Summiting the Matterhorn with an FPV Drone

FPV drone flight up the Matterhorn's epic Hornli ridge. I've wanted to try this flight for a while and finally went for it during my month in Switzerland this winter (2022). I flew an Iflight Chimera 7 with DJI air unit and crossfire. The video was shot on a GoPro Hero 10 in 5K 30 and stabilized in Realsteadygo.

I only brought 1500mah batteries so the only way to assure that I reached the summit was to get closer. I decided to leave my skis at the top of the lift and hike the rest of the way to the Hornli Hut with crampons and ice axe as the path was covered in snow and ice. I launched the drone from the Hornli Hut and I was able to fly the remaining 4000ft (1,200m) vertical and 1 mile (1.6km) distance to the summit and surf down the ridgeline. It was extremely windy and the wind just got stronger as I neared the summit but the chimera 7 performed very well.

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[ep]

I never thought in my lifetime that I would be able to see things like this. What a world we live in.

[Velobetty]

My grandfather was a mountaineer and climber and he would have been absolutely blown away that this video was even possible for us nowadays.

[HolaWorld]

0:58. I certainly didn't expect to see a cabin there. Very cool.

[JobForAMaxboy]

We all know these mountains are huge, but having the view of the drone just go on and on and on gives you a sense of scale I've never seen before

[AirdrieRambler]

In so many FPV videos, i feel that it's all about showing off the skill of the flyer, exhibiting their twists and turns, rather than showing us the beautiful landscape, which seems to take second place. This video did not make that mistake, and was absolutely beautiful throughout. Thank you.

[glasgowbhoy]

In a world where most focus on the negative things it’s good to appreciate how lucky we are to view this amazing footage

[vhakv]

This is the reason drones were invented! For cinematography like this! Congratulations on a fabulous video!!

[krosfyah]

This makes me feel like I’m flying when I’m watching this. It must be incredible to be in control of what you see and where you fly

[StephenJPayne]

I was thinking of climbing the mountain, but thanks to this video, I can stay home and watch "Netflix." Brilliant work.

[Lynne-]

Love how the sun pops out right when you get to the top! Then the shadow of the peak as you’re descending. The whole experience is mind boggling, inspirational and humbling, too. 🔆THANK YOU!!! 🔆

[MotorJan]

The most amazing thing of this video is, that you had the balls to do it with just a 1500 mah Battery.

[milopengyum]

the MOST AMAZING VIDEO I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY ENTIRE LIFE. HOLY CRAP. WHAT IS THIS BEAUTY?! amazing. bravo.

[dirkvanzante]

Let's just say that you kept me all the way through. This is really well done and you take your viewer on an incredible ride on the the Matterhorn. I'm a fan. Keep it up!

[RtB]

To have a person in bright colours standing at the summit would have made this perfect

[kurtzFPV]

Beautiful how the sun popped over the ridge just as you summited!

[HrishikeshRai]

This here is the might and majesty that the mountains hold. Amazing.

[frei]

I have absolutely no idea about drones, but this was truly epic. Could watch this for hours.

[GDoggProductions]

Honestly, this is a masterpiece 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 great flyer!!! i honestly thought for a second your drone wasn't gonna make it that high!!!

fantastic technology

[Treasurehuntingwithtomandmarie]

this is probably one of the best videos i've ever watched. The drama, the clarity, the excitement!! Honestly this video deserves way more likes!!! Congratulations!

[KennethRrvik]

It's hard to describe the feelings rushing through me as the drone hugged the ridge. What a video! Thanks man.