Pilotfly Adventurer

• Clear unobstructed view of camera screen
• Stronger motors – up to 3.2kg payload
• 5 motor presets: from Ultra Light weight, to Ultra Heavy
• Full 360 degree rotation
• OLED screen on the back of handle
• CNC alloy construction for the head
• Left or Right motor orientation (selectable upon order)
• Up to 6 hours battery life
• Available at https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1402925-REG/pilotfly_pfadventurer_pilotfly_adventurer.html

Comes with

• 1 x Pilotfly Adventurer gimbal
• 1 x Adapter plate
• 1 x Carrying case
• 1 x Universal power supply 18V 100V ~ 240V
• 1 x Balance charger APC-50
• 1 x AD-90 Battery
• 1 x Panasonic camera cable
• 1 x Sony camera cable
• 1 x USB cable
• 1 x Quick Start Guide

Product page - https://pilotfly.de/Pilotfly-Adventurer-for-DSLR-and-mirrorless-cameras

Company page - http://www.hohem-tech.com/index.shtml?locale=en_US

Information provided by Team Rebel Design.

Stabilizer-makers give a glimpse of China’s industrial upgrading

Zhiyun and DJI stabilizer production with interviews and a look at the Zhiyun factory. The rest of the show ( not featured here ) is an in studio discussion.

Watch video here:

https://news.cgtn.com/news/33677a4d326b7a6333566d54/share_p.html

Full half hour show is on air today, live online with repeats at 23:30 PST.

https://www.cgtn.com/channel/en.do

• Very light with 900g weight
• Can bear up to 3.2kg payload due to new drives
• You always see screen
• 8-10 hours battery life
• Hidden cable design, 360° unlimited rotation for all 3 axis
• 1/4 screw holes to attach monitor or such

Available at our deals for special flash sale offer: $779
Shipping: Price includes shipping for US/Canada/UK/Australia&NZ/Western Europe. Contact for any other regions.
I want to buy this gimbal.

Specs

• New High-Torque motors with built-in encorders
• Compatible with the Sony a7r2, a7r3, a7s2, a7m3 and more Sony a7 Series
• 1/4"- 41 Threaded accessory threads on the cage
• 3/8"- 4 Threaded accessory threads on the cage
• 8-10 hours battery life, support direct charge
• Hidden cable design, 360° unlimited rotation for all 3 axes
• Joystick design, one key recording, one key back to the midpoint
• Integrated structure, no need assemble
• Special tactical cage design
• 1/4 screw holes for various support equipment

Available at our deals for special flash sale offer: $649
Shipping: Price includes shipping for US/Canada/UK/Australia&NZ/Western Europe. Contact for any other regions.
I want to buy this gimbal.

PR

Last year, Filmpower released a stabilizer called Nebula 5100 Slant that brought out the new structure concept of the 3-axis single handheld gimbal. This model is known for it’s unblocking screen design and impressive payload that can support many large cameras weighing up to 3.2kg such as the Canon C100, Canon 1dx, Nikon D810 and even Sony FS5. Now they are going to release a new special version of this hot model: Nebula 5100 a7.

Just as its name implies, the Nebula 5100 a7 is specially designed for the Sony a7 Series. By using the a7 cage instead of the tactical cage, this version of the Nebula 5100 Slant is only compatible with the Sony a7r2, a7r3, a7s2, a7m3 and more Sony a7 Series. And the meaning of this change is not only making the single handheld gimbal more and more compact but also making the stability more reliable. Another thing is usually there are 4 or 5 points we need to balance before we shooting, the gravity center, the Pitch point, the Roll point and the Yaw point. By the help of the a7 cage, now users don’t have to adjust the gravity center. Speaking about the new a7 cage, it’s integrated from top grade, high tensile aluminium. There are 41 of 1/4" screw holes and 4 of 3/8" threads for adding other accessories onto your camera.

Beside the no screen blocking design, Nebula 5100 a7 keeps most of the great features from the Nebula 5100 Slant, such as the all-metal body design, the energy saving encoder, the 8-10 hours’ long battery life, the 360° rotation, manual focus adjustment and the useful functions: one key midpoint returning, time-lapse, roll follow mode... Also, the Nebula 5100 a7 supports the exclusive accessory, expansion packs, making it becomes a dual-handle gimbal .

The Nebula 5100 a7 is in pre-sale now with a price of $699, still I have no doubt that this refinement of the Nebula Series is just a start, we’ll keep you updated detail as well as it comes in.

Specs

• High-Torque motors with built-in encoders
• 1.8kg Camera Payload
• 700g only weight
• 8-10 hours battery life
• Support direct charge
• Ergonomic handle
• Hidden cable design
• 360° unlimited rotation for all 3 axes
• Joystick, one key recording, one key back to the midpoint

Available at out deals for special flash sale offer: $499
Shipping: Price includes shipping for US/Canada/UK/Australia&NZ/Western Europe. Contact for any other regions.
I want to buy this gimbal.

From today Chinese presentation in Beijing.

More details and some vide to follow.

http://www.personal-view.com/deals/stabilizers-steadicams-gimbals/came#came-single

PV test videos

Made separate topic for it.

The intent of this thread is to build a rolling user guide of what in my opinion makes a good reliable setup for consistently smooth predictable video shots and smooth consistently predictable flying while spending more time in the air and less time on the bench adjusting things, repairing things, and upgrading things. Those three things are largely related, but depending on what your after, your personal strengths, and endurance, mentally and physically, some things may be more important for you to focus on. This intro is a basic layout of what I find important, but I plan on building on it with questions, and others personal experience. I will do my best not to be overly wordy, and appreciate the same from others so that this can stay as streamlined and readable as possible for those just getting into DIY multirotor builds. It is not for everyone and many would be better off buying a ready to fly off the shelf unit, but for those willing to learn, I believe the DIY route will in the long run save you allot of money, and allot of frustration.

Advantages of DIY

1. less initial money for a machine with equal or greater abilities than top end off the shelf machines.
2. repairs are generally much less expensive since you are not tied to a specific component sold only by the manufacturer of your off the shelf unit.
3. like building your own PC, you can upgrade components when better technology comes out without buying a whole new machine.

There are more advantages, but yeah were keeping it short (I hope).

OK, so here are your basic needs when building a machine.

1) Frame - I recommend a hexacopter between 550mm and 700mm diameter for your first machine. A quadcopter will save you a bit of component money, and is usually more nimble in the air, but the redundancy of the hexacopter gives you a bit more breathing room should a motor or esc fail in the air. It is also more stable and less prone to sudden movements (when tuned). There are many options and price ranges. Early Tarot aluminum frames can be had for very cheap places like GLB. For about $100 you can get one of their Carbon frames. Early Tarot are arguably better than the newer ones and rather than buying a cool looking newer unknown companies frame which may be fine, but may not, it is a good idea to go with a known stable platform. Those frames also have allot of mounting space, so you won't find yourself jamming a mess of wires and components into the tightest spaces on earth (been there done that).

2) Flight controller. This is the brain (just gonna leave it there for now). I recommend a pixhawk, Eagletree Vector, or a Revolution (usually sold as CC3D revo). Current prices on Pixhawk clones on ebay are as low as $50 for a complete board with all the wiring, but you will need a separate GPS unit. I recommend a M8n Gps unit which can be had for about $20 on the same site. You can get them elsewhere for this price range, or pay allot more. A Revolution board is about $30 on ebay for the nano version, but getting the larger (still very small) "CC3D Revo" board is in my opinion a better option especially for a beginner. This board includes built in telemetry which you will need (lets you talk to the board with a tablet or phone). You will also need a GPS unit. Avoid the nano GPS as it is crap (TRUST ME). Get the same size M8N GPS unit, but be sure it is for the CC3D boards. If it works with one CC3D board, it will work for the rest. This can be had for about $20.

3) PDB (Power Distribution board) . This simply routes power from your battery to the components that need it (note pixhawk has a power unit, but it also needs to go to a PDB). Here you have many viable choices but you need to be sure it will not blow if your battery is too strong. Most likely you will have a 6s battery for aerial video (yes other cell counts can work, but 6s will give you more power and flight time), so be sure the PDB is 6s capable. For the pixhawk there is a pricey at $20 (most pdb are $5 or less) PDB that can handle 10s! it has a handy connector for the pixhawk pdb to plug into. Considering the money your saving with the guide I am making here, I would probably go with that pdb if I was going pixhawk. Even if you are running 6s or less, it is nice to have pdb capable of handling allot more juice especially since accidents do happen, and you'll be less likely to short something. Some other PDB's have built in Voltage sensors and OSD's which we can discus later.

4) ESC's (plural) These plug into the flight controller and get power directly from the PDB. Your flight controller is both sending them signals based on its build in gyroscope to keep the machine level, and from your input on your transmitter (dual joystick thingy). The ESC's in turn send these signals to your motors, as well as send them power from the PDB. FYI there are all in one esc's (usually only 4 to a unit for quad copters), if you are building a quadcopter for aerial work, avoid these. If one fails you have to replace the whole unit ie all four esc's. In general that is a $100 repair vs a $25 repair. I highly recommend Either Kiss 6s esc's, Afro 20amp HV (high voltage 6s ) esc's, or Favourite little bee 6s esc's. There are other good ones out there but allot of risky ones. I HIGHLY recommend flashing the Afro's to BLheli and the others which are running BLheli firmware to the latest version and will get into that later.

4) Motors (who knew). Yeah, well these spin your props. Every other motor will be spinning clockwise, and every other counter clockwise. Each flight controller has it's own pattern, so be sure to either find an imagine online to reference, or if you have a Revolution the GUI will kindly show you. FYI there are motors out there with built in ESC's. Avoid them. First off their specs are rarely impressive, secondly if an esc fails, you are out a motor and esc, if a motor fails you are out a motor and esc. Not to mention if you ever want to upgrade either unit you are upgrading both units, as in all esc's and all motors.

5) Propellers - I recommend buying 3x what you need in plastic and the necessary adapter to allow this, and 2x what you need in Carbon fiber for the day you feel confident that your not going to crash into a tree, or tip on landing and chip your blades. CF is tough, but it can break. There are no two ways about it plastic props are ridiculously cheap (or should be), but rarely provide the stability desired for AF, and CF are expensive. I recommend RCtimer signature series for CF props as they are less than pretty much anywhere else, and more often than not are very nicely balanced. For perfect props you almost always have to do some sanding, but that is a whole page and video to explain.. If you can afford it, but 4 or 5 sets of props, pick the best, and sell the rest or keep them for backup.

6) A prop balancer. Cause you need to know. There are many cheapies which I think are fine. I paid about $40 for a Dubro (think that's how it is spelled) that has high acclaims. I think the cheap ones are easier to use though.

7) Transmitter and receiver. The transmitter is what goes in your hands to control it, the receiver goes on the machine to send what your telling it with your hands to the flight controller. There are $3000 transmitters and $20 transmitters. Do your self a favor, get a Frsky Taranis Transmitter for between $200 and $250, and an X8R receiver for between $30 and $50. This transmitter and receiver both give the $3000 units a run for their money. I have never come close to using all the functionality, but there are many customizations for both flight controller and gimbal I have taken advantage of through the transmitter.

8 GIMBAL (WHAT'S THAT WORD AGAIN? MONORAIL...Er GIMBAL!!) This is where you absolutely want to listen to me unless you want to put a dslr on the machine in which case your talking an 800mm plus frame, or unless you want to spend months dialing in a device. GET A TINY2 Gimbal. This is the best no stress gimbal on this planet for the gopro size camera's. I do recommend eventually getting an alexmos and storm32 based gimbal too, but if you start with either unit, you are going to end up with allot of throw away footage, and likely a dead gimbal, and actually a very likely DOA gimbal. That being said my first TINY2 had issues I didn't realize were there.. and that is because even though my first unit was faulty (which is very rare with this gimbal) The majority of the footage was still very very impressive. My second unit which I still use is flawless. The only down side to this gimbal is it's limited proprietary Firmware. It is supposedly based on Alexmos, but almost all customizations are not available. HOWEVER. Because it is out of the box so good, and because you listened to be and got the FRSky Taranis and X8R receiver, you are going to be able to still customize some important things like panning/pitch speed, as well as center position, ie you can tilt the gimbal slightly down to avoid props in the frame.

9) OSD (On screen display). Eagle Tree Vector comes with this build in and it is the best OSD period. Both other units you will need to spend btween $10 and $30 for an OSD, this gives you vital info on voltage, gps signal, distance of machine from pilot, direction, and the list goes on

10) VTX (Video transmitter) It is what sends the signal from your cameras (plural) to you on your ground. Yes you can fly with just a gopro, but it is not recommended because first of all the way gimbals work the camera is not always pointing forward, and this can be very confusing when flying and result in a crash, also if the gimbal malfunctions either due to defect or user error you may be trying to negotiating your way home while staring up at the sky or down at the ground, bottom of the machine, etc.. So invest in a $20 - $40 FPV camera and a $5video switcher which will let you with a flip of a switch on your taranis switch between up to 3 cameras. Surveilzone.com is my recommendation for both.

OK, well I have allot on my plate these days, and can't add any more at the moment. I think I got all the major components. There are obviously wires, and some specific connectors needed sometimes to get things connected. Practicing soldering before you start will be your friend. 12awg, 16awg, and 22awg are good size wire guages to always have around. and you can practice with them. Heat wrap in similar guage is also a must. A heat gun is good idea too.

I will try to get back to this soon, and have a rebuild of my 680mm hex starting very soon, so can takes some pics as I go and answer questions.

I hope I have at least provided a framework to start with and maybe answer questions that you had bouncing around in your head.

Taro has two different versions stabilizer

• T1 - made for for smartphones and GoPros, cost $359 (preorder $199).
• Taro TX - DSLRs and mirrorless camerasm cost $969 ($599).

Infrared module is called the Taro M1, sold separately and cost $179 (preorder $99).

http://www.taro.ai/

This is their second generation underwater drone.

Used an ND filter and f8.

Stay for the outtake at the end - good audio test.

Better picture than cellphone and gimbal or action cam and gimbal combos. And much easier (lighter, smaller) to handle than sticking a DSLR or a GH5 on a gimbal, with no sacrifice in quality.

We welcome the reinstatement of registration rules for all small unmanned aircraft. Ownership identification helps promote safe and responsible drone operation and is a key component to full integration.

https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/aircraft_certification/aircraft_registry/UA/

Product info and available to buy at DJI Store at:

http://store.dji.com/product/inspire-2#/

November 15, 2016 – DJI, the world leader in unmanned aerial technology, Tuesday introduced two new drones that raise the bar for professional imaging: Inspire 2, the best ready-to-fly platform for high-end film and video creators, and Phantom 4 Pro, the smartest and most creative flying camera of its size.

“Professional filmmakers and photographers always push to create images that have never been seen before, and DJI never stops trying to give them the tools to achieve their vision,” said DJI CEO and Founder Frank Wang. “Our newest flight platforms and stabilized aerial cameras are smarter, faster and more powerful than ever before. We can’t wait to see how creators use Inspire 2 and Phantom 4 Pro to capture dazzling images.”

Advanced Imaging for Professional Results

Inspire 2 offers powerful capabilities and is easy to operate. The nimble new magnesium-aluminum alloy body increases stiffness while lowering weight. It has a top speed of 67 mph and takes only 4 seconds to accelerate to 50 mph. With the new dual battery system, flight time is up to 27 minutes. A new forward-facing camera offers the pilot the best flight view for operating the master controller, while the camera operator receives a separate feed from the professional Zenmuse camera mounted on the main gimbal. The Inspire 2 supports the brand-new Zenmuse X4S and X5S cameras and will support additional cameras in the future.

An entirely new image processing system, called CineCore 2.0, is embedded into the airframe, which allows processing large files faster than ever before. Inspire 2 captures 5.2K video at 4.2 Gbps for Adobe CinemaDNG RAW videos and leverages a newly-designed, fast CINESSD storage for a smooth work experience. A variety of video compression formats are supported by CineCore 2.0, including Adobe CinemaDNG, Apple ProRes 422 HQ (5.2K, 4K) and ProRes 4444 XQ (4K), H.264, and H.265. When recording 4K video in H.264 and H.265, the birate is up to 100Mbps.

Inspire 2 offers professional capability and control suitable for many scenarios. With optional high-altitude propellers, Inspire 2 can reach a maximum service ceiling of 16,404 feet above sea level, and the self-heating dual battery redundancy system maintains good performance of the battery to -4 degrees Fahrenheit. Through an optimized mode, Inspire 2 streams smooth video at the widely used 1080i50/720p60 broadcast standard. Enhanced Lightbridge video transmission makes smoother HDMI video possible.

High Performance and Professional Reliability

The dual-battery system ensures that if one battery fails during a flight, the other will be able to provide power for a safe return to home. Stereo vision sensors have been included on the front and bottom of Inspire 2 for obstacle detection, and upward facing infrared sensors on top of the aircraft add protection when flying in enclosed spaces.

The redesigned propulsion system can safely carry Inspire 2 through incredible vertical camera moves, climbing at almost 20 feet/second and descending at almost 30 feet/second. Redundant systems provide reliability for the IMU, barometer, electronic speed controller communication and satellite navigation modules. The master and slave controller range now extends to 328 feet and users can switch between 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz frequencies to cut through any noise for greater signal stability.

Creative Freedom

Inspire 2’s new intelligent flight modes expand DJI’s computer vision technology to safely fly routes that give creators new ways to capture what they envision. Spotlight Pro Mode locks onto a subject during flight while the aircraft flies freely in another direction – and automatically rotates the aircraft to stay on the shot if the gimbal reaches its rotational limit. The forward-facing camera offers TapFly, which directs Inspire 2 to any point on the screen while avoiding obstacles along the way. ActiveTrack recognizes common subjects such as people, cars and animals, sending Inspire 2 to follow behind, lead in front, circle above or track alongside while always flying forward, ensuring the forward-facing obstacle sensing system keeps the aircraft safe.

New Zenmuse Cameras

DJI is enhancing the imaging potential of the Inspire 2 by expanding its line of interchangeable Zenmuse cameras, which are designed for aerial imaging and communicate directly with the aircraft’s gimbal and flight controllers. For situations that require a balance between weight and image quality, the new Zenmuse X4S has a 1-inch, 20-megapixel sensor with 11.6 stops of dynamic range and a 24 mm equivalent focal length. The Zenmuse X4S offers aperture control (f2.8-11) and a mechanical shutter that cancels rolling shutter distortion. The new Zenmuse X5S has a larger Micro Four Thirds sensor with 20.8 megapixels and an incredible 12.8 stops of dynamic range. The Zenmuse X5S camera now supports 8 lenses from wide angles to zooms. It shoots 20fps continuous burst DNG RAW (20.8 MP). In the future, a handheld mount will be available for the Zenmuse X4S and X5S cameras, bringing those cameras down to the ground for more flexible filmmaking.

Professional Accessories to Enhance Performance

A series of powerful DJI accessories will meet the needs of operators under various filming conditions. DJI Focus, a battery charging station, DJI CINESSD, CINESSD station and other optional accessories are available.

An optional DJI Crystalsky high-brightness IPS monitor features an ultra-bright screen that is clearly visible in direct sunlight and ideal for outdoor shooting. It comes in 5.5-inch and 7.85-inch sizes, with the highest brightness up to 1000 cd/m2 and 2000 cd/m2 respectively, and its dedicated system reduces video transmission latency. Dual Micro-SD Card slots within the screen make it easy to back up footage and can also be used to transfer and play back files. It operates in extreme temperature conditions from -4 degrees to 104 degrees Fahrenheit.

Specs

• Battery life is 3-4.5 hours
• Works with iOS or Android phones with a width between 58.6mm and 84.8mm long and up to 8.4mm thick
• Time-Lapse mode and Panorama mode
• 4 shooting modes are: standard/portrait/underslung/flashlight
• Bluetooth 4.0
• Angular Vibration Range: ±0.03°
• Controllable Range Pan: ±150°
• Roll: ±25°
• Tilt: -125° to +35°
• $299 at http://www.dji.com/product/osmo-mobile

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/kudrone-4k-camera-nano-drone-with-gps-auto-follow-drone#/

Now works with DJI Ronin/Ronin-M.

They plan to make it compatible with CAME Mini / Mini 2.

PM me if you are interested to get one.

• A new generation motor with built-in encoder for all 3 axes
• High torque, 8-10 hours battery life
• Made from high quality Al-Mg-Si alloy
• Hidden cable design, 360° unlimited rotation
• 2.5kg Payload
• One key back to the midpoint return option
• Direct charge
• One key recording using button and build in IR remote
• 1/4 screw holes for various support equipment