Want to film a drone video with speed in Sydney

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Flying Dutchman
Flying Dutchman
WA
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15 Feb 2017 3:32pm
Hey Guys,

Ever wanted someone to film you windsurfing going flat out on slalom/speed gear? Well funnily enough that's exactly what I want to do!! I like making windsurfing videos as a hobby & I really want to make a speed one. Here's my channel for what I've done so far - www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc8WzuqDoCxG0omtMUmPuuZqEO23lcPut

I was hoping to organise a day somewhere around the southern parts of Sydney whether on Botany Bay or Cronulla if I can find anyone who wants to do speed runs or boost big airs in the ocean. Wind speed of 20-25kts would be ideal. Any more wind than that and my drone will struggle to keep up with you. I can only film for about 1 hour (15 minutes per battery) so I have to film the fastest sailors. If we get a bunch of people together I will only film the fastest action because I only get 1 take at it and I want the best action for the vid. If you're the slowest in the bunch and I'm not filming you at least you'll understand why...nothing personal!! I have attached a map as to where I can't fly the drone. I was thinking St Georges Sailing Club would be a good spot for speed runs??
Who's in??


berowne
berowne
NSW
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15 Feb 2017 9:55pm
Me
The sunday southerly will probably attract some speed freaks at George's river sand....
Flying Dutchman
Flying Dutchman
WA
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15 Feb 2017 7:24pm
Where mate??
Dag
Dag
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Dag Dag
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16 Feb 2017 10:46am
Just watched all of those. Very mesmerizing.
sailquik
sailquik
VIC
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16 Feb 2017 2:19pm
Watching the 2004 video bought back some good memories again. Thanks Paul.

Good luck with it.

If you ever get down to Victoria give me a call.

It would also be very interesting to get some drone footage of Lake George going off in good conditions next year.
powersloshin
powersloshin
NSW
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16 Feb 2017 2:25pm
the issue is how much wind can the drone handle, the best speed days are over 30 knts...
sailquik
sailquik
VIC
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16 Feb 2017 4:26pm
Paul says his drone can handle 20-25 knots.
In 25 knots at LG you could still get some great footage!
Roar
Roar
NSW
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17 Feb 2017 5:07pm
should be a bunch of us down at st george sailing club on sunday altho better speeds will be at lake bugewoi
silentbob
silentbob
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17 Feb 2017 5:48pm
sailquik
sailquik
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17 Feb 2017 9:25pm
Very nice footage that shows a lot about how the weed works at Budgie.
anthony perkins
anthony perkins
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19 Feb 2017 8:14am
Nice flying, super nice conditions, lucky lucky guys
Flying Dutchman
Flying Dutchman
WA
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19 Feb 2017 8:20am
sailquik said..
Watching the 2004 video bought back some good memories again. Thanks Paul.

Good luck with it.

If you ever get down to Victoria give me a call.

It would also be very interesting to get some drone footage of Lake George going off in good conditions next year.


Cheers mate will do!!
Flying Dutchman
Flying Dutchman
WA
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19 Feb 2017 8:21am
silentbob said..


Would love to film and sail there... what's the best wind direction/tides etc???
silentbob
silentbob
NSW
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21 Feb 2017 12:27pm
Flying Dutchman said..

silentbob said..



Would love to film and sail there... what's the best wind direction/tides etc???


No tides....water is just up and down depended on rain and who knows what but not really tidal..
Works in all directions but its a question of wind
Westerly and southerly are the higher chancers of getting 20 to 30kts
The vid is in a NE....stock standard light and patchy....
About 0 to 15kts......
Windsurfunstu
Windsurfunstu
NSW
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26 Feb 2017 10:10am
If you're still keen in winter the westerlies at Primbee are great for speed. About an hour south of Sydney.
jmsey
jmsey
NSW
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7 Mar 2017 10:11am
Amazing images! Nice!I am available on weekdays and goes to Botany bay, or Manly, Woolhara...Slalom stuff.
I also make videos from times to times, have a Gopro and like to test new things.
I'd be happy to join!

Thats an old video I did from Pozo:

Windzup
Windzup
WA
21 posts
WA, 21 posts
16 Jun 2017 7:59am
Hey Dutchy,

What Drone are you using, I've just purchased the Mavic but have been told 15-20 knts max. Haven't used it yet, I'm intending to take it up to Shark bay this holidays.
Flying Dutchman
Flying Dutchman
WA
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16 Jun 2017 6:52pm
Windzup said..
Hey Dutchy,

What Drone are you using, I've just purchased the Mavic but have been told 15-20 knts max. Haven't used it yet, I'm intending to take it up to Shark bay this holidays.


Using the P4 Windzup. Have used it in max 25kts. The Mavic should be fine in 20 maybe can do 25. Watch any offshore winds.... I've almost lost my drone when it struggled to get back. Have fun with it!
Windzup
Windzup
WA
21 posts
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17 Jun 2017 1:58pm
Cheers Dutchy,

Have you tried launching the drone, setting it to active track on yourself and going for a sail trusting it to return home when low battery comes up?
Tardy
Tardy
QLD
5357 posts
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18 Jun 2017 9:48am
the inspire drones will handle a good blow.big money.
we are taking a phantom 4 pro to shark bay this year .windzup .
might see you there .
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