Reddit mentions: The best quadcopter camera mounts

Here I'll get you the part list you want. Should cost around 300-350 dollars. Wait you have a pixhawk? That's a very good controller, you'll be great with that but you have to learn how to use the ardupilot ground station. Your best bet is to build a helicopter and you're not going to have much luck getting a good gimbal to hold a large camera, a good idea is to get a GoPro gimbal and use fpv with that, or get a 250$ moy alexmos 3 axis gimbal on eBay.


Frame

RipaFire® F550 6-Axis Multi-Rotor Hexacopter Flame Airframe DJI FrameWheel Rack Kit with Integrated PCB Board https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XJH1IKC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_j-LAzb6JXWXY5


Or even better


powerday S550 F550 Upgrade Hexacopter Fuselage Frame Kit PCB w/Carbon Fiber Landing Gear+powerday straps https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CQQX0BG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_G-LAzbX6ZSR9H

Escs


6PCS ARRIS 2-6S 30AMP 30A SimonK firmware OPT Brushless ESC for RC Quad Multicopter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UL4LIM4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_h.LAzb20E108E

Good motors

Need to buy six of these total

WOAFLY 2212 920kv Brushless Motor(CW/CCW)-4 Pcs For DJI Phantom F330 F450 F550 X525 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HM8EXJG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_jaMAzbZGRQVDY


Gps for pixhawk

Readytosky Ublox NEO-M8N GPS Module w/ Built-in HMC5883L Compass Protective Case with GPS Antenna Mount for Pixhawk V2.4.6 V2.4.8 Flight Controller https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KK9A8QG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_hbMAzb65269DG


Pixhawk telemetry


YKS 3DR Radio Telemetry Kit 915Mhz Module Open Source for APM 2.6 2.8 Pixhawk RC Quadcopter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0196LF6PW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_2bMAzbK2ZFC5P

Power module


FPVDrone APM Power Module V1.0 XT60 Plug Current Sensor Voltage Sensor Power Sensor Metrer 5V 2A BEC 6-pos Cable for APM Pixhawk Flight Controller 2.52 2.6 PIX https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XFW1X3K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_jcMAzbY78NFST


Pixhawk osd

Overfly Ardupilot Flight Controller Board On-Screen Display APM OSD MinimOSD、OSD Board MinimOSD APM Telemetry to APM2.0 APM2.5 APM 1 APM 2 /On-Screen Display APM OSD MinimOSD Ardupilot Flight Controller Board https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PLE4SPI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_KmMAzbWS1V41Y


Props

RAYCorp 1045 10x4.5 Propellers. 16 Pieces(8 CW, 8 CCW) Black 10-inch Quadcopter or F450 Props + 1 battery strap https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZGJSF2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_8fMAzb4BG276N


Battery

2 of these for maximum flight time

Multistar High Capacity 3S 5200mAh Multi-Rotor Lipo Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00USY19EE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_PkMAzbP558HDZ

Battery connector

Hobbypower Xt60 Dual Extension Parallel Battery Connector Cable for DJI Phantom https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SFDUT5U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_kmMAzbCG4NJPZ



GoPro 2 axis gimbal expensive


Walkera G-2D Brushless Camera Gimbal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MS5UM94/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_zrMAzb4QXP50F


GoPro 3 axis gimbal expensive


Feiyu Tech Mini 3D Full Metal 3 Axis Brushless Gimbal with 6 Anti Vibration Rubber Bolt for Gopro 3+ 4 DJI Phantom 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Z9TXRZ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_gsMAzbZX8H3GV


Cheap 3 axis gimbal

https://www.ebay.com/itm/281776499167


Fpv system

Wolfwhoop WT832 WR832 5.8GHz 40CH 600mW Wireless FPV Transmitter and Receiver for Drones https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LQ04E5E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_uwMAzbW9TTFM

If you need any more advice fell free to pm me I'm always available, and my email is adjoneses@gmail.com

/u/tnorcal - if you have the budget, I recommend the [$2935 Inspire 2] (https://www.amazon.com/DJI-Professional-Inspire-Filmmakers-CP-BX-000166/dp/B01MY2YDW9//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) with a [$1399 5.2K RAW X5S] (https://www.amazon.com/DJI-Zenmuse-20-8MP-Camera-without/dp/B01MQQMXTE//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20).

I would suggest getting an Osmo handle with it but, sadly, DJI hasn't released an Osmo designed for the X5S.

That said, you would also have to buy a dual system sound setup for interviews and narrative.

With the X5S, you can produce images like these at 5.2K:

• [The Circle: A Short Film Shot Entirely on the Inspire 2 by Sheldon Schwartz and Claudio Miranda A.S.C.] (https://youtu.be/4TbmxBAOvu8) (Rendered on YouTube at 2160p)
  
  
• [Siwa - A Paradise in the Western Desert (Shot in 5.2k) by Nader Makram] (https://vimeo.com/212114694) (Rendered on Vimeo at 4K)
  
  
• [Inspire 2 X5S CinemaDNG 5.2K footage by Blackburrow Creative] (https://youtu.be/fZSrL4LvGD8) (Rendered on YouTube at 2160p)
  
  Amazing camera for $1399. There isn't another camera in this price range that can shoot 5.2K CinemaDNG RAW - and plug seamlessly into a copter.
  
  Hope this is helpful and good luck with your decision!
  
  
  
  
  

Here is my tool Box that I purchased to hold everything. --Pics of my setup, below is every individual item. Scroll Down to look at everything http://imgur.com/a/nXkHq
http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-22-in-Pro-Organizer-Black-222571/205440492
Here is the case I purchased for the mavic and its controller. This case fits nicely in the tool box. https://www.amazon.com/Philonext-Foldable-Controller-Transmitter-Hardshell/dp/B06XDQJD7C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1504231058&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=Mavic+Pro+Case+Controller+Case&psc=1
I had one of these, it works awesome. It holds ALL cables, Chargers, AND batteries. Also fits nicely in the tool box. https://www.amazon.com/BUBM-Electronic-Accessories-Organizer-Earphone/dp/B071JNSNSQ/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1504231157&sr=1-4&keywords=wire+organizer+Bag+BUBM
I must explain everything I keep in the case in case you are wondering what that weird thing is.
Tablet Holder for Controller https://www.amazon.com/SKYREAT-Upgraded-Tablet-Bracket-Controller/dp/B01N5KIXG9/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1504231262&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=Mavic+Pro+Tablet+Holder&psc=1
Landing pad -- Not needed, but I love it. It keeps my mavic off the dirt/ground. It also helps the go home feature by having something identifiable by the drone, so it knows where to land. https://www.amazon.com/landing-Quadcopter-Helicopter-compatible-Fast-Fold/dp/B06XFVG132/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1504231302&sr=1-4&keywords=Mavic+Pro+Landing+Pad
BTW, Be careful on the filters you choose if you want filters. The filters that I purchased the first go around were to thick and caused gimbal failures. I then purchased these from a suggestion from a reddit user and it works like a charm. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06WW7YW5G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I DID purchase a range extender, and sun shade, but I shouldn't have. There are a LOT of tall trees where I live... So the range did not improve with this product. IF you live in an area like the desert or lots of farm land, I think this product would work ok. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072M9KZQZ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The gimbal lock and cover was a little stupid, being in two pieces and all, so I purchased this which works great. https://www.amazon.com/CrazyOwl-Mavic-Gimbal-Camera-Protector/dp/B0751BTHDB/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1504231622&sr=8-4&keywords=Mavic+Gimbal+Lock+and+Cover

For indoor photos, you'd do better with a traditional camera I'd think. The camera has to be kept small and light, so I can't imagine it's going to out do much. Even a phone? IDK

There are mounts that let you hand hold the Mavic to use indoors, but they are designed for video. They take advantage of the gimbal to stabilize the camera and get you smooth video. Still shots are probably best with a standard camera /tripod.

Link to Hand stabilizer example:
https://www.amazon.com/FOTOWELT-Handheld-Stabilizer-Platinum-Accessories/dp/B075WXH3HC/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1525462700&sr=8-9&keywords=mavic+pro+camera

Parts list:

• Vibration isolation platform for $10 - assembly is required. Attach the GoPro mounts before putting it together.
  
  You can use the $1-2 plastic GoPro tripod adapters to go to/from 1/4-20, you don't have to buy the aluminum ones like I did for the following. Saves a bunch of money on the assembly. These are parts I just happened to have already, over my years of using GoPro's for stuff, I just like aluminum better. /shrug
  
  
• CNC Aluminum GoPro-tripod adapter for $9
  
  
• CNC aluminum Tripod-GoPro adapter for $9
  
  
• $0.50 for 1/4-20 short bolt from hardware store locally to attach the Tripod-GoPro adapter, otherwise you can find them on Amazon as well I'm sure.
  
  This does a fairly decent job of eliminating a bunch of the warping, I'll take a with/without video when I get the chance here. The four rubber corner bumpers cushion it a good bit.

I use a Samsung Tab A 7 with a 256GB micro SD card in it and a $20 hood off Amazon to help with the sun. All in was under $200 and since I only use the tablet for my mavic air don't care it's not the fastest one available or on latest version of Android.

Works perfectly fine with DJI Go 4 app and provides a larger screen than my phone did.

Don't forget you'll need a tablet holder also. This is the one I use. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071RK5FYY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Rk-wDbCVDYP44

I have this one.

It’s awesome and folds up super tiny. It fits my iPhone 7 in landscape mode and my iPad Air.

I've had two. This one is great. Sturdy. But best of all, it collapses. What's the point of flying a Mavic if you can't break everything down?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N7RFDBA/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

How is it different / better than this one?
Skyreat Aluminum Handheld Phone Holder Tripod Mount Stand for DJI Osmo Pocket Accessories,w/Cold Shoe Interface & 1/4” Thread Support External Microphone & LED Light https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LCFYW6R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6PDYCbCS0GEV7

There's an alternative to MavMount that's considerably cheaper and just as good: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N7RFDBA/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Been using it for about a month now and it has worked really well and seems to be built to last.

I've used the follow focus setup on an A7iii and BMPCC4K with manually focusing lenses and haven't had any issues with controller input or precision. I know there are always exceptions in terms of quality, but I personally haven't had an issue with it. If you're wanting to control focus on a mechanical focus lens, or you just want to have control over a lens manually it's one of your only choices, the Tilta Nucelus Nano being another one in a similar price range.

I've personally got a few smallrig cheesplate bits on mine to screw on a light or monitor, mic, etc if need be, and I picked up the super versatile Zhiyun single handle and a carbon fiber 14 inch extension rod for doing jib and low shots.

https://www.amazon.com/SKYREAT-13-7-Inch-Extension-Handheld-Stabilizer/dp/B07G31WP65

https://www.amazon.com/Zhiyun-Transmount-Official-Crane-M-Stabilizer/dp/B079KDYFDN/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=zhiyun+handle&qid=1557167770&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Not OP but that looks very much like the one I got (link).

This thing is a game changer and well worth the $23.

This is the one that I have:

https://www.amazon.com/SKYREAT-Accessories-Aluminum-Alloy-Foldable-Controller/dp/B01N7RFDBA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1511548946&sr=8-3&keywords=dji+mavic+ipad+mount

I highly recommend it.

DJI Mavic Air Pro Platinum Spark Tablet Holder – UZOPI Aluminum-Alloy Adjustable Remote Controller Accessories Bracket Mount Extender with Neck Lanyard Strap for 4-12 Inch Phone Tablets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071RK5FYY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_py0YCbVT3F3EJ

No, it won’t.

You’d need to purchase something like this.

DJI Mavic Pro Tablet Holder – UZOPI Aluminum-Alloy Adjustable Remote Controller Accessories Bracket Mount Extender with Neck Lanyard Strap for 4-12 Inch Phone Tablets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071RK5FYY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_gXJeAbHKTWAFV

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074PMMSQR

Using an iPad Mini 3 along with this

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N7RFDBA

For those wondering I used a mavic 2 zoom to take the photo

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076M23CQ4/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_n7ZCAbS9510AZ

Amazon Link

you can try this replacement now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072JZHV2V

The mini fits just barely. I have a mount that I use that attaches to the remote and it takes a regular iPad and a mini. I switch between the two
this

I'm using a Pixhawk (Fixhawk) and the Tarot 5D3

You can find a DJI Ronin that does all the same stabilizing for almost half the price.

This camera is weird.

nidici Foxeer Monster V3 Mini Pro 16:9 1200TVL WDR FPV Camera 5V-40V Wide Voltage PAL/NTSC Switchable For Racing Quadcopter Drone https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M6ZBZ7G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_zqcCDbP313GVA

I've been flying with micro and they seem to have a wider fov, goes look at it