Gyro camera
This self-leveling gyroscopic camera is a uniquely designed compact recording device that gives the viewer a spectacular, distinctive and realistic view of on-board riding. Debuting in 2010, this device has proved to be the newest cutting edge technology designed to give watchers a mind blowing perspective they have never witnessed before.
Created by Dorna Sports (which also holds the commercial rights for MotoGP) its the technology that is utilized by the gyro camera in association with UAV Navigation, company that has been the lead supplier of top rated equipment for the unmanned aerial vehicles and the Red Bull Air Race series.
Their camera works in a rather unique way by capturing accurate and real time visuals and data, which is essentially what makes it very different from any previous MotoGP footage ever broadcasted . Their gyro camera is composed of one triaxial gyroscope, two accelerometers, one motor and a GPS – and is usually fixed on the horizon. At the heart of this technological creation is a microchip that provides real time data showing where the bike is located, its speed as well as the lean angles performed at corners.
One of the most amazing aspects of this device is that the processing of the data collected and streamed by the MotoGP gyro camera is done in real time, which helps a lot in controlling the miniaturized motor located inside the camera and of course giving the lens a real smooth movement. Essentially, the movement of the set lens+CCD sensor compensates for the bike’s lean angle, this way maintaining a horizon line that is fixed to mimic how the rider sees it. The movement is precisely executed by a micro servo motor. And this movement ensure that the resulting footage isn’t a shot that moves with the bike, but rather the bike tends to move around a certain reference point. This gives a much better perception of the rider’s dexterity as they undertake audacious moves and race at lightening speed through the corners.
The gyro camera is a technological masterpiece, there is no other of its kind on the market. And that’s correct. No other company makes one device that combines a small sports camera featuring a stabilizer plus a system that overlay the telemetry data and broadcast it real time with no wires. The exclusivity of the item makes it so special – and bear in mind that only hundreds were manufactured. The Spanish partnership Dorna-UAV Navigation has truly done a fantastic job and has updated how the world of bike racing is seen by enhancing the sport broadcast experience.
ok, now not everyone is a engineer or a pilot in Motogp, but they might want to capture the same type of thing, so there is something moreaccessible in the market with some of the awesome features of the above, check out the:
WENPOD X1 – GOPRO STABILIZER FOR BIKES
The Wenpod X1 is a gyroscopic 1-axis stabiliser for the GoPro Hero camera range, specially designed for motorcyclists. It is a rugged, weatherproof smart mounting system compatible with the GoPro Hero 3, 3+ and 4 cameras and its mounts. With bikers in mind, this automatic device features ground-breaking stabilization software to offer you the smoothest, most responsive onboard gyro footage available.
The Wenpod X1 uses gyroscopic technology to turn your GoPro into a MotoGP-like gyro-cam. It uses a highly sensitive set of gyroscope and accelerometers to detect the optimum filming position. As you ride your bike and lean into turns, the Wenpod X1 compensates for angular movement using a compact, yet powerful motor to maintain its horizontal position. Whether the X1 is mounted on the top of your bike or your helmet, it always levels your camera back to the horizontal position automatically.
SUPERIOR MOTORCYCLE CAMERA STABILIZATION
► Set-up in under 1 minute
► No wiring, cabling or transmitters
► Up to 4 hours battery time
► Ride with you GoPro shockproof case in place
► No need to setup the camera upside down as required by other solutions
► Designed for two-wheels with tough riding in mind
► High-quality production result
► Your GoPro self-stabilizer gimbal for bikes
WORLDS FIRST WEARABLE GIMBAL FOR BIKERS
The Wenpod X1 is designed to be easy-to-use and easy-to-mount. The calibration is automatic and is done within two seconds. The weight of your action camera is recorded and taken into account to provide you the smoother angular movements. It can literally be mounted in any position; sideways, backwards, upside down or forward. This makes it easy to mount your X1 to your bike’s fuel tank, rear seat cowl or side fairings (pointing forward or backwards).
Click here to visit the manufacturer’s website
Click here to download the Wenpod X1 tech specs sheet
The Wenpod X1 is not an anti-vibration device, it is just a gyro-mount. If you are currently capturing high-frequency vibrating footage when recording your activity (e.g. vibrating/jello-like video when mounted to your Harley Knucklehead’s tank…) this is potentially going to get worse with the X1. You must eliminate vibration first (change the mounting system, employ some vibration absorbing material or mount your GoPro in a different location) before the Wenpod X1 can perform adequately.
Please have fun! and drive responsibly, just because its called a GoPro and the slogan is: Be a Hero, it doesnt mean you are Pro and you shouldn't place your life in dangerous to become a wannabe Hero.
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