Flight and Hand Camera Video

[nedcampbell]

This is the first time I used my Spark as a hand camera too. Trying to learn to synch music and scene change. Critique and ideas welcomed.

 

[Richard Ruckert]

Good effort
I have a DJI Osmo mobile. I have used the Spark as a hand held gimbal.
The challenge with ALL hand held gimbals is eliminating the bounce from walking. Some people claim walking softly will eliminate the problem. I agree that it reduces the problem, but it does not eliminate the problem. For me, the bounce is too distracting, and walking extra carefully feels goofy.
The advantage of drones at low altitude is the elimination of the bounce.
Have you tried mounting to a bicycle? You can also use the Spark as a dash cam.

 

[nedcampbell]

I have an Osmo too and use it some. Will have to try the dashcam!

 

[Richard Ruckert]

Good effort
I have a DJI Osmo mobile. I have used the Spark as a hand held gimbal.
The challenge with ALL hand held gimbals is eliminating the bounce from walking. Some people claim walking softly will eliminate the problem. I agree that it reduces the problem, but it does not eliminate the problem. For me, the bounce is too distracting, and walking extra carefully feels goofy.
The advantage of drones at low altitude is the elimination of the bounce.
Have you tried mounting to a bicycle? You can also use the Spark as a dash cam.

You'll like the dash cam. I think video of driving is as interesting as aerial footage maybe more so

 

[Spark 317]

I have an Osmo too and use it some. Will have to try the dashcam!

You can launch it outside your car window when stuck in traffic and do your own little traffic report and see what lane to be in up the road.