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I recently started learning to fly RC planes, but have been a model railroader and photographer for years. So of course, I had to attach a small digital cam to one of my planes and try some aerial photography.
Here is a short hop as a container train was passing through town. My take off and landing site was not ideal, but I got it down in one piece.
http://vimeo.com/31584973
As my flying improves, I plan to put a better quality cams on a more stable plane.
Jim
That's awesome!
What kind of camera did you use? I want to check them out.
rc aerial video
Sounds like fun.
I have a good friend who did that last year. Attached his Canon Elph camera to a plane. Here is a link to one of his test videos. (he has some non-aerial RR videos also)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Oq04Qk0DXE&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
He has not made a flight over the yards yet, but I'm sure next spring that will be something to try.
Cool stuff.
Sounds like fun.
I have a good friend who did that last year. Attached his Canon Elph camera to a plane. Here is a link to one of his test videos. (he has some non-aerial RR videos also)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Oq04Qk0DXE&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
He has not made a flight over the yards yet, but I'm sure next spring that will be something to try.
Cool stuff.
Small world, I am flying a Hobbyzone Super Cub also, and I have watched most of your friends videos on how to upgrade the plane. It is a simple plane to fly and work on. It is also durable and with an upgraded power system, capable of handling the extra load of a small camera mounted under the wing.
I used an 808 #11 keychain cam for my video. It is not a high quality camera, but I wanted something lightweight and inexpensive to learn with.
Here are some screen shots from videos taken with this plane and camera.
Thanks
Jim
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