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No. 674: Aerial Photography Beginners OK? DJI “Phantom2 Vision+”

The Quadcopter Rhapsody Begins

　Since last year, aerial footage from radio-controlled helicopters has been gaining popularity. To tell the truth, for the past two or three years, the NAB Show, the world's largest video equipment exhibition, has exhibited an aerial photography using a quadcopter, but in Japan it is still being used around me. I hadn't heard of him, so I didn't interview him.

Phantom2 Vision+

　Compared to the so-called 2-rotor helicopters, quadcopters with 4 rotors are easier to handle, and many hobby models are on sale. On the other hand, there are models with 6 or 8 rotors for larger cameras that can be used to increase stability, or to accommodate heavier cameras. Depending on the number, the name changes to hexacopters and octacopters, but those with two or more rotors are collectively called multicopters. The simplest structure among multicopters is the quadcopter.

The 8 rotor model "S1000" exhibited at "CP+ 2014" in February. Aerial photography is possible with the 5D Mark II/III

　Overseas, the word "drone" seems to be more established. However, as an etymology, it has the nuance of an unmanned aircraft, and you can feel the nuances of large aircraft such as those for military use. Furthermore, drones are not only aircraft, but also self-piloted vehicles running on the ground, so the range is wide. In Japan, "quad-copter" is synonymous with aerial photography with a so-called radio-controlled helicopter.

674th: Even for aerial photography beginners OK!? DJI

　DJI's "Phantom 2" has been used for many aerial photography and occupies the position of "standard machine" for quadcopters. Attach a GoPro gimbal (a mechanism that corrects shaking and tilting) to this, and shoot with the camera suspended.

　However, with this set, you need to install the gimbal yourself. It can be said that it is a kind of modification because the wiring is also tampered with. In addition, it is necessary to purchase a GoPro separately and adjust the balance, etc., so it is a high hurdle for people who have never played with a radio-controlled helicopter to suddenly buy and take on the challenge.

``Phantom2 Vision+'' (hereinafter referred to as P2V) was launched in June this year with a gimbal and camera attached from the beginning, based on the Phantom2, to make aerial photography easier. Model. It is 148,500 yen on Amazon.

　Since the camera is an original model and cannot be changed, the image quality is also a concern. This time, I decided to borrow an actual aircraft and fly it myself to see if it was really true to the catchphrase, "Anyone can fly easily."

　I have flown so-called toy-class quadcopters for fun, so I know how to operate them, but this is the first time I have handled a model this large. I wonder if I can fly well even at such a level. Let's try it now.

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