Looking At helicopters Tomorrow ...If You Have A helicopter What Do You Have And Why Do You Like It? - GoFuckYourself.com

dyna mo · 06-09-2010, 05:26 PM

thinking about the EXI Carbon Fiber 450 ARF Editon.

justinsain · 06-09-2010, 05:39 PM

One of the new innovations in surfing photography is the use of cameras mounted on RC helicopters which are then flown off the beach and out to where the waves are breaking.

Some have captured some incredible video but one bad move can mean a total loss of equipment so it's very risky. It would be so cool to take a rig like that down to Costa Rica and fly it around capturing video

justinsain · 06-09-2010, 05:50 PM

Couldn't find a surf video real quick but here's the general idea as to how I'd use one.
I saw a rig where they used an HD video camera mounted on a gyro that kept the camera level and it was amazing to watch.

dyna mo · 06-09-2010, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justinsain

Couldn't find a surf video real quick but here's the general idea as to how I'd use one.
I saw a rig where they used an HD video camera mounted on a gyro that kept the camera level and it was amazing to watch.

awesome!

IllTestYourGirls · 06-09-2010, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justinsain

Couldn't find a surf video real quick but here's the general idea as to how I'd use one.
I saw a rig where they used an HD video camera mounted on a gyro that kept the camera level and it was amazing to watch.

Now that is pretty fucking cool

ArsewithClass · 06-09-2010, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dyna mo

thinking about the EXI Carbon Fiber 450 ARF Editon.

I thought you meant a real one hehe! I was going to get one once, but decided on a boat. With a real one, its not the price of the chopper, its the price of the landing & where you keep it. With a model copter, well, they are just plain fun & hoping you have lots with it dyna mo

goodsites · 06-09-2010, 06:31 PM

Oh thought this was real helicopters.. :D

justinsain · 06-09-2010, 06:33 PM

Here's another example of using an RC Helicopter for photography. Seems very risky
and leaving little room for error but yields rewarding results.
As a photographer the potential intrigues me as the technology advances.

I hope you find the right helicopter for you and get to have some fun with it

dyna mo · 06-09-2010, 06:35 PM

that's an impressive rig in that video!

jigg · 06-09-2010, 10:15 PM

bell 407 or nothing

Mr Pheer · 06-09-2010, 10:34 PM

Trex 500 is the best combo of size and power. More than enough power to carry a camera.

ArsewithClass · 06-10-2010, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justinsain

Here's another example of using an RC Helicopter for photography. Seems very risky
and leaving little room for error but yields rewarding results.
As a photographer the potential intrigues me as the technology advances.

I hope you find the right helicopter for you and get to have some fun with it

Thats really cool!

ottopottomouse · 06-10-2010, 05:26 AM

Compared to how easy an RC plane is to fly I found a helicopter impossible

Semi-Retired-Dave · 06-10-2010, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justinsain

Here's another example of using an RC Helicopter for photography. Seems very risky
and leaving little room for error but yields rewarding results.
As a photographer the potential intrigues me as the technology advances.

I hope you find the right helicopter for you and get to have some fun with it

Talk about turning your hobby into a business.

Great find.

JP-pornshooter · 06-10-2010, 10:41 AM

might need a chopper for my yacht..
you got a license?

_Richard_ · 06-10-2010, 10:46 AM

looks like a fun toy haha

Shok · 06-10-2010, 10:47 AM

I fly Vario turbine choppers

JetCat powered

when Im not flying rc jets

Semi-Retired-Dave · 06-10-2010, 10:49 AM

Here's a Concord.

Semi-Retired-Dave · 06-10-2010, 10:59 AM

Some great options here.
http://www.xheli.com/

dyna mo · 06-10-2010, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberAge-Dave

Some great options here.
http://www.xheli.com/

wow, good prices there eh. thx for the link!

Itchy · 06-10-2010, 11:34 AM

Still working my way up

Heres the 4 I have so far

dyna mo · 06-10-2010, 11:35 AM

right on!

which of those 4 do you recommend?

Itchy · 06-10-2010, 11:41 AM

Top 2 are beginner ones the one on the left is slow and doesn't go fast the right one is a pretty zippy one that can fly outside not bad but very low wind both good for indoor playing both 4 channel

the bottom left I flew once and blew up the blades in a crash fixed it and put it back in box lol the right one is still brand new but both are out door 6 channel ones

dyna mo · 06-10-2010, 11:45 AM

cool, thx!

Itchy · 06-10-2010, 11:53 AM

This shows how huge the indoor ones are lol

L-Pink · 06-10-2010, 11:54 AM

How many ounces of blow can that carry?

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Bex · 06-10-2010, 11:56 AM

This thread reminds me that I need to get a new remote for my boat! Have not had it out once this year

milambur · 06-10-2010, 12:20 PM

How far can one of those go on a charge?
Has anyone tried hooking them up to the mobile networks and flying them with video feed only?

Paul&John · 06-10-2010, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justinsain

Couldn't find a surf video real quick but here's the general idea as to how I'd use one.
I saw a rig where they used an HD video camera mounted on a gyro that kept the camera level and it was amazing to watch.

way to fucking cool

Mr Pheer · 06-10-2010, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shok

I fly Vario turbine choppers

JetCat powered

when Im not flying rc jets

<--- fuckin jealous here

I have a Cypher-3D and a Trex 500.

rowan · 06-11-2010, 02:01 PM

Not quite in the same league, but I've seen some cool still camera shots off a kite. I guess video wouldn't work since you can't precisely control a kite.

harvey · 06-11-2010, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dyna mo

thinking about the EXI Carbon Fiber 450 ARF Editon.

lol, I thought you would be going for a real one, one of my dreams. Anyway, your pimpin' status shows a -1 for fake helicopter and +2 for knowing how to tease

Semi-Retired-Dave · 06-11-2010, 02:11 PM

Couple nice ones here.
http://www.hillsboroaviation.com/for...982_eurocopter

Arnox · 06-11-2010, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Itchy

This shows how huge the indoor ones are lol

Fuck you're cheap, I have the EXACT same screen and I paid like $170.

munki · 06-11-2010, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Itchy

This shows how huge the indoor ones are lol

I have one of those... made the mistake of drunkenly trying to land and take off on the fiance's head. The landing went surprisingly smooth... taking off caused a hair catastrophe... The heli no longer gets used indoors.

Dieing to get a bigger cam model. I doubt Beth will be coming with me on the first few runs to use it.

TrainWreckContent · 06-11-2010, 02:18 PM

those vids are pretty cool

06-09-2010, 05:26 PM	#1
dyna mo The People's Post Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: invisible 7-11 Posts: 65,378	Looking At helicopters Tomorrow ...If You Have A helicopter What Do You Have And Why Do You Like It? thinking about the EXI Carbon Fiber 450 ARF Editon.

06-10-2010, 05:26 AM	#13
ottopottomouse She is ugly, bad luck. Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 13,177	Compared to how easy an RC plane is to fly I found a helicopter impossible __________________ ↑ see post ↑ 13101

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JP-pornshooter Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: westcoast usa Posts: 4,007	might need a chopper for my yacht.. you got a license? __________________ "Obscenity is whatever gives the Judge an erection." -- Author Unknown

06-10-2010, 10:47 AM	#17
Shok Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: LIVE EVIL Posts: 5,611	I fly Vario turbine choppers JetCat powered when Im not flying rc jets Last edited by Shok; 06-10-2010 at 10:50 AM..

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06-09-2010, 05:39 PM	#2
justinsain Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,374	One of the new innovations in surfing photography is the use of cameras mounted on RC helicopters which are then flown off the beach and out to where the waves are breaking. Some have captured some incredible video but one bad move can mean a total loss of equipment so it's very risky. It would be so cool to take a rig like that down to Costa Rica and fly it around capturing video

06-09-2010, 05:50 PM	#3
justinsain Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,374	Couldn't find a surf video real quick but here's the general idea as to how I'd use one. I saw a rig where they used an HD video camera mounted on a gyro that kept the camera level and it was amazing to watch.

06-09-2010, 06:31 PM	#7
goodsites Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Over the rainbows Posts: 538	Oh thought this was real helicopters.. :D

06-09-2010, 06:33 PM	#8
justinsain Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,374	Here's another example of using an RC Helicopter for photography. Seems very risky and leaving little room for error but yields rewarding results. As a photographer the potential intrigues me as the technology advances. I hope you find the right helicopter for you and get to have some fun with it

06-09-2010, 06:35 PM	#9
dyna mo The People's Post Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: invisible 7-11 Posts: 65,378	that's an impressive rig in that video!

06-09-2010, 10:15 PM	#10
jigg Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,527	bell 407 or nothing

06-09-2010, 10:34 PM	#11
Mr Pheer Retired Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 21,231	Trex 500 is the best combo of size and power. More than enough power to carry a camera.

06-10-2010, 10:46 AM	#16
_Richard_ Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 30,989	looks like a fun toy haha

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Semi-Retired-Dave Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: LA Posts: 11,190	Some great options here. http://www.xheli.com/ __________________ Support a Good Cause

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Itchy Datetronix.com Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Chill-A-Wack BC Posts: 6,524	Still working my way up Heres the 4 I have so far __________________ ICQ: 2588560 Skype: Pornocop

06-10-2010, 11:35 AM	#22
dyna mo The People's Post Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: invisible 7-11 Posts: 65,378	right on! which of those 4 do you recommend?

06-10-2010, 11:41 AM	#23
Itchy Datetronix.com Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Chill-A-Wack BC Posts: 6,524	Top 2 are beginner ones the one on the left is slow and doesn't go fast the right one is a pretty zippy one that can fly outside not bad but very low wind both good for indoor playing both 4 channel the bottom left I flew once and blew up the blades in a crash fixed it and put it back in box lol the right one is still brand new but both are out door 6 channel ones __________________ ICQ: 2588560 Skype: Pornocop

06-10-2010, 11:45 AM	#24
dyna mo The People's Post Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: invisible 7-11 Posts: 65,378	cool, thx!

06-10-2010, 11:53 AM	#25
Itchy Datetronix.com Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Chill-A-Wack BC Posts: 6,524	This shows how huge the indoor ones are lol __________________ ICQ: 2588560 Skype: Pornocop

06-10-2010, 11:54 AM	#26
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06-10-2010, 12:20 PM	#28
milambur Mainstream since 2010 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,327	How far can one of those go on a charge? Has anyone tried hooking them up to the mobile networks and flying them with video feed only?

06-11-2010, 02:01 PM	#31
rowan Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 17,393	Not quite in the same league, but I've seen some cool still camera shots off a kite. I guess video wouldn't work since you can't precisely control a kite.

06-11-2010, 02:11 PM	#33
Semi-Retired-Dave Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: LA Posts: 11,190	Couple nice ones here. http://www.hillsboroaviation.com/for...982_eurocopter __________________ Support a Good Cause

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TrainWreckContent Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Under a Train Wreck Posts: 8,139	those vids are pretty cool __________________ Train Wreck Content Telegram @DanTrainwreck / Whatsapp TrainWreck / Email [email protected]