Some gimbal video shot this morning...

aggravated... · Sep 11, 2015

For those still waiting on your gimbal, try to wait it out if you can. The gimbal is not perfect but it works really really good. Especially for amateurs like me. (I have only been doing this just for a couple of months). I know the wait is excruciating

but it is worth the wait.

While not perfect I am getting better. I'm still learning so if you have any tips or tricks let me know. Settings were 1080, 30fps, compressed using Handbrake.

The url at the beginning of the video is not live yet, just put it in there for future use.

Oh and a big thanks to all that have been helping me learn the ropes. You have been extremely helpful.

If you don't like Air then just turn the volume down. I thought it was a good choice

pyrate · Sep 11, 2015

Try turning off spot metering

aggravated... · Sep 11, 2015

pyrate said:
Try turning off spot metering

Thanks Pyrate! I was wondering how I could smooth out the different light exposures. Is that what spot metering is doing?

pyrate · Sep 11, 2015

Yes most notably when it was moving from behind clouds to sun, make sure to set max iso to 400 as well in daylight, spot metering uses the center of the frame to set exposure, if you turn it off, it uses entire frame

aggravated... · Sep 11, 2015

pyrate said:
Yes most notably when it was moving from behind clouds to sun, make sure to set max iso to 400 as well in daylight, spot metering uses the center of the frame to set exposure, if you turn it off, it uses entire frame

Excellent tip, thanks

Maddog · Sep 11, 2015

Really nice! What altitude were you flying at?

aggravated... · Sep 11, 2015

Maddog said:
Really nice! What altitude were you flying at?

Thanks Maddog! A little under 400 from my take off. Keep in mind I was nearly to the top of my mountain before launching so it looks really high looking down in the valley. Then add in the low fog and it looks like I am cloud surfing.

Maddog · Sep 11, 2015

Beautiful scenery! I'm surrounded by really attractive dirt. :-(

User Name · Sep 11, 2015

Wow, that is quite stunning. I think clouds are at least 80% of why I wanted a Solo. I used to fly with my dad in a little Cessna 150, and I always thought clouds up close are one of the most beautiful sights on the planet - they're sorta there, but sorta not.

aggravated... · Sep 11, 2015

User Name said:
Wow, that is quite stunning. I think clouds are at least 80% of why I wanted a Solo. I used to fly with my dad in a little Cessna 150, and I always thought clouds up close are one of the most beautiful sights on the planet - they're sorta there, but sorta not.

I told my middle daughter just a little while ago that she may not remember the plane ride she took when she was young but that is what it looks like when you are above the clouds.

Burkeam · Sep 11, 2015

aggravated... said:
Thanks Maddog! A little under 400 from my take off. Keep in mind I was nearly to the top of my mountain before launching so it looks really high looking down in the valley. Then add in the low fog and it looks like I am cloud surfing.

Thanks for stating the altitude. We don't need more negative publicity about someone flying Solo/drone through and above clouds

Mike Lanzetta · Sep 11, 2015

aggravated... said:
For those still waiting on your gimbal, try to wait it out if you can. The gimbal is not perfect but it works really really good. Especially for amateurs like me. (I have only been doing this just for a couple of months). I know the wait is excruciating but it is worth the wait.

While not perfect I am getting better. I'm still learning so if you have any tips or tricks let me know. Settings were 1080, 30fps, compressed using Handbrake.

The url at the beginning of the video is not live yet, just put it in there for future use.

Oh and a big thanks to all that have been helping me learn the ropes. You have been extremely helpful.

If you don't like Air then just turn the volume down. I thought it was a good choice

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OMG that fog is amazing! Nice vid!

Del · Sep 11, 2015

aggravated... said:
For those still waiting on your gimbal, try to wait it out if you can. The gimbal is not perfect but it works really really good. Especially for amateurs like me. (I have only been doing this just for a couple of months). I know the wait is excruciating but it is worth the wait.

While not perfect I am getting better. I'm still learning so if you have any tips or tricks let me know. Settings were 1080, 30fps, compressed using Handbrake.

The url at the beginning of the video is not live yet, just put it in there for future use.

Oh and a big thanks to all that have been helping me learn the ropes. You have been extremely helpful.

If you don't like Air then just turn the volume down. I thought it was a good choice

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Wow !!! Good Job...looks pretty amazing

Acroduster · Sep 11, 2015

This looks great. Quick question: when the props appear at 4:54, do you remember if the gimbal angle was at 90? On these initial shots posted online, it seems this is common.

aggravated... · Sep 12, 2015

Acroduster said:
This looks great. Quick question: when the props appear at 4:54, do you remember if the gimbal angle was at 90? On these initial shots posted online, it seems this is common.

Yes, I'm pretty sure I was still at 90 toward the end. This happens when you really throttle up. If you are just cruising around though, shooting at medium then you will not see your props at all.

UAVenthusiast · Sep 13, 2015

aggravated... said:
For those still waiting on your gimbal, try to wait it out if you can. The gimbal is not perfect but it works really really good. Especially for amateurs like me. (I have only been doing this just for a couple of months). I know the wait is excruciating but it is worth the wait.

While not perfect I am getting better. I'm still learning so if you have any tips or tricks let me know. Settings were 1080, 30fps, compressed using Handbrake.

The url at the beginning of the video is not live yet, just put it in there for future use.

Oh and a big thanks to all that have been helping me learn the ropes. You have been extremely helpful.

If you don't like Air then just turn the volume down. I thought it was a good choice

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