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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Aerial photography with Remote control copters


Anyone on this forum into photography from a rc controlled copter ??

I am exploring this heavily at this time



Jan 08, 2013 at 11:58 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Aerial photography with Remote control copters


There was a very interesting thread about this about a year or two ago. Try searching on current year, and then back off to 2011.


Jan 08, 2013 at 12:01 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Aerial photography with Remote control copters


Coincidentally, I happened to see this in my Flipboard feed this morning. Pretty cool.

http://boingboing.net/2013/01/08/quadcopter-vs-moose.html



Jan 08, 2013 at 12:06 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Aerial photography with Remote control copters


I had a quick look, and couldn't find anything. Somebody will probably remember it.


Jan 08, 2013 at 12:11 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Aerial photography with Remote control copters


I did this a few years ago, I think if I were to do it again I would use a quad.
The lifting capacity is much better and they are more stable when used to lift gear, better flight times and all.

All depends on how much you are willing to spend.



Jan 08, 2013 at 03:48 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Aerial photography with Remote control copters


I have not done it, but am interested. I saw an article the other day that mentioned a website called diydrones.com . They are pretty big into doing aerial photography and it looks like a very good reference source.


Jan 08, 2013 at 07:06 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Aerial photography with Remote control copters


I sell some platforms to the AP guys. Have been flying helis for years.
If you need any specific info, let me know and i can put you in the right place.
Joe



Jan 09, 2013 at 09:32 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Aerial photography with Remote control copters


vario1 wrote:
I sell some platforms to the AP guys. Have been flying helis for years.
If you need any specific info, let me know and i can put you in the right place.
Joe



Joe the more info the better please provide what insite you can

I just bought a quad copter along with a hero 3 black camera just to get used to this type of filming. I want to shoot both stills and movies

My plan is to upgrade to an Octocopter after i get used to this type of operation and start shooting with much better camera gear underneath



Jan 10, 2013 at 07:21 AM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Aerial photography with Remote control copters


Eyeball wrote:
Coincidentally, I happened to see this in my Flipboard feed this morning. Pretty cool.

http://boingboing.net/2013/01/08/quadcopter-vs-moose.html




Cool Video thanks



Jan 10, 2013 at 07:22 AM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Aerial photography with Remote control copters


jcolwell wrote:
There was a very interesting thread about this about a year or two ago. Try searching on current year, and then back off to 2011.



I could not find it



Jan 10, 2013 at 07:23 AM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Aerial photography with Remote control copters


I think this will bring a whole new prospective to my photos I just need to get octocopter proficient so i do not ruin my good camera

I just invested $1300 in a hero and a copter to learn on. The next step i think will cost me about $4000 to move up to. From there $10,000 to get where i am ultimately looking to go


Marc



Jan 10, 2013 at 07:28 AM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Aerial photography with Remote control copters


By the way copter and camera have arrived

WISH ME LUCK

Marc



Jan 10, 2013 at 07:29 AM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Aerial photography with Remote control copters


I just ordered the Phantom from DJI, and a Go Pro from B&H to mount on it. This is a cheap way to start and see if you like it, especially with the flight software that comes with the Phantom. For commercial stuff, look at the Spreading Wings they offer. Heres a link to the site: http://www.dji-innovations.com/
Joe



Jan 10, 2013 at 08:17 AM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Aerial photography with Remote control copters


vario1 wrote:
I just ordered the Phantom from DJI, and a Go Pro from B&H to mount on it. This is a cheap way to start and see if you like it, especially with the flight software that comes with the Phantom. For commercial stuff, look at the Spreading Wings they offer. Heres a link to the site: http://www.dji-innovations.com/
Joe



Varlo that is the exact combo that i got yesterday only thing is i did not get the flight software did you buy that separate ?



Jan 10, 2013 at 10:09 AM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Aerial photography with Remote control copters


The flight software comes installed in the Phantom. No need for anything else.
Joe



Jan 11, 2013 at 07:18 AM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Aerial photography with Remote control copters


took first flight yesterday GPS is not working right but still i flew ok

I had a couple of low level slow speed crashes but i am doing ok

I have a real estate shoot to do today so I am going to take it along ad try out a few things



Jan 11, 2013 at 07:42 AM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Aerial photography with Remote control copters


Be sure you do the compass initiation properly, or it will not hold using GPS.



Jan 11, 2013 at 11:06 AM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Aerial photography with Remote control copters


vario1 wrote:
Be sure you do the compass initiation properly, or it will not hold using GPS.



Joe

Had a number of issues keeping it locked on GPS and then firing off at all

I ended up sending it back to DJI and am to get a replacement this coming week



Jan 14, 2013 at 06:26 AM





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