- Helicam
Helicams or coptercams are remote-controlled mini
helicopter s used to obtain aerial pictures or motion images using video, still or motion film cameras. The remote controlled camera mount system allows pan, tilt and roll movements. Awireless onboard video transmitter downlinks the live signal to the camera operator, images can be recorded on board, on the ground or both. The system is controlled by two operators with independent controls: helicam pilot and camera operator.One of the characteristics of helicams is their flexibility and small size, the system can be flown practically everywhere providing a small spot of about 4 square meters is available to take off and land. Flight endurance ranges from 15 to 30 minutes, refueling can be done in seconds.
The field of use of these systems range from advertising, survey, exploration, SAR, military etc. The advent of miniaturized auto-piloting systems will expand the use of these systems to a new level.
External links
* [http://www.aeroview.gr Aeroview] Aerial Film Photography and low altitude photogrammetry services - Greece
* [http://www.a-mp.at AIRBORNE Motion Pictures OG Europe] Full HD / DVCPro HD - Austria
* [http://www.aplanding.com AP Landing] Forums and Portal for R/C Aerial Photography
* [http://www.copterfilms.com.ar Copterfilms] Close range aerial imagery - Argentina
* [http://www.flying-cam.com FlyingCam] Close range aerial imagery - USA, Belgium, China
* [http://www.flyingfilms.com FlyingFilms] Motion Picture , Flying Aerial Camera Platform - India
* [http://www.volovisione.com Volovisione] Close range aerial imagery - Italy
* [http://www.timelight.gr Time Light Helicam] Close range aerial imagery - Greece
* [http://www.helicamnz.co.nz Helicamnz] Low altitude aerial photography in Taupo,New Zealand.
* [http://www.bladecam.com Bladecam] Close range aerial imagery - Turkey
* [http://www.flyabove.com Flyabove] Aerial Film and Photography - Spain
* [http://www.helicam.fr Helicam productions] Close range aerial filming by helicam - France
* [http://www.airreel.tv Air-Reel Productions] Aerial Film and Photography - South Africa
* [http://www.helicam.pl HeliCam.pl] Zdjęcia lotnicze i filmowanie z helikoptera, Warszawa, Poland
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