Instructions

42 | Using A Camera
> Whenyouhavefamiliarisedyourselfwiththe»NovaX350’sightproperties,youmay
performadditionalexercises.
» Start with simple ight manoeuvers like ying a metre forwards/back (nod
function), then
» Practisehoveringtotheleft/right(aileronfunction).Whenyouhavethepractice
youneed,startyingcirclesandgureeights.
32. USING A CAMERA
32.1 Introduction
You have the possibilitytoattacha camera to the»NovaX350’s carbonbreplatform
locatedunderthebody.Itisalsopossibletoattachagimbaltothe»NovaX350foraerial
photographypurposes.Anycamerausedmustbeself-sufcient.
The platform is rubber-cushioned and thus assists in eliminating vibrations reaching the
camera. The platform features various slots and drill holes for mounting cameras.
Make sure the camera is not taller than the available
clearance between the camera platform and the ground.
32.2 Attaching the camera
32.2.1 Action mounts
There are suitable action mounts available from www.rclogger.com,whichcanbedirectly
mounted onto the camera platform (14) and are compatible with some RC Logger action
cameras.
32.2.2 Double-sided tape
> Aconvenient way to mount acamera is with double-sidedtape. Ensure the tape’s
adhesive force can hold the weight of the camera, also during disturbances. You are
advisedtoconsultaprofessionalassistingyouinselectingthebestsuitabletape.
> Clean the carbon platform before attaching the tape. Fat, grease and dust decrease
adhesive strength.
After sticking the tape to the platform, let it rest for 24 hours
in order for it to reach its full adhesive strength.
32.2.3 Alternative mounting methods
Dependingonyourcamera,themountingmayrequiresomegradeofimprovising.Always
makesuretheweightiscarefullybalancedinallfourdirectionsandnoparttouchesthe
propellers/rotors during operation.
32.3 Attaching a gimbal
32.3.1 Gimbal platform
Thereisan additional gimbal platform included in delivery you canmakeuseof when
mounting the gimbal. Swap the camera platform for the gimbal platform [ Fig. 20 ].
32.3.2 Connecting the gimbal
Consult the operating instructions of
yourgimbalforinstructionsrelatingto
gimbal control.
The gimbal must be self-sufcient.
That is to say, it must be supplied
with power by a second battery or a
camera.
There are two 3-pin header
connectors, one for the X-AXIS and
the other for the Y-AXIS, allowing
you to control the gimbal via your
transmitter.
26 mm
20 mm
10 mm
Fig. 20