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My old video editor would only do H264 (unless I paid more money to unlock it) but the new one I got today works fine in H264 and H265 so I’ll try it out once I get some more footage without the raindrops.

The first vid from Saturday is 4K  , the second one where I was playing with the new editor is only 1080.

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Actually it’s easier to use the mouse, scroll wheel controls zoom and hold the left mouse button down and then move the mouse to pan Left Right and Up down.

Works very well, just need your camera up above the cabin roof to get a better view.

I found when editing mine if you reduce the viewing angle to less than 45degrees (to zoom in) it starts to look a bit ordinary but between 90 & 45/50 it zooms & still looks fine.

I guess a bit more playing is in order.

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Nice clear video Chris however the 360 degree pan is very notchy, either needs a higher frame rated or a slower Pan.

My original Blade 350QX with the old GoPro2 was a bit like that so I used to just adjust the trim slightly & let it rotate very slowly on its own rather than using the sticks. Came out much better.

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Another quality production under very trying conditions Mr Kermit.

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Thanks Gerald, still a lot to learn but slowly getting there. Pretty impressed with how it works and the best part is you can completely ignore it when actually sailing, all done in post production.

I may have another go at editing the footage again tomorrow now I have learned a bit more.

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Another nice video Chris, the water always looks warm & inviting.

Back to our usual Flying field next week as its finally drying out & Greg is happy for us to return.

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I think Insta 360 was one I looked at originally, I guess the x2 is a newer version so I’ll have another look.

Im guessing when set up correctly it negates the need for a pan camera. Be good on the yachts.

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A couple of fine videos Mr Sinker, especially onboard Sinker 2. Those few extra added bits make it even more realistic.

Love the video from the 360 cam.

I have been a finger press away from buying one several times in the past but there are so many to chose from and the results from a few of them leave a lot to be desired. I guess these days its all down to what video editor you use with them.

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Very nice Ron, that should fix the over runs quite nicely.

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Sounds like a plan. Better charge some batteries & the camera then.

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Could be a little while yet, after all its taken 9 years to get this far!!

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Couple of nice flights there Kermit, a bit close to the trees sometimes though but where was my invite? At the very least I could have videoed for you.

Perhaps tomorrow instead of sailing?

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Thanks Ian, well you know me, always on the lookout for something a bit different

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After yesterday’s successful (albeit very short) flight, thought I better install the Prop Support upgrade as suggested by the manufacturer.

Couldn’t find any of the fibreglass support upgrades on line anywhere so nothing else to do but design & 3D print them.

This is the factory version

and this is my 3D design which I think is pretty close (well it fits OK anyway).

Installed

Also replaced the blade fixing screws with a slightly longer version for better fixing.

 

 

 

 

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Thanks Chris, even this one is quite noisy in VTOL mode due to the tail mounted EDF. When that shuts down in normal flight it’s reasonably quiet due to the low kv main motors and big props.

I think it’s now set up correctly so it should be all ready for it’s first real flight.

Something different anyway.

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