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RC Aircraft with Video Camera Flying over Germany
Feb 7, 2012 19:06:50   #
Indi Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.
 
A photographer friend who is an RC aircraft enthusiast sent me this link:

http://www.flixxy.com/rc-plane-with-camera-flies-around-scenic-germany.htm

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Feb 7, 2012 19:28:54   #
twindad Loc: SW Michigan, frolicking in the snow.
 
Indi wrote:
A photographer and RC aircraft enthusiast sent me this link:

http://www.flixxy.com/rc-plane-with-camera-flies-around-scenic-germany.htm


Just really, really cool! Thanks for the link!

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Feb 7, 2012 19:36:07   #
Indi Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.
 
twindad wrote:
Indi wrote:
A photographer and RC aircraft enthusiast sent me this link:

http://www.flixxy.com/rc-plane-with-camera-flies-around-scenic-germany.htm


Just really, really cool! Thanks for the link!


You're welcome. Always willing to share.

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Feb 8, 2012 11:27:36   #
tainkc Loc: Kansas City
 
That was pretty cool. We did this about 25 years ago and the camera was B&W. We also had live view. It was very crude but a lot of fun. It did not even come close to the quality of this video.

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Feb 8, 2012 11:56:29   #
xseabee Loc: Northern California; Northern, Colorado
 
Indi wrote:
A photographer friend who is an RC aircraft enthusiast sent me this link:

http://www.flixxy.com/rc-plane-with-camera-flies-around-scenic-germany.htm


This is an excellent aerial video. Thanks for the link. The best of this Video (in my opinion) is in the content and pilot skills. I liked it. This was probably filmed with a "GoPro" 1080p camera. Now; There is many times, another method to skin a cat... Here is an example of a DSLR mounted on a multi-rotor copter with full pan and tilt
functions.
(Let video pre-load a bit)
http://player.vimeo.com/video/34680405?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0"

Here is a quality example of the system:
This is a 7:45 min video (let it load...)
http://player.vimeo.com/video/35671248?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0"

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Feb 8, 2012 12:09:24   #
DeanerNiker Loc: Lakewood, Colorado
 
That was some awesome flying skills. They sure make it look much easier than it actually is. Love the ending!! Thanks for posting.

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Feb 8, 2012 12:12:52   #
Indi Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.
 
xseabee wrote:
Indi wrote:
A photographer friend who is an RC aircraft enthusiast sent me this link:

http://www.flixxy.com/rc-plane-with-camera-flies-around-scenic-germany.htm


This is an excellent aerial video. Thanks for the link. The best of this Video (in my opinion) is in the content and pilot skills. I liked it. This was probably filmed with a "GoPro" 1080p camera. Now; There is many times, another method to skin a cat... Here is an example of a DSLR mounted on a multi-rotor copter with full pan and tilt
functions.
(Let video pre-load a bit)
http://player.vimeo.com/video/34680405?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0"

Here is a quality example of the system:
This is a 7:45 min video (let it load...)
http://player.vimeo.com/video/35671248?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0"
quote=Indi A photographer friend who is an RC air... (show quote)


Wow! I like that one, and I like that rig. I have a few RC toys and that one really tickles me. The flight action is really smooth. I would like to have seen some of the stills taken with that Lumix.
Thanks.

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Feb 8, 2012 12:24:25   #
Indi Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.
 
xseabee wrote:
Indi wrote:
A photographer friend who is an RC aircraft enthusiast sent me this link:

http://www.flixxy.com/rc-plane-with-camera-flies-around-scenic-germany.htm


This is an excellent aerial video. Thanks for the link. The best of this Video (in my opinion) is in the content and pilot skills. I liked it. This was probably filmed with a "GoPro" 1080p camera. Now; There is many times, another method to skin a cat... Here is an example of a DSLR mounted on a multi-rotor copter with full pan and tilt
functions.
(Let video pre-load a bit)
http://player.vimeo.com/video/34680405?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0"

Here is a quality example of the system:
This is a 7:45 min video (let it load...)
http://player.vimeo.com/video/35671248?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0"
quote=Indi A photographer friend who is an RC air... (show quote)


You must've been updating your post when I first saw it. Got to look at the second vimeo. I like the scenery better, but I LOVE that house/lodge in the first video.

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Feb 8, 2012 12:29:49   #
xseabee Loc: Northern California; Northern, Colorado
 
Indi wrote:
xseabee wrote:
Indi wrote:
A photographer friend who is an RC aircraft enthusiast sent me this link:

http://www.flixxy.com/rc-plane-with-camera-flies-around-scenic-germany.htm


This is an excellent aerial video. Thanks for the link. The best of this Video (in my opinion) is in the content and pilot skills. I liked it. This was probably filmed with a "GoPro" 1080p camera. Now; There is many times, another method to skin a cat... Here is an example of a DSLR mounted on a multi-rotor copter with full pan and tilt
functions.
(Let video pre-load a bit)
http://player.vimeo.com/video/34680405?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0"

Here is a quality example of the system:
This is a 7:45 min video (let it load...)
http://player.vimeo.com/video/35671248?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0"
quote=Indi A photographer friend who is an RC air... (show quote)


Wow! I like that one, and I like that rig. I have a few RC toys and that one really tickles me. The flight action is really smooth. I would like to have seen some of the stills taken with that Lumix.
Thanks.
quote=xseabee quote=Indi A photographer friend w... (show quote)


I fly a "Hacked" Lumix GH2...can't say enough good about it. I love it! The rig; a "Cinestar 6"...you to can build a basic kit without GPS for about $3200. Or go for the fully
losded, ready to fly version for around $14,000. Certainly not for the faint of heart. It is not a toy! (and I don't have any affiliation with the company)

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Feb 8, 2012 12:47:49   #
Indi Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.
 
xseabee wrote:
Indi wrote:
xseabee wrote:
Indi wrote:
A photographer friend who is an RC aircraft enthusiast sent me this link:

http://www.flixxy.com/rc-plane-with-camera-flies-around-scenic-germany.htm


This is an excellent aerial video. Thanks for the link. The best of this Video (in my opinion) is in the content and pilot skills. I liked it. This was probably filmed with a "GoPro" 1080p camera. Now; There is many times, another method to skin a cat... Here is an example of a DSLR mounted on a multi-rotor copter with full pan and tilt
functions.
(Let video pre-load a bit)
http://player.vimeo.com/video/34680405?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0"

Here is a quality example of the system:
This is a 7:45 min video (let it load...)
http://player.vimeo.com/video/35671248?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0"
quote=Indi A photographer friend who is an RC air... (show quote)


Wow! I like that one, and I like that rig. I have a few RC toys and that one really tickles me. The flight action is really smooth. I would like to have seen some of the stills taken with that Lumix.
Thanks.
quote=xseabee quote=Indi A photographer friend w... (show quote)


I fly a "Hacked" Lumix GH2...can't say enough good about it. I love it! The rig; a "Cinestar 6"...you to can build a basic kit without GPS for about $3200. Or go for the fully
losded, ready to fly version for around $14,000. Certainly not for the faint of heart. It is not a toy! (and I don't have any affiliation with the company)
quote=Indi quote=xseabee quote=Indi A photograp... (show quote)

Most I ever spent on an RC vehicle was $500 for a 30" (approx) LCAC, which you might be familiar with.
My wife lets me buy things once in a while, like my Nikon.

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Feb 8, 2012 14:39:14   #
rockdog Loc: Berkeley, Ca.
 
Unless you have flown RC it is difficult to appreciate how skillful this guy is. Great editing. Glad he had the humor to show the water crash, the plane and his. Really fun thanks for posting.

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Feb 8, 2012 17:36:25   #
photophly Loc: Old Bridge NJ
 
Thanx for the link......really cool.

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Feb 8, 2012 18:06:15   #
Cliff Loc: Central Penna.
 
rockdog wrote:
Unless you have flown RC it is difficult to appreciate how skillful this guy is. Great editing. Glad he had the humor to show the water crash, the plane and his. Really fun thanks for posting.



I have tried it and as you say, "it ain't easy" ...
My grandson makes me look like an amateur ..

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Feb 8, 2012 20:50:06   #
Ricontech Loc: Colorado
 
WOW!! This guy is really good with the stick! I built a Pitts and wanted to put a camera in it as it had the lift because of the bi-wing configuration but I was afraid I would crash it and lose both the plane and the camera! I guess that would be lack of confidence, eh? Back then the camera was heavier than today's versions but I guess I just didn't have the intestinal fortitude to try it. If you have never flown RC, then it would be very difficult for you to appreciate how talented this RC pilot really is. It takes hours and hours of practice to make it look that easy!!

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Nov 16, 2012 02:16:08   #
helen3
 
This link is informative and so amazing.Thanks for sharing this link.
Regards
helen
Nitrotek

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