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Copter Studios creates experiences to thrill and inspire even the most discerning audiences. Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) capture sensational footage operating in close-proximity shooting scenarios; they are capable of flying low and slow over streams, sand and snow, and in fast-paced, action-filled situations.

Benefits of the UAS/Camera System:

  • Close-proximity shooting on land and water. This allows for dramatic choreography in car and boat chases and the ability to fly under bridges, through large doorways and almost anywhere the director envisions.
  • Shooting in high and low temperatures
  • High altitude operation

Profesionally operated UASs can hover and maneuver through spaces where neither cranes nor full-size helicopters can go. We capture continuous stream footage, leaving viewers wondering, “how did they get that shot?” Getting these shots is otherwise impossible without numerous cuts and lengthy post-production. This is also an efficient shooting style for many productions, providing great footage ready for CG application.

The Copter Studios UAS/Camera System includes:

  • Helicopter(s), ground station equipment and cameras
  • Crew of aerial cinematographer, UAS pilot and a UAS operations assistant
  • Consultation services to plan flight choreography and logistics of operation
  • Mobile operations unit (depending on location and schedule of project)

Copter Studios equipment for broadcast quality video and still photography comprises of:

Helicopter

  • “HALO” custom
  • “Green” electric powered
  • 10-12 minute flight time
  • 3 axis gyro stabilized camera gimbal
  • Operated line of sight and FPV
  • Flight stabilization system

Camera

  • JVC GY HM100U SDHC (PAL/NTSC)
  • XDCAM EX: Sony PMW-EX1 SxS Pro (PAL/NTSC)
  • Panasonic AG-HVX200 P2 card
  • Panasonic HPX 170 P2 card
  • Canon 5D MKII/7D Video/Still

Lenses

  • Original manufactures lens with a wide angle converter
  • Still camera-Canon “L” lenses

Remote Camera Function

  • Record on/off
  • Iris remote control
  • Zoom remote control

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  • 16:9 display
  • PAL or NTSC Monitor
  • Camera battery level
  • Camera media card level
  • Helicopter altitude
  • Helicopter battery level

The UAV technology and capabilities are changing quickly. Please contact Copter Studios for more technical details