A few months ago GoPro contacted me about the whale footage I shot and I also showed them the footage of Ekolu Kalama and they wanted to use both sets of footage! Getting footage that is good enough for GoPro is something I am proud of because I get to see it next to all the other amazing footage that is shot on GoPro. I have not been flying much in the past month or two because I have been focused on learning to surf but I am finally going to fly again with Ian and Marty from DroneMaui.com. We are going to go fly around the windmills / wind turbines on the west side of Maui early Friday morning. Hopefully we get some cool footage - I love collaborating with these guys! Below are the two videos that GoPro put together. In general, the edits turned out pretty cool but my favorite thing they did was to add some sound effects like the sound of waves and the whales exhaling. I am about 100% they did not pull that from the original sound files! I am really looking forward to getting more awesome footage this winter from my drone in maui! Aerial photography is so damn fun. Both of these videos were shot on the GoPro Black at 720 120FPS. The GoPro takes awesome videos of surfing and whales but it is also an amazing camera to shoot your kids with. Some of my favorite family videos have been shot on the GoPro. The wide angle lens makes it easy to get everything in frame. I love my GoPro!
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This thing looks like an amazing competitor to the DJI Phantom and has a few features that really stand out. First of all, it comes with its own detachable GoPro like camera. If they pull this off and create an awesome FPV camera and HD onboard recording, this will quickly replace the GoPro as the go to camera for RC and drone applications. It has a good square form factor as well that makes it simple to mount on flying stuff. There is more information about the included C-Go 1 Camera below. I have bolded and italicized the things that really stand out as important or cool. I will keep this page updated as we get closer to May. A complete and ready to go package for $999 sounds awesome - and you get to use the awesome Spektrum radios that so many people already have. Following our passion for innovating convenient ways to fly, we have taken the Blade 350 QX to the next level. Introducing the 350 QX AP Combo RTF, a fully integrated aerial photography solution. We’ve listened to the customer and built that feedback into the next generation of the 350 QX. This model includes a plethora of new features including: • 2-axis brushless gimbal with optional pitch control • 1080/30 camera with 720/30 video downlink to mobile devices • 3S 3000 mAh flight battery for extended shoots • New DX4 Transmitter The 350 QX AP Combo also takes on a host of upgrades to the existing system including: • New RF chipset with external antenna • Improved GPS performance and accuracy • Visual compass error detection to alert the user for calibration • Simplified radio solution for ease of use • Included AC/DC charging solution • White battery hatch for improved orientation The 350 QX AP Combo captures incredible aerial footage without any of the hassle of buying several components and is backed by the best support in the industry should you ever need it. Feel free to stop looking, you’ve found the perfect AP solution for your fleet! Smart Mode: GPS/Altitude Hold, SAFE™ Circle feature and Stick Relativity AP Mode: Limited flight envelope, self-leveling and GPS/Altitude Hold. Damped, self-leveling for improved video quality. Stability Mode: Limited flight envelope, self-leveling and GPS hold. Return Home and Land: Returns the 350 QX to the home position and lands at the pilots command. Features• Included 2-Axis Brushless Gimbal • Included C-Go 1 Camera 1080P/30 • 5.8Ghz Wi-Fi Video Downlink to Supported Devices • Large 3S 3000mAh Flight Battery • Improved Receiver with External Antenna • Improved GPS • Visual Compass Error Detection • Compatible with All Spektrum Radios SpecificationsType: Helicopter Kit / ARF / RTF: RTF Gross Weight: 35.5 oz. (1006 g) Type: Brushless mutli-rotor aircraft Rotor Diameter: 22.8 in (580mm) Rotor Blade Length: 8.27 in (210mm) C-Go 1 Action Camera Introducing the perfect Action camera for your RC needs! Whether you are looking for a lightweight FPV camera with streaming capabilities that won't interfere with your 2.4 radio or just looking for a high quality action camera, the E-Flite C-GO1 is destined to be the # 1 choice of modelers everywhere. Not to mention, it's the camera included with the Blade 350 QX AP Combo! Features• 5.8Ghz downlink to support mobile devices with included antenna • 1080P/30 recording or 720P/30 when streaming • Lightweight and small form factor • Low latency and long range Wi-Fi SpecificationsLength: 2.52 in (64.10mm) Width: 1.76 in (44.60mm) Weight: 2.65 oz (75 g) Height: 1.72 in (43.80mm) So you are reading this post because you have a passion for remote controlled drones and want to take some cool pictures like this one to the left, you are looking for a new niche business in an exciting new field, or you want to help cover the cost of your new toy by taking a few pictures for hire. This post is for the first two and will help you figure out what works best to get started. If you already have your equipment picked out, you might consider reading my ebook that walks you through the steps of making some money with your helicopter. Basic Aerial Photography Setup
That is all there is to a basic setup! You just slap the camera on your phantom, charge the batteries and you are ready to start taking aerial photos and video! It really is that simple if you already have basic RC skills! Plug and Play Advanced System
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