Have you ever wished you could pack an aerial photography plane in your suitcase to take on trips, or had a system that was easily adaptable to a variety of cameras? Would you like a plane that even if your radio system fails, it will still gently land your expensive camera? One that is virtually indestructible and impossible to tip stall? One that can be flown out of your hand, then back to your hand, requiring no runway? One that can be maneuevered within a space comparable to a baseball infield? A plane that can take photographs or videos with the camera facing either forward or sideways at will, and capable of flying up to a half pound payload? A plane so easy to fly, even a beginner can successfully learn?
Well, now you can !
HawkEye Specifications:
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Wing Area:
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The Hawkeye fuselage is made from EPP Foam. The same foam used to make car bumbers. It is reinforced with 5 ply aircraft grade birch plywood to make an almost indestructible Platform. A strong graphite frame and lightweight universal aluminum camera mount allows multiple camera types to be used. It is capable of taking off ground (ROG) or can be hand launch when flying in close quarter situations.
The Hawkeye 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
Available in "Ready To Fly" & "Almost Ready To Fly" Models.
The Hawkeye camera mount bracket is made from aluminum with nylon attachment screws. It is capable of accepting most point and shoot digital cameras and has a foam covered inner bracket which the camera rests upon (foam covering not shown). It has tilt capability and can be mounted on the HawkEye to take pictures from the side, pointing straight ahead, or vertically straight down.
The World's First Truly Portable
Remote Control Aerial Photography Platform
To read the online thread about the HawkEye at eZone magazine, click here to open it in a separate window.
92 inches
2200 square inches
3.7 ounces with a 6 oz. payload
EPP Foam, Graphite, Birch Plywood
Aluminum, Laser Cut Rip-Stop Nylon
0 to 10 miles per hour/ 0 to 15 with variable CG option
15 - 20 minutes
Brushless Electric Motor
High Tech Lithium Batteries
3 to 6 channel
4 to 10 oz. stock / 18+ oz. with
variable CG option
HawkEye Variations:
The HawkEye is available in 3 sail variations, Deluxe 18 panel version (pictured at left), Standard 9 panel version, and the economical Basic version. The Deluxe, Standard and Basic versions are each available in 2 different color themes.
The standard fuselage is part of any kit purchased.
The standard fuselage (below left) has a camera mount bracket with tilt control that can be aimed forward, angled to the side or sidewards, or vertically. The fuselage has an opening in the center that allows for vertical/ straight down picture taking. It is suitable for most point and shoot cameras.
"Ready To Fly" Fuselage shown above with optional adjustable center of gravity conversion kit..
"Almost Ready To Fly" Fuselage with camera bracket mounted so that camera points forward and downward.
WATCH THE MORNING FLIGHT VIDEO BELOW.
Specifications:
Width: approximately 5 1/2 inches
Weight : 3.9 oz
Strong enough to carry a full size DSLR
This universal camera mount bracket is included in all HawkEye ARF and RTF kits.
It is available separately if you wish to purchase one to use with your own aerial photography set up.
