Camera Chopper: Remote-Controlled Helicopter Camera, AG-HPX170 P2 HD handheld

[jodymichelle]

Ohio's Act 1 Video Production Company Handles International Assignments with Panasonic P2 HD Camcorders

“We chose the HPX170 to mount to the remote-controlled helicopter because, minus the tape drive, it’s that much lighter than the HVX200,” Brandenburg said. “The pilot and I had several test runs before our ‘maiden voyage,’ an aerial shoot of tractors in a field for an agriculture manufacturer.”

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[Kim Welch]

This was an early look at aerial filmmaking before drones became common. Today small camera drones have taken over most of this work, but the lesson from this shoot still applies: weight and balance decide what you can fly.

In the United States, flying a drone for paid work requires an FAA Part 107 certificate, and many locations require permits, so check local rules before you fly. Have you shot aerials for a film? Share your tips and favorite shots below.