NBA Finals FPV Drone Livestream

Flying Courtside: FPV Drones Bring Fans Closer Than Ever at the 2025 NBA Finals

Round 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals tipped off in Houston with more than just fast breaks and buzzer-beaters—the real MVP of the opening and closing games might have been the FPV drone. For the first time, fans inside the arena watched live drone footage stream directly onto the Jumbotron, offering a perspective usually reserved for highlight reels or cinematic replays.

During Game 1, the drone swooped through the energy of the pregame introductions, circling players as they ran onto the court, giving fans a bird’s-eye view of the intensity. By Game 7, as tension hit its peak, the drone delivered dramatic crowd shots, weaving between sections to capture the roar of thousands in real time.

Piloted Alberto Diaz with coordination from Aerial DP Martin Novak. Together, the pair brought nearly two decades of aerial filmmaking experience to the Finals, combining creative vision with technical precision to deliver a truly unforgettable live experience.

2025 NBA Playoffs. Toyota Center. Houston, TX

FPV drones are changing the live sports experience. Unlike traditional broadcast cameras, they create motion that feels personal and immersive—like you’re flying courtside with the action. For fans in Houston, the Jumbotron became more than a screen; it became a portal into the atmosphere of the Finals itself.

As teams push for championships, the NBA is pushing the limits of how fans experience the game. And if Houston’s Round 1 is any indication, the future of arena entertainment is airborne.