RC Helicopter specialists - pref with camera

[CraigVmax]

anyone in here?

Want to see how feasible it is to get some arial footage of vmax200!

[chris.mapey]

Parrot AR Drone 2.0?

http://ardrone.parrot.com/parrot-ar-drone/uk/

Is that going to do the job?

[Brother D]

I have the AR drone, but you would need an app to record the streamed image back to the phone/tablet (which on my Iphone isn't that great).

These guys do some good stuff http://www.heliguy.com/AerialPhotographyDivision/

Or you could if you fancy it get a decent hex copter and stick a (light weight) video camera on it.

[CraigVmax]

how hard is it to make the drone say hover at about 20 feet high and remain fairly still?

If i get one, I need a volunteer to learn to fly it and come and film!

[Mosman]

chris.mapey said:

Parrot AR Drone 2.0?

http://ardrone.parrot.com/parrot-ar-drone/uk/

Is that going to do the job?

That's the one I was thinking of, but I remember in the video below they said it was US only (although I'm sure there would be a way of getting one).

http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/parrot-unveils-...

[Brother D]

CraigVmax said:

how hard is it to make the drone say hover at about 20 feet high and remain fairly still?

If i get one, I need a volunteer to learn to fly it and come and film!

If you want to buy one, there's a ton of information out there- and you can get a decent set up for 3-400 (add your own HD videocam).

http://www.rchobbyhelicopter.com/store52/agora.cgi...

The onboard gyroscopes mean you pretty much fly hands off. I must admit my AR allows complete hands off (it even lands itself) - the height is controlled by an ultrasonic method (not a great idea to fly it off a balcony) : (

[Magic919]

I think a decent sized RC heli and a Go Pro would be a good combo. If you don't have any local clubs you could call Bob Johnston at Skyline Models and see if he can suggest someone.

[Mattt]

Drop AsifG an email Craig, he will be able to tell you what's what with the Parrot Drone.

[wolves_wanderer]

When is it?

[P101]

I bought an AR drone with the intension of taking some ariel photo's of my car. After playing around with my drone I decided that it would be a very bad idea. They are very unpredictable, they have a habit of suddenly going out of control and crashing into the ground. I didn't want it crashing into my car. The slightest gust of wind will also send the drone out of control and into the distance. So I would not recommend using one to film vmax, could be very hazardous.

[Amused2death]

We did some filming years ago just by bolting a small camera with filming ability to the underside of a Raptor 50. Worked "OK" but vibration was a nuisance, and exhaust fumes (full of oil) going over the lens.

Maybe some form of electric quadcopter or similar,but it could get expensive