How is the Blimp or Telescoping Mast System used?
The Camera Positioning Pan Tilt Unit hangs under the Blimp from two parallel lines running along the length of the Blimp. The hanging distance from the blimp can be adjusted via these lines. The Blimp ascends via the conductor tether (for wired systems) or via the nylon tether (for wireless systems). Note: Nylon tether can become a conductor once it has been used and has any dirt and moisture in it. The Pan Tilt Unit is completely self-leveling! Floatograph has integrated an aircraft-quality U-Joint to compensate for blimp movement in the wind. This gimbling mechanism reacts instantaneously to blimp movement, keeping the camera equipment level. The Pan Tilt Unit also provides a smooth variable speed +360 degree view and +200 degree vertical view. The can be easily and quickly adjusted in front of or behind the tether for an unobstructed view of your subject. The tether attachment points on the Tether Harness keep the blimp perfectly balanced in the wind, no matter where the camera equi