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Rotorhead

11-23-2011, 7:37pm

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Datawiz

11-23-2011, 7:40pm

How 'bout some pics from said camera? :toetap:

C5Nate

11-23-2011, 7:42pm

:cool:

Is there a display to see what you are pointing the camera at?

boracayjohnny

11-23-2011, 7:46pm

:cert::seasix:

Blademaker

11-23-2011, 7:47pm

:seasix:

Rotorhead

11-23-2011, 7:58pm

Pic2 is the 600k upload download antenna so the camera can be controlled remotely from the yacht while the chopper is flying.

3 is the insrument panel.
5 is the most bad assed gyroscpically stabilized camera that was used to film Planet earth, without the stabilization.

Aircraft is registered in Isle of Man, Mechanic from France, Avionics expert from Brittain as well as the pilot, camera expert from New Zealand, and project lead was from USA.

I provided my technical experise on the aircraft, as welll as being a bitch and running down parts for the installation of the camera system as well as performing the final weight and balance doccuments required. I was privelaged to be able to take these pics with the camera that was available so please do not bitch about the quality as they are small but in focus (Utah eat your heart out). These are the only photos I am allowed to disclose.

The control system that allows you to control the cameras from over 100 miles away with minimal delay are proprietary and were not allowed. Please enjoy and DO NOT REDISTRIBUTE these in any form or fashion. :thumbs:

Rotorhead

11-23-2011, 8:02pm

:cool:

Is there a display to see what you are pointing the camera at?

Yes, the operator of the camera can see what is being filmed wether or not he has primary command of the sytem. The idea was for the man who owns the yacht and paid for the system to be able to tell the pilot to fly to a certain location so he could control the system to film what he wants while relaxing in a lazy boy. The control system is proprietary, and I could not get clarification of why I was not allowed to take pics of that.

island14

11-23-2011, 8:05pm

Pics??? :toetap:

http://brazilsurftravel.com/novo/images/picos/big/prainhagirls.jpg

Rotorhead

11-23-2011, 8:10pm

How 'bout some pics from said camera? :toetap:

Lets just say from West Palm Beach international, I saw you picking your nose, IC's knife needs sharpening (the edges are rolling over to the left @ .25*), Joebuck has dust on his condom collection...... :D

Seriously, it is bad ass. I would estimate you could read a T-Shirt from 20 miles away given perfect weather.

Rotorhead

11-23-2011, 8:15pm

:cool:

Is there a display to see what you are pointing the camera at?

Oh yes I left out, pic 3, upper left hand corner, the digital attitude indicator can be controlled by a single button push to show camera image.

The extras on this aircraft include a slide out zodiak boat system, and can't say much else. :D

snide

11-23-2011, 8:29pm

Ha. You're a bitch!!!!1!

Seriously cool equipment though...

Rotorhead

11-23-2011, 8:37pm

Ha. You're a bitch!!!!1!

Seriously cool equipment though...

We are still function testing the system, Snide you just got an update for Firefox.

snide

11-23-2011, 8:47pm

Snide you just got an update for Firefox.

Chrome 15.0.874.121

:lol:

Rotorhead

11-23-2011, 8:50pm

Chrome 15.0.874.121

:lol:

BTW, why do you wear Superman speedos while surfing the forum?:D

snide

11-23-2011, 8:51pm

BTW, why do you wear Superman speedos while surfing the forum?:D

Would you like pics of me in my speedos? :toetap:

Rotorhead

11-23-2011, 8:58pm

Would you like pics of me in my speedos? :toetap:

Hah, we've seen it minutes ago. Thanks for covering up. :kimblair::D

Rotorhead

11-23-2011, 9:05pm

Hah, we've seen it minutes ago. Thanks for covering up. :kimblair::D

Will be posting high res pics soon.

Rotorhead

11-23-2011, 9:09pm

We might not. But we can't guarantee anyone finding these pics in a Google image search won't. :D

I have international diplomatic authority to pull you out of bed at 2am whilst you sleep and give you a duct tape rasberry you will never forget.:rofl:

JRD77VET

11-23-2011, 9:35pm

In the first pic, the clear plastic piece looks like it is lower than the landing rails.

Does that pivot up out of the way? Some nice machine work in that assembly :cool1:

SnikPlosskin

11-23-2011, 9:46pm

In the first pic, the clear plastic piece looks like it is lower than the landing rails.

Does that pivot up out of the way? Some nice machine work in that assembly :cool1:

I see the camera part. WTF is that clear plastic thingy?

Rotorhead

11-23-2011, 9:53pm

In the first pic, the clear plastic piece looks like it is lower than the landing rails.

Does that pivot up out of the way? Some nice machine work in that assembly :cool1:

What you are reffering to as rails are called "skids". As I recall, it is 6.8" above the skid bottom heighth. Can't land in high growth vegetation due to risk of fire from the heat. Yes, they are nicely machined.

Rotorhead

11-23-2011, 9:58pm

I see the camera part. WTF is that clear plastic thingy?

I knew you would chime in. The clear plastic thingy is the up-link down-link thingy by satilte with ultra low ping time. 600k worth. It allows the owner to control it from the yacht.

Who they are subscribed to for service is anyones guess.

SnikPlosskin

11-24-2011, 10:36am

I knew you would chime in. The clear plastic thingy is the up-link down-link thingy by satilte with ultra low ping time. 600k worth. It allows the owner to control it from the yacht.

Who they are subscribed to for service is anyones guess.

Ah, fancy digital antenna.

I needs to gits me one of them rigs. that is super fukcing cool.

"When I needed a helicopter shot I climbed a tree" - Les Stroud.

jaxgator

11-24-2011, 11:27am

Very cool. That's a pretty bad ass helo too. :cool1:

Rotorhead

11-24-2011, 11:46am

Very cool. That's a pretty bad ass helo too. :cool1:

Very cool indeed. That's what I specialize on and worked on for 5 years in the EMS industry. I've even had phone calls from the manufacturer asking me troubleshooting questions. :D

Jeff '79

11-24-2011, 11:54am

:seasix: Thanks for posting those helo pics..:..I didn't believe that you worked on them, let alone, had to install a bad ass camera set-up.....Now I do....:seasix:....:D.....I'll take the kick to the ass, as opposed to the slap to the back of the head..

Rotorhead

11-27-2011, 2:21pm