Tilta just announced a handheld support system that turns your DJI Mavic 4 Pro drone into a terrestrial camera rig. Yes, really. At $125, they’re asking you to ground your flying machine and use it like a regular handheld camera. It’s either brilliantly innovative or completely insane – and we’re honestly not sure which. Let’s dive into this Tilta handheld drone rig! Sometimes the filmmaking industry throws us a curveball so unexpected that we have to double-check the calendar to make sure it’s not April 1st. Today is one of those days, courtesy of Tilta and their latest offering: the Handheld Support System for DJI Mavic 4 Pro. Yes, you read that correctly – they’ve created a cage system that transforms your drone into a handheld camera rig. Before you dismiss this as another “solution looking for a problem,” let’s dive into what Tilta is actually proposing here. First off: Let’s make it clear that we like Tilta’s solutions, and their innovative approach at on-set pain points. Currently, we are reviewing the Tilta Nucleus M II and that review should be out within a month. Also, in case you missed it, we did a factory tour at their HQ in China some years ago, check out that mini documentary here in case you missed it. But given the solution at hand today, let’s dive in and have a little fun, shall we? Tilta Handheld Support System for DJI Mavic 4 Pro. Image credit: Tilta From sky to hand: the concept At...
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