Hello from a Canadian in Dubai

Ray Bahas

Ray Bahas

Member
First time in a Forum... I'm a multitask film and video producer / director and sailor. I discovered the RC copter aerial photography a year ago and decided to go for it step by step. So here I am with a DJI Naza F550 and Aeroxcraft gimbal for Gopro and somehow disappointed. I hope to find here some answers and technical hints that will prevent me from sending the whole kit to a far horizon and get it lost in the sea. Thanks for your feedback.:02.47-tranquillity:
Ray
 

Droider

Droider

Drone Enthusiast
Aye Up Ray.. Welcome to MRF. Post some pics and some more info on your build and your requirements and I am sure you will get honest feedback..

Dave in wet and windy Lancashire UK.. ;-)
 


ChrisViperM

ChrisViperM

Active Member
Hello Ray....you make me jealous.....we are slowly freezing our butts off, and you are enjoying warm weather....

I checked your vid on the YouTube site where you mentioned something about motor extensions.....this could help you, but I guess you know them already:


http://aerialmediapros.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=25_36&products_id=158

The gimbal you are using is ok for someone being on a budged and just want to have some FPV-fun, but it's useless for anything more serious.....


Have a look at the GAUI-Crane III gimbal....here is a sample vid:




You will need this for the Crane III....: http://photoshipone.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=351

Other than that, you should balance your props (and propably your motors - do a search on this forum for posts concerning "balancing" - since this is the number one cause for unwanted vibrations...
Also take into account that the on-board Naza gimbal stabilisation is just very basic....





But let's hear more about the cause of your frustration....before you sink your F550 into the ocean.....




Chris
 
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Ray Bahas

Ray Bahas

Member
Hi Chris, your comment is pleasant and pertinent :)

Now I'm jealous about your very fair shooting stabilization and all this greenery around :)

You're right about the Naza, it's not designed for serious stuff. I learnt very much about balancing, setting, piloting but I guess there's a limit to one can do with this Copter. Despite all proposed gizmos in the market - at great expenses - in order to improve the filming task (just with a Gopro) I don't think the original DJI frame wheel and controller are worth the (budgeted) investment.

I miscalculated my needs, but then I was planning to go step by step into something new to me. I'm wondering now if this was a wise decision. The fact is, there's no support in my area, whatsoever: no talents, no shops, no spare parts, not even a market for this technology. So I had to venture myself into unknown territory and play the pioneer role. I am just disappointed with providers in Europe just interested in selling their stuff, wether it suits you or not. This could be subject of a debate...

All in all, I've learned much about the RC copter filming domain at my own expenses. Fair enough. I have no other choice but to go further ahead in order to fulfill my plans, on which this video will give you an idea (just a hint on what the copter will achieve ones I can control it): https://vimeo.com/42375126

It's really a risky business.
 

ChrisViperM

ChrisViperM

Active Member
Hi Ray

What you are going through at the moment is the frustration we all went through....it happens if you see all the beautiful stuff on vimeo or youtube, and your own efforts don't even come close to that.
The Naza is not a bad Flight Controller, but the built-in gimbal controller is very basic and not usable for more serious film stuff.
To have to import all your stuff and having no local support is bad for you at the moment, but it is also a great opportunity. First of all, if you want to offer your "service" for aerial photos and films to Hotels, Golf Courses, Estate Agents, travel agencies, building sites... and so on, you would have to overcome a lot of obstracels, but you would have at the same time no competition, which is great. Same goes for products, spare parts, even a shop. With almost no import taxes to the UAE, you are sitting on a gold mine.....My father used to tell me: Always look at the two sides of a medal....

Althought not in Multirotors, but there are some serious talents in the UAE......Tareq Alsaasi is one of the worlds best Single Rotor pilots:




....a very pleasent and helpful guy. Why not getting in contact with him, he knows about all and everything in the "RC business" in your part of the world.

You are right when you are complaining about bad dealers just trying to get rid of the stuff on their shelfes, but there are also a number of really great dealers which listen to you what you need and would give you valuable advice..... http://digitech.nl/ and http://www.kopterworx.com/ are just two of them I personally deal with, and they never let me down. You will also find a few more if you study this forum carefully.....
Also the guys from http://droidworx.co.nz/ (which came up with a great range of new and innovative products) and the people from http://www.freeflysystems.com/ can be contacted directly and would be very helpful. The better you made your homework and the more you know what exactly you want (that's the tricky part...) the better the advice will be you can expect. Obviously your budget is big factor in this "hobby", but there are also a lot of people using equipment which is not "top of the range" and archive fantastic results.....just check out this thread: http://www.multirotorforums.com/showthread.php?113-Show-what-you-filmed....not only great videos, but also a wealth of information what equipment was used.

Maybe you post from time to time about your progress....in the meantime best of luck to you, and just ask whatever you want to know.....and don't give up


Chris
 
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