User Profile

Jonathan Bastos, also known as Jonh FPV, is a Brazilian filmmaker and professional FPV drone pilot. He is the director of Sem Cena, an audiovisual production company based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. His eight-person team works on commercials, corporate videos, concerts, and music festivals. Their projects have included productions featuring artists such as Alok and Calvin Harris.

Usage Scenario

Sem Cena works on everything from corporate shoots to major music festivals in Brazil. FPV drone filming is a key part of their work, alongside camera operations and coordination with other production crews. The team has worked on productions involving DJ Alok, including live shows requiring close coordination with technical and audiovisual crews. Across their live event and corporate projects in Brazil, they used Hollyland Solidcom SE and Pyro 7 to support crew communication and video monitoring.

User Experience

Keeping the Crew Connected During Live Shows

“During live shows, communication is essential. With Solidcom, we were able to coordinate the team more efficiently, especially when several operations were happening at the same time.” — Guilherme

Live shows require close coordination between camera operators, FPV pilots, stage crews, and production teams. With artists performing, stage effects running, and cameras moving around the venue, timing is critical. For Sem Cena, one of the main challenges was keeping everyone connected while working in different positions.

Freedom to Move Around the Set

“One of the things I liked most about Solidcom was the freedom to move around while staying connected with the team. It made communication much more practical during the production.” — Pedro

Mobility is particularly important for Sem Cena’s work. FPV drone operations and camera movements often require crew members to change positions throughout a production. With Solidcom SE, crew members could move around the production area while staying in contact with the rest of the team.

Wireless Video Monitoring with Pyro 7

“Having access to video monitoring with Pyro 7 helped us follow the camera feed and make decisions without needing to stay next to the camera operator. That’s very useful in dynamic productions.” — Victor

Alongside the eight crew members using Solidcom SE, one professional was responsible for video monitoring with the Hollyland Pyro 7. The Pyro 7 allowed directors and other production members to follow camera feeds without standing beside the camera operator. This gave the team more flexibility when monitoring camera work and coordinating production activities.

Stay in Sync, Respond Faster

“In large productions, every second matters. Having reliable communication and monitoring tools helps the entire team stay aligned and respond more quickly when something changes during the event.” — Pablo

Before a show, the crew tests the communication system, checks video monitoring connections, and coordinates camera movements and FPV operations with the technical team. Once the event begins, communication becomes especially important. Camera operators, FPV pilots, and production staff need to coordinate their movements while working around performers, stage effects, and other ongoing operations.

Overall Experience

For Sem Cena, the two Hollyland products serve different purposes on set. Solidcom SE lets crew members stay in contact as they move around the production site, and Pyro 7 gives the team access to camera feeds without having to stand beside the camera operator. This setup has been useful for the company’s FPV and live event work, where camera operators, drone pilots, and other crew members often need to coordinate their work while working in different areas of a venue.