Our custom-built HeliCam drones are so versatile that we tend to use them for most aerial video and photography work.

The Helicam is an unusual looking but incredibly stable platform which can lift a variety of camera payloads up to 400ft in altitude. It's stability comes from the eight rotor design, low center of gravity and its sohphisticated flight control system. Using GPS guidance and the latest sensor technology, our HeliCam is unbeatably smooth, safe and reliable in flight. 

We operate 3 HeliCam drones which are set up for different flight performances and we usually bring at least 2 HeliCams to every shoot as backup. The control stations have been exclusively assembled for Upper Cut Productions and they offer the following features to assist flight operations...

• Stable downlink signal to a 7 inch monitor.

• Dual AV output enabling connection to a larger monitor.

• Live telemetry of the HeliCam's status - (satellite reception, battery voltage,
  

  flight time, height (m),heading and distance from launch).

• Director's controller for manual roll and tilt operation.

The drones have custom-made flight cases for international work.

 

Other useful facts about our HeliCam drones...

• 2kg camera payload - Canon 550D, Canon 7D, Canon 5D MkII.

• 3 axis gyro-stabilised camera mount with inbuilt anti-vibration.

• GPS position hold, altitude hold (m) and auto return-to-home functions.

• Electric powered for safe and relatively quiet operation

 (indoor and outdoor).

• 8-10 min flight times per launch. Approx. 5 mins changeover.
  

  Rechargable on site.

• CAA licensed to operate throughout the UK, can travel abroad.