GH2 Possibilities are endless...Octocopter with Panasonic GH2

Anthem

Anthem

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I've been a long time visitor since the dvx100/pd150 days and amazed how far we've come. Finally a member I bring endless possibilities
when a GH2 (hacked with Flowmotion v2) is flown with an octocopter, custom built by me. Enjoy.


I created this piece to showcase how useful this tool will offer.
 
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Super nice footage. Very stable and the reflectivity off the water is beautiful. What are your octo components? Were you flying and cam operating?
 
jmw said:
Super nice footage. Very stable and the reflectivity off the water is beautiful. What are your octo components? Were you flying and cam operating?
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James Carpenter said:
What he said, lovely footage.
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Thank you.
Yes, this shoot I piloted and operated camera using a 14ch controller mapped to a 3-axis camera gimbal for tilt, roll, & pan control, and an hdmi to composite transmitter/receiver downlink to a 7" monitor. My setup allows for a 2-person (my wife) operation with a second controller and monitor.

Its difficult to list my components as I don't like to promote products - octo frame is carbon fiber purchased on ebay (no name/model), Dji Naza-m v2,
Iftron Stinger Pro 5.8ghz TX/RX downlink, Futaba 14sg controller, and 3-axis camera gimbal purchased on ebay (no name/model). Money should never
dictate which products to buy, your build and experience is the key for a safe and reliable setup.
 
That's more than enough info - and I appreciate you detailing it. I haven't ventured into any copter setups myself, but I am an enthusiastic observer :)
Anyway, thanks for sharing!
 
Amazing footage, i'd love to see it in full HD quality. I could almost imagine the music from the Shining (Pendarecki) playing instead of the music you chose :-)
 
nobbystylus said:
Amazing footage, i'd love to see it in full HD quality. I could almost imagine the music from the Shining (Pendarecki) playing instead of the music you chose :-)
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Thank you. Krzysztof Penderecki...impressive taste in composers! His work belongs with the greats, I couldn't live with myself if I used any of his scores.
 
i was using 5.8 but found as soon as tree got in the way, i lost all signal for video.I think my setup now is 1.2 and is much better. I rock a hex but use a gopro black. Love these things. Nice footage.
 
Has the FAA issued any new regulations allowing use of UAV's for commercial purposes yet?
 
aonavy said:
i was using 5.8 but found as soon as tree got in the way, i lost all signal for video.I think my setup now is 1.2 and is much better. I rock a hex but use a gopro black. Love these things. Nice footage.
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Thanks. I wouldn't feel safe flying my 13+lbs octo & gh2 behind trees or behind buildings that 1.2ghz gives you and why I chose 5.8ghz, it sets limits. It's too easy to push the limits for that amazing shot and as filmmakers we all put safety first.
 
rsbush said:
Has the FAA issued any new regulations allowing use of UAV's for commercial purposes yet?
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Not yet, rumors and FAA statements has predicted 2015. I hope the AP industry gets a separate set of regulations and not blanketed with "drone" use.
I've inquired with Taylor & Taylor insurance and they do not offer any policy for rc aerial filming. I guess insurance companies are waiting for the new FAA guidelines.
 
well there is, but not new. If you fly for commercial use, including drones, you have to have a commercial pilots license. I remember reading about some company called fly boys ( i think) that got shut down because they didn't have proper lic. A work around, which I do, is I don't "charge" to fly, but charge to edit the footage obtain from flying :)
 
Just seeing this now. Great footage. Minimal issues typical to rc aerial footage.

Well done. Look forward to seeing more.
 
Ryan Farnes said:
Just seeing this now. Great footage. Minimal issues typical to rc aerial footage.

Well done. Look forward to seeing more.
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Thanks Ryan. I haven't shot anything since the last video. Busy with family and work, tho I do have a location that I've been waiting to film for awhile :engel017:.
I started this thread in hopes of others showcasing their GH1/2/3 aerial work, sooo...feel free to post your video!
 
You're brave flying a GH2 over water. :bath:

I've seen many a multicopter making an unexpected splash on YouTube. I've bought some floats for mine but it's way down my to-do list to test them out. I just fly with a GoPro for now with plans to go to a Lumix GM1.
 
P13 said:
You're brave flying a GH2 over water. :bath:

I've seen many a multicopter making an unexpected splash on YouTube. I've bought some floats for mine but it's way down my to-do list to test them out. I just fly with a GoPro for now with plans to go to a Lumix GM1.
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You'll get there. I did ziptie noodle floats "just in case" I needed to retrieve it. I didn't want to hurt any fishes :violin:. For smaller aerial rigs the GM1 is a good choice.
 
I'm just aware that DJI doesn't have effective GPS glitch protection (obviously if flying ATTI this isn't an issue) and doesn't have particularly good software QA so I always think of the worst case scenario. I've got proper RC heli floats, I've also waterproofed the power board, but I must admit I'd still be anxious.
 
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