Meet AirDog, An Action Sports Drone For Your GoPro Camera
Summary
But, with drone technology, it could be possible to democratise the kind of aerial videos previously the domain of expensive, professional shoots only.The companys solution? To get aerial footage is even more challenging and expensive; you had to hire a professional photographer with RC piloting skills.Of course, strapping something like a GoPro camera to a remote-controlled helicopter or drone isnt a new idea. Then turn it on, put on the ground, strap the tracker on wrist or helmet and with push of a button it will take off and start following you in desired altitude and angle, explains Rozentals. The device also has preset flight modes to ensure a good experience in a wide variety of action sports including BMX, snowboarding, surfing, motocross, wakeboarding etc., and is programmable via a smartphone app.In terms of competition, Rozentals cites manufacturers of toy helicopters, such as Parrot with its AR Drone. There are also companies that focus on the so-called DIY enthusiast market for people who are passionate about flying drones and building them.We are targeting a completely different vertical, he says.