YouTube, Sponsorships and Building PAU UK | Matt Takhar

Matt Takhar joins the Skybound RC Podcast to share how he returned to RC after a long break, unexpectedly built one of the hobby’s largest YouTube channels, and is now taking another leap as PAU’s UK distributor. We discuss the viral clip that transformed his channel, the pressure of sponsorships and analytics, maintaining honest product reviews, and the challenge of keeping RC enjoyable when it starts becoming a business. Matt also introduces PAU team pilots Rory and Flying Finn RC, explains why he chose them, and shares his ambitions for PAU, IMAC and growing the hobby in the UK. Follow Matt Takhar RC:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MattTakharRC Website and PAU UK: https://matttakharrc.uk Want to see our content early while supporting the production of more videos in the channel?  Become a Channel Member here!   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaalhl27tnVYkHhRKfgGdmQ/join CHAPTERS   00:00 Introduction   00:33 Meet Matt Takhar   00:39 Matt’s beginnings in RC   05:14 Starting Matt Takhar RC   08:09 The video that reached 20 million views   10:22 YouTube analytics and keeping RC enjoyable   13:41 Honest reviews and explaining technical subjects   16:06 Sponsorships and turning a hobby into work   19:18 Becoming PAU’s UK distributor   23:08 The new era of PAU   28:12 Rory and Flying Finn RC   32:45 PAU’s future aircraft   38:01 Bringing younger people into RC   47:31 Matt’s plans for the business   50:52 Taking on IMAC competition   ---- Music track: Inspiring People by Aylex Source: https://freetouse.com/music No Copyright Music for Videos (Free)