The DJI Spreading Wings S1000 Premium with Zenmuse GH4 HD Gimbal and A2 Flight Controller is a bundle from B&H that features the S1000 Premium Octocopter, the HDMi-enabled Zenmuse Z15-GH4 HD 3-axis gimbal for a Panasonic GH3 or GH4 camera, and the GPS-based A2 flight control system. The S1000 Premium is a collapsible, eight-rotorhead RC helicopter designed to carry a DSLR or similar-sized camera. The aircraft is intended to serve as a platform that, combined with the gimbal, allows professional videographers and photographers to add dynamic aerial shots to their productions.
For stabilizing and moving a camera in flight, this bundle features the Zenmuse Z15-GH4 HD 3-axis gimbal. This is an updated version of the gimbal, which can send an HDMI signal to a transmitter when the (separately available) Lightbridge systems is installed. Alternatively, it can send a composite signal for use with analog video transmitters. To compliment the Zenmuse, the airframe of the S1000 Premium features a dampened gimbal mounting bracket with a low mounting position. For a clear shot, its landing gear can be raised, allowing an unobstructed 360-degrees of visibility. At the moment the gimbal is calibrated for use with the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f.2.0 lens, however support for additional lenses may be added in the future.
It features the DJI A2 flight control system, a collection of hardware components that control mixing, regulate power, provide sensor data, and include a 2.4 GHz DR16 receiver. The flight control system features attitude and GPS attitude flight modes, offering the pilot varying degrees of autopilot intervention depending on skill level and preference. In GPS mode it is possible to hover in a fixed position, which is ideal for capturing static video shots. In attitude mode, the flight controller will use IMU data to keep the aircraft stable, but when hovering it may drift due to inertia or wind currents. The A2 also features return to home, Intelligent Orientation Control, and other features made possible thanks to computerized, GPU-based flight control. The built-in receiver is compatible with Futaba FASST series and DJI DESST series transmitters (radio controllers). Third-party receivers are also supported.
The S1000 Premium is designed to use 6S lithium-polymer batteries (available separately). It will support capacities between 10,000 and 20,000mAh, and requires a discharge rate of at least 15C. With a 15,000mAh battery and a take-off weight of 21 pounds, it is estimated to fly approximately 15 minutes.
Note: Assembly is required, and the installation of the flight control system requires soldering.
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