Hi Olof,
Wonderful shots! My compliments! One question: what props do you use?
I use Gemfan Carbon fiber 10x5 that are hand balanced.
I just got some Gemfan 10x4.5 nylon carbon mix and 10x5 Graupners E-props that I am about to balance on my DuBro and try.
One trick to getting smooth shots is don't use GPS mode. I use Atti, you can start the heli moving and then just let go of the sticks, it gives you a super smooth glide, or let the wind take you in an arc by accelerating into the wind at a 45 degree angle and the result will be a very smooth curved flight path. Same thing with a climb just get some speed going and drift while applying some positive throttle in Atti mode and stay off the controls.
The hardest shots are descends. You have to descend slowly with some lateral motion or you will hit turbulent air.
It is all about very small smooth moves. Not exciting but it gives you nice results. Keep doing the shots until you get it smooth. Then land and set up the next one. Figure your shot before you do it on a storyboard if you can. Then getting the shot is easy.
I plan to use the 450 to rough out my shots and then actually get them with the 550. This saves a lot of batteries.
I am doing this to get professional video, and it is interesting that you can do it with a $2,500.00 setup (Including everything camera & lenses as well). I have tripods that cost more w/o a camera.
I may still go to a S800 or comparable rig, but this is pretty cool. And if it is a total loss, I will be flying over salt water, it does not hurt my insurance company so much.
