Billy Stevenson has been at the intersection of action cameras and aerial cinematography for over a decade. Starting as a professional mountain biker turned filmmaker, Billy discovered drones in 2012 and never looked back.
His journey began with strapping GoPros to early DJI Phantoms—a crude but effective method that taught him the fundamentals of both drone flight and action camera settings. When Insta360 launched its first consumer 360 cameras in 2016, Billy was among the first to experiment with mounting them on drones, developing techniques that are now industry standard.
Today, Billy is recognized as one of the leading voices in 360-degree aerial content creation. He's worked with major action sports brands, shot footage for Netflix documentaries, and consulted for camera manufacturers developing next-generation immersive systems. His YouTube channel, "StevensonSky," has over 400,000 subscribers who tune in for honest gear reviews and advanced shooting tutorials.
What makes Billy's reviews unique is his hands-on approach. He doesn't just unbox products in a studio—he takes them mountain biking, surfing, skiing, and rock climbing. If a drone or camera can't survive real-world adventure conditions, Billy will tell you. His philosophy: "The best camera is the one that comes back with the shot."
When he's not creating content, Billy teaches drone cinematography workshops and volunteers with environmental organizations using drones for wildlife monitoring and habitat mapping. He lives in Boulder, Colorado with his golden retriever, a van full of camera gear, and an unhealthy obsession with getting the perfect shot.
