On one end, you loop a string onto your kite string, and add foam tape to the other end. The idea is that the foam tape will pinch on the keel tight enough, and the tight string and keep keeps the camera relatively steady. I got decent results with this version, but it could be improved with a better mechanism to grip the keel, and would also benefit from being a little easier to print.
Alex Standiford
I was at the Outer Banks last month, and while I was there I got to test out this really cool GoPro kite mount prototype I designed. It worked really well, but I am just now getting around to uploading the video for it. I’ll end up doing an actual post of this project in its entirety soon, but for now, here’s the video.
SO FREAKING COOL, RIGHT?!
Alex Standiford
IT FREAKING WORKED! I had to make a single minor adjustment – the clip didn’t pinch hard enough. Nothing a cotter pin couldn’t fix! I’ll upload the video soon, but it is really…REALLY stable. I’m positively thrilled by the result!
Alex Standiford
I have the prototype for the kite mount assembled. Can’t wait to give this thing a try this weekend while we’re in the Outer Banks!
Alex Standiford
I have finished the first iteration of the GoPro camera mount for my Delta kite. Can’t wait to get it printed and try it out!
I mounted a camera to my kite, flew the kite, and successfully got some cool sunset footage at my campground. This talks about the trial-and-error getting there. It shows the footage, too!
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