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X8 camera Gimbal for Canon SX 260 NDVI Camera....

Posted by David Baeza on September 11, 2014 at 12:11pm

Hi. I've been reading through the comments related to this topic and have yet to find anyone that has found a compatible gimbal for the X8. I hacked up a universal gimbal and it works ok, but not even close to what I need in terms of stability. In case I missed it, does anyone have any good working solution?

As always, thanks for the help.

- David

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Jouni Helminen November 3, 2014 at 11:56pm

I have a 2013 X8 RTF, and the DYS 3 axis gimbal mentioned here. Some questions:

1) what are you guys using for landing gear? The default landing legs are shorter than the gimbal

2) Do you even need a gimbal for stills? I mean, on a bright day, you're probably shooting around 1/1000 shutter speed
3) What kind of flight times are you getting with the X8, DYS gimbal and a camera?
- David Baeza > Jouni Helminen May 6, 2015 at 3:06pm
  
  Hi Jouni
  
  We added the DYS 3 axis but removed two of the axis. There's no where to plug in all 3 axis, or at least I haven't figured out how to connect it. It also added a lot of extra weight. We plan on flying the modified gimbal this week. Stay tuned.
  - OG > David Baeza May 6, 2015 at 4:58pm
    
    Hello,
    What gimbal controller are you using ?
- David Baeza > Jouni Helminen January 7, 2015 at 8:54pm
  
  Hi Jouni. Sorry for the late reply. We bought the gimbal but haven't added it to the drone yet. We are still using our old one. We are looking at modifying the gimbal so we don't have lengthen the legs on the X8. Yes, we do need a gimbal for stills and video given our weather conditions and the type of work we are doing (Ag). We get about 8 minutes of total flight time per battery. Hope that helps.
Phill Simpson September 12, 2014 at 4:25pm

Be sure to read this thread regarding the problems with using Canon cameras that have optical image stabilization on a multirotor: http://diydrones.com/forum/topics/lets-talk-canon-cameras?id=705844...

I found the SD900 works better than the SX260, S95 or S100.
Ryan September 11, 2014 at 2:27pm

I am working on a mapping specific multirotor gimbal and hope to have a finished prototype very soon.
- David Baeza > Ryan September 11, 2014 at 2:30pm
  
  Good luck. Thanks.
  - OG > David Baeza September 12, 2014 at 5:29am
    
    Hello,
    
    DYS 3 axis aluminum gimbal will work for you
    
    http://brushlessgimbal.ca/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPat...
    - David Baeza > OG September 12, 2014 at 8:54am
      
      Hi OG. I really appreciate you posting the specs. Have you used it on the X8 with a Canon, or do you believe based on specs that it will fit both the X8 and the Canon?
      
      Just looking for clarity before we pull the trigger on this.
      
      Much appreciated,
      
      David
      - Jérome Mathey > David Baeza September 12, 2014 at 10:08am
        
        I,m working on the same config for NDVI work. I have a Canon S110 and i ll receive the DYS gimbal on the next few days (parcel coming from hobbygaga.com with DHL). Actually i work with a poor servo gimbal and it works. We could exchange experiences.