Aerial video from unmanned helicopter

1. N74DV
   Member

   
   I'm a noob here.... I've been using Panasonic GS series 3 chip cameras together with camera mounts I've designed for our unmanned radio control helicopters.
   
   
   
   it's been a challenge to get smooth stable, vibration free video but we've managed well.
   
   here's a few clips
   
   http://www.azchoppercam.com/portfolio/video/azchoppercam_desert_1.wmv
   http://www.azchoppercam.com/portfolio/video/azchoppercam_fordranger.wmv
   http://www.azchoppercam.com/portfolio/video/desert_budget_tucson.wmv
   http://www.azchoppercam.com/portfolio/video/raptorcam_v3_640.wmv
   
   
   we edit on a Discreet Smoke and color grade and composite on Discreet Flint.
   
   a few samples of our video production work
   
   http://www.azchoppercam.com/portfolio/video/spots/new_holland_scion.htm
   http://automotionfx.com/automotionfx-demo.wmv
   http://www.azchoppercam.com/portfolio/video/spots/classic_communities.htm
   http://www.azchoppercam.com/portfolio/video/spots/trend_villa.wmv
   
   The ultimate goal is to be able to carry our JVC HD100U but probably at least a year away from a helicopter that can carry that much weight.
   
   anyhow... just wanted to introduce myself here.

   Posted 5 years ago #

2. compusolver
   Member

   
   Sounds cool. I didn't have the patience to wait for your video to load, but as one who used to fly RC airplanes, I'd be interested to hear how you shock mounted the camera.
   
   Also, have you thought about RC blimps? I hear that they do have them and would think that might solve your vibration issues.
   
   ..and do you have a way to monitor the video while shooting, to help with framing, etc.?

   Posted 5 years ago #

3. N74DV
   Member

   

   would think that might solve your vibration issues.

   
   
   we've mounted the camera on a swing arm and is isloated from vibration on 3 axis. The video is amazingly smooth considering the source.
   
   

   do you have a way to monitor the video while shooting, to help with framing, etc.?

   
   
   yes. we have a real time feed to a ground monitor. the camera operator has control of pan/tilt.

   Posted 5 years ago #

4. Photeaux
   Member

   
   Excellent video from RC. VJ, you should be proud of your accomplishments. I am an amateur radio operator and really enjoy the RC hobby. I myself, haven't flown RC aircraft, but am very interested.
   
   I know you have a chunk of money in your endeavour. That is a beautiful chopper. I would like to know the details of it, such as make and size.
   
   I wish you the best in your business. I work for an oil refinery on the Texas gulf coast. We have several flare stacks that have to be inspected from time to time. We use a manned helicopter, but you would be able to do the same much more reasonably priced, I'm sure. Take care.

   Posted 5 years ago #

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