Great flic! Super location, best of both worlds. I love the aerial shots. Offers a great perspective.

Yeah... I've been through a few platforms before I settled on the setup I'm using today. Super happy with it: I'm using the simple bcg gimbal controller on a custom built frame.

Great footage and editing. Don't know anything about RC flying but I've seen guys wearing goggles to get POV footage - is that what you do to frame your shots ?
How specialist is this kit - could anyone get started with a Parrot Drone , or is this uber $$$ kit ?

Cant wait to get home for xmas! old bar rips

shipwreck me there......

Thanks for the positive comments everyone... Old Bar is definitely an amazing spot. If you hit it on the right day, it's for sure one of the best kiting locations in the world.

As for the copter, it's something I've been working on for almost 2 years now. My mates down here in Sydney can attest to all of the trials/tribulations I've been through with a few different setups. This setup seems to work perfectly for this application. It can handle 20knots without an issue, and could probably fly in up to 25 knots (with a shorter battery life). The AR Drone is a good intro to multi copter flying, but it's really a toy in comparison. It definitely could not fly in any sort of wind as it doesn't have the weight/power to support it. If you're looking for an a good intro kit, I'd probably look at the hoverthings setup: www.hugedomains.com/domain_profile.cfm?d=futurehobbies&e=com You're still looking at $1,500 for a basic setup, and it won't have any sort of gimbal stabilisation. It is however a really fun first person view setup. If you're not sure what FPV is, check out this video:


I'm planning to do a lot more filming of kiting/surfing. I'll post more footage on here as soon as I have something new. Otherwise, just subscribe to my YouTube channel.

Cheers,

Jez

JezzaFromCal said..

Thanks for the positive comments everyone... Old Bar is definitely an amazing spot. If you hit it on the right day, it's for sure one of the best kiting locations in the world.

As for the copter, it's something I've been working on for almost 2 years now. My mates down here in Sydney can attest to all of the trials/tribulations I've been through with a few different setups. This setup seems to work perfectly for this application. It can handle 20knots without an issue, and could probably fly in up to 25 knots (with a shorter battery life). The AR Drone is a good intro to multi copter flying, but it's really a toy in comparison. It definitely could not fly in any sort of wind as it doesn't have the weight/power to support it. If you're looking for an a good intro kit, I'd probably look at the hoverthings setup: www.hugedomains.com/domain_profile.cfm?d=futurehobbies&e=com You're still looking at $1,500 for a basic setup, and it won't have any sort of gimbal stabilisation. It is however a really fun first person view setup. If you're not sure what FPV is, check out this video:

I'm planning to do a lot more filming of kiting/surfing. I'll post more footage on here as soon as I have something new. Otherwise, just subscribe to my YouTube channel.

Cheers,

Jez

Dude, you are freaking awesome. I love flying FPV, just wish I had more time to do it