Hi,
that's my first post in this forum, since I just started getting interested into octocopters.
I work, now that I have finally finished university, as a film director and producer (www.a-better-truth.com) and got some jobs in the next months where multicopter shots are necessary. Originally, I wanted to hire two operators (pilot and camera operator) with an multicopter, but since I'll be using the multicopter quite often for those projects, I considered buying one and pay for some training of the camera operator (who has already some experience with multicopters).
I got offers from different companies for octocopters, did some read-up about the components (again: I will not fly nor assemble the multicopter, other people / companies will do so) and would like to get now some advice of people who work with multicopters.
The requirements at the multicopter are the following:
- Has to be able to fly a RED Epic / Scarlet camera (including hdmi transmitter, batteries, lens and so on) weighting up to 5kg (12lbs)
- Should be able to pan
- Should be, if possible, upgradable if needed in the next years (stronger motors etc)
- Should be as cheap as possible to justify purchasing it instead of renting it
Below is a list of components I consider to buy. But I still have some questions concerning some of the parts and whether an alternative is better (at the same price range).
1x Graupner LiPo 2S/2300
1x Photohigher PRO AV-200 for RED EPIC
4x Lipo Akku ULTIMATE 5000mAh 5S1P 18,5V 45C/90C
1x Copter Deluxe UBEC 4A
4x XOAR 15x5" propeller pair in wood
8x Tiger Motor MT3515-15 Brushless Motor
1x Droidworx - SkyJib - SJ8
1x Photohigher SkyJib Retracts
8x Copter Deluxe Brushless Regler 70A OPTO 400Hz
1x PhotoHigher SkyJib 360 Grad PAN-Kit
1x PhotoHigher Skyline RSGS
1x HoverflyPRO Blackboard
2x MX-12 6-Kanal Gr. HoTT
1x Graupner ULTRA DUO PLUS 60
plus of course cables and other stuff.
First of all... are there any errors in this setup?
Then... should I get Tiger MT3515-15 or AXI 4120/20 (or any other) motors?
Hoverfly PRO Blackboard or DJI Wookong M? I don't really need GPS, but it's a nice feature to have.
Would two MX12 work? Or should I get one MX-20 and one MX-12? There will always be two operators.
Any are there any alternatives to the SkyJib retract? It's quite expensive...
Of course I'm open for alternatives also for the other components.
I truly would appreciate you help. Thanks in advance
David
that's my first post in this forum, since I just started getting interested into octocopters.
I work, now that I have finally finished university, as a film director and producer (www.a-better-truth.com) and got some jobs in the next months where multicopter shots are necessary. Originally, I wanted to hire two operators (pilot and camera operator) with an multicopter, but since I'll be using the multicopter quite often for those projects, I considered buying one and pay for some training of the camera operator (who has already some experience with multicopters).
I got offers from different companies for octocopters, did some read-up about the components (again: I will not fly nor assemble the multicopter, other people / companies will do so) and would like to get now some advice of people who work with multicopters.
The requirements at the multicopter are the following:
- Has to be able to fly a RED Epic / Scarlet camera (including hdmi transmitter, batteries, lens and so on) weighting up to 5kg (12lbs)
- Should be able to pan
- Should be, if possible, upgradable if needed in the next years (stronger motors etc)
- Should be as cheap as possible to justify purchasing it instead of renting it
Below is a list of components I consider to buy. But I still have some questions concerning some of the parts and whether an alternative is better (at the same price range).
1x Graupner LiPo 2S/2300
1x Photohigher PRO AV-200 for RED EPIC
4x Lipo Akku ULTIMATE 5000mAh 5S1P 18,5V 45C/90C
1x Copter Deluxe UBEC 4A
4x XOAR 15x5" propeller pair in wood
8x Tiger Motor MT3515-15 Brushless Motor
1x Droidworx - SkyJib - SJ8
1x Photohigher SkyJib Retracts
8x Copter Deluxe Brushless Regler 70A OPTO 400Hz
1x PhotoHigher SkyJib 360 Grad PAN-Kit
1x PhotoHigher Skyline RSGS
1x HoverflyPRO Blackboard
2x MX-12 6-Kanal Gr. HoTT
1x Graupner ULTRA DUO PLUS 60
plus of course cables and other stuff.
First of all... are there any errors in this setup?
Then... should I get Tiger MT3515-15 or AXI 4120/20 (or any other) motors?
Hoverfly PRO Blackboard or DJI Wookong M? I don't really need GPS, but it's a nice feature to have.
Would two MX12 work? Or should I get one MX-20 and one MX-12? There will always be two operators.
Any are there any alternatives to the SkyJib retract? It's quite expensive...
Of course I'm open for alternatives also for the other components.
I truly would appreciate you help. Thanks in advance
David