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  • Hey all, just changed over the backend after 15 years I figured time to give it a bit of an update, its probably gonna be a bit weird for most of you and i am sure there is a few bugs to work out but it should kinda work the same as before... hopefully :)

The OM-Copter gives wings to the Red Epic.

Thank you, 5 kg and I think 6 as far as I know it is very good result (and reserv for 8 the best I think), for example I didn't find in the internet more then 4,5 kg but Epic with big lense is about 5,5-6 kg so it is good, there a lot copters up to 3 kg for MARK II but Epic and Scarlet will demand - about 5 kg.
So unfortunately you don't sell it because of course I will not rent it from other country but I can buy it so I will be looking for similar to yours.

And tell me please

1.What about focus? How focus is changing on camera?
2.What about security? Of course copter will fall sometimes so do you think about safity borders around camera (Epic will cost around 40K) to make falling of copter on these borders not on camera? And do you think make some crush tests?

Thnak you
 
Yep, we also have had a Droidworx platform flying with an Epic in France for a couple of months now, just did not want to communicate about it with footage until it was rock solid and we had several units ready to go on a job including an Epic3D version and also safety elements like props protection on all units. But just so that you know there are actually a lot of people already flying the Epic on octos in Europe, we're not the only ones. And with the Skyjib on its way along with the newer motors and gyro/multi sensor cards, like the Hoverfly that includes camera gimbal stabilisation, this is going to be a very accessible thing that doesn't require much R&D. If you ask me it's all going to be in the hands of the tech/pilot to make the difference, along with the people in charge of permits and such, cause the gear is pretty easy to access, really. It is also going to be quite dangerous as these babies grow stronger and bigger if people continue to fly them without protection, unfortunately accidents are likely to happen and this could result in a complete flying ban all over Europe for drones...

Nice work putting the word out there though.
 
There is no point for us to sell something that is so easy to access, including as a Ready-To-Fly.

The payload of the skyjib will mostly depend on the motors and props you're using, but like we said we're looking into an Epic3D setup right now, that should give you a good idea of the payload potential ;)
 
Arnaud Paris said:
There is no point for us to sell something that is so easy to access, including as a Ready-To-Fly.

The payload of the skyjib will mostly depend on the motors and props you're using, but like we said we're looking into an Epic3D setup right now, that should give you a good idea of the payload potential ;)
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Epic 3D is a 2 Epics so about 12 kg:)
 
We're below 10kg, the Epic body is not that heavy, especially with Canon lenses.

Just remember that Ready-To-Fly often also means Ready-To-Crash ;)

It's a good thing to build your own kit from scratch, that way you really value the work that has been put into it and people tend to be more careful with their first flights...
 
The key person in this kind of solution is really the pilot/technician, I'd say you first have to find somebody who has experience with these kind of drones and he would be the one deciding which is the best equipment that fits your needs.

Keep in mind that this is not something you'll learn to fly on your own, you need proper training and consider that it takes months to get to the level where you're ready to deliver a proper services to clients in the Film/TV industry. Not to mention that your pilot has to be validated to obtain the permits and meet the safety requirements to delivering such services by the air regulation authorities in most of the countries where you'll be using this bird. Going rogue on aerial filming is really really not a good idea, believe me, this is a full business to develop that requires quite a lot of resources and time to get approved by the authorities.

We've had experience working closely with www.soulcam.fr in France for several years now and really this is a great adventure but truly one of many years. We are Soulcam's partnership company for providing the Epics and 3D post services, and I'm one of their stereographers involved on most of their 3D aerial shoots.

I know this new generation of UAV is great cause it comes with all the automated flight features, GPS, and such, but really in the end it's manual control that count the most: whether it is to provide exceptional camera moves for your clients or to recover the drone from a potential dangerous situation to your crew, talent, or bystanders.

Within a few months we'll be providing this new aerial service worldwide in combination with the Soulcam zeppelin (think a dual aerial service that adapts according on the subject and on weather conditions) with 3 Epic birds including one in 3D mode and including all the gear in the package (we have 4 Epics in house right now and 2 more to come by the end of October). There will also possibly be some training at our facility in Paris and in California starting spring 2012 if we feel the demand is adequate for such services and depending on how the UAV flight regulation evolves worldwide.
 
What do you use to monitor?...I'm guessing on EPIC the Teradek CUBE is a pretty sweet choice (small and light). We were able to test it to some long distances with satisfaction.



Timor Kardum said:
Berlin, October 10th, 2011

Today, in a European first, Berlin based OMSTUDIOS introduce a powerful new drone that
enables filmmakers to combine the performance of the world’s finest digital camera, the
RED Epic with the versatility of an octocopter. In doing so, the OM-Copter opens up a
whole new world of cineastic possibilities while simultaneously lowering the costs of production
remarkably.
Since it’s release in September 2011, the RED Epic is known as the pinnacle of digital camera
design. With a resolution of 5K, a dynamic range of up to 18 stops and a hightech processor
enabling up to 350 frames per second, the RED Epic is without a doubt the world’s
most advanced camera. Not only among camera connoisseurs, but also among the largest
big-budget hollywood productions, the RED Epic established itself as the definite standard:
directing legends such as Ridley Scott, Peter Jackson and James Cameron are trusting this
state-of-theart technology for their current feature films “Prometheus”, “The Hobbit” and
“Avatar 2” by placing dozens of orders.
The Berlin based OMSTUDIOS, which made a name for themselves with international productions
for brands such as Lamborghini, Bugatti and Audi, used their seasoned expertise
in order to improve this exceptional camera even further. The all-new OM-Copter allows to
raise the RED Epic to lofty heights without the limits of a crane or the prohibitive costs of
an actual helicopter. As an intuitively remote-controlled drone, the OM-Copter makes spectacular
shots at the highest quality and at a fraction of the previous costs possible.
The OM-Copter is ready for take-off within just 15 minutes and can reach heights of up
to 150 meters. The reach of the drone is analogous to the range of sight of the operator,
usually up to 100 meters. The OM-Copter is also usable in closed quarters and it’s extreme
agility makes it very adaptable.
»We’re very happy to be able to provide our clients and partners with a tool that really lives
up to the vast potential of the RED Epic. We believe that we are about to reach a new level
in the production of motion pictures - not only regarding the quality, but also the economic
feasibility.« says Timor Kardum, VFX-CEO of OMSTUDIOS concerning the release of the
OM-Copter.

An example of the possibilities opened up by the OM-Copter can be found at
www.omstudios.de
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The cube is having trouble when too many radio equipments are used around, and there are some serious interferences with this kind of setup, plus we need to have a better range than the 2.4Ghz wifi standards the cube/ipad is built onto. We use a 5Ghz SD transmitter that feeds from the HD converted signal from the Epic with an AJA downconverter.
 
we do have the cube and use it with ipads on sets but not with the OM-Copter, max distance is limited and the signal gets lost too often.

we have a lightweight SD-SDI radio link (have to ask for the tech details)...

EDIT: Arnaud was quicker then me ;-)
 
yo, but my reference was not shoot yet with this very octocopter...
(cam was a GH2)
...and I think there are none in the air right now in europe,
the research which OM has done is quite incredible...
anyway if there are other copters in europe let's join together
and make it a valuable tool for us and our film making surrounding,
I reckon that would be rather cool!
 
http://vimeo.com/36341233

Hi Guys,

Amazing shots and an incredible building. That track up the stairways the out onto the rooftop was something else.
And one serious god shot to finish. Loved it. Must have one hell of an operator.

Apologies if this was posted elsewhere already and I missed it. But worth an extra post on here regardless imo.


Best

Lliam
 
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