Launch
There are several options how to take off with chasecam. If you have
Hero3/4/5/6 version, always use the rubber ring to secure camera in its
position inside the head.
assisted take-off - If there is somebody helpful available, this is the best
option to get awesome shot during takeoff. The assistant should stay
behind prepared wing. Some distance is required to ensure security and
also to fit you and the glider into scene. Wide angle setting on your camera
will help. Assistant should hold chasecam lightly and after you rise the
glider and move forward, chasecam will automatically fly away from
assistant’s hand.
rocket launch –in perfect take-off conditions with light wind and suitable
take-off surface (without sharp stones) you can use the “rocket launch”.
Place the ChaseCam facing by cameras lens to the sky, between pilot and
trailing edge of the glider, about one meter from glider. It is recommended
to place the rubber line in snaked or coiled shape between ChaseCam
and trailing edge. You will get a very nice shot of rising glider above the
camera and right after it will record the whole launch.
harness launch - If you are not sure about smooth launch or if you are
time stressed on take-off place by many pilots waiting for launch, use the
harness launch. Prepare your glider and ChaseCam on the side of take-
off place and snap it by velcro mount on arm strap of your harness.
Anyway this is always a goodpractice. Neveroccupytake-off bypreparing
your glider and counting each line! Make smile to camera and let fly out
ChaseCam after launch, when you are a bit away from take-off place and
safely sitting in the harness. This type of launch won’t make a video during
takeoff, but always remember - safety first.
