Parker Sheppard (@pshepfpv), an acclaimed First Person View (or FPV) drone pilot whose volcano footage has garnered tens of millions of views, joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss the art and technology behind breathtaking aerial cinematography. In this episode, Parker shares his journey from building a media agency in West Virginia to capturing erupting volcanoes in Iceland, including how he once flew so close to molten lava that his GoPro started melting. Host Ross Borden explores Parker's evolution from real estate drone tours to adventure filmmaking, diving into the technical challenges of custom-building drones, the intensive training required (with thousands of flight hours), and the viral Faroe Islands shot that launched his career. Whether you're a filmmaker looking to elevate your aerial footage or simply fascinated by breathtaking drone videos that explore impossible places, this conversation delivers valuable perspective on following creative passion and the future of immersive cinematography. To learn more about CREATOR: The Podcast, visit creatorthepodcast.com00:00 Introduction to Parker Sheppard 01:22 What is FPV Droning? 01:58 Origins of FPV Racing and Freestyle 02:46 Building Custom Drones 03:42 Flying Over Crowds and Legal Requirements 04:13 Parker's Production Company Origin Story 05:36 Learning FPV - The Challenge 06:52 Daily Practice Routine 07:42 Flight Hours and Experience 08:15 From Hobby to Business 08:48 Real Estate Breakthrough 09:45 Landing the First Big Contract 11:19 Business Growth and Expansion 12:07 First Trip to Iceland 13:23 Faroe Islands Viral Moment 14:54 Iceland Volcano Rush 16:32 The Million-View Volcano Shot 17:33 Becoming a Top FPV Pilot 18:57 Moving to Utah for Passion Projects 19:47 Hotel and Tourism Work 20:16 Future Bucket List Destinations 21:18 Three Countries Question 22:02 Where to Find Parker Online