I really want. I do. But will have to wait a couple of years, 'coz peng.

http://shop.steadidrone.eu/?product=3-axis-av200-stabilization-system

Although the smaller drones for GoPro aren't too expensive.

http://www.complex.com/tech/2013/03/10-cool-drones-you-can-buy-right-now/lehmann-la100-gopro-drone

http://www.helipal.com/product_info.php?currency=GBP&products_id=10662&gclid=CPuEg_ObrbwCFeXKtAodz0QAXg

Here's a good video of the floods on the Somerset Levels (just down road from me),

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/weather/10611671/Aerial-drone-footage-of-catastrophic-Somerset-floods.html

Some other good drone vids . . .

http://www.indiewire.com/article/watch-10-films-that-show-you-what-drone-filmmaking-can-look-like

My DSLR is famous for being dire at video, thus I never use it for that. But video, especially this aerial stuff is of real interest. Hazard a guess one of these things will crash through a window of a government quango sometime in the UK causing a bureaucrat named Derek a minor injury following which they'll require CAA approved licensing and thus be banned, so it's probably a bit risky making a big investment if you want to go into the drone video business.

T, I've posted in the wrong forum, can you move to the Equipment sub-forum, thanks.

T, I've posted in the wrong forum, can you move to the Equipment sub-forum, thanks.

Done.

I've also been very interested in doing this ever since I saw TV member rcpilot's aerial videos. Considering building my own.

It's definitely a project.

I'd have to build it in Issan though, not much to hit there..

Looking around, if you use a GoPro Hero 3 Black MkII and a smaller drone, this is sub-£1000. Not so peng after all.

Good read . . .

http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2013/dec/02/amazon-consumer-drones-10-things-to-know

The DJI Phantom 2 around $1600 USD from BHPhoto. You can hold off on that D800e for a while can't you?

Smokin' hot!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30HDdocMyAk

Straight from the horse's mouth. 20kg is a standard for all RC models in the UK. Over that and it gets complicated.

https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/122704/response/300714/attach/html/3/20120802ReplyLetter.pdf.html

I seem to remember that if you want to take commercial videos in the UK you need a licence but I can't find any confirmation on the net.

If you want to just try it out cheap then the toy versions will work to get a feel of it. Syma X5c for example for $89.99 USD. Comes with an HD camera. Obvious not going to be the best video quality but still entertaining.

T, look cheap cheap . . .

http://www.buzzflyer.co.uk/DJI-Innovations/DJI-Phantom-2-Vision/p-182-2574/?gclid=CLCHnu2irbwCFa-WtAodRjIAtg

FPV for 100 quid

That's a good way to learn to fly one of these things without the risk of serious damage.

Yeah, was reading the commercial use had been banned in the US but the consumer market is unaffected.

Seems a crackin' system for a video hobbyist.

The DJI Phantom 2 around $1600 USD from BHPhoto. You can hold off on that D800e for a while can't you?

I can see this being this years birthday/Xmas present for myself

http://www.helipal.com/product_info.php?currency=GBP&products_id=10912&gclid=CIvWpKikrbwCFeXLtAodlnQAXQ

There's a huge forum for multirotors and FPV

http://www.rcgroups.com/aircraft-electric-multirotors-790/

http://www.rcgroups.com/aircraft-electric-fpv-861/

I went to an RC helicopter day late last year and the were using a hexrotor to video all the stunts the heli guys were puling

If you're in the UK you can get a little Hubsan with a camera (not FPV) from Amazon for 45 quid. The only problem with the small multirotors is that you can't control them if there's any wind.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00EDNI8YK/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_3?pf_rd_p=103612307&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00D8CRR12&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=04J5SMJSV4AVGRQ74Z7G

You dark horse, you've never let on you've got a drone. You're like the Batman, the Dark Knight. You are Bruce Wayne.

Seriously watch this . . .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghDXBIy_BSM#t=108

Fly the thing around Patters rolling video.

TED: Quad algorithms.

Really smart stuff . . .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2itwFJCgFQ

I think I am more like Arthur.

Recently acquired (Friday); that was my first ever shot. Since then I have updated firmware so it will shoot RAW which may improve the IQ. Very very cool machine.

More!

Which one and what camera?

Me like.

Amazon has unveiled Amazon Prime Air — a new delivery method that will see quadcopters deliver your order within 30 minutes.

Never mind books, BEER!!

E-M1 and a strong catapult?

I wait, I wait, as the price of the equipment going DOWN ! more drones, more brilliant GoPro !

by the way, a while ago there was an excellent thread in this forum :

Aerial Photography

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/541474-aerial-photography/?hl=+fpv

#18 have 2 interesting video, then check this out in YouTube and turn on the speakers for the motor noise :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uewRTUgoNQ

I keep my DSLR away from it :-)

cheers

Here is my first attempt, very nerve racking,

I noticed the technique is in use at the Olympics, for the skiing events

Simply amazing pix & vids!

Here is my review of the Phantom Vision 2 drone: http://www.pattayadays.com/2014/03/phantom-2-vision/

For those who need summaries: The flying experience is fantastic, the image quality isn't.