21-12-2011, 09:36 AM
For a camera plane Kierans right you don't want a prop in the camera's field of view
Either a pusher or a twin is ideal or if you use a tractor you could mount the camera on the wing far enough out so it doesn't see the prop and put a weight on the other wing to balance it out. I've done this before and it works quite well.
One thing you need to do is reduce vibration as much as possible 'cause this will mess with your picture. Balancing your props very carefully and using a Low KV motor to keep the revs down will also help.
Either a pusher or a twin is ideal or if you use a tractor you could mount the camera on the wing far enough out so it doesn't see the prop and put a weight on the other wing to balance it out. I've done this before and it works quite well.
One thing you need to do is reduce vibration as much as possible 'cause this will mess with your picture. Balancing your props very carefully and using a Low KV motor to keep the revs down will also help.
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