Aerial HD 3D and stills
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SKYBOT
British Technical Films engineered what is believed to be the first radio controlled helicopter filming platform over 20 years ago in response to the dangers and expense of full sized conventional helicopters at low altitudes. British Technical Films has recently developed a new specially designed gyro stabilised aerial filming platform for SD, HD, 3D and stills. This aerial platform (SKYBOT) has been designed and built with stability, stealth and smooth flight in mind. The CNC machined airframe in aluminium combined with gyro stabilisation and camera roll and tilt compensation provides the perfect aerial tool.
INFORMATION
We have a CAA commercial licence under Article 166 & 167 small unmanned aircraft under 7kg
SKYBOT is an affordable alternative to Steadycam, jibs and conventional helicopters. It creates exciting and unexpected transitional shots which can begin looking as being filmed from a Steadycam, the middle as if a crane or jib is involved then climb to reveal the equivalent of helicopter aerials.
Quick to Deploy
Quick and easy deployment within minutes ensures shots are not missed and allows for quick change in locations. Down time for a new battery can be as little as 1 minute.
QUIET OPERATION
Quiet and unobtrusive electric operation allows filming in sensitive situations such as working in proximity to animals.
GYRO STABILISED CAMERA
Camera attitude compensation means when SKYBOT is manoeuvring the camera mount reacts by levelling the horizon using information from the onboard gyros and accelerometers.
THE GROUND STATION
Air to ground director`s microwave link and camera operation has been installed to allow for a video feed back from SKYBOT. This has proved invaluable in achieving the optimum framing of shots by remotely angling the camera from the ground station.
Resolutions offered as standard:
1080p = 1920x1080 pixels (16:9), 30 fps,
960p = 1280x960 pixels (4:3), 30 fps,
720p = 1280x720 pixels (16:9), 60 fps,
720p = 1280x720 pixels (16:9), 30 fps,
WVGA = 848x480 pixels (16:9), 60 fps,