Aerial Accessories
DJI announced the O4 Air Unit and O4 Air Unit Pro, which allow pilots to add FPV functionality to their non-FPV drones. Compared to their predecessor, the O3 Air Unit, both the O4 Air and O4 Air Pro should deliver lower latency performance for a better FPV experience. Along with the improved latency
Featuring a 24MP sensor, and capable of shooting 6K video (6016 x 3200) at up to 30 fps, the new DJI Zenmuse X7 camera with 3-axis gimbal offers a significant upgrade over its predecessor, X5S model, and makes for an even more ideal complement to the DJI Inspire 2 Quadcopter.
Recording options include 6K video at 17:9 and 16:9 aspect ratios, DCI 4K at 30 fps, and UHD 4K at 60 fps in the Cinema-DNG format; and DCI and UHD 4K in ProRes and H.265/H.264. 24MP still images can be captured individually or in continuous bursts of up to 20 fps.
Today, DJI announced an exciting round of new products and peripherals for its customers, including the highly anticipated Ronin 2 Gimbal. The new Ronin builds upon and expands the features and capabilities of its predecessor. For starters, the Ronin 2 is a more versatile gimbal system, because it now includes aerial, car mounting, cable, and Steadicam capabilities, in addition to its native handheld camera use. Speaking of cameras, the new
In these days of digital post production, filters are often overlooked as an image-control tool. But there are times when filters can be extremely useful, especially when capturing images from a drone. Common filters available for done cameras include UV, which are typically used as “protective filters,” neutral density filters (ND), which reduce light levels, and circular polarizer filters (CP), which reduce glare and have other properties. Unlike typical screw-on camera filters, filters for drones, in many cases, need to be made for the
FREEFLY was arguably the first to put gimbal stabilizers for video cameras on the map. Being the first doesn’t mean the company has gotten complacent though, as its innovation continues to bear fruit. The MōVI Pro is the latest 15-pound capacity gimbal, squarely targeting professionals using compact cinema cameras or, for that matter, DSLRs and mirrorless cameras. The MōVI pro is designed for ease of use, prioritizing the needs of the camera operator. To this end it
At the U.S. National Drone Racing Championships, right here in New York, we follow Brian Morris, aka BrainDrain, during his time as a professional drone racer. From construction to the races on Governor’s Island, every aspect of the competition presents its own challenge, but Morris shows us what it takes to make it through the rigors of this exciting sport. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other instructional and informative videos at BandH.com.
Drones, quadcopters, unmanned aerial vehicles. No matter what you call them, by now you’ve no doubt heard about these radio-controlled marvels. However, what you might not be familiar with is the latest craze currently sweeping the aerial R/C community. I’m talking about the increasingly popular sport of First Person View (FPV) drone racing.
FPV puts you, the pilot, inside your drone’s cockpit, where you must rely on quick reflexes and split-second decision-making to navigate a course, avoid obstacles, and best the competition—all at breakneck
Shave an inch from the thickness of the Switronix HyperCore battery, and you’ve got yourself the HyperCore Slim (14.8V, 82Wh), designed for UAV and gimbal applications, suitable for any application demanding a low-profile battery, and TSA-friendly.
You may be familiar with the original HyperCore, a workhorse capable of handling 10A draws. It’s suitable for up to the most advanced cameras, and is one of the options relied on by professionals, like Andy Casagrande, who
YUNEEC has just released two exciting new contributions to the world of 4K filmmaking. A new six-rotor UAS with integrated gimbal and camera system, the Typhoon H and a ground-based, gimbal-stabilized camera that is ready to go wherever your adventures take you, the
How far we've come since the Phantom's humble beginnings as a flying GoPro mount. The latest member of the Phantom 3 series, the Phantom 3 4K, gives users yet another option to consider. Unsurprisingly, given its name, the new quadcopter features a gimbal-mounted 4K camera that shoots true DCI cinema 4K video at 24p or 25p, in addition to the more common UHD format 4K at
In this video, Mia McCormick reviews the latest in the Typhoon series from YUNEEC, the Q500 4K. As the name implies, this drone includes a 12MP/4K, 3D-gimbal stabilized camera. The camera also detaches, and can be mounted on the included SteadyGrip for handheld work. This flexibility makes the Q500 4K great not only for aerial footage, but shots on the ground, as well. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other
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The LowePro DroneGuard Kit is one of three new bags designed with the drone enthusiast in mind. This product is designed to fit mid-sized consumer drones, such as the 3DR Solo, the DJI Phantom series and the Blade Chroma and
In many ways, the RC aircraft industry is responsible for pushing wireless video technology forward. Even before drones were really used for video recording, the first-person view (FPV) experience demanded a way to give pilots a view from the cockpit, so to speak, of their model aircraft. The staple for many years has been 5.8G transmitters (“video Txs”). 5.8G, of course, refers to the fact they operate in the 5.8 GHz range, which is preferred over 2.4G because 2.4G is what transmitters (that’s radio controllers) typically use. While the
B &H is pleased to host this three-part how-to on shooting with the DJI Inspire 1 and Zenmuse X3 Gimbal Camera. Produced and narrated by Sebastian Wöber―aka "Seb"―of the popular filmmaking blog cinema5D, the videos