thumb|Copterfilms Coptercam3+CF30 Pan/Tilt/Roll camera mount The '''Helicam''' is a remote-controlled mini helicopter used to obtain aerial pictures or motion images using video, still or motion film cameras.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-25 |title=French man sentenced to 8 years in Iran prison for spying |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-sentences-french-national-jail-espionage-bfm-tv-2022-01-25/ |access-date= |website=Reuters}}</ref> The remote controlled camera mount system allows pan, tilt and roll movements. A wireless onboard video transmitter downlinks the live signal to the camera operator, images can be recorded on board, on the ground or both. The system is controlled by two operators with independent controls: the helicam pilot and camera operator.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ganapati |first=Priya |title=Helicam Combines Toy Helicopter and Camera for HD Videos |url=https://www.wired.com/2010/04/helicam-combines-toy-helicopter-and-camera-for-hd-videos/ |access-date=2024-12-11 |work=Wired |language=en-US |issn=1059-1028}}</ref>
One of the characteristics of the helicam is the flexibility and small size. The system can be flown practically everywhere providing a small spot of about 4 square meters is available to take off and land. Flight endurance ranges from 15 to 30 minutes, refueling can be done in seconds.
Helicams are used in film,<ref>{{Cite news |date=2012-05-25 |title=Mollywood goes hi-tech |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/mollywood-goes-hi-tech/articleshow/13451391.cms |access-date=2024-12-11 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> sports<ref>{{Cite web |title=[Video] The mad view from the F1 heli-cam {{!}} GRR |url=https://www.goodwood.com/grr/f1/video-the-mad-view-from-the-f1-heli-cam/ |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=www.goodwood.com |language=en-GB}}</ref> and a variety of media.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=The Creators Project |date=2012-06-27 |title=The Making Of Passion Pit's "Take A Walk" Takes Us On A Helicam Ride |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/the-making-of-passion-pits-take-a-walk-takes-us-on-a-helicam-ride/ |access-date=2024-12-11 |website=VICE |language=en-US}}</ref>
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Category:Radio-controlled helicopters Category:Reconnaissance aircraft Category:Aerial cameras
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