Lesson 5
Welcome to Lesson 5! We’re taking things to the next level with the Freestyle Showdown, a Pro Whooper competition influenced by the iconic game play of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, where your performance alone determines your victory. In this lesson, you’ll be taking on a 90-second, one-rip clip freestyle run, putting all your newfound skills to the ultimate test by aiming to achieve the highest score possible. This is your chance to shine—where creativity, skill, and determination all come together in a fun, competitive environment. Let’s see what you’ve got!
Lesson Deadline
Saturday, September 7th at 8am PST
Quick Flying Guide:
Here’s a quick reference guide for this week’s lesson. It’s important to check the full details below, as this guide only serves as a quick reminder of what the tasks are for when you’re out flying out and doesn’t include the fine details.
- Task 1: Perform the first 3 tricks that are prefilled in the calculator
- 1. Split S
- 2. Maverick Loop
- 3. Flip
- Task 2: Perform at least 10 tricks in your freestyle run, which may include the task 1 tricks and KWAD objectives.
- Optional Bonus: Complete the KWAD Objectives
- K – Roll
- W – Cradle
- A – Beginner Matty
- D – Jump Rope
Submission Form
Click here to submit your video. You will receive a confirmation email after you submit your video, if not, please contact me to verify your submission.
NewBeeDrone’s Lucky Draw
NewBeeDrone is sponsoring a $200 gift card to one lucky Freestyle Boot Camp 101 participant! The winner will be selected live during our final boot camp stream via Spin The Wheel. To enter, sign up here and make sure to participate in at least one lesson to qualify. Don’t miss your chance—register now and join the fun!
New to Boot Camp 101?
It’s not too late to join in on the fun! Learn how to participate in Freestyle Boot Camp 101! Registration will remain open throughout the boot camp!
Sponsor of the Lesson
Gemfan has been a leader in the propeller industry for over a decade, delivering high-quality products that enhance the performance of FPV drones. Their precision-engineered props are lightweight and durable, making them ideal for pilots of all skill levels. Whether you’re flying 65mm whoops with their 1219S 31mm Tri-Blade props or 75mm whoops with their 1610 40mm Bi-Blade props, you’ll find that these props offer the perfect blend of power, agility, and control. Personally, these are my go-to props—they’re durable, affordable, and deliver top-notch performance, even in the roughest conditions. Thank you to Gemfan for supporting our boot camp and always propelling us forward.
Lesson Explanation and Tasks
To complete this lesson, you’ll need to successfully accomplish all the main objectives by participating in a simplified version of our freestyle showdown competition. Each task is designed to introduce you to our competitive format while giving you a mid-boot camp review that puts your newfound skills to the test. In this lesson, you’ll be performing a 90-second freestyle run that challenges everything you’ve learned so far. You’ll start your run with the first three tricks we’ve prefilled into the calculator, and then it’s up to you to decide how you use the remaining time. You can either showcase the new tricks you’ve learned during boot camp or choose from over 92 unique tricks in our Visual Tricktionary—the choice is yours. The goal is to push yourself by going all out within the time limit. After your run, you’ll use our user-friendly calculator to score your performance based on the difficulty, precision, and execution of the tricks you chose. Then, simply upload your video and calculator to our submission form to complete the lesson.
Download the Calculator
Click here to download the Google Sheets Calculator and then click “File” and then “Make a copy” to begin using it. Please do not “save” a copy – this will create a .xlsx file, which is not compatible with our web app leaderboard systems. Please click here for step by step instructions on how to “Make a copy.”
Lesson Details:
- Task 1: Perform the first 3 tricks that are prefilled in the calculator in the following order:
- 1. Split S
- 2. Maverick Loop
- 3. Flip
- Task 2: Complete at least 10 tricks during your freestyle run. The tricks from Task 1 and KWAD count towards this total, and you can explore additional tricks from our Visual Tricktionary if you want to go beyond what we’ve covered. If needed, you can also repeat tricks to reach the total.
- Task 3: Correctly make a copy of the calculator and upload it in your submission
- Optional Bonus: Complete the KWAD objectives. These can be performed in any order and spaced out through your freestyle run.
- K – Roll
- W – Cradle
- A – Beginner Matty
- D – Jump Rope
- Optional Prize: Win the Freestyle Showdown with the highest score
- Optional Pilot of the Week Criteria: Most entertaining video
Additional Info
- The Goal – Aim to achieve the highest score possible by going all out within the 90-second time limit. If you’re not in it for the competition, just take it easy, fly at your own pace, and focus on smooth, precise freestyling..
- KWAD -KWAD objectives can be performed in any order and spaced throughout your freestyle run. Each KWAD objective will earn you a 250-point bonus, and if you complete all four, you’ll receive an additional 2,000 points, along with extra boot camp leaderboard points for completing the bonus challenge.
- Trick Repetition – You’ll earn full points for performing a trick up to three times, but after that, no points will be awarded.
Video Requirements
- Deadline: Saturday, September 7th at 8am PST
- Time Limit: The time limit is 90 seconds. There will not be a 5 second extension during this lesson.
- One Clip Rip: Your video MUST be a single clip. If you add multiple clips, only the first clip will be scored.
- No speeding up your footage to reduce time between tricks. Speeding up your video will disqualify you from performance-based prizes and will have your total score removed from the leaderboards.
- No cheating or exploiting loopholes. We’ve simplified the Freestyle Showdown to help everyone get comfortable with the new format, but we’ll be keeping an eye out for any unfair advantages to ensure a level playing field for all participants.
- Passing the Challenge: To pass the lesson, you must complete all 3 main tasks. You do not need to participate in the bonus or prize challenges.
- If you’re new to video editing and need some help, then check out Shauny D‘s tutorial for a step-by-step guide on creating and uploading your video to YouTube. It’s a fantastic resource!
Live Stream Schedule
Review live stream: Saturday, September 7th at 9am PST.
Pro Whooper Show live stream review: September 11th around 5:30pm PST
Prizes
And finally, we have over $460 in prizes up for grabs for this lesson, including Gemfan Custom TPW Gold 40mm Props, cash, gift cards, Prop Poppers, and more. Additionally, 30 to 50% of the prizes will be randomly distributed based on tier placements, so the better your score, the higher your chances of winning something awesome!
To qualify for prizes:
- Your video must be under the time limit
- You must use new footage.
- All Tasks must be performed with a real drone. Sim footage is not allowed to complete the tasks.
Support Us
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Conclusion
Thank you everyone for participating in Freestyle Boot Camp 101. I’m excited to see your video submissions and watch your progress throughout the boot camp. Get ready to have a fun summer and meet some new people!
