PROFESSIONAL AERIAL CINEMATOGRAPHY PLATFORM

My name is TY and this is my first post on DIY. I need some help on a drone project. I have started a company AERO-DOLLY to service the motion picture industry. I have been a modeler for more years than I care to mention, and also a cinematographer in the feature film industry. I realized that technology has advanced to the point where a drone can accomplish cinematography not possible just a couple of years ago.  In the industry a dolly is a movable platform for a camera, and there are many varieties of them for specialized shots. Hence AERO-DOLLY. I am building twin engine pusher variations of the 12' Telemaster as my platforms. The twin electric motors allow me to mount a 20mp video camera in the nose with a large variation on angles of view, and give me a 5lb allowance for my camera with out adding additional weight to get proper C/G. My run times are short as video is limited to under 15 minutes. This is more than adequate as most takes are cut to only a few seconds. So I have reserve for a few takes per flight. So far nothing beyond R/C aero engineering. But now the special requirements come in that I need help on.
1. Most flights are to be made at 5' to 50' above ground level. 50' is no problem with good visuals, but 5' at 500' distance is.  I want to know if there is a guidance system that will hold an altitude but allow a remote controlled heading change and rise in altitude.
2. What kind of programmable autonomous system is available to fly missions into inaccessible areas.
3. Are there any lightweight gyro stabilizers capable of a 5lb camera. The ones in use in my industry weigh 30lbs or more and designed to carry 35lb++ camera packs.
4. The same for lightweight professional quality remote controlled pan and tilts.
5. If not is anyone interested in engineering them.
6. Is there a remote live video system that I can attach to my camera view finder.
FYI: I am good at engineering but a dolt at building electronic components.
Lastly, if you have skills in flying, engineering,  cinematography, and would like to pursue professional cinematography, please reply. Thanks in advance for any input the community can give me.

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  • Most of the pro videographers go to

    http://rc.runryder.com/helicopter/f25p1/
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    You will struggle to hold 5' for 500' with any system. Better get your application in for your COA for the research and then await regulations for the commercial use.
  • When I moved out of California, I took my GF-8 camera crane with me. I guess that makes me someone who's interested in cinematography. I've sent a "friend" request, which is necessary before the system will let me contact you.
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