Handheld gimbal now shipping!

damoncooper · Jul 7, 2015

...for the Yuneec Typhoon 4K quad that is.

http://yuneec.com/typhoon_4k_features.html

"The Steady Grip handheld device ensures ground shots are as smooth as those taken from the air. The Steady Grip user is able to capture images, shoot videos and control the CGO3 gimbal camera all from the easily downloadable mobile app, CGO3."

damoncooper · Jul 7, 2015

Joola said:
Wonder what's taking DJI so long.

Theories abound that the 3DR Solo launch got them to ship the Phantom 3.

Maybe this will get us our 4K handheld gimbal?

gray52 · Jul 8, 2015

They are still working on the firmware

. You will have to hold it at 4 degrees to get the horizon level

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Jacob · Jul 11, 2015

kookjo · Jul 11, 2015

damoncooper said:
Theories abound that the 3DR Solo launch got them to ship the Phantom 3.

Maybe this will get us our 4K handheld gimbal?

Ok, maybe I am just slow today but is this hand held compatible with the Inspire camera and gimbal? If not, are there any on the market right now as I am in dire need of one to augment my aerial component of my business.

Regards,
Brads

Shazbot4 · Jul 11, 2015

some problems i see with that setup and why you should avoid it.

the camera is in a really bad position and from the looks of it it's only good for filming something directly in front of you and that's it. up or down and the equipment will get in the shoot. the whole point of that is to stabilze the camera if your getting bounced around... with that setup any movement will just put the joystick stand at the bottom or the phone mount at the top in the way.

bad design bad idea.

Dave Stanton · Jul 13, 2015

Here's the really crazy part. Yuneec throws the handle unit in for free when you by the QC/Gimbal package. On B&H: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...O5RcSK5BPMaAqVe8P8HAQ&is=REG&m=Y&A=details&Q=

padrino · Jul 13, 2015

Shazbot4 said:
some problems i see with that setup and why you should avoid it.

the camera is in a really bad position and from the looks of it it's only good for filming something directly in front of you and that's it. up or down and the equipment will get in the shoot. the whole point of that is to stabilze the camera if your getting bounced around... with that setup any movement will just put the joystick stand at the bottom or the phone mount at the top in the way.

bad design bad idea.

Without playing with it that is hard to say, for example does the camera track properly when pointing the gimble up? To your point about not being able to pivot the camera up, frankly I want to see someone with the DJI design hold center on something above them while keeping it straight, seems this design would actually make that easier.

At the end of the day time will tell with both in hand...

SCM660 · Jul 16, 2015

It is getting a bit crazy now. A little bit of info regarding proposed release dates would be good. We desperately need one.

Mani · Jul 26, 2015

Just a friendly reminder. If you're having a bad day and you're too sad the handheld gimbal mount is not here yet, ask a 3DR Solo owner what he thinks about gimbals in general

Dave Stanton · Jul 27, 2015

I don't know any 3DR Solo owners yet, only I1 owners! Ha! Seriously, I haven't read anything bad about their gimbal, what have you heard or read Mani?

Mani · Jul 27, 2015

You haven't read anything bad about it because it was never shipped to its customers. Users received their SOLO with no gimbal, planned to be released later. From their last official video in Malta it seems to be a good gimbal, but we all know the quality of comnercial videos vs plain user experience. Hopefully soon we'll be able to see some objective review videos, time will tell