DJI Sponsors SUSB Expo RC AP Workshop

DJI Sponsors SUSB Expo RC AP Workshop

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DJI is sponsoring the RC Aerial Photography/Cinematography workshop with Gus Calderon. Gus was recently in the news as one of the folks behind Lady GaGa’s flying dress, and the owner of IsisCopter., He is also Executive producer of the documentary “Civilian Drones – Search and Rescue” and Producer of the Drone TV series. Gus has ? years behind the lens and 20 + years’ of FAA certified aviation experience. Gus has been building and operating remote control systems for over 35 years.

Topics covered during the course of the RC AP Workshop will include, but are not limited to:

Selecting the proper airframe for desired application

Choosing the proper camera and gimbal for professional results

Telemetry and video downlink

Flight training and proficiency

Writing a preflight checklist for your system

Selecting a flying field and weather observations

Decision-making and piloting skill

Using an observer to assist during flight

Post-flight inspection and data logging

Other topics and subjects are TBD

Be sure and email Patrick at suasnews.com to get on the list, as space is limited to the first 20 who sign up.

 

Patrick Egan

Editor in Field, sUAS News Americas Desk | Patrick Egan is the editor of the Americas Desk at sUAS News and host and Executive Producer of the sUAS News Podcast Series, Drone TV and the Small Unmanned Systems Business Exposition. Experience in the field includes assignments with the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command Battle Lab investigating solutions on future warfare research projects. Instructor for LTA (Lighter Than Air) ISR systems deployment teams for an OSD, U.S. Special Operations Command, Special Surveillance Project. Built and operated commercial RPA prior to 2007 FAA policy clarification. On the airspace integration side, he serves as director of special programs for the RCAPA (Remote Control Aerial Photography Association).