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Simple presentation on the basics of quad copter photography.
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Quad Copter BasicsMatt Barton | University of Kentucky Agricultural Communications Specialist
DJI Phantom Quad Copter
• First mass produced quad copter• Holds a Go-Pro Hero3 camera• Half mile range• Flight time averages 7-8 minutes• GPS fail-safe flies it home• Ready to Fly (RTF)
• It’s a toy• Shaky video• Difficult to modify
Types of Quad copters
• H-Frame Quads (450mm)• Anti-vibration built into frame• Foldable prop arms• Longer flight times• Can handle a gimbal
• Mini-H Quads (250mm)• Fly in small spaces• Super portable• Fast
Octo Copters for heavy-duty use
• Greater range
• Can handle full size DSLR cameras
• Safer flying with extra motors
• Great for research instruments
• Expensive
• Some require two people to fly
Eight blade Mikrocopter with a full-size still camera
How are people using quad copters?
• Environmental Study
• Search and Rescue
• Film & TV industry
• Real Estate Agents
• Agricultural Uses
First Person View (FPV)
• Transmits a live video feed to the ground station
• Transmitter (TX) on the copter, Receiver (RX) on the ground
• Most use 1.3GHz or 5.8GHz frequencies
• 10” LCD screens or video goggles
• GoPro camera as FPV camera is risky• Older cameras lock up• Slight video delay• Battery dies and you’re blind!
How does it fly?
• Flight controller does all the work• Keeps it level• Adjusts the prop speed to steer• Helps lands the craft safely
• GPS models • Auto-fly home in case of trouble• Can accept waypoints on a map• Compensate for the wind to maintain position
The orange box is the (FC) flight controller
What’s it really cost?
• Quad copter $500
• Camera $300
• Gimbal $200
• First Person View Kit $350
• Case & Extra batteries $300
• Miscellaneous $250• SD cards, antennas, extra cables, props, etc. $1900
Legal Considerations
• Do not fly above 400 feet
• Do not fly within 3 miles of an airport
• Do not fly over large crowds of people
• Commercial use requires FAA approval
• Keep aircraft in visual range
Current FAA Rules that apply to hobby aircraft
Do not write graffiti with your quad
My Advice
• Buy micro quad copter for training
• Learn to fly line of site (LOS) before using FPV
• Always have a second person tracking the craft
• Watch out for power lines, medical helicopters, trees
• High voltage lines & antennas can jam your controls
• Write your phone number on the copter