How to mount a GoPro Camera

[ole' blue]

Mod.Note: To avoid taking another thread off-topic this post was moved to it's own topic.


Hey, not to drudge up an old thread, but I have a question for Aryana. How did you mount your GoPro??? I mounted a Sony cam like the GoPro to my wing (made a thicker inspection panel with holes for mounting) and the vibrations were terrible. The belly mount was better, although there was still some vibrations. I was interested in a wingtip mount like yours to get a better perspective of the plane and terrain. Thanks!

[bagarre]

Inspection covers flex too much to be a good mount point (As you have mentioned).

I mounted mine by modifying the GoPro mount system to accept a flush head screw and steel flush washer. This way, I can move the mount to any inspection hole or wing tip screw. I'll take a few photos of the system when I get home.

Most people skirt the approval issue by using the suction cup or adhesive and calling it temporary. Mounting with a screw, although safer may cause more questions.
I'm surprised the FAA hasn't had a more vocal reaction to externally mounted devices on certified airplanes.
Depending on where you mount the camera, it is quite possible to change stall and or trim characteristics.

[Bramlett]

Been playing with one of these

http://www.wingitmounts.com/

Still have some bugs to work out with the go pro attachments but the strut mount is very nice. Pricey but nice.

http://youtu.be/ET-lF-dtYvQ

[bagarre]

Been playing with one of these
http://www.wingitmounts.com/

A $125 mount for a $200 camera?

[GAHorn]

Been playing with one of these
http://www.wingitmounts.com/

A $125 mount for a $200 camera?

Would it be appropriate to put a $1K diamond on a plastic ring, or a Ferrari on go-cart tires?

[bagarre]

You dont put a $1,000 diamond on a $900 ring
Nor do you put $85,000 tires under a Ferrari.

A mount shouldn't exceed half the value of the thing it's holding.

[blueldr]

Hoo, Boy! Just what we need! More amature home movies coming up.
I am trying to have a law passed that will require q thirty day course in editing a prerequisite for the purchase of a "Go-Pro" type of device.

[GAHorn]

I'm just sayin'.... a $125 mount for a $200 camera doesn't seem out of place to me... I wouldn't want to risk losing $200 by using a cheap mount....

I mean...using a cheap mount on a good camera would be like puttin' cheap mogas into an expensive plane...

[Joe Moilanen]

I'm just sayin'.... a $125 mount for a $200 camera doesn't seem out of place to me... I wouldn't want to risk losing $200 by using a cheap mount....

I mean...using a cheap mount on a good camera would be like puttin' cheap mogas into an expensive plane...

Hell, that ain't nothin'. I designed and built a video camera mount (specifically for an R-44 helicopter, but works with a 170) that I sells for $6,750.00 and that doesn't include the three gyros that cost 3.5K each. I'll attach a Utube video of my first flight with it. I was one gyro short and just starting the learning curve, but it works well with practice. Can I remove the front seat legally myself??????? Just kidding, we don't need to get THAT thread started.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XswxAZWRxZ4

Joe

[ole' blue]

But did you strap a $200 camera to it??

Blueldr I agree, if I could find a video editing program that made sense it would help! But mostly the video is just to assist the NTSB. I don't want to waste tax payers money

[Bramlett]

Been playing with one of these
http://www.wingitmounts.com/

A $125 mount for a $200 camera?

I like saving money and designing m own solutions for things when necessary but my time is valuable. Someone already had the solution and it works well without risk of damage to my plane. 125.00 is cheap.

[Bramlett]

Hoo, Boy! Just what we need! More amature home movies coming up.
I am trying to have a law passed that will require q thirty day course in editing a prerequisite for the purchase of a "Go-Pro" type of device.

Would you like for me to edit the video of the Hooter's girls washing my planes or see the entire film?

[Joe Moilanen]

But did you strap a $200 camera to it??

Blueldr I agree, if I could find a video editing program that made sense it would help! But mostly the video is just to assist the NTSB. I don't want to waste tax payers money

The cameras that get strapped to my mount cost more than our 170s do....but of course our 170s are of a much greater value to us real peoples...

Joe

[blueldr]

Just what we need! Instructions on how to produce more amature home movies.

[Csudtell]

I was going to let a friend use my plane to chase the Iron Dog this year. I told him to go-ahead and mount a few of the surfbord go-pro mounts that are stuck on by adhesive. He used alcohol to clean the area and stuck them on...... 7 of them to be exact..... o well, I need to remove them but I have been using them for diffrent views and not one of them has failed, yet. Im sure if I got ramp checked I might be in a little trouble but I would make sure and tell them how much help the video would be in the accident investigation! http://youtu.be/bKG-J0xnkSw