mounting cameras in/on/and outside a plane

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majorbox

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What set up would you guys use to get 4-6 camera angles both inside and outside of a plane in flight, as well as audio of the intercom/radio system? The big test is that the aircraft needs to remain fully functional, and the camera equipment needs to be as un-obtrusive as possible, it also needs to be able to run for at least several hours, and the footage will be included in a HDV workflow.

So far the only idea I've got is a set of Sony XC-999, but what would be the best capture method, I dont think I would have room for 6 VTR's. Also it's a lower res than HDV, so it would need to be uprezzed in post/capture.
 
You might have to specify what type of plane.

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smaller aircraft like cessna, as well as helicopters. i'm more interested in the video aspect than the physical mounting, more specifically the cameras the audio and the capture process.
 
I'm working on stuff like this right now.
I'm using lipstick cams in the cockpit/front view, and I've mounted them on a wing strut (biplane). A really excellent shot is on top of the vertical stabilizer looking forward. Usually, the wide angle of the lenses give you a full wingspan view of the plane.

This stuff needs to be mounted VERY CAREFULLY. It goes without saying that if the wiring were to come loose it would snag a critical control surface and at the very least cause major butt-grip marks on the pilot's chair.

What type of aircraft?

Jeff Patnaude
N357G:thumbup:
 
majorbox said:
smaller aircraft like cessna, as well as helicopters. i'm more interested in the video aspect than the physical mounting, more specifically the cameras the audio and the capture process.
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Maybe you could shoot air-to-air?
That also takes a long sit down session before flying to make sure everyone's on the same page. Pilot's need to be familiar with formation flying.

Inside is easy, it's the exterior shots that get difficult.

Jef Patnaude
 
JPatnaude said:
I'm working on stuff like this right now.
I'm using lipstick cams in the cockpit/front view, and I've mounted them on a wing strut (biplane). A really excellent shot is on top of the vertical stabilizer looking forward. Usually, the wide angle of the lenses give you a full wingspan view of the plane.

This stuff needs to be mounted VERY CAREFULLY. It goes without saying that if the wiring were to come loose it would snag a critical control surface and at the very least cause major butt-grip marks on the pilot's chair.

What type of aircraft?

Jeff Patnaude
N357G:thumbup:
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What do you use for externally mounting the cameras? What FAR and insurance issues might one want to address?
 
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