Watching the downhill skiing at the moment, a clip,eg of questions for
those in the know:
Are the drone shots automated, ie does the drone hover waiting for the
skier to appear in the field of view and then the drone follows a predetermined flight path determined flight path?
For the ground based cameras, is the tracking of the skier entirely down to the skill of the camera operator, or is the tracking now automated?
On 07/02/2026 11:09, Tweed wrote:
Watching the downhill skiing at the moment, a clip,eg of questions forhttps://www.sportsvideo.org/2026/02/09/how-obs-uses-fpv-drones-360-degree-replay-to-enhance-storytelling/
those in the know:
Are the drone shots automated, ie does the drone hover waiting for the
skier to appear in the field of view and then the drone follows a
predetermined flight path determined flight path?
For the ground based cameras, is the tracking of the skier entirely down to >> the skill of the camera operator, or is the tracking now automated?
Mark Carver <mark@invalid.com> wrote:
On 07/02/2026 11:09, Tweed wrote:
Watching the downhill skiing at the moment, a clip,eg of questions forhttps://www.sportsvideo.org/2026/02/09/how-obs-uses-fpv-drones-360-degree-replay-to-enhance-storytelling/
those in the know:
Are the drone shots automated, ie does the drone hover waiting for the
skier to appear in the field of view and then the drone follows a
predetermined flight path determined flight path?
For the ground based cameras, is the tracking of the skier entirely down to >>> the skill of the camera operator, or is the tracking now automated?
Thanks. The article seems to imply that the drones are manually piloted. IrCOd imaged a bit more automation.
On 14/02/2026 16:57, Tweed wrote:
Mark Carver <mark@invalid.com> wrote:
On 07/02/2026 11:09, Tweed wrote:
Watching the downhill skiing at the moment, a clip,eg of questions for >>>> those in the know:https://www.sportsvideo.org/2026/02/09/how-obs-uses-fpv-drones-360-degree-replay-to-enhance-storytelling/
Are the drone shots automated, ie does the drone hover waiting for the >>>> skier to appear in the field of view and then the drone follows a
predetermined flight path determined flight path?
For the ground based cameras, is the tracking of the skier entirely down to
the skill of the camera operator, or is the tracking now automated?
Thanks. The article seems to imply that the drones are manually piloted.
IrCOd imaged a bit more automation.
Here's a follow up article, there's far more to it, then you might have imagined !
https://www.sportsvideo.org/2026/02/19/got-drones-how-obss-fpv-strategy-changes-the-game-for-everyone/
Mark Carver wrote:
https://www.sportsvideo.org/2026/02/19/got-drones-how-obss-fpv-strategy-changes-the-game-for-everyone/
Thanks. Interesting, but IrCOm still surprised that it is basically manually controlled.
Mark Carver <mark@invalid.com> wrote:
On 14/02/2026 16:57, Tweed wrote:
Mark Carver <mark@invalid.com> wrote:
On 07/02/2026 11:09, Tweed wrote:
Watching the downhill skiing at the moment, a clip,eg of questions for >>>>> those in the know:https://www.sportsvideo.org/2026/02/09/how-obs-uses-fpv-drones-360-degree-replay-to-enhance-storytelling/
Are the drone shots automated, ie does the drone hover waiting for the >>>>> skier to appear in the field of view and then the drone follows a
predetermined flight path determined flight path?
For the ground based cameras, is the tracking of the skier entirely down to
the skill of the camera operator, or is the tracking now automated?
Thanks. The article seems to imply that the drones are manually piloted. >>> IrCOd imaged a bit more automation.
Here's a follow up article, there's far more to it, then you might have
imagined !
https://www.sportsvideo.org/2026/02/19/got-drones-how-obss-fpv-strategy-changes-the-game-for-everyone/
Thanks. Interesting, but IrCOm still surprised that it is basically manually controlled. Perhaps itrCOs because the use of drones is still relatively new.
Tweed wrote:
Mark Carver wrote:
https://www.sportsvideo.org/2026/02/19/got-drones-how-obss-fpv-Thanks. Interesting, but IrCOm still surprised that it is basically
strategy-changes-the-game-for-everyone/
manually
controlled.
I've seen a couple of YT videos showing the "Dutch drone gods" who
customise the drones and pilot them, surprised the athletes agree to
having a food-blender fly so close to them!
On 21/02/2026 09:23, Tweed wrote:
Mark Carver <mark@invalid.com> wrote:
On 14/02/2026 16:57, Tweed wrote:
Mark Carver <mark@invalid.com> wrote:
On 07/02/2026 11:09, Tweed wrote:
Watching the downhill skiing at the moment, a clip,eg of questions for >>>>>> those in the know:https://www.sportsvideo.org/2026/02/09/how-obs-uses-fpv-drones-360-degree-replay-to-enhance-storytelling/
Are the drone shots automated, ie does the drone hover waiting for the >>>>>> skier to appear in the field of view and then the drone follows a
predetermined flight path determined flight path?
For the ground based cameras, is the tracking of the skier entirely down to
the skill of the camera operator, or is the tracking now automated? >>>>>>
Thanks. The article seems to imply that the drones are manually piloted. >>>> IrCOd imaged a bit more automation.
Here's a follow up article, there's far more to it, then you might have
imagined !
https://www.sportsvideo.org/2026/02/19/got-drones-how-obss-fpv-strategy-changes-the-game-for-everyone/
Thanks. Interesting, but IrCOm still surprised that it is basically manually >> controlled. Perhaps itrCOs because the use of drones is still relatively new.
Or because the GPS Rx components are removed, then presumably the idea
of any accurate auto-piloting (or using any other positional signals) is
out ?
Mark Carver <mark@invalid.com> wrote:
On 21/02/2026 09:23, Tweed wrote:
Thanks. Interesting, but IrCOm still surprised that it is basically manually
controlled. Perhaps itrCOs because the use of drones is still relatively new.
Or because the GPS Rx components are removed, then presumably the idea
of any accurate auto-piloting (or using any other positional signals) is
out ?
IrCOm unconvinced about the need to remove the GPS for reasons of weight saving. You could do it for not many grams these days. But perhaps it needs an R&D budget that they donrCOt have.
On 21/02/2026 16:11, Tweed wrote:
Mark Carver <mark@invalid.com> wrote:There are two hard limits on the design, one administrative and one the
On 21/02/2026 09:23, Tweed wrote:
Thanks. Interesting, but IrCOm still surprised that it is basically manually
controlled. Perhaps itrCOs because the use of drones is still relatively new.
Or because the GPS Rx components are removed, then presumably the idea
of any accurate auto-piloting (or using any other positional signals) is >>> out ?
IrCOm unconvinced about the need to remove the GPS for reasons of weight
saving. You could do it for not many grams these days. But perhaps it needs >> an R&D budget that they donrCOt have.
laws of physics. The admin one is that a drone that weighs 250.1 grammes
at take off has to follow rules regarding proximity to people which are
far more restrictive than one which weighs 249.9 grsmmes.
The other limit is the energy that the battery can hold, so the choice
is a balance between flight duration, picture quality and other
facilities such as a GPS receiver and antenna. The limits are so tight
that even the weight and design of the battery case is important, as the battery has to be easily swapped in the few seconds available between flights.
Is there something that prevents them from getting a heavier drone
licensed? Heavier drones are certainly in use elsewhere in populated areas.
On 21/02/2026 17:02, Tweed wrote:
Is there something that prevents them from getting a heavier droneThe required minimum spacing between drone and people is part of the licencing law, and varies according to the weight of the drone, which
licensed? Heavier drones are certainly in use elsewhere in populated areas. >>
means the licence fee paid is irrelevant. The licence fee is a tiny proportion of the overall cost anyway.
Every licenced drone operator is aware of these limits, and has to pass
an exam to prove it.
John Williamson <johnwilliamson@btinternet.com> wrote:
Every licenced drone operator is aware of these limits, and has to pass
an exam to prove it.
I didnrCOt mean the fee. What IrCOm curious about is how heavier drones get a licence.
On 21/02/2026 17:37, Tweed wrote:
John Williamson <johnwilliamson@btinternet.com> wrote:The owner agrees to follow the law about the minimum spacing and other
Every licenced drone operator is aware of these limits, and has to pass
an exam to prove it.
I didnrCOt mean the fee. What IrCOm curious about is how heavier drones get a
licence.
rules for the weight of the drone.
The maximum permitted take off weight for a drone in the UK is 25 kg,
but any drone weighing more than 100 grammes with a camera fitted needs
a licence for the operator and the owner. There are weight bands, each
with different rules. The UK rules are here, but they are identical all
over the EU. Page 5 tells you the weight limits for each type.
Mine weighs about 75 Grammes and can shoot 1920 x 1080 video good enough
for Youtube.
https://www.caa.co.uk/media/q1il5nqs/the-drone-code-january-2026.pdf
Tciao for Now!
John.
IrCOve just had a look at the CAA website about drone rules and regulations. ItrCOs a poorly presented confusing mess.
John Williamson <johnwilliamson@btinternet.com> wrote:
On 21/02/2026 17:37, Tweed wrote:
John Williamson <johnwilliamson@btinternet.com> wrote:The owner agrees to follow the law about the minimum spacing and other
Every licenced drone operator is aware of these limits, and has to pass >>>> an exam to prove it.
I didnrCOt mean the fee. What IrCOm curious about is how heavier drones get a
licence.
rules for the weight of the drone.
The maximum permitted take off weight for a drone in the UK is 25 kg,
but any drone weighing more than 100 grammes with a camera fitted needs
a licence for the operator and the owner. There are weight bands, each
with different rules. The UK rules are here, but they are identical all
over the EU. Page 5 tells you the weight limits for each type.
Mine weighs about 75 Grammes and can shoot 1920 x 1080 video good enough
for Youtube.
https://www.caa.co.uk/media/q1il5nqs/the-drone-code-january-2026.pdf
Tciao for Now!
John.
IrCOve just had a look at the CAA website about drone rules and regulations. ItrCOs a poorly presented confusing mess. I gave up trying to understand it. I know that below 250 grams drone mass the regulation is very light touch. Above that IrCOm confused.
Tweed wrote:
IrCOve just had a look at the CAA website about drone rules and
regulations.
ItrCOs a poorly presented confusing mess.
They have revised the rules several times in recent years, each time
they have completely missed their opportunity to clarify rather than
confuse ...
On 21/02/2026 18:20, Tweed wrote:
John Williamson <johnwilliamson@btinternet.com> wrote:Which gets us back to my earlier point that even half a gramme
On 21/02/2026 17:37, Tweed wrote:
John Williamson <johnwilliamson@btinternet.com> wrote:The owner agrees to follow the law about the minimum spacing and other
Every licenced drone operator is aware of these limits, and has to pass >>>>> an exam to prove it.
I didnrCOt mean the fee. What IrCOm curious about is how heavier drones get a
licence.
rules for the weight of the drone.
The maximum permitted take off weight for a drone in the UK is 25 kg,
but any drone weighing more than 100 grammes with a camera fitted needs
a licence for the operator and the owner. There are weight bands, each
with different rules. The UK rules are here, but they are identical all
over the EU. Page 5 tells you the weight limits for each type.
Mine weighs about 75 Grammes and can shoot 1920 x 1080 video good enough >>> for Youtube.
https://www.caa.co.uk/media/q1il5nqs/the-drone-code-january-2026.pdf
Tciao for Now!
John.
IrCOve just had a look at the CAA website about drone rules and regulations. >> ItrCOs a poorly presented confusing mess. I gave up trying to understand it. >> I know that below 250 grams drone mass the regulation is very light touch. >> Above that IrCOm confused.
difference to the weight near the limit can make life a lot harder.
Which is why the drones at the Olympics don't have a GPS system.
John Williamson <johnwilliamson@btinternet.com> wrote:
Which gets us back to my earlier point that even half a gramme
difference to the weight near the limit can make life a lot harder.
Which is why the drones at the Olympics don't have a GPS system.
I sort of imagined that professional broadcasters might be able to surmount the bureaucratic hurdles.
There are two hard limits on the design, one administrative and one the
laws of physics. The admin one is that a drone that weighs 250.1 grammes
at take off has to follow rules regarding proximity to people which are
far more restrictive than one which weighs 249.9 grsmmes.
Are they not using DGPS to get the extra accuracy?
Why would they need it?-a They're being flown with FPV goggles ...
On 21/02/2026 23:10, Andy Burns wrote:
Why would they need it?-a They're being flown with FPV goggles ...
So the drones have no knowledge of their location and a glitch in the
link to the goggles could result in them crashing into people or a structure?-a Let us hope the Putin does not have anyone there with a jammer.
There's been a few close calls !
On 23/02/2026 10:34, Mark Carver wrote:
There's been a few close calls !
It must be rather uncomfortable for people from Ukraine as the sound of
a drone means they could be about to be killed by the Russians.
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