First Footage From Phantom 4

in filmmaking •  8 years ago  (edited)

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I still need to spend a lot more time practicing to get the movements smooth but as you can see, it doesn't take long to get up and running. This little guy just arrived from China a few days ago and it's already getting some decent footage, even though I have zero experience with remote controlled aerial vehicles. I actually crashed it into the trees alongside a river already and one of its arms was even submerged but after retrieving it with a kayak and machete, it's back up and running like new. I'm seriously impressed with how well it has been performing and how tough it seems to be. I'd definitely recommend the Phantom 4 to anyone that's in the market.

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      ·  8 years ago 

    Very nice footage indeed. A friend of mine here in Switzerland has a shop that sells them. The newest model is virtual, you wear goggles so that it makes you feel like you are flying... crazy! He has shot a few commercials for businesses and made good cash.
    "The only difference between men and boys is the price of their toys"

    @kus-knee (The Old Dog)

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      ·  8 years ago 

    Could I check out your friend's shop when I visit you in Switzerland next week? Willl there be time?

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      ·  8 years ago (edited)

    Amen to that! Dang, there are so many things nudging me towards Switzerland right now. Feels like I should be making a trip over there before long...

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      ·  8 years ago (edited)

    The angles and content are phenomenal. The resolution is merely passable, but the framerate is glorious. Good stuff. :)

    And you look positively sinister, crouching there smirking at the end of the video, Gabriel. Haha

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      ·  8 years ago 

    Haha yeah. It can do 4k but those files take forever to upload.

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        ·  8 years ago 

      Drones are awesome and a whole new level to video/photography!
      There is so much you can access with a drone that is not practical without it and so many scenes angels you can get that without would be almost impossible!
      Life just keeps getting more awesome!

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        ·  8 years ago 

      Very cool. Perfect subject for this - horses! Thanks for sharing.

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        ·  8 years ago (edited)

      Thanks! They just happened to hanging out in the lot next-door :)

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          ·  8 years ago 

        Haha, those horses sure must've been confused by it. :D

        Nice footage!

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          ·  8 years ago 

        lol yeah, it was interesting to observe how they gathered around the colt to protect it. I got in super close a few times but felt like if I pushed my luck, the one badass brown dude would grab the drone, hurl it to the ground, and stamp it out like a white plastic cockroach.

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            ·  8 years ago 

          Great video

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              ·  8 years ago 

            Great, saw this on your twitter earlier, looking good, need more practice... :-)

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                ·  8 years ago 

              Yup. Hoping to get really good by the end of the year.

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                  ·  8 years ago 

                Sweet. What camera are you using.

                Saw your response about Switzerland too. Yeah, one of the freer countries still. Not a cheap place to live though.

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                    ·  8 years ago 

                  It has a built-in camera.
                  I'm seeing round trip flights from Santiago to Zurich for under $800 and lots of good-looking hosts on workaway.info

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                      ·  8 years ago 

                    That's nice. @hellomrcole is a drone pilot as well concentrating on the real estate market. Give him a holla.

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                        ·  8 years ago 

                      Right on. It's a good racket to get into. Also betting it will be nice to have on hand during the tourism season here. I imagine one could just hang out on the beach and sell footage to people of them having fun on vacation. Local sporting events could be a good target too.

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