Huge shoutout to Alex Vanover for kicking off his career in cinema!! And just to clarify, he was 19 when Michael Bay found him and 20 when he started filming the movie. He is now 22 and busy filming projects back to back so this is just the beginning! 🙌
If a RUclipsr needed to make it to the red carpet, it had to be you Gene! This is just a small part of what you’ll achieve man! Congrats to the whole team
17:36.. this shot blew my mind, the entire video did for that matter, but at that time.. he flips the drone into the top of the building... AND FLYS IT OUT BACKWARDS.. the amount of spatial awareness these dudes have when flying these drones is out of this world. Great video! Truly amazing
His time in the Drone Racing League really served him well for this. Since the fastest racing line often involves turning and facing the direction you want to go while traveling through a 6 foot gate you're not looking at, traveling at breakneck speeds with 5 other pilots, this is probably casual flying for him 😎. Wish I could say the same 😅.
@@airbnbreviews693 There are multiple things he could mean, for example no fear of destroying a camera that would cost more than most people earn a year. People with just a $1000 drone have a fear of crashing it, he has multiple drones and doesn't have to worry that if he crashes, he can't fly for the rest of the day.
@@airbnbreviews693 especially in this there‘s risk of injury… just think of how heavy this thing is, how fast it‘s going and all that while being that close to people which could get seriously hurt or even killed if he hits someone. you clearly have no understanding of what this is- it‘s far more than pushing so,e joysticks on a remote control around.
NURK, I figure you're already up to this kind of stuff in movies that aren't out yet. I'm excited to see your work in cinema as well! BTW, I start helicopter training next month on my path to aerial cinematography!
Gene, in the youtube universe, i can say that you really have arrived! Congrats to the whole team! Congrats to Alex Vanover and his team for putting Michael Bay's direction into action on the big screen! Huge talent! More power to you all!
After seeing what Michael Bay did with Storror and now with these guys, I super respect him for finding the best in the world at something and really giving them both as much freedom and pushing them as much as possible in a really cool way. Dope video!
This made me so happy for you. I could just sense the energy and excitement from you through every moment of this experience. Also that documentary would be awesome I would absolutely love to watch something like that.
@@PotatoJet He definitely seemed like he would be really fun to work with. He has that creativity first mentality no matter the cost. Need to risk blowing up a drone with five figure price tag to get the shot... just go for it.
This is one of my favourite videos of yours Gene, wow looks like you guys had a blast, those drone pilots are on a whole different level, thanks for this great content 👍👍👍
Michael Bay has figured out that getting niche youtubers in and around his videos increases his audience! The only reason I watched 6 Underground was to see all the work the Storror boys put in. I'll have to check this one out too. Love the pitch to Michael Bay on your end card - smart.
if Michael Bay happens to watch this... I am going to see ambulance because of this video. I hadn't realized there was so much FPV video in the movie. Great video and interview, Gene. Is this the first major motion picture to use FPV drones?
So happy you got to be a part of such an awesome group of people -- Those FPV drone shots were low-key out of this world. And thanks for bringing us along for the experience. ✌🏼
from watching gene vlogging grocery shopping for homeless people with steve to seeing him making his way to hollywood somehow makes me proud. i am so happy for you, man!
What's amazing is these guys are well known actors and a huge producer and is still blown away with drone technology and skills. What an awesome interview and video. They look like it would be a blast just to sit around and listen to their stories.
Gene!!!! This is one of the most engaging, entertaining videos I’ve watched in a long time! Wow!! And geez, it must have taken sooo much thought and time to plan, film and edit it. My respect for you has just doubled. Bravo!! 👍🦘😄🇦🇺
Wow! That was amazingly awesome Gene. So glad to were able to get this opportunity and you did a great job. And Kari, Finder of Lost Objects even got to make an appearance when you went back to your car. 😂
wow! I just interviewed vanover saturday at the big Mayhem Team race, and had no idea he was leaving to go to the premiere. Will be sure to reference your project when my film on the team race comes out. Vanover can still race with the best of him, was awesome racing against him and seeing him fly against the top pilots of the day. Amazing he can maintain his racing skill and studio skills at the same time.
Holy Crap! Great episode! Congrats on this opportunity and you absolutely nailed the experience with the way this video came out. Thanks for taking us along!
This film have me the feels. You're so much closer to where I wanted to be and we're probably the same age. I love your enthusiasm and coverage of the questions we all want answered. Great job.
I was nervous enough when they told me I get to interview Michael Bay. So you can imagine my reaction when they said Jake Gyllenhaal is also joining… Jake is straight up my favorite actor so I was trying not to fanboy lol. Then a few days later they tell me Yahya is also joining so now I have 3 stars all looking at me 😂! Was super cool but definitely was on the edge going in! But they were all super chill with me so I was Starstruck for the first 5-10 minutes but was finally able to snap out of it, lol.
The fact that the title is about a drone pilot and not "JAKE GYLLENHALL AND MICHAEL BAY LIKE MY OLD MOVIES!" shows how dedicated you are to this side of the camera for this channel.
You are awesome PJ, and of course, everyone there with you at PJ Headquarters making possible every little thing u put out there. I get inspired everytime i see your videos along your great team. Hope some day we can meet!
Congratulations mennnnn. Side note most of all these RUclips filmmakers love to hate on Michael bay. They couldn’t do half of what he does. Watching this is amazing 🤩 keep going!!!
Mad applause for the Potato Jet crew. This was amazing. 3:13 Michael Bay was accurate, drone work was really boring prior to utlizing fpv stuff. Now I see the mad rush for DJI platform folks trying to jump to fpv and all I hear is whining because it's too hard, even utlizing the DJI FPV drone 🤣
Gene, of all your videos, this one right here is definitely my favorite. In fact, I would call it my favorite RUclips video of all time. The very last frame was epic. I hope Michael Bay takes you up on your request.
Finally a movie with chase choreography that's going to blow away most anyone. Seeing what drones can do during drift events alone is insane. Soo excited! Congrats man!
I’m going to do this right now…..GREATEST POTATO JET VIDEO EVER!!! I didn’t want to blink to miss anything. One question, who edited this video…. MASTERPIECE!
So freaking awesome, well done Gene! It's always fun watching your videos. We're entering a new dimension in filmmaking, flying drones on steroid’s. I wish Alex pleasure in his new career.
Man, as an FPV Pilot myself, this is the dream. Especially for someone like Michael Bay who is all about pushing the limits. How fortunate Vanover is for making his mark at just the right time for this to happen. I'm approaching 32 and can only hope I'll get such a break one of these days. Hopefully, this alone will expose the masses to the potential of FPV. It's still largely completely unknown.
Honestly man, your personality is pretty legit. Double down in that and I’d be surprised if you didn’t have some success in the acting space. Got that star power.
Was too pumped, I went to the theater mid video to see it. Congrats Jet and Vanover! I was so proud to see FPV on the big screen and from 2 pilots I follow nonetheless. Amazing!
Huge shoutout to Alex Vanover for kicking off his career in cinema!! And just to clarify, he was 19 when Michael Bay found him and 20 when he started filming the movie. He is now 22 and busy filming projects back to back so this is just the beginning! 🙌
That's seriously so sick! Happy for him!
Pretty freaking badass
Congrats to Alex, dude has Jedi reflexes, and Congrats to you Gene for the cool interview.
I want to know if a post team had to paint out drone shadows or if they were just really good at avoiding catching them in frame.
Paramedic: "Deep breath in and out"
...
Also Paramedic: "Not YOU"
And, how do we get Michael and the cast to try flying FPVs for the 1st time?
If a RUclipsr needed to make it to the red carpet, it had to be you Gene! This is just a small part of what you’ll achieve man! Congrats to the whole team
17:36.. this shot blew my mind, the entire video did for that matter, but at that time.. he flips the drone into the top of the building... AND FLYS IT OUT BACKWARDS.. the amount of spatial awareness these dudes have when flying these drones is out of this world. Great video! Truly amazing
THIS is what I came to the comments to see 👍
Same. I went back and replayed that flip and reverse exit sooo many times.
His time in the Drone Racing League really served him well for this. Since the fastest racing line often involves turning and facing the direction you want to go while traveling through a 6 foot gate you're not looking at, traveling at breakneck speeds with 5 other pilots, this is probably casual flying for him 😎. Wish I could say the same 😅.
That shot was so amazing, I have to wonder if it was actually playing backwards.
Especially the awareness at those speeds
Universal paid the right RUclipsr, hell yeah I'm gonna watch the movie!!
Same!!
Same lol.
Same lol
I was a bit sceptical at first about watching this video but MAN WAS IT COOL! :D
The movie was horrendous. Don't waste your time, the quick drone shots aren't worth it.
The 19 year old dropped a gem, he said. "I love flying drones without fear, because fear brings doubt" Amazing words.
LOL "fear", he's flying a remote control quad copter, there's literally zero risk of injury.
@@airbnbreviews693 There are multiple things he could mean, for example no fear of destroying a camera that would cost more than most people earn a year. People with just a $1000 drone have a fear of crashing it, he has multiple drones and doesn't have to worry that if he crashes, he can't fly for the rest of the day.
@@airbnbreviews693 mental capacity at 0 with you bud
@@Dexter-nw2fe LOL it was insured. This kid is just a nerd flying around a remote control.
@@airbnbreviews693 especially in this there‘s risk of injury… just think of how heavy this thing is, how fast it‘s going and all that while being that close to people which could get seriously hurt or even killed if he hits someone. you clearly have no understanding of what this is- it‘s far more than pushing so,e joysticks on a remote control around.
This vlog needs an Oscar. I can’t believe the pacing and editing and storytelling in just a blog without feeling produced is truly a marvel.
"truly a MARVEL"
Pun intended??
This was BADASS congrats Gene!!!
Frr
As an FPV pilot/fan since 2017, I'm so happy to see Vanover and JET making it to the big leagues. It was only a matter of time.
So stoked that you were able to connect with Lightcraft!
It’s never the same without you! Come visit again soon!
NURK, I figure you're already up to this kind of stuff in movies that aren't out yet. I'm excited to see your work in cinema as well! BTW, I start helicopter training next month on my path to aerial cinematography!
yeaaaaa light craft is dope
This is so sick, brother. Super proud. It's a huge deal. Congrats! 🔥💪🏾
Dude I’m thinking of completely switching to Davinci. Should I do it?
@@PotatoJet do it, you will not regret!
@@PotatoJet we changed and never looked back to Premier once!
I’m just a random who doesn’t know anything about video, but I spent a week on Premier and hated it, a week into Resolve and I absolutely loved it.
@@PotatoJet In the immortal words of emperor Palpatine: DO IT!!
Bro this is huge. Congrats!
Frr
There is now less need for a crane in action shots.
The use of drones was the most interesting aspect of the movie. What a treat this video was!
but also the most overused one
@@smolbodybuilder1602 it’s Michael bay what’d you expect lol
haha, this was epic. that ambulance scene at the beginning was HILARIOUS.
Frr
"You can trust me, im asian, im a doctor"🤣😂
@@Brandon-dj9cq 🤣🤣🤣
Gene, in the youtube universe, i can say that you really have arrived! Congrats to the whole team! Congrats to Alex Vanover and his team for putting Michael Bay's direction into action on the big screen! Huge talent! More power to you all!
I clicked on this video to watch Gene, not Jake Gyllenhaal. That says something.
LOL it's Steven He on a potato video XD (I love both channels)
#emotionaldamage
#iwillsendyoutojesus
#iwillsendyoutojesus
#emotionaldamage
After seeing what Michael Bay did with Storror and now with these guys, I super respect him for finding the best in the world at something and really giving them both as much freedom and pushing them as much as possible in a really cool way. Dope video!
This came out even better than I ever expected (and I had the highest expectations). Thanks so much for killing it, Gene! AMAZING work!
Scott!! Literally you made this video happen! 🙏🙏🙏 I’m gonna send you a fruit basket or something.
@@PotatoJet Nah, man! All credit to you for doing such an incredible job. The badass video is all I need! 😁
Now I need to watch this movie! Love this look behind the scenes, nice job PJ.
Best video ever? So happy to see Alex and Jordan getting the recognition they deserve! Great people, and great pilots!
What an insane experience, congratulations on the sponsorship, the collaboration looked like so much fun!
This made me so happy for you. I could just sense the energy and excitement from you through every moment of this experience. Also that documentary would be awesome I would absolutely love to watch something like that.
Especially if it’s Michael Bay. He’s actually super interesting!
@@PotatoJet He definitely seemed like he would be really fun to work with. He has that creativity first mentality no matter the cost. Need to risk blowing up a drone with five figure price tag to get the shot... just go for it.
Yeah
So good to see FPV coming to the forefront! Congrats to all who were involved!
This is one of my favourite videos of yours Gene, wow looks like you guys had a blast, those drone pilots are on a whole different level, thanks for this great content 👍👍👍
Yeahh
Michael Bay has figured out that getting niche youtubers in and around his videos increases his audience! The only reason I watched 6 Underground was to see all the work the Storror boys put in. I'll have to check this one out too. Love the pitch to Michael Bay on your end card - smart.
WOW. Such an insane collab, extremely well done you guys. Soooo fun to watch 👏
This is the most epic video on RUclips. I’m watching ambulance after seeing this 😳🔥
if Michael Bay happens to watch this... I am going to see ambulance because of this video. I hadn't realized there was so much FPV video in the movie. Great video and interview, Gene. Is this the first major motion picture to use FPV drones?
no JohnnyFPV did Red Notice and a few others before that I believe
I would have never seen Ambulance without Gene doing this video. But half way through I hit pause and rented it to watch tonight.
Same! I'm so excited to watch Ambulance now!
So happy you got to be a part of such an awesome group of people -- Those FPV drone shots were low-key out of this world. And thanks for bringing us along for the experience. ✌🏼
from watching gene vlogging grocery shopping for homeless people with steve to seeing him making his way to hollywood somehow makes me proud. i am so happy for you, man!
Ah! Man! This was amazing. The boy and his team are very talented. And Universal knew the assignment hitting you up for the sponsor.
Such an incredible and awesome opportunity - huge congrats man! 👏 Love to see FPV beginning to make a big dent into Hollywood
Frr
Who else had to watch this TWICE??? Pimpin! Great great video!
This is literally the best interview, movie review, behind the scenes ever! Now I wanna book a theater ticket 😂 I hope we get more of this 😍
Update: Bought a ticket, just got out of the theater, love it 😂🙌🏻 Thank you for the recommendation haha
Literally the reason I’m going to this movie is Vanover! Absolutely amazing!
This was one of the most insane videos that I've seen on RUclips. The face that Yahya had when he asked you to play that video again was priceless!!
I watched the movie and it’s extras (on DVD), great movie but your extras blew the studio’s extras on disc “out of the water” man! 👏👏👏
Pure awesome. I couldn't be more proud of these guys. Literally overwhelmed with pride
This is probably the best video on RUclips right now.
Love this for you Gene! Fingers crossed he’s down for the documentary
What's amazing is these guys are well known actors and a huge producer and is still blown away with drone technology and skills. What an awesome interview and video. They look like it would be a blast just to sit around and listen to their stories.
Gene!!!! This is one of the most engaging, entertaining videos I’ve watched in a long time! Wow!! And geez, it must have taken sooo much thought and time to plan, film and edit it. My respect for you has just doubled. Bravo!! 👍🦘😄🇦🇺
That’s awesome!!! I’m glad you got the opportunity to do this video.
This is amazing!! I love seeing the boundaries of film being pushed every day by anyone! Great video Gene.
Wow! That was amazingly awesome Gene. So glad to were able to get this opportunity and you did a great job. And Kari, Finder of Lost Objects even got to make an appearance when you went back to your car. 😂
Congrats to Vanover for this huge step! And a huge thank you to Potato Jet for taking the time to share this amazing story with all of us! Goals!!
Dope man! So cool that you got to be a part of this! Congrats!
wow! I just interviewed vanover saturday at the big Mayhem Team race, and had no idea he was leaving to go to the premiere. Will be sure to reference your project when my film on the team race comes out. Vanover can still race with the best of him, was awesome racing against him and seeing him fly against the top pilots of the day. Amazing he can maintain his racing skill and studio skills at the same time.
You all deserve this .the best RUclips clip I’ve seen today thank you for sharing ,you are such an inspiration….
This is the first time I've been *seriously* impressed
Holy Crap! Great episode! Congrats on this opportunity and you absolutely nailed the experience with the way this video came out. Thanks for taking us along!
Amazing! So cool to see FPV drones being used in movies. Thanks for sharing!!
Brother. You nailed the interview. You looked in place. Don’t ever sell yourself short. You deserved to be there!! ❤️
Making big moves! Congrats dude, this was amazing to watch
Fascinating! What a great business opportunity for these guys! Congratulations to everyone at Lightcraft! Thank you Potato Jet for showcasing this!
Those drone skills are from another planet! 🤯And looks like an awesome movie! 🤘😎 Definitely on the watch list.
That's what the Martians said about his flying skills.
This film have me the feels. You're so much closer to where I wanted to be and we're probably the same age. I love your enthusiasm and coverage of the questions we all want answered. Great job.
I never seen Gene so nervous interviewing people 🤣
I was nervous enough when they told me I get to interview Michael Bay. So you can imagine my reaction when they said Jake Gyllenhaal is also joining… Jake is straight up my favorite actor so I was trying not to fanboy lol. Then a few days later they tell me Yahya is also joining so now I have 3 stars all looking at me 😂! Was super cool but definitely was on the edge going in! But they were all super chill with me so I was Starstruck for the first 5-10 minutes but was finally able to snap out of it, lol.
@@PotatoJet That sounds pretty cool!
The fact that the title is about a drone pilot and not "JAKE GYLLENHALL AND MICHAEL BAY LIKE MY OLD MOVIES!" shows how dedicated you are to this side of the camera for this channel.
Amazing… I’ve been subscribed for years and have an odd sense of pride while watching this video. 👍🏻
V-Town Resident here, very stoked and proud of you to see this man. This was great.
You are awesome PJ, and of course, everyone there with you at PJ Headquarters making possible every little thing u put out there. I get inspired everytime i see your videos along your great team. Hope some day we can meet!
Lead the way man 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
This is amazing!
Spotted Vaxis Storm 3000 transmitter on the drone!
Imagine showing up to a Michael Bay set as a world champ flyer and hearing "Hey, are you as good as the kid?"
Congratulations mennnnn.
Side note most of all these RUclips filmmakers love to hate on Michael bay.
They couldn’t do half of what he does. Watching this is amazing 🤩 keep going!!!
Mad applause for the Potato Jet crew. This was amazing.
3:13 Michael Bay was accurate, drone work was really boring prior to utlizing fpv stuff. Now I see the mad rush for DJI platform folks trying to jump to fpv and all I hear is whining because it's too hard, even utlizing the DJI FPV drone 🤣
Thanks for this video! was super nice to feel part of that drone crew!
dude, so jealous. This was an awesome video.
Gene, of all your videos, this one right here is definitely my favorite. In fact, I would call it my favorite RUclips video of all time. The very last frame was epic. I hope Michael Bay takes you up on your request.
Oh my god I’m second comment.
oh my god, a proud RED owner is here
@@teguhbayupratama1766 AYYYYY how did you know?!
I’ve reached out to Gene to do a collab on my red raptor but he never replied 😆
EMOTIONAL DAMAGE
@@StevenHe i saw your interview with figital
Two words ......SO COOL
Finally a movie with chase choreography that's going to blow away most anyone. Seeing what drones can do during drift events alone is insane. Soo excited! Congrats man!
Mateens reaction to the fire video... priceless. Please be safe. Thanks for posting this🙂
I’m going to do this right now…..GREATEST POTATO JET VIDEO EVER!!! I didn’t want to blink to miss anything. One question, who edited this video…. MASTERPIECE!
Congrats Gene ! You can tell how happy you are to have had this opportunity and experience! I really hope MB takes you up on the bts doc idea.
So freaking awesome, well done Gene!
It's always fun watching your videos. We're entering a new dimension in filmmaking, flying drones on steroid’s.
I wish Alex pleasure in his new career.
*This was so much fun to watch!!!* Better than the trailer! I can't wait to see these insane drone shots!!!
Bro this is your best video haha loved it!
I loved this @potato Jet, thank you!
THANKS UNIVERSAL!!! Sponsor MORE of these videos and RUclipsrs! Loved this!!!
So glad this video was made. Big ups to universal for finding potato
DUDE what a great experience. Thank you for capturing it!
Vanover and Bubby are the best FPV duo and Drew makes a trio.
OMG... Jet... "We are the safety team" 💯💥🔥 Taking FPV to the next LEVEL!!!
THIS WAS AMAZING! Universal needs Potatoe Jet full time making these bts !!!!
Man, as an FPV Pilot myself, this is the dream. Especially for someone like Michael Bay who is all about pushing the limits. How fortunate Vanover is for making his mark at just the right time for this to happen. I'm approaching 32 and can only hope I'll get such a break one of these days. Hopefully, this alone will expose the masses to the potential of FPV. It's still largely completely unknown.
This video is NUTS dear Potato! Pure joy and excitement and coolness all the way through. Hopefully Michael will say YES to your idea!
GENE-ius! This was awesome, Gene. I’m sure it took a hell of a long time and hard work to setup and edit. Congrats on the hustle! Next level!
This channel is definitely one of my favorites on RUclips now! I love your work Gene! 🙌
Honestly man, your personality is pretty legit. Double down in that and I’d be surprised if you didn’t have some success in the acting space. Got that star power.
I can only imagine how this drone technology would look in a transform movie
Was too pumped, I went to the theater mid video to see it. Congrats Jet and Vanover! I was so proud to see FPV on the big screen and from 2 pilots I follow nonetheless. Amazing!
Excellent video - I think it's one of your best. Great energy and terrific behind-the-scenes information about making the movie with FPV drones.
Good for you, Gene, playing with the big boys. I'm impressed.
I really hope Michael Bay hit the like button 😂 This was an AMAZING VIDEO Gene! Congrats!
That’s so amazing man, congrats! And you do look great in that interview! Great job!
I worked on a movie with the Lightcraft guys and they're all fantastic people, Davis especially. Cool to see them in this too!
Just smiling through this entire video. So happy for you Gene!
Great interview! Davis is a great friend of mine and so happy for the his career progression!
I know nothing about drones nor the movie nor this creator, but the quality of this video just blew my mind. Incredible work.
Many of the shots here impressed me more than the ones shown in the movie.