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Small Power Adapter (4.5v)
Eyecam
AA Battery
Case
9v Battery Adapter
Integrated antenna
Receiver
Large Power Adapter
(12v)
To Video IN
Power
Video
Monitor, TV
or Video
Camera
Tips for Shooting Eyecam Video
When we shot our videos we had a pilot flying and a director/helper aiming the receiver and coach-
ing the pilot about which shots from the Draganflyer V Ti looked the best. The lens on the video
camera has a fixed focal length, which means if you want a close up of an object you have to fly
close to it or move back for a wide shot. The director/helper can be most useful by telling the pilot
if the target is in the shot and what to do to make the shot better. After awhile the pilot can get a
feel for positioning the Draganflyer V Ti for a shot but it takes practice. The camcorder we used
had an LCD screen so we were able to do the establishing shots of the Draganflyer V Ti from the
pilot's point of view and then connect the video receiver from the onboard camera to the camcorder
without using a separate monitor. This arrangement is convenient and mobile.
Don't try to get all your shots on one flight. Better to get one good shot per flight than lots of crum-
my ones. Radical moves look good from the observer's perspective but from the onboard camera
they mostly make the audience want to reach for a barf bag! Save the killer moves for when they
will impress Mr. Lucas and Mr. Spielberg!!!
Troubleshooting the Eyecam
Poor Picture:
Realign antennas, slightly adjust the position of the Eyecam or Receiver. Reduce or increase the
distance between Eyecam or Receiver.
Line only - no picture:
Check to confirm there is no microwave oven or other 2.4GHz equipment operating
close by.
Picture ghosting:
Check for interference caused by obstacles such as trees, buildings and shrubs etc.
Try a different location for the Eyecam/Receiver.
No picture:
check the receiver to confirm it is turned ON and make sure the A/V connection of the Receiver is
not plugged the wrong way around.
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