Hello from Glasgow- a million miles from the sun !!

[flyingscotty]

Hello, complete newbie here, have spent the last few years travelling the globe as a photographer and cameraman but mainly photography. Have decided to base myself in Scotland for a while and want to buy/build a pro multi-rotor camera platform for stills and HD such as Red Scarlet etc. I am looking at a Skyjib 8 set-up but am open to suggestions as long as it's stable and doesn't break down and I end up, due to frustration, lying in front of a moving truck. Any advice welcome.

 

[GrahamRiverRC]

Welcome to the RC Group!

Glasgow - I saw your post and it sounds like we are both on the same path. My only concern for both of us is that we'll want to fly our really expensive cameras at the start. At first I'll fly a small camera and get used to the system. I don't want to hurt anyone with a camera crash and I won't be able to replace a 7,000 camera anytime soon! For now I'll fly a light weight cam that costs $1500 or less and get my feet off the ground. Have you decided on a frame yet?

 

[Jake Bullit]

Welcome boys.I would recommend getting something relatively cheap like a Gaui to learn on before you start putting your cash in the sky.

 

[DennyR]

Guys you should talk to Geoff at Quadcopters.co.uk he has the Naza in stock which is the best thing that has ever happened in multirotor. You just cant go wrong with it. You could spend ten times that and still not have something that works properly. They plan to release a camera mount to go with it.


ps.You guys must be 92 million miles closer than we are

 

[Bartman]

Good morning from cloudy New Jersey, USA............
Welcome to the site. The advise to buy something simple as an introduction is sound advice unless you've got experience with RC and can fly something with some degree of control. Even a small single rotor or coaxial helicopter can be helpful when getting started as can RC sims with heli's or multi's.
Jump right in and post wherever you see fit. It's a very friendly crowd with a lot of experience and information to share.
Regards,
Bart

 

[Bartman]

getting started in multi's, a short commentary on the first few steps.......

http://www.multirotorforums.com/sho...-getting-started-with-multi-rotor-helicopters

 

[hugh4g]

Hi Scottie/Guys,

I've been lurking around this forum for a couple of months...

I'm a London/Sussex based photographer with clients in the architecture/building and fine art business.

I am really keen to fly a camera, however I am more excited about the prospect of making images from up there than I am about the business of flying. I've a small E-flight heli that I have been practicing with, and getting familiar gradually.

My aim is to buy something that i can 'prove' to three of my clients before investing more heavily. I've not been attracted to the Gaui, but the Naza and a frame that will carry a decent 'point and squirt' camera will suit me fine, to start with.

I've no time for the construction of a flying machine (apart from simple assembly), and a rtf is very attractive.

Basically I'm poised ready to buy... It does seem that the developments are coming thick and fast....

So I'm watching and waiting, and if anyone wants to club together and put an order for several together of the same kind of good starter camera flying machine, then I'm probably up for joining in..... I get the feeling that there are probably several people 'out there' who are in the same place as me.

Geoff, interested in getting us sorted?

Best to all

Hugh

 

[flyingscotty]

Thanks Denny, yeh I'm talking to Geoff after talking to Heliguys and I feel a little more confident. He suggested I look up this forum and I'm hoping that after a week or two my brain stops hurting and I will feel less as if I've joined a cult :tennis:

 

[flyingscotty]

Hugh, I'm with you on this, the business of flying doesn't really excite me that much but the business of what is possible re images does. With regards to Architecture I am pretty versed in 3ds Max and the ability to create 3d photorealistic buildings in situ has got to be the way forward. As far as jumping in, I'm committed to a steep learning curve with only some experience of RC helicopters before. If the weather up here doesn't become any colder I may still be able to use my fingers. What rig were you thinking of yourself ?

 

[quadcopters]

Hi Hugh, Basically I would always advise to start off with something cheap to begin with . This way it will give you a insight into the way they fly and also help you learn stick movements and reactions etc .
But the problem is the cheaper platforms fly nothing like the higher end systems so sometimes it can be a waste of money but on the other hand it can aid to learn the basics .
The likes of the Gaui are fine carrying round a gopro but have limits especially in the wind and this will apply to the other smaller quads and if you want to "prove to clients" ideally you need something that will behave itself for you especially if your going to do a demo.
A good solution is the Xaircraft x650v frame with a decent controller in there like the Wookong M or even the Naza , and although not the cheapest of set ups it is one that will work well with small compact cameras and will also run as a backup unit if you was to purchase a more expensive larger craft later on .
Feel free to give me a call and I we can have a chat and run through some options etc.
I dont give the hard sell whatsoever , just hopefully get you pointed in the right direction and have you fixed up with something that will serve your needs.

Geoff

 

[quadcopters]

Thanks Denny, yeh I'm talking to Geoff after talking to Heliguys and I feel a little more confident. He suggested I look up this forum and I'm hoping that after a week or two my brain stops hurting and I will feel less as if I've joined a cult :tennis:

Good to see you join the forum , they are a good bunch on here from different points on the globe, and all multi rotor enthusiasts so you should get some decent tips and advice.

Geoff