Dog-Leash Camera Test #1

Towed camera system with dog-leash retraction mechanism. This is the first flight test footage taken at Fort Funston 4-8-12.

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[James McMahon]

I'm flumoxed. How does this work??? I think it's absolutely wonderful and incredible, but I'm scratching my head over how it keeps the wing centered in frame and stays stable?

[smorrismlbco]

It's an aerodynamically stabilized pod (fins on the back) that holds the camera and is released from a retractable dog leash to hang below the glider. I'm still experimenting with it, the stability varies with the line length and it can get quite unstable if the length is less than 10 feet.

[DrZeeebra]

you got a pretty cool camera angle there, I am impressed

[curlyexcile]

nice out side the box vid so nice to see a new camera angle.

[Wes Adams]

Nice, I also built one, but haven't tested on my HG. Good to know about how it can be unstable if the line is less than 10 feet.

[Joe Villaflor]

im very interested to see the progression of your project. way cool

[Rick Mullins]

Nevermind, ..Millennium.

[Rick Mullins]

Nice?

What glider are you flying?

[James McMahon]

Well it's a phenomenal effect I've never seen anywhere else. Is it your creation?

[Miguel Acevedo]

Worked well. Amazing view!