43668773
In this episode we talk about leadership, community and how others perceive you as a leader. We also talk about Chad's next endeavor, a thing called Hack Make Mod ([https://www.hhttps://www.hackmakemod.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43668773Sun, 28 Feb 2021 03:02:33 +0000Michael RollinsChad Kapper is a serial entrepreneur. In his time he has started and sold 3 successful businesses. Whether you love it or hate, Rotor Riot has left an indelible mark on the FPV community, and that is exactly how Chad Kapper created it to be. In this...
In this episode we talk about leadership, community and how others perceive you as a leader. We also talk about Chad's next endeavor, a thing called Hack Make Mod ([https://www.hhttps://www.hackmakemod.com.]]>4519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-faa-can-take-our-airspace-with-bruce-simpson--43327272https://www.patreon.com/rcmodelreviews
https://www.youtube.com/user/xjet
https://www.youtube.com/user/RCModelReviews

My Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins

The Michael Rollins Show Podcast
https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-michael-rollins-show

Instagram
@themichaelrollinsshow

The FAA is the rule-making body for all airspace in the United States. They are well within their rights to control and restrict that airspace in any way that they'd like. They are doing just that as they start using the rule-making process to limit further the ways in which any RC controlled aircraft can be flown in the US.

The FPV hobby will be impacted greatly by the new set of rules that are to take effect in 2023. The hobby is already moving towards sub-250g aircraft to avoid the requirement for remote ID, and further regulations may show up at a moments notice. So what do we do?

In this episode, Bruce and I talk about how and why the FAA may divide the airspace and what arguments they may make in order to further control it. We also talk about what we can do to fight against it.

I hope that you enjoy it. This will obviously be a contentious one, so, as they say, let's keep it civil.

Decoder with Nilay Patel
https://www.theverge.com/22225238/trump-social-media-ban-platform-moderation-tech-regulation-daphne-keller-interview]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43327272Sun, 07 Feb 2021 02:41:21 +0000Michael RollinsBruce's Patreon and YouTube https://www.patreon.com/rcmodelreviews https://www.youtube.com/user/xjet https://www.youtube.com/user/RCModelReviews My Patreon https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins The Michael Rollins Show Podcast...https://www.patreon.com/rcmodelreviews
https://www.youtube.com/user/xjet
https://www.youtube.com/user/RCModelReviews

My Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins

The Michael Rollins Show Podcast
https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-michael-rollins-show

Instagram
@themichaelrollinsshow

The FAA is the rule-making body for all airspace in the United States. They are well within their rights to control and restrict that airspace in any way that they'd like. They are doing just that as they start using the rule-making process to limit further the ways in which any RC controlled aircraft can be flown in the US.

The FPV hobby will be impacted greatly by the new set of rules that are to take effect in 2023. The hobby is already moving towards sub-250g aircraft to avoid the requirement for remote ID, and further regulations may show up at a moments notice. So what do we do?

In this episode, Bruce and I talk about how and why the FAA may divide the airspace and what arguments they may make in order to further control it. We also talk about what we can do to fight against it.

I hope that you enjoy it. This will obviously be a contentious one, so, as they say, let's keep it civil.

Decoder with Nilay Patel
https://www.theverge.com/22225238/trump-social-media-ban-platform-moderation-tech-regulation-daphne-keller-interview]]>4564falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/running-an-fpv-business-with-gab70-and-maionhigh--43156487
Lexie Jansen (MaiOnHigh) and Gab707 (of DRL fame) have both worked for themselves for a while, now. They “hustle” on the daily, and they “rise and grind” all year long. But they do so because they love it.

In this conversation we talk about what it’s like to work for yourself. We talk about the challenges and trials they face regularly. And when it’s all said and done, neither one would have it any other way.

You can find Lexie here: https://www.youtube.com/user/MaiOnHigh
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maionhigh/

You can find Gab here: https://www.youtube.com/user/Gab707
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gab707_fpv/
Gab’s 1MM view flight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pSKo2N8WGY&t=5s

Creator Spotlight today is Optimize Drone: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6nRZXtxfvoaEFQg8t5AZg


0:00 Lexie is kidnapped
11:20 Spanish Mafia Skit
57:14 Interview Intro
5:17:25 What pushed you to go full-time?
13:16:04 Who did you seek wisdom from?
19:09:11 What is the best thing about notoriety (or is there a good thing about it)?
33:25:27 Since you work for yourself, how do you keep motivated?
45:28:26 How do you diversify your income streams and is there one that is more stable than others?
59:40:25 Is there a consistent income stream that allows you to branch out creatively?
01:08:11:02 What are the things that keep you up at night?
01:15:12:17 What wisdom would you tell anyone that wants to go down this path?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43156487Thu, 28 Jan 2021 04:53:35 +0000Michael RollinsWorking for yourself is not for the faint of heart. It can lead to intense anxiety if things don’t go well, and unease into the future because not much can be known all the time. But working for yourself has an allure that transcends these things....
Lexie Jansen (MaiOnHigh) and Gab707 (of DRL fame) have both worked for themselves for a while, now. They “hustle” on the daily, and they “rise and grind” all year long. But they do so because they love it.

In this conversation we talk about what it’s like to work for yourself. We talk about the challenges and trials they face regularly. And when it’s all said and done, neither one would have it any other way.

You can find Lexie here: https://www.youtube.com/user/MaiOnHigh
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maionhigh/

You can find Gab here: https://www.youtube.com/user/Gab707
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gab707_fpv/
Gab’s 1MM view flight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pSKo2N8WGY&t=5s

Creator Spotlight today is Optimize Drone: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd6nRZXtxfvoaEFQg8t5AZg


0:00 Lexie is kidnapped
11:20 Spanish Mafia Skit
57:14 Interview Intro
5:17:25 What pushed you to go full-time?
13:16:04 Who did you seek wisdom from?
19:09:11 What is the best thing about notoriety (or is there a good thing about it)?
33:25:27 Since you work for yourself, how do you keep motivated?
45:28:26 How do you diversify your income streams and is there one that is more stable than others?
59:40:25 Is there a consistent income stream that allows you to branch out creatively?
01:08:11:02 What are the things that keep you up at night?
01:15:12:17 What wisdom would you tell anyone that wants to go down this path?]]>4807falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/remote-id-and-sub-250g-fpv-w-ummagawd-and-roogi--42908588https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichaelrollinsshow/ (@themichaelrollinsshow)


With the delivery of the FAA Remote ID rule the foreseeable future of FPV has been defined, but the writing has been on the wall for a while now. While we all hope that some way will be made available for us to continue flying the ways that we have grown to love, it’s always wise to be prepared.

A few folks have started pushing innovation into the sub-250g space. Tommy Tabija (Ummagawd) and Bob Roogi (KababFPV) are two of the folks with the most coherent ideas on how to get HD footage in something resembling modern FPV flight with a sub-250g package.

The truly intriguing thing is that Tommy and Bob are approaching it from the exact opposite ends. Tommy wants to get to 249.9g and still have a 5” quad, while Bob has started as small and light as he can and is working up. The results of both of their efforts are truly fascinating.

You can find Tommy here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/ummagawdFPV
https://ummagawd.com/

You can find Bob here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4yjtLpqFmlVncUFExoVjiQ
https://fpvcycle.com/

Extra information from the episode:
Bob’s Tiny Drone: https://youtu.be/T6OBImq09dE
RDQ Fighting the FAA: https://www.racedayquads.com/pages/faa-legal-battle-to-save-fpv
Unsolvable Math Problem: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/the-unsolvable-math-problem/
FAA sub-250g Part 107 Rule is unconfirmed]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42908588Wed, 13 Jan 2021 00:31:30 +0000Michael RollinsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichaelrollinsshow/ (@themichaelrollinsshow) With the delivery of the FAA Remote ID rule the foreseeable future of FPV has been defined, but the writing has been...https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themichaelrollinsshow/ (@themichaelrollinsshow)


With the delivery of the FAA Remote ID rule the foreseeable future of FPV has been defined, but the writing has been on the wall for a while now. While we all hope that some way will be made available for us to continue flying the ways that we have grown to love, it’s always wise to be prepared.

A few folks have started pushing innovation into the sub-250g space. Tommy Tabija (Ummagawd) and Bob Roogi (KababFPV) are two of the folks with the most coherent ideas on how to get HD footage in something resembling modern FPV flight with a sub-250g package.

The truly intriguing thing is that Tommy and Bob are approaching it from the exact opposite ends. Tommy wants to get to 249.9g and still have a 5” quad, while Bob has started as small and light as he can and is working up. The results of both of their efforts are truly fascinating.

You can find Tommy here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/ummagawdFPV
https://ummagawd.com/

You can find Bob here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4yjtLpqFmlVncUFExoVjiQ
https://fpvcycle.com/

Extra information from the episode:
Bob’s Tiny Drone: https://youtu.be/T6OBImq09dE
RDQ Fighting the FAA: https://www.racedayquads.com/pages/faa-legal-battle-to-save-fpv
Unsolvable Math Problem: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/the-unsolvable-math-problem/
FAA sub-250g Part 107 Rule is unconfirmed]]>5070falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kevin-haelterman-cofounder-of-liftoff--42767653https://patreon.com/michaelrollins

Kevin Haelterman is one of the two cofounders of LuGus Studios, the creator of LiftOff. Kevin and I chat at length about the values that FPV simulators bring to FPV, especially in the current times when getting together in person is incredibly difficult.

FPV simulators do more than just help you fly better. They allow new pilots to get their start. They allow entire communities to hang out virtually. They allow racing to happen asynchronously. They give a creative outlet to those that want to do more than just fly.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42767653Wed, 13 Jan 2021 00:29:25 +0000Michael RollinsYou can find my Patreon at: https://patreon.com/michaelrollins Kevin Haelterman is one of the two cofounders of LuGus Studios, the creator of LiftOff. Kevin and I chat at length about the values that FPV simulators bring to FPV, especially in the...https://patreon.com/michaelrollins

Kevin Haelterman is one of the two cofounders of LuGus Studios, the creator of LiftOff. Kevin and I chat at length about the values that FPV simulators bring to FPV, especially in the current times when getting together in person is incredibly difficult.

FPV simulators do more than just help you fly better. They allow new pilots to get their start. They allow entire communities to hang out virtually. They allow racing to happen asynchronously. They give a creative outlet to those that want to do more than just fly.]]>5650falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boris-b-the-creator-of-betaflight--42754089
In this interview he talks about what led him to create Betaflight, how he had a hand in innovating not only FC firmware, but also other things in flight we take for granted now-a-days.

The support of my patrons helps keep these interviews coming. You can find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42754089Sat, 02 Jan 2021 04:15:38 +0000Michael RollinsBoris B is the creator of Betaflight. Forked from Cleanflight, Betaflight has become the predominant FPV flight controller firmware. Boris, as the creator, lead and one of the primary contributors, had an incredible hand in creating the flight...
In this interview he talks about what led him to create Betaflight, how he had a hand in innovating not only FC firmware, but also other things in flight we take for granted now-a-days.

The support of my patrons helps keep these interviews coming. You can find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins]]>5263falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paul-nurkkala-nurk-fpv-why-we-fpv--42754124
And yet, for all of that, we still fly. Even if it's over and over, we still fly.

Nurk and I explore why we do and the things that keep us going.

You can find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins

You can find Nurk here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPCc4i_lIw-fW9oBXh6yTnw]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42754124Sat, 02 Jan 2021 04:13:37 +0000Michael RollinsFor everything we do, especially the things we love, there is a pay off. That pay off, or set of pay offs, keeps you coming back for more, even in the face of adversity. In FPV drone flying we spend precious time building, tuning and flying FPV...
And yet, for all of that, we still fly. Even if it's over and over, we still fly.

Nurk and I explore why we do and the things that keep us going.

You can find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins

You can find Nurk here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPCc4i_lIw-fW9oBXh6yTnw]]>3387falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mr-steele-professional-fpv-and-burnout--42754122
You can find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins

You can find Mr Steele here (as if you don't already follow him):
https://www.youtube.com/user/MrSteeledavis]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42754122Sat, 02 Jan 2021 04:12:12 +0000Michael RollinsMr. Steele and I sit down to talk about using FPV drones as a means of obtaining awesome and unique shots in films. The practice of using FPV Drones in serious videography is new and is still gaining acceptance, but it is likely here to stay. Steele...
You can find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins

You can find Mr Steele here (as if you don't already follow him):
https://www.youtube.com/user/MrSteeledavis]]>2855falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thomas-bitmatta-ep-2-the-mind-of-an-fpv-master--42754123
You can find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins

You can find Thomas here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/teamkoryotkd
https://www.youtube.com/user/BMSWEB]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42754123Sat, 02 Jan 2021 04:10:40 +0000Michael RollinsThomas Bitmatta has been flying RC since he was 12. He's now 20. Back around 2014 he switched over to quads and fell in love with that as his main type of flying. He initially just enjoyed the racing until one day he took one lap in a three lap...
You can find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins

You can find Thomas here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/teamkoryotkd
https://www.youtube.com/user/BMSWEB]]>3870falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thomas-bitmatta-ep-1-the-mind-of-an-fpv-master--42754128
You can find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins

You can find Thomas here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/teamkoryotkd
https://www.youtube.com/user/BMSWEB]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42754128Sat, 02 Jan 2021 04:09:59 +0000Michael RollinsThomas Bitmatta has been flying RC since he was 12. He's now 20. Back around 2014 he switched over to quads and fell in love with that as his main type of flying. He initially just enjoyed the racing until one day he took one lap in a three lap...
You can find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins

You can find Thomas here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/teamkoryotkd
https://www.youtube.com/user/BMSWEB]]>4044falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/david-skidoosh-andrews-the-fpv-community-is-awesome--42754120
You can find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins

You can find Skidoosh here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVg12qrgjogSPA_C1eUAyoQ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42754120Sat, 02 Jan 2021 04:08:47 +0000Michael RollinsDavid "Skidoosh" Andrews knows and has flown with people all over the world. He lives in China (near Wuhan in the Hubei province) and has been flying FPV for a LONG time. You know what? It turns out that the FPV community is awesome, and he has...
You can find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins

You can find Skidoosh here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVg12qrgjogSPA_C1eUAyoQ]]>6611falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/evan-turner-headsup-fpv-ep-2-fpv-champion-entrepreneur-and-vanover-rival--42755237
You can find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins

You can find Evan Turner here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSfT16YYug053yF8eFNNefg
https://flyfive33.com/
Instagram: @flyfive33
Instagram: @headsupfpv
Facebook: Evan Turner]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42755237Sat, 02 Jan 2021 04:08:08 +0000Michael RollinsEvan Turner, aka HeadsupFPV, has taken the MultiGP Drone Nationals for two consecutive years. In this episode he recounts his progression from having his name put on the map at Sebring to taking the Nationals for the first time in 2018 to winning...
You can find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins

You can find Evan Turner here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSfT16YYug053yF8eFNNefg
https://flyfive33.com/
Instagram: @flyfive33
Instagram: @headsupfpv
Facebook: Evan Turner]]>3425falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/evan-turner-headsup-fpv-ep-1-fpv-champion-entrepreneur-and-vanover-rival--42755236
You can find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins

You can find Evan Turner here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSfT16YYug053yF8eFNNefg
https://flyfive33.com/
Instagram: @flyfive33
Instagram: @headsupfpv
Facebook: Evan Turner]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42755236Sat, 02 Jan 2021 04:07:32 +0000Michael RollinsEvan Turner, aka HeadsupFPV, has taken the MultiGP Drone Nationals for two consecutive years. In this episode he recounts his progression from having his name put on the map at Sebring to taking the Nationals for the first time in 2018 to winning...
You can find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins

You can find Evan Turner here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSfT16YYug053yF8eFNNefg
https://flyfive33.com/
Instagram: @flyfive33
Instagram: @headsupfpv
Facebook: Evan Turner]]>3828falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chad-nowak-finalglideaus-mental-health--42754080https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

If I ever meet Chad Nowak's friend Mark or his partner Candice, I will shake their hands and give them a huge hug. You see, Mark and Candice are one of the reasons we still have Chad with us today. In this episode Chad and I share about our struggles with mental health. Both of us talk about times we struggled with not only depression but also thoughts and plans of suicide. This one is heavy, folks. It's not "about" FPV, but we should all be aware that there are many around us in this community that are having a hard time or even suffering. Love on those people, it's one thing we can do.

If you are struggling, please, please reach out. You may not feel relevant, or like you're a burden. You may not feel like continuing on or that no one will miss you. You're wrong and the world would be a much sadder place without you.

As I consider my own struggles with depression and thoughts of suicide from the place where I am now I realize all of the things that I would have missed out on. My children, my wife, the magic of FPV, the wild ride I've had on YouTube. From the dark place you may be it seems impossible that the future could possibly exist, and even if it does it's full of misery and suffering.

That is not the truth. The time and the moment are hard, but life is out there waiting for you. Stick around to see it.

You can find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins

You can find Chad here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/FinalGlideAus]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42754080Sat, 02 Jan 2021 03:58:43 +0000Michael RollinsNational Suicide Prevention Hotline (US): 1-800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ If I ever meet Chad Nowak's friend Mark or his partner Candice, I will shake their hands and give them a huge hug. You see, Mark and Candice are one of...https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

If I ever meet Chad Nowak's friend Mark or his partner Candice, I will shake their hands and give them a huge hug. You see, Mark and Candice are one of the reasons we still have Chad with us today. In this episode Chad and I share about our struggles with mental health. Both of us talk about times we struggled with not only depression but also thoughts and plans of suicide. This one is heavy, folks. It's not "about" FPV, but we should all be aware that there are many around us in this community that are having a hard time or even suffering. Love on those people, it's one thing we can do.

If you are struggling, please, please reach out. You may not feel relevant, or like you're a burden. You may not feel like continuing on or that no one will miss you. You're wrong and the world would be a much sadder place without you.

As I consider my own struggles with depression and thoughts of suicide from the place where I am now I realize all of the things that I would have missed out on. My children, my wife, the magic of FPV, the wild ride I've had on YouTube. From the dark place you may be it seems impossible that the future could possibly exist, and even if it does it's full of misery and suffering.

That is not the truth. The time and the moment are hard, but life is out there waiting for you. Stick around to see it.

You can find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins

You can find Chad here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/FinalGlideAus]]>5754falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alex-vanover-drl-champion--42754126
You can find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins

You can find Alex Vanover here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV5_FNKj1x-EB4dGTUTltHA]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42754126Sat, 02 Jan 2021 03:57:34 +0000Michael RollinsThroughout this 4th season of DRL the question that everyone has been asking is whether or not Alex Vanover had what it takes to become the DRL World Champion. As it turns out, the answer is a resounding "yes". Alex and I talk about that final race,...
You can find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins

You can find Alex Vanover here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV5_FNKj1x-EB4dGTUTltHA]]>4348falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vik-lanning-vik-fpv-badass-mode-3-fpv-pilot--42754127
Skitzo's F3 Expo run:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRmlX6rrs2w

You can find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins

You can find Vik FPV here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCRdj6is6pLRH9nFmsvj7Mw
https://www.instagram.com/vik_fpv/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42754127Sat, 02 Jan 2021 03:56:16 +0000Michael RollinsVik Lanning, aka Vik FPV, is well acknowledged as one of the best out there. In an era when flight videos don't get many views, Vik consistently pulls in thousands of views for each of the videos he posts. In this video we talk about his origins,...
Skitzo's F3 Expo run:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRmlX6rrs2w

You can find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins

You can find Vik FPV here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCRdj6is6pLRH9nFmsvj7Mw
https://www.instagram.com/vik_fpv/]]>5653falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/angela-jacques-little-a-the-best-organizer-in-fpv--42475416
You can find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins

You can find Angela Jacques here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/Adoptables100
https://www.facebook.com/LittleAflies/
http://fpvracing.mx/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42475416Sat, 02 Jan 2021 03:55:06 +0000Michael RollinsIn this episode, Angela Jacques and I talk about the FPV culture of Mexico. In a lot of ways it's very different from the US culture. Angela had a very unique and also terrifying experience while flying. However, in a lot of ways things are the...
You can find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins

You can find Angela Jacques here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/Adoptables100
https://www.facebook.com/LittleAflies/
http://fpvracing.mx/]]>4868falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jamie-ann-little-stellar-fox-being-a-woman-in-fpv--42754119
You can find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins

You can find Little Stellar Fox (aka Jamie Ann) here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrcFfeLvgXwyFtmjXxbTkw
https://www.patreon.com/littlestellarfox]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42754119Sat, 02 Jan 2021 03:54:02 +0000Michael RollinsI've had the privilege of speaking to several women in FPV, both on camera and off. There is a nearly consistent story of abuse and anger targeted at them that pervades their existence in the FPV community. Little Stellar Fox, aka Jamie Ann, talks...
You can find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins

You can find Little Stellar Fox (aka Jamie Ann) here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClrcFfeLvgXwyFtmjXxbTkw
https://www.patreon.com/littlestellarfox]]>4093falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bruce-simpson-a-huge-gift-to-fpv--42755177
You can find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins

You can find Bruce here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/xjet
https://www.youtube.com/user/RCModelReviews]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42755177Sat, 02 Jan 2021 03:52:47 +0000Michael RollinsBruce Simpson, well known for his RCModelReviews and his XJet channels, makes 100% of his living off of YouTube and Patreon. Both income sources are critical to him and without either he'd be in a tight spot. There is one income source, though, that...
You can find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins

You can find Bruce here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/xjet
https://www.youtube.com/user/RCModelReviews]]>3624falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/zoe-fpv-fpv-drones-are-to-small--42475415
You can find Zoe here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/ZoeFullThrottle
zoe@outcastdroneworks.com
https://outcastdroneworks.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42475415Sat, 02 Jan 2021 01:46:04 +0000Michael RollinsZoe went from winning the first AMA sanctioned event in the US to a disastrous set of runs due to equipment problems in Drone Nationals. In this episode we hear about the early days of racing, about the infighting of the leagues, and about how that...
You can find Zoe here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/ZoeFullThrottle
zoe@outcastdroneworks.com
https://outcastdroneworks.com]]>4627falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jordan-temkin-jet-fpv-best-voice-in-fpv-and-drl-champ--42475408
You can find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins

You can find Jordan here:
https://www.project399.com/
https://www.instagram.com/jet.fpv/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3NlhIujLgJdZD2T2YOLkCQ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42475408Sat, 02 Jan 2021 01:44:04 +0000Michael Rollins"How would you like to rebuild 600 drones?" Jordan rightly points out in our this segment that the Tech Ops team for DRL are the unsung heroes of the league. They have to manage, and often rebuild, 600 drones during and after an event, sometimes...
You can find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins

You can find Jordan here:
https://www.project399.com/
https://www.instagram.com/jet.fpv/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3NlhIujLgJdZD2T2YOLkCQ]]>3543falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chad-nowak-finalglideaus-rotor-riot-and-freedom--42475405
You can find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins

You can find Chad Nowak here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/FinalGlideAus
https://www.instagram.com/finalglideaus/
https://www.facebook.com/pumkin.head.33]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42475405Sat, 02 Jan 2021 01:43:56 +0000Michael RollinsChad Nowak walked into his boss's office sometime around the beginning of 2016, put a letter on his desk and quit his job of 18 years. He then went on to become a founding cast member of Rotor Riot and live for the next two years off of his savings....
You can find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins

You can find Chad Nowak here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/FinalGlideAus
https://www.instagram.com/finalglideaus/
https://www.facebook.com/pumkin.head.33]]>4321falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alex-vanover-competing-in-drl--42475394
You can find Alex here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV5_FNKj1x-EB4dGTUTltHA

You can find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42475394Sat, 02 Jan 2021 01:43:45 +0000Michael RollinsIn our first interview Alex Vanover (aka CaptianVanover) predicted that he would win DRL hands down. His prediction was based on the sheer metrics, what's on paper, that he is faster than all of the other pilots, at least on paper. And while he went...
You can find Alex here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV5_FNKj1x-EB4dGTUTltHA

You can find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins]]>3447falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paul-nurkkala-nurk-fpv-drl-champion-and-community--42475361
You can find Paul in these places
https://www.youtube.com/c/nurkfpv
http://nurk.tv Links to YouTube
http://paulnurkkala.com Contact and miscellaneous
https://www.instagram.com/nurkfpv/

Contribute to my Patreon to help further these interviews:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42475361Sat, 02 Jan 2021 01:43:36 +0000Michael RollinsThere is a real process when it comes to Paul Nurkkala becoming the DRL Champion Nurk. Paul goes through that process with us in this segment of the interview. His ritual is very, very intense. You can find Paul in these places...
You can find Paul in these places
https://www.youtube.com/c/nurkfpv
http://nurk.tv Links to YouTube
http://paulnurkkala.com Contact and miscellaneous
https://www.instagram.com/nurkfpv/

Contribute to my Patreon to help further these interviews:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins]]>3387falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joshua-bardwell-full-time-fpv-know-it-all--42475360
You can find Joshua's YouTube channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/loraan

You can find Joshua's Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/thedroneracingengineer

You can find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42475360Sat, 02 Jan 2021 01:43:24 +0000Michael RollinsWhat would you say if you had 200 people ask you a question EVERY DAY? Joshua Bardwell says "I need to build a bigger business!" Joshua Bardwell has been full-time FPV YouTubing for almost 2 years and his numbers and revenue keep growing. In this...
You can find Joshua's YouTube channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/loraan

You can find Joshua's Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/thedroneracingengineer

You can find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins]]>3367falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/benoit-finck-fincky-cinematic-fpv--42475343
Benoit comes to us from France today and talks about his origin story as well as how he edits. The simple techniques he uses are good for all of us to take in. Watch on for the entirety!

Benoit Finck's Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/Beuhnoix

My Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42475343Sat, 02 Jan 2021 01:42:44 +0000Michael RollinsBenoit Finck, aka Fincky, puts out some of the most creative FPV videos around. You've seen his videos even if you don't know it. The Dojo video where the drone flies through all of the flipping Judo students, that was Fincky. Benoit comes to us from...
Benoit comes to us from France today and talks about his origin story as well as how he edits. The simple techniques he uses are good for all of us to take in. Watch on for the entirety!

Benoit Finck's Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/Beuhnoix

My Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins]]>1892falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mr-steele-the-fpv-mustache-everyone-knows--42475178
But how many of you know his perspective behind the creation of Rotor Riot? How many of you know how much he got paid for Rotor Riot? Because he covers all of that in this segment of the interview. I hope that you are pumped and ready to hear what he has to say!

I'd like to take a moment to say that I'm excited to offer the full Steele interview in its audio format for the very first time on my Patreon. As a $3 Patreon subscriber you will start getting access to all of the fully edited interviews that I do. You can hear the whole interview before all of the segments are out on YouTube and you can listen to it in your favorite podcast app.

You can find Mr. Steele here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/MrSteeledavis

You can also find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42475178Sat, 02 Jan 2021 01:42:35 +0000Michael RollinsWelcome to the Michael Rollins Show. Today I'm bringing you the one, the only, Mr. Steele! Mr. Steele is a legend in the drone industry. Probably all of you have seen him and know who he is. But how many of you know his perspective behind the...
But how many of you know his perspective behind the creation of Rotor Riot? How many of you know how much he got paid for Rotor Riot? Because he covers all of that in this segment of the interview. I hope that you are pumped and ready to hear what he has to say!

I'd like to take a moment to say that I'm excited to offer the full Steele interview in its audio format for the very first time on my Patreon. As a $3 Patreon subscriber you will start getting access to all of the fully edited interviews that I do. You can hear the whole interview before all of the segments are out on YouTube and you can listen to it in your favorite podcast app.

You can find Mr. Steele here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/MrSteeledavis

You can also find my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/michaelrollins]]>5102falsefull