Whirly Bird Films camera platform has developed at lightning speed, prepared to meet your special needs. Because of Whirly Bird Films unique ability to carry up to 40 lbs, we can accommodate virtually any film, video, HD, or still camera on the market – from large cameras, to the smallest units.

EQUIPMENT

Camera mount –
With Whirly Bird Films 3 axis gyro stabilized camera head we allow a full range of camera movement. Pan, tilt, roll and zoom.
Pan - 210 degrees and 360 degrees with tail turn from helicopter.
Tilt - 120 degrees allowing camera to look straight down and back + 20 degrees
Roll – 360 degrees.
Zoom – options depending on lens type

Camera types –
HPX-170
HVX-200
CANNON 5D MARK 2
SONY EX1
RED CAM
Film 35mm
ARRI 11
ARRI 111
16 mm BOLEX
More options available

DOWNLINK

Wireless camera solutions for film and television. Whirly Bird Films is the only RC helicopter company in the U.S.A. that has the ability to live broadcast live HD for close range aerial filming.

Whirly Bird Films downlink crew allows the pilot and camera operator to focus on the shot at hand. While the downlink crew sets up monitoring equipment, antenaes and a perfect real time picture allowing Whirly Bird Films to go anywhere and fly at any time.

Whirly Bird Films supplies HD monitors for directors, producers and key crew to view real-time footage of helicopter camera POV.

Whirly Bird Films offers GPS capability.