The HawkEye II fuselage, upright connector and universal camera mount bracket components are made from hardened aircraft grade aluminum. The lightweight camera mount bracket with tilt control is capable of accepting most point and shoot digital cameras. It can be aimed forward for expansive panoramic shots, angled to take pictures from the side or point vertically downward for a unique perspective in aerial photography. All of the aluminum components are in their natural aluminum color, capable of being painted to your specifications, if you wish.
The Hawkeye II is completely portable. It can be carried in a briefcase (as shown in photo at left) or a carry-on suitcase. This allows for easy travel, or it can be kept in the car for those unexpected photo opportunities that might arise. The HawkEye II is capable of taking off ground (ROG) or it can be hand launched when flying in close quarter situations.
The Camera Mount BracketSpecifications:
height: 8 inches
Width: approximately 4 inches
Weight :2.5 oz
Fits most point and shoot cameras
The HawkEyePortable Aerial Photography Platform is the world's first, truly portable aerial photography system. Designed by world famous kite designer Joel Scholz, The Hawkeye is unmatched for it's durability, portability, payload capacity and ease of use. There are HawkEye Photography Systems currently being flown worldwide by hobbiest and professionals alike.
The HawkEye has unlimited uses other than sheer fun and entertainment. Now you can take aerial photos of landmarks, real estate properties, sporting events, archeological remains, storm damage or beautiful scenery. And you're not limited to just photos. The HawkEye will also take aerial movies as seen below in the Morning Flight video. Best of all, there is very little worry about the loss of your camera due to hard crashes. The HawkEye will gently land your equipment even without user radio input.
Here are two links to read in depth reviews from Fly RC Magazine and eZone Magazine. Here is a link if you would like to follow the online thread about the HawkEye. This thread has been active since Summer of 2008 and has a lot of information as well as many avid HawkEye flyers who participate in the discussion. Each link will open in a separate window.
The HawkEye II uses a highly visible, assymetrical 92" Rogallo wing sail similar to those used in Hang Gliders. Every individual piece of the spectrum colored sail is hot cut rip-stop nylon and is carefully constructed to exacting standards and details. The sail is framed in wrapped graphite with fiberglass battens .
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The HawkEye Portable Aerial Photography Platform is the world's first, truly portable aerial photography system. Designed by world famous kite designer Joel Scholz, The Hawkeye is unmatched for it's durability, portability, payload capacity and ease of use. There are HawkEye Photography Systems currently being flown worldwide by hobbiest and professionals alike.
