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We would like to thank all our customers for their great response on the new R.C.C.H
(Remote Controlled Camera Helicopter) that was shown during IBC2007.
The latest released helicopter has a bright future ahead with all this positive feedback.
As the demand for aerial video shoots increases, and the response we had, we could tell that we are preparing to let the R.C.C.H. go in full production.

We would also like to thank LEMO for the most outstanding location on the IBC,
The R.C.C.H could not have got a better place, and was in the spotlight of the booth.

The last couple of years we have constantly being testing and changing hour hothead designs.
Because we fly the helicopters our selves the feedback of the performance and handling of the hotheads is direct and so modifications are easy to make and retest.

The last 3 versions of hotheads have all made big steps towards perfection and we will continue this path until perfection is reached.
Marcel and Bob both generate their ideas separately so after the designs the best of two is combined in to one unit.

We had allot of good feedback from the V3 hothead in functionality, the only problem that keeps coming back to the surface is the vibration problems.
Because the heli’s generate multiple frequencies of vibration (low blade frequencies and high engine vibrations) the search for a neutralizing material is still on.

At this moment we have just started on the design of the Version 4 hothead that will increase both in functionality and stability.
Hopefully the V4 is ready spring 2008.

During the design of the RCCH we needed a reliable connector with different kind of pin outs.
Because of flight failures with other brands of connectors, we were looking for a small light weight connector that is also dust, water, and fuel tight.

After using a couple of LEMO connectors we were convinced that with the wide range and
the option to create your own pin out, we had found the right type of connectors.
Thanks to LEMO they really helped us with picking out the right connector for the job, and were really flexible with testing different types.

Crepa is specialized in forklifts and warehouse internal transport off all sizes.
Marcel (one of our employees) is working for Crepa as a workshop supervisor providing Choppershot with all the knowledge of how to build and modify helicopters with hotheads.

Crepa has provided Choppershot with a brand new HD1080i video camera for flight video shoots.
Choppershot would like to thank Crepa for this wonderful gesture.
Of course we would love to come by and make a nice video shoot of there company also with some building photos.

The demand of high altitude and long distance shots made us look for a solution to increase the flexibility of controlling the helicopter with longer distances without having to have a line of sight.
With a special designed kit we can now fly the helicopter up to 4 Km in diameter and up to 3 Km in height.
The kit has multiple antennas ,monitors and receivers that are installed in any 4 seats car, creating a Pilot and Cameraman position in the back.
Through these antennas we control the helicopter and receive multiple camera feeds back that are displayed on monitors.
The pilot is now able to control the helicopter with First Person Pilot View (F.P.P.V) and fly like sitting in a real size heli.
It is also possible to drive with the car during flight increasing the distance.
At this moment we have 50 minutes of fuel on board the heli, setting the total flight length to 75Km before refueling.

Making video shoots with a model helicopter opens doors and the boundary of your imagination fades.
Sometimes we were asked to make shots that are even not possible flying a model helicopter, this looked like a challenge for us making sure that we could say yes to those type of requests.

Choppershot now also provides a solution when the edge is reached, the CarryCam (CC-1) can fly through windows, doors, tunnels, stairways, etc.
The CarryCam is a small hothead mounted to a trolley riding on a cable that can do the job were even model helicopters fail.

The CarryCam uses the V3 hothead and also has wireless video links for previewing the shot.
When you use the CarryCam it is possible to record the same shot over and over again.
The development already has started on designing a high speed multi kilometer unit, the C.C-2.

The sky is no limit when it comes to high quality, low cost aerial video and photo shoots.
If you want to purchase the R.C.C.H please make sure to ask for a price quotation as soon as possible, as the delivery time is rising because of the success.

For any questions about the latest R.C.C.H-V4 please mail to info@choppershot.com.