http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/4640 Independent Tech News and Product Reviews from former VP and head of CNET.com and Longtime Computer Shopper Columnist, Alice Hill author of the popular "Hard Edge" column. Originally named AliceandBill.com. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:34:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/4640#comment-866034 Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:40:24 +0000 http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/4640#comment-866034 is mikey the most stupid person on earth hello its a helicopter why are you even comparing apples and oranges is mikey the most stupid person on earth hello its a helicopter why are you even comparing apples and oranges

]]> http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/4640#comment-567583 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:57:18 +0000 http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/4640#comment-567583 Where can I purchase the DraganFlyer and how much does it cost? Thank You Where can I purchase the DraganFlyer and how much does it cost? Thank You

]]> http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/4640#comment-235247 Sun, 22 Jul 2007 00:46:20 +0000 http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/4640#comment-235247 The DraganFlyer can't possible compete with your underwater cam! But it can follow the dolphins at play... The DraganFlyer can’t possible compete with your underwater cam! But it can follow the dolphins at play…

]]> http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/4640#comment-235097 Sat, 21 Jul 2007 14:55:34 +0000 http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/4640#comment-235097 ok ok, so there is a reasonable use for this. It still looks incredibly expensive, like $300-$500 (guessing) and it requires a fair amount of skill to use. plus, it's way too big. all the same, my solution uses the same 1/3 cctv camera / xmitter and not only is way cheaper but can be adapted to other types of mounts as well. So far, I've created a live underwater cam with a ziplock bag, a ceiling fan cam (360 degree view taped to the motor housing) and an extended height crane-type cam (6 foot broom handle) and yes, even a skateboard cam (underside of board in front of the front truck) I've seen the eagle cam (puts a cam on a South American Harpie's shoulder (stunning inflight video) The turtle cam is very slow, and the dog collar cam (may do that one)... I want to see this device in use. I want to see it used professionally, and i want to hear the downside stuff from the operator before I decide to buy. ok ok, so there is a reasonable
use for this. It still looks incredibly expensive, like $300-$500 (guessing) and it requires
a fair amount of skill to use. plus, it’s way too big.
all the same, my solution uses the same 1/3 cctv camera / xmitter and not only is way cheaper but can be adapted to other types of mounts as well.
So far, I’ve created a live underwater cam with a ziplock bag, a ceiling fan cam (360 degree view taped to the motor housing) and an extended height crane-type cam (6 foot broom handle)
and yes, even a skateboard cam (underside of board in front of the front truck)
I’ve seen the eagle cam (puts a cam on a South American Harpie’s shoulder (stunning inflight video)
The turtle cam is very slow, and the dog collar cam (may do that one)…
I want to see this device in use.
I want to see it used professionally, and i want to hear the downside stuff from the operator before I decide to buy.

]]> http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/4640#comment-234887 Sat, 21 Jul 2007 05:11:59 +0000 http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/4640#comment-234887 Sure, there are many ways to get a cheap aerial perspective: kites, pidgeons, rockets... We're talking manoeverability here. Did you read about the other scenarios here? And what's the fun if no new skills need to be learned, eh? :) Sure, there are many ways to get a cheap aerial perspective: kites, pidgeons, rockets…
We’re talking manoeverability here. Did you read about the other scenarios here? And what’s the fun if no new skills need to be learned, eh?

]]> http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/4640#comment-234645 Fri, 20 Jul 2007 18:20:25 +0000 http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/4640#comment-234645 Not impressed, Martin. How about I just duct tape this 1/3" cctv wireless color camera (and it's 9v battery) to a cheap tethered helium balloon for those all-important aerial shots? These cams are available on the net for as little as $19 (ebay) and do the same job for a lot less. Plus, no skill is needed to "fly" a balloon... Not impressed, Martin.
How about I just duct tape this 1/3″ cctv wireless color camera (and it’s 9v battery) to a cheap tethered helium balloon
for those all-important aerial shots?
These cams are available on the net for as little as $19 (ebay)
and do the same job for a lot less. Plus, no skill is needed to “fly” a balloon…

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