2010Steadi-Newbies forum
Flying a RED camera on a Flyer LE gimbal while staying within weight limits
16 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- A RED camera setup on a Flyer LE requires careful weight management to remain within the 19-pound load capacity, with 21.5 pounds as an absolute maximum.
- Using Nikon prime lenses on a RED camera helps reduce the overall weight compared to other lens options.
- Omitting the Raid storage drive and finding alternative power solutions that do not require a battery mounted to the camera are key strategies for staying within weight limits.
- Previous successful aerial camera setups on a Flyer LE have included an HVX200 with Redrock M2e stabilizer, MicroXflip adapter, and Nikon primes, weighing between 12 and 14 pounds including camera battery and storage.
Depends on
- The thread does not provide specific details about the final working configuration or whether the RED camera was successfully flown.
- The weight specifications and power solutions discussed are from 2010 and may not reflect current camera and accessory options.
- No concrete comparison data is given between the HVX200 setup weight and the RED camera setup weight.