Helicopter cams are going to be the defining videography technique of skate videos in this decade, just like fisheye adapters were in.. when was that? The 90’s? Anyway. Rich over at EPM is developing an RC helicopter platform for the masses called Hooperfly. Rich shot some test footage at Pier Park yesterday, and well, here it is.
24 comments
Heath
Yeah Troybug!!! Cool video, Rich!
john e
Can someone tell me, who was the soundtrack on that? Thanks!
Rich
A band out of Italy named Giuda. Song is titled “Number 10”.
john e
Thank You!
Rob
None of that footage is even interesting… It’s shaky and poorly shot.
Rich
Tough crowd over here on SnA.
Rob
I just call ’em like I see ’em
Rich
Thanks for the support Rob.
Kilwag
Hence the phrase “test footage,” sheesh.
houseofneil
did you not read that it was a camera mounted on a RC helicopter? I think the footage is amazing considering it’s probably the first time it’s been used.
docskaterock
Nice stuff! Can it be used with every camcorder or is there a max. weight/size for the platform? And what about the price?
talentlessquitter
Inquieries in the DH/longboarding community.
Rich
If you’re interested, send me some email at the following address and I can answer your questions.
info@hooperfly.com
It will carry 3 12oz beers no problem.
K.C.
Great footage Rich.
Is this model equipped with the R.L.S.E 5000 a.k.a. Razor Lazer Scooter Eliminator?
Rich
It’s an upgrade option along with a Corinthian leather case. 🙂
Scuffz
That looks pretty impressive. I’m sure that with some software stabilization it will provide some sweet shots that wouldn’t be possible without more expensive equipment.
CS
Rich,
Can you make a turbo model that will pick fat ol’ guys out of the bowls?
Rich
For sure. We could test it in the Montana proving grounds this summer.
Rich's Dear Old Mum
He’s trying his best everyone! You go Richie!
Oh and fly some beer back my way!
Love,
Mom
Taylor Brown
Interesting. Besides bombing Pakistan and spying on speeding cars, I really didn’t think there would be many other other applications of drones. Though commercialized UAV’s are probably going to be the defining videography technique of every outdoor sport. If people can figure out how keep the lens trained on its target.
egbert
Watch “Pretty Sweet” intro for best use of this technology.
Rich
Here’s a short video related to what it took to shoot that opening sequence of “Pretty Sweet”. Of note, two people operating the copter with a camera gimbal via FPV, first person view, gear:
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RS4lZZabMxs&w=480&h=270%5D
It takes time to develop those flying and filming skills, especially using FPV. Rad!
Pretty Sweet and just the beginning of skate video sequences captured by “flying” cameras.
brock75
RC helicopter is a thing of the past. Drones are where its at.
BK
Rich, this was a great look into the possibilities with your HooperFly copter. It was fun to watch you working the controls and making sure that we didn’t get nailed within your flight path. Upward and onward!