Onigiri and Co.

In this episode, I'm interviewing Bruce Simpson from Xjet and Model RC Review. Of course we went on a rant, but we also got to talk about his long experience with Model Aircrafts. Additionally, I was interested in learning more about Bruce himself, about his life and his mindset towards life, the health challenges he mentioned some years ago and how he is managing them currently.

Overall this episode helped to get to know one of the most well-known characters in RC aircrafts and drones and one of the first RC channels I knew of when I started my FPV journey.

So if like me, you're curious about Bruce, join us today for our 60th episode on this podcast!

In this episode I'm interviewing Botgrinder on one of the latest topics he touched on in his own videos: What the heck happened to FPV, or, as I asked myself, Why is everyone SO MAD at FPV right now?

While going back through the main 3 points he detailed in his video content, we also discussed further points including whether and how the hobby can find a way to get back to its roots, while allowing evolution and change to happen in our community.

Tune in if this topic speaks to you and don't forget to share with your mates!

Join me in this energetic and motivating conversation with my friend Christina Vithoulkas, to hear about her recovery story in motorsport. In this episode we talked about how she transitioned from dirt bikes to drift cars after her injury, throughout a few tangents - of course - including motivation to get things done and not letting life getting in the way of your plans!

A very valuable lesson for anyone out there, including FPV Pilots!

In this episode, join me in a candid and no-holds-barred conversation with my friend and renowned Swiss FPV Pilot, Black Bird FPV.

Black Bird FPV lays bare the realities of the FPV drone world, diving into the nuances of drone tuning, while sharing insights on navigating the sponsorship landscape, and offering unfiltered advice for enthusiasts and aspiring pilots. This conversation was sometimes bordering on the edge of bluntness, due to both of our French language background, but always grounded in authenticity and kindness at heart.

Discover the unvarnished truths of the FPV community as Black Bird FPV shares personal experiences and challenges as well as advice!

Tune in today and don't forget to share with you friends :)

Join me as I interview Radar Kane, one of the earliest drone pilot to fly commercially in Australia.

Through this interview, we learn more about Radar's earliest stages in the RC world and how he was able to convert his knowledge of RC helicopters to become a professional pilot on film sets and in the car advertisement scene.

As the industry evolves, Radar is following it closely. FPV brought to him a new fire, a new passion for flying, which we also discuss in the second part of this episode.

Radar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radarkane/

The Bear: https://bio.site/thebear

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In this episode I am welcoming a successful creator and FPV pilot from the USA: Kai Vertigoh.

Join us as we discuss anothe aspect of the worlds of FPV drones and content creation. during this converstaion, we talk about the fine line of balancing passion and numbers as well as how to embark in a creative journey when it comes to flying FPV.

Tune in today and don't forget to share this episode if you like it.

In this episode Stewart from UAV Futures takes us through his journey of running a FPV YouTube channel while being an advocate on mental health. If this topic interests you, this one is for you!

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Stew/UAV Futures: https://www.patreon.com/uavfutures

Sam: https://patreon.com/sdphotoau

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In this episode, I welcome my friend Sam to talk about his very eclectic FPV fleet.

If you can relate to having all kind of drones size in your fleet and if you love building something different every time, testing components like GPS, props and if, overall, you love having fun with the building process, this episode is for you!

In this episode we are joined by Mantis FPV aka. Adriano.

Adriano is one of the two founders of the Australian FPV store MantisFPV.

In this episode, we discuss his history with drones, how it feels to own a physical FPV store, the duties of a FPV shop towards the community and many other questions I had for a FPV shop owner, including: how hard it is to open a store in Australia in the middle of a worldwide health crisis 🐨 🕷️ 🇦🇺

Tune in if interested and don't forget to share, rate and follow!

I am really glad to welcome @botgrinder on the @onigiriandco podcast one more time for this specific new episode!

In this one, we are closing the series on HD systems (for now!) by discussing some ethical concerns about HD and FPV systems in general.

Amongst new regulations showing up, how can we as a community make things better and liveable for pilots out there? What is best to do, what is best not to do, not only with choosing what we fit in our drones, but also, with our pilot's way of life in general.

If you're interested, give us a listen and share it with anyone who wants to hear about this topic!

In this episode I'm interviewing my mate and source of creative inspiration James Forrester. James is a FPV Pilot and Photographer, whose passion for capturing beautiful imagery has been going on since 2018. 

We met when I was still working at a hobby store selling and building FPV drones, and since then, James's journey into drones and photography in motorsports has been on an exciting journey. Tune in today if you want to learn more about what it's like to be a motorsport photographer in Australia, capturing stunning event from Hitec Drift competitions to the famous V8 Supercar Series at Bathurst. James also shared with me some great insights and advice on how to achieve your dreams in life, so if you feel like a good dose of positivity right now, let's get started!

MaiOnHigh is back for a new episode of 2023 and we are catching up on what we've both been up to for the past weeks. Most of the time, life is unpredictable and we must go with it. Coming back on the past couple of months and what's coming for the new year, our discussion ended up revolving around setbacks, why they are ok and and how to deal with the feeling of being back to square one.
Tune in for a very human episode today!

Happy New Year 2023! In this first episode of the year, I have the pleasure to welcome a well-known character of the FPV scene for years: KonastyFPV. This episode is about finding a good balance between flying FPV for commercial purpose, whilst still being able to enjoy good OG freestyle runs during some free time. We also talked about the challenges of being a creative in the FPV industry, how it feels to giving up some editing decisions away while being trusted to get the right shot at the right time on set, and much more! So if you're interested, join us and tune in today!

In this episode we are catching up with Ruben from FPV Raw and Team Failsafe! We go back on how, when and where we met. We talk about flying wing, flying drones, recording podcasts and much more! An hour was obviously not enough to say everything we wanted to say, so we'll have him back in the new year!

We recorded this episode ages ago with Steph FPV ! We talked about FPV racing of course, but we also shared some FPV situations we've been in, such as what it's like to be training in Taiwan, flying with Sim Nemesis or the weirdest thing we were told as FPV pilots, amongst heaps of other things.
Lexie and I had an amazing time chatting with Steph all in all. So tune in if you want to learn some new things today!

This episode is about Izzyboop and her 2 years journey into FPV. I've had such an interested tech-talk with her, between freestyle builds, FPV chasing techniques, bigger drones builds and more, this episode felt like just a few seconds for me!

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! And I hope it makes you discover another pilot's awesome personality at the same time!

In this episode we are talking about MaiOnHigh's life course from early on to the current days,. Similar to the episode about Onigiri, this episode is dedicated to share Lexie's path in other ways than we usually do on our social media. From her childhood in Poland to flying speeders in Australia, with everything that happened in between and made her the woman she is today, this episode is a quick summary of a bit less than 30 years of life.

So get your earphones, tune in, and have a great listening moment!

In this episode we are talking about, well, Onigiri. We had the idea of recording two episodes about the main co-hosts of this Podcast, so Oni and MaiOnHigh, to let people know who we are, beside being FPV Pilots. This will be a series of two episodes only. There are talks about FPV and drones of course, but also talks about where we come from as humans, and we thought this would be interesting to have these on records for future reference.

This episode is also a pilot episode for a video version of our podcast that you can find on Onigiri YouTube Channel for now - the publication of it is slightly delayed due to the upload time but it should be available the same day (or the following day) as the audio release.

We hope you enjoy this one and we'll see you in the next episode!

This week I am welcoming Axial Tilt, a young skilled pilots from the US who does not only fly crazy inspiring freestyle but also already has an impressive career in professional drone building and flying. This episode explores the past, present and future of this talented 19 years old pilot who seems to be made for our hobby and is now working in close collaboration with MrSteele himself. Where does Evan come from? Who's actually Axial Tilt behind the controller sticks? Tune in and find out in the most impressive interview that I've done so far for this podcast.

Join me in this episode to meet awesome pilot 8-Bit-Christ who has a real passion for FPV drones. This one hour talk takes us from the beginning of his journey to the current times. Between music talks, faith references and discussions about quadcopters, it was a pleasure to get to know more this kind hearted human being. Tune in for an excellent chit chat today!

I had so much fun recording this episode with my Californian mate Zoroe, I laughed so much that I probably gained a whole year of bonus life. But between fun times, there was also some real talks about things that matter to us, in life and as FPV pilots. Tune in if you're keen for this one, or if you want a good laugh, I promise you won't regret it.

In this episode, Lexie and I split the session into two segments: quick catch up on what we've been up to and then we answer some of the anonymous questions you people have sent through Instagram. We also decided to talk quickly about something a bit more serious. So if you're curious and interested in all the above, buckle up, and let's go for a ride!

In this episode MaiOnHigh and myself are inviting Aleesha FPV into our podcast room to discuss drone flying from a video producer's point of view. Other meaningful topics were discussed too, such as: sponsors seeking, content creating, evolving in FPV coming from an additional background of video gaming.

If that's something that you or someone you know is interested in, share it, tune in and join the "thinking cap" vibes of this brand new and full on episode!

OMG we've had a huge break but it was necessary. 

A new season of the Onigiri and Co Podcast is merging and we are kicking it off with a special guest on this series, my dear friend Little Stellar Fox. This is by far one of the easiest podcast I have recorded to this day, and that's just because the energy between me and this amazing person always flows naturally. Tune in if you want some serious talk on hobbyist's values and motivation, as well as tips on how to get started in an activity that you have never done before. Plus, we shared some fun throwback storytime from 2018, so I would totally listen to this episode if I were you :D

In this episode I am talking with racing pilot RooFPV about how much dedication goes into refining our FPV skills. We discuss points such as picking realistic goals, how much time we spent to reach them, what's the sacrifice behind the time spent doing FPV, among others. If this is something you are currently doing too and you feel like giving it a listen, tune in and let us know what you think at the end!

Yes you have read it right! Lexie has moved to Australia and is a pilot for Airspeeder. In this episode we are talking about her trip to Australia as well as her first days with Airspeeder. 

If you have missed our previous episode about this Australian company that is aiming at becoming the Formula One of the sky, check it out because you will learn all about it!

In this episode MaionHigh and myself are welcoming a long time online friend JarvisFPV to talk about everything FPV related and discuss the birth of our FPV Podcasts.

If you like this one, please also follow the Kwadcast Podcast hosted by Jarvis and two of his best mates!