Drones are not only incredibly useful tools for filmmaking, they are also fun. Dwight Neptune reached out to us regarding a new product his company “Beagle Drones” just launched on Kickstarter. And this one looks like a ton of fun. Beagle Drones was founded in 2017 and took only a year to launch its first drone — an indoor aircraft named “Neo 1”. In early 2020 Beagle Drones began developing its 3rd drone, the NOVA. And a few days ago they released it on Kickstarter and they are already funded way beyond their initial goal of $5000. The NOVA FPV drone in a nutshell NOVA FPV Drone Specs. Image Credit: Beagle Drones The NOVA is a tiny FPV (First Person View) drone that allows users to see in real-time what the drone sees, using goggles. When maneuvering around an environment, FPV allows for more precise flying. The NOVA FPV weighs only 248 grams, so no FAA registration or drone license is required in the U.S. (In other countries different legislation may apply.) The drone has a built-in camera than films in 4K 60/30 fps and 1080p 120/60/30 fps to a micro-SD card. The image is simultaneously transmitted to the FPV goggles for the pilot. If that is not enough, an external action-cam — for example, a Go-Pro — can be attached to the outside of the drone. NOVA FPV Drone with external Action Cam. Image Credit: Beagle Drones The drone’s chassis is a sturdy black “cyberpunk-style” outer shell made from space-grade carbon-x material....
Published By: CineD - Monday, 16 November, 2020