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| The DJI phantom with stabilized flight, GPS positioning and advanced flight modes |
The World is stating to embrace the emergence of highly sophisticated flying platforms that will carry high quality camera equipment and allow camera moves that would have been almost impossible using traditional camera gear or helicopters. Often called 'Drones' - with the associated negative connotations from combat operations carried out on a daily basis by larger UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) - they are starting to become part of daily life.
At Bucks, we are starting to explore the potential of these devices. As a platform for exploring complex camera moves they are excellent. An entry level system will usually carry a 'GoPro' camera and more advanced systems will incorporate Gimbals which allow the camera to be largely unaffected by aircraft movement and vibrations. The larger multi-rotor systems will carry much heavy cameras and are less affected by wind and turbulence.
So what's not to like?
