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Sam Stopher | Chicago Drone Pilot/Cam Op

Part 107 Drone Op Specialist
Cam Op/Editor

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Looking back on this year, I've had the pleasure of meeting a ton of amazingly talented people and I am proud and grateful to have been trusted to join their crews. Here's my Aerial Cam Op Showreel featuring my pick of best shots from (mostly) 2025.

Song: Transient State - Gogo Penguin


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4 months ago


Legends teach us. But they don’t define us. Greatness shows up the moment you stop imitating and start owning who you are. Be You.

We decided to make a Nike Spec Ad for fun and it turned out incredible. Thank you to the whole squad who helped bring my vision for this video to life. Without them, it wouldn’t have turned out even half as good.

Location: @167greenstreet
A Cam: @lukekran
B Cam: @robfromchicago
Drone Pilot: @stokesmachine
Talent: @dannyo_22
Edit: @lukekran

Color Graded with @dehancer.film in Davinci Resolve
Music and SFX from @lensdistortions
Shot on the @sonycine FX3, @djiglobal Mavic 3 Cine and DJI Action Cam for FPV Drone

#chicago #basketball #sonycine


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5 months ago

A few of my selects from last weekend at the Rocky Run in Philly. Crowds were immense!

The DJI 04 really shone here and i was able to keep the drone small and light and still have the quality of an action cam 📸


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6 months ago

A few of my selects from last weekend at the Rocky Run in Philly. Crowds were immense!

The DJI 04 really shone here and i was able to keep the drone small and light and still have the quality of an action cam 📸


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6 months ago

A few of my selects from last weekend at the Rocky Run in Philly. Crowds were immense!

The DJI 04 really shone here and i was able to keep the drone small and light and still have the quality of an action cam 📸


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36
6 months ago

A few of my selects from last weekend at the Rocky Run in Philly. Crowds were immense!

The DJI 04 really shone here and i was able to keep the drone small and light and still have the quality of an action cam 📸


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36
6 months ago

A few of my selects from last weekend at the Rocky Run in Philly. Crowds were immense!

The DJI 04 really shone here and i was able to keep the drone small and light and still have the quality of an action cam 📸


118
36
6 months ago

A few of my selects from last weekend at the Rocky Run in Philly. Crowds were immense!

The DJI 04 really shone here and i was able to keep the drone small and light and still have the quality of an action cam 📸


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6 months ago


Chicago is Gotham City.


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1 weeks ago

ClubFR at USAIR. Mix of 04 pro and DJI Action 5.


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4 weeks ago

I don’t just fly drones 😊

@clubfr @usairmotorsports


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1 months ago

I don’t just fly drones 😊

@clubfr @usairmotorsports


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1 months ago

I don’t just fly drones 😊

@clubfr @usairmotorsports


77
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1 months ago

I don’t just fly drones 😊

@clubfr @usairmotorsports


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9
1 months ago

I don’t just fly drones 😊

@clubfr @usairmotorsports


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1 months ago


I don’t just fly drones 😊

@clubfr @usairmotorsports


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1 months ago

I don’t just fly drones 😊

@clubfr @usairmotorsports


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1 months ago

I don’t just fly drones 😊

@clubfr @usairmotorsports


77
9
1 months ago

I don’t just fly drones 😊

@clubfr @usairmotorsports


77
9
1 months ago

I don’t just fly drones 😊

@clubfr @usairmotorsports


77
9
1 months ago

I don’t just fly drones 😊

@clubfr @usairmotorsports


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9
1 months ago


I don’t just fly drones 😊

@clubfr @usairmotorsports


77
9
1 months ago

I don’t just fly drones 😊

@clubfr @usairmotorsports


77
9
1 months ago

I don’t just fly drones 😊

@clubfr @usairmotorsports


77
9
1 months ago

I don’t just fly drones 😊

@clubfr @usairmotorsports


77
9
1 months ago

I don’t just fly drones 😊

@clubfr @usairmotorsports


77
9
1 months ago

I don’t just fly drones 😊

@clubfr @usairmotorsports


77
9
1 months ago

I don’t just fly drones 😊

@clubfr @usairmotorsports


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1 months ago

Some of my favourite shots from the @clubfr opener. It might not be as exciting as the other drones I fly, but you cannot go wrong with wide angle aerials using the Mavic 4 Pro. Super impressed with the active tracking, which kept up with these drift cars no problem.


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1 months ago

Some of my favourite shots from the @clubfr opener. It might not be as exciting as the other drones I fly, but you cannot go wrong with wide angle aerials using the Mavic 4 Pro. Super impressed with the active tracking, which kept up with these drift cars no problem.


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1 months ago

Some of my favourite shots from the @clubfr opener. It might not be as exciting as the other drones I fly, but you cannot go wrong with wide angle aerials using the Mavic 4 Pro. Super impressed with the active tracking, which kept up with these drift cars no problem.


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1 months ago

Some of my favourite shots from the @clubfr opener. It might not be as exciting as the other drones I fly, but you cannot go wrong with wide angle aerials using the Mavic 4 Pro. Super impressed with the active tracking, which kept up with these drift cars no problem.


160
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1 months ago

Some of my favourite shots from the @clubfr opener. It might not be as exciting as the other drones I fly, but you cannot go wrong with wide angle aerials using the Mavic 4 Pro. Super impressed with the active tracking, which kept up with these drift cars no problem.


160
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1 months ago

Some of my favourite shots from the @clubfr opener. It might not be as exciting as the other drones I fly, but you cannot go wrong with wide angle aerials using the Mavic 4 Pro. Super impressed with the active tracking, which kept up with these drift cars no problem.


160
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1 months ago

Some of my favourite shots from the @clubfr opener. It might not be as exciting as the other drones I fly, but you cannot go wrong with wide angle aerials using the Mavic 4 Pro. Super impressed with the active tracking, which kept up with these drift cars no problem.


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1 months ago

Recreated an old shot I did a few years ago with a mini 3 pro. This time with the mavic 4 pro which is a totally different beast (me too)


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1 months ago

The best basketball court in Chicago is 100% @167greenstreet

An incredible experience shooting here 🎥

Talent: @dannyo_22
Main Cam & Edit: @lukekran
Drone shots: @stokesmachine

#Chicago #basketball #behindthescene


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4 months ago

Slowly ticking things off the bucket list. The scale of the Grand Canyon was difficult to really capture and the weather rarely cooperated with us (rain, hail, snow) but either way it was incredible just being there. Also featured are shots from some of the many random roadsides we stopped at on the way to Flagstaff, and also one from Sedona. Did not spend enough time in either place, but I think we’ll be back!


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5 months ago

Slowly ticking things off the bucket list. The scale of the Grand Canyon was difficult to really capture and the weather rarely cooperated with us (rain, hail, snow) but either way it was incredible just being there. Also featured are shots from some of the many random roadsides we stopped at on the way to Flagstaff, and also one from Sedona. Did not spend enough time in either place, but I think we’ll be back!


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5 months ago

Slowly ticking things off the bucket list. The scale of the Grand Canyon was difficult to really capture and the weather rarely cooperated with us (rain, hail, snow) but either way it was incredible just being there. Also featured are shots from some of the many random roadsides we stopped at on the way to Flagstaff, and also one from Sedona. Did not spend enough time in either place, but I think we’ll be back!


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5 months ago

Slowly ticking things off the bucket list. The scale of the Grand Canyon was difficult to really capture and the weather rarely cooperated with us (rain, hail, snow) but either way it was incredible just being there. Also featured are shots from some of the many random roadsides we stopped at on the way to Flagstaff, and also one from Sedona. Did not spend enough time in either place, but I think we’ll be back!


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5 months ago

Slowly ticking things off the bucket list. The scale of the Grand Canyon was difficult to really capture and the weather rarely cooperated with us (rain, hail, snow) but either way it was incredible just being there. Also featured are shots from some of the many random roadsides we stopped at on the way to Flagstaff, and also one from Sedona. Did not spend enough time in either place, but I think we’ll be back!


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5 months ago

Slowly ticking things off the bucket list. The scale of the Grand Canyon was difficult to really capture and the weather rarely cooperated with us (rain, hail, snow) but either way it was incredible just being there. Also featured are shots from some of the many random roadsides we stopped at on the way to Flagstaff, and also one from Sedona. Did not spend enough time in either place, but I think we’ll be back!


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5 months ago

Slowly ticking things off the bucket list. The scale of the Grand Canyon was difficult to really capture and the weather rarely cooperated with us (rain, hail, snow) but either way it was incredible just being there. Also featured are shots from some of the many random roadsides we stopped at on the way to Flagstaff, and also one from Sedona. Did not spend enough time in either place, but I think we’ll be back!


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5 months ago

Slowly ticking things off the bucket list. The scale of the Grand Canyon was difficult to really capture and the weather rarely cooperated with us (rain, hail, snow) but either way it was incredible just being there. Also featured are shots from some of the many random roadsides we stopped at on the way to Flagstaff, and also one from Sedona. Did not spend enough time in either place, but I think we’ll be back!


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5 months ago

Slowly ticking things off the bucket list. The scale of the Grand Canyon was difficult to really capture and the weather rarely cooperated with us (rain, hail, snow) but either way it was incredible just being there. Also featured are shots from some of the many random roadsides we stopped at on the way to Flagstaff, and also one from Sedona. Did not spend enough time in either place, but I think we’ll be back!


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5 months ago

Slowly ticking things off the bucket list. The scale of the Grand Canyon was difficult to really capture and the weather rarely cooperated with us (rain, hail, snow) but either way it was incredible just being there. Also featured are shots from some of the many random roadsides we stopped at on the way to Flagstaff, and also one from Sedona. Did not spend enough time in either place, but I think we’ll be back!


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5 months ago

Slowly ticking things off the bucket list. The scale of the Grand Canyon was difficult to really capture and the weather rarely cooperated with us (rain, hail, snow) but either way it was incredible just being there. Also featured are shots from some of the many random roadsides we stopped at on the way to Flagstaff, and also one from Sedona. Did not spend enough time in either place, but I think we’ll be back!


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5 months ago

Slowly ticking things off the bucket list. The scale of the Grand Canyon was difficult to really capture and the weather rarely cooperated with us (rain, hail, snow) but either way it was incredible just being there. Also featured are shots from some of the many random roadsides we stopped at on the way to Flagstaff, and also one from Sedona. Did not spend enough time in either place, but I think we’ll be back!


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5 months ago

Slowly ticking things off the bucket list. The scale of the Grand Canyon was difficult to really capture and the weather rarely cooperated with us (rain, hail, snow) but either way it was incredible just being there. Also featured are shots from some of the many random roadsides we stopped at on the way to Flagstaff, and also one from Sedona. Did not spend enough time in either place, but I think we’ll be back!


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5 months ago

Slowly ticking things off the bucket list. The scale of the Grand Canyon was difficult to really capture and the weather rarely cooperated with us (rain, hail, snow) but either way it was incredible just being there. Also featured are shots from some of the many random roadsides we stopped at on the way to Flagstaff, and also one from Sedona. Did not spend enough time in either place, but I think we’ll be back!


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5 months ago

What a wild little trip we managed to squeeze in between weddings and before Sam’s birthday! We learned so much on this trip and had an absolute blast; despite getting caught in a little snow storm on a mountain in Flagstaff and getting soaked to the bone. Couldn’t have spent this time with a better partner!
I hope closing out 36 in this way is something you’ll always look back on fondly 🧡
PS This is also a PSA to wish Sam a happy birthday (it’s tomorrow)!🎉


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6 months ago

What a wild little trip we managed to squeeze in between weddings and before Sam’s birthday! We learned so much on this trip and had an absolute blast; despite getting caught in a little snow storm on a mountain in Flagstaff and getting soaked to the bone. Couldn’t have spent this time with a better partner!
I hope closing out 36 in this way is something you’ll always look back on fondly 🧡
PS This is also a PSA to wish Sam a happy birthday (it’s tomorrow)!🎉


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6 months ago

What a wild little trip we managed to squeeze in between weddings and before Sam’s birthday! We learned so much on this trip and had an absolute blast; despite getting caught in a little snow storm on a mountain in Flagstaff and getting soaked to the bone. Couldn’t have spent this time with a better partner!
I hope closing out 36 in this way is something you’ll always look back on fondly 🧡
PS This is also a PSA to wish Sam a happy birthday (it’s tomorrow)!🎉


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6 months ago

What a wild little trip we managed to squeeze in between weddings and before Sam’s birthday! We learned so much on this trip and had an absolute blast; despite getting caught in a little snow storm on a mountain in Flagstaff and getting soaked to the bone. Couldn’t have spent this time with a better partner!
I hope closing out 36 in this way is something you’ll always look back on fondly 🧡
PS This is also a PSA to wish Sam a happy birthday (it’s tomorrow)!🎉


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6 months ago

What a wild little trip we managed to squeeze in between weddings and before Sam’s birthday! We learned so much on this trip and had an absolute blast; despite getting caught in a little snow storm on a mountain in Flagstaff and getting soaked to the bone. Couldn’t have spent this time with a better partner!
I hope closing out 36 in this way is something you’ll always look back on fondly 🧡
PS This is also a PSA to wish Sam a happy birthday (it’s tomorrow)!🎉


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6 months ago

What a wild little trip we managed to squeeze in between weddings and before Sam’s birthday! We learned so much on this trip and had an absolute blast; despite getting caught in a little snow storm on a mountain in Flagstaff and getting soaked to the bone. Couldn’t have spent this time with a better partner!
I hope closing out 36 in this way is something you’ll always look back on fondly 🧡
PS This is also a PSA to wish Sam a happy birthday (it’s tomorrow)!🎉


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6 months ago

What a wild little trip we managed to squeeze in between weddings and before Sam’s birthday! We learned so much on this trip and had an absolute blast; despite getting caught in a little snow storm on a mountain in Flagstaff and getting soaked to the bone. Couldn’t have spent this time with a better partner!
I hope closing out 36 in this way is something you’ll always look back on fondly 🧡
PS This is also a PSA to wish Sam a happy birthday (it’s tomorrow)!🎉


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6 months ago

What a wild little trip we managed to squeeze in between weddings and before Sam’s birthday! We learned so much on this trip and had an absolute blast; despite getting caught in a little snow storm on a mountain in Flagstaff and getting soaked to the bone. Couldn’t have spent this time with a better partner!
I hope closing out 36 in this way is something you’ll always look back on fondly 🧡
PS This is also a PSA to wish Sam a happy birthday (it’s tomorrow)!🎉


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6 months ago

What a wild little trip we managed to squeeze in between weddings and before Sam’s birthday! We learned so much on this trip and had an absolute blast; despite getting caught in a little snow storm on a mountain in Flagstaff and getting soaked to the bone. Couldn’t have spent this time with a better partner!
I hope closing out 36 in this way is something you’ll always look back on fondly 🧡
PS This is also a PSA to wish Sam a happy birthday (it’s tomorrow)!🎉


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6 months ago

What a wild little trip we managed to squeeze in between weddings and before Sam’s birthday! We learned so much on this trip and had an absolute blast; despite getting caught in a little snow storm on a mountain in Flagstaff and getting soaked to the bone. Couldn’t have spent this time with a better partner!
I hope closing out 36 in this way is something you’ll always look back on fondly 🧡
PS This is also a PSA to wish Sam a happy birthday (it’s tomorrow)!🎉


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6 months ago


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