The Ultimate Drone Hack

[@colincenge]

Now strap it to somebody else’s plane and get some cub-killer updated intro roll!

[@Clegg.]

👌 Great idea!

[@shadowgolem9158]

Heck yeah! This!

[@denverkenyon3203]

That would be cool if someone would strap it to their plane and then got the entire group for the intro

[@JacekBilczynski]

Hey Trent! On Saturday I have my pilot license exam. And I wanted to thank you, the content you create is not only brilliant and awakens the imagination but also makes people start to realize their dreams. What I mean by this is that I dreamed of flying since I was a child, but the fact that I took a step and in two days I have an exam is partly your merit. All good brother and see you in the air someday! Regards from Poland!

[@hotrodray6802]

Bravo. Hang in there. Dont let anybody steal your dreams. I ran outside to see airplanes when I was in diapers. First lesson at 10. Rated as a teen. Been CP and AP for 51 yrs. NEVER GIVE UP👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😁😁😎

[@hotrodray6802]

BTW. My dad did not fly. Once in 1928, once in 1958, and once in 1977 with me in my Cessna tail dragger.👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jimiemick]

Good luck!! You can do it!

[@JacekBilczynski]

I made it!!

[@jimiemick]

Jacek Bilczynski glad you hear it!! I know the stress all too well. Did my CPL-H last year.

[@pilotben97]

"If you're with a certified aircraft; just don't" ha, good advice. Pretty sick footage!

[@RenaissanceThinking]

I was wondering when Trent was going to build a gimbal setup for the Fox. This is even better. Very cool.

[@oldeyeball]

"The only differance between Men and Boys, is the price of their toys!" Cooll stuff Trent,, thanks for sharing.

[@oldeyeball]

typo..try difference!

[@dawsonsela7353]

Running Deer you can edit it

[@joecarpino]

Running Deer my new senior quote😂

[@SPUD3521]

Now Trent can use his plane as a tax write off for filming.

[@BrianRussTVC]

Probably not though unless he's got a commercial license. I don't really know how that works though.

[@AaronRobertson]

I know people who use and write off expenses with a plane who are not commercial pilots. It can be done. Mostly write off costs and travel between seeing clients but was so effective with the cost he bought a more expensive and nicer airplane. Totally worth looking into to save some dough and offset the costs.

[@Ishii-kun]

I mean, Trent has said before, the reason he got his pilot's license in the first place was because the FAA used to require it for the full size camera drone he flies for work (There's even pictures of it with a tail number on one of the strut arms) So it's really not that far fetched to use a light aircraft for business use. I believe you only need a commercial license if you're ferrying passengers (which he couldn't do anyways, as it is prohibited to carry passengers for compensation in an aircraft in the experimental category)

[@kadmow]

And not as an Experimental. (verify with FAA and EAA)... (Ditto the commercial license thing) AP/Filming, Ag work, observation, inspection - these are all "non passenger carrying" commercial airwork. (Monetised youtube is a "hazy" area for ppl holders. Money being made from private pilot flying=commercial) Personal transport of the "owner" - to and from jobs - a valid write off. (?? get professional accounting advice)

[@philconey11]

Without a commercial ASEL cert he's not gonna be able to do that.

[@Levi_Allen]

My face hurts from smiling so much. Worked so well! Reminds me of the guys in Alaska attaching shotovers to their cubs just wildly more affordable.

[@LeviNoguess]

Howdy Levi!

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Trent! That was THE HANDS-DOWN BEST aviation footage I have EVER seen in my entire life!!! Not even exaggerating! Someone petrified of aircraft would be at the Kitfox dealer tomorrow after seeing this one!! Friggin AMAZING!! I'm bookmarking this one for whenever I have a bad day. This can make the clinically depressed smile! 👍👍 😎

[@TrentonPalmer]

Thanks Smitty!!

[@meesamdude]

Just want to say, your intro video is the only one on KZbin I watch every time, its just perfect!

[@JustPlaneSilly]

Truth.

[@unlisted773]

Yes! Best I've EVER seen!

[@taylorgawthrop6534]

Oh yeah, awesome intro. Trent and Mike have the intros down.

[@diabloii72]

Same

[@flyhigh1768]

Watch Angle of Attacks as well!!

[@garrygballard8914]

Back in the early 80's I did In air camera work with yes 16mm film camera on my v-tail of a Vector 627 with wires going to a battery pack on the nose and camera button in the cockpit. Duct taped wires front to back on the airplane. Things your doing now, look so easy comparably.

[@ArchersView]

Absolutely awesome footage......more of this YES PLEASE!

[@246jonhy]

I cried with those shots (minute 7:39) Wow, that camera works ... ... mischief performed.

[@nbwatki]

Hard to believe as recently as 10 years ago, this was only achievable with hundreds of thousands of dollars of equipment and untold cost of operating aircraft, post production, etc

[@ProofBenny]

100% i think i heard him say 3 gallons an hour he was burning ! crazy

[@TheJttv]

His plane costs more than $100k and that is a $10k drone

[@ReadySetGoPictures]

Haha I do believe 5 planes and a 10-20k drone setup qualifies as expensive.

[@CharlesHrodric]

Those views and all the adventures you guys have shared is what keeps me wanting to be a pilot. Thanks for keeping the dream alive

[@brandtgraham3935]

Been watching your videos for a couple years now, and this is the first time I feel like I actually am experiencing what it feels like to "be your wingman!" Great stuff Trent! Love this perspective!

[@jameswolfe7485]

The results, when you've got the right equipment and a photographer that knows his business, are AMAZING!

[@evansnyder8461]

Update, just passed my private exam and did my first solo!

[@Jake-ug2mf]

Congrats Evan!

[@hotrodray6802]

👍👍🇺🇸 Dont let the bastards steal your dreams!!! 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😁😁😁😎😎😎

[@dontask8979]

Congratulations

[@joecarpino]

Those shots are incredible. Especially the formation flying and the landing at the end. Amazing!

[@jessesplan7759]

I smiled ear to ear those last few minutes of the video. Incredible footage, very impressive work/play.

[@ruthiewrangler9864]

I actually got chills watching that. Beautiful footage. I guess we'll be doing more of that. Can't wait. Thanks

[@brandonlee6829]

Nice! Keep these coming. They are a much needed break from the meltdown and craziness happening on the internet.

[@kvvint7618]

Incredible! Trent Palmer stepping up the game...AGAIN!

[@gregpopp4847]

With your incredible cinematography abilities already in place this simply bumped it up a notch. Some of us might not have even noticed a difference if you hadnt created this video to expose it. Back in the early 90s I worked diligently to get a video camera on one of my RC planes but at the time of tape based video it would have required a plane which could accommodate a 2 lb. device - its amazing how far this concept has evolved. Keep up the great work.

[@Eric-gi9kg]

That New setup...SUPER SICK...HIT "IT" OUT OF THE PARK . Let's US non flyers, and flyers know what it feels like to be flying with you. Beautiful Job Must do this more often.

[@EdJZatta]

Great to see camera experimentation. This is a great win. Unbelievable footage, big improvement over the 360 cam. Trent you’ve got to be excited to work with this great footage.

[@jbnwater2606]

Outstanding job I am living my dream through your videos! 49 years old and got my Private on 18th Birthday. Cant fly now due to medical but waiting for new laws to take affect, so I can fly again. Thank you for all you do I really do appreciate it, they make me feel good!

[@RobertLowery]

That was great, Tent. Some of those shots definitely belong in a movie or documentary.

[@wildhurstmanor]

⛺️

[@brockmorrell]

That was some amazing footage! Love watching the interior shot, showing the gimbal tracking the plane as you were being passed.

[@ThePurpleSlime75]

Trent really just turned his plane into a drone lol

[@Nphen]

Make that a drone-carrier! I thought he was going to release the drone to fly while up in the air. That wouldn't work! He could strap more drones onto his plane though.

[@NellisNelson]

“My name is Trent Palmer I fly drones for a living and Bush Drones for fun”

[@meals24u]

Nelly Nelson I’m on the floor! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Paramoteurpilot]

Wonderful footage Trent, ace idea and fabulous result. Gave me goose bumps with the 3 aircraft from above to below.

[@janniswagner457]

@Trent Palmer You know that the next logical step now is to strap a Cineflex between your Wheels!! Realy awesome footage. Keep on doing what you love!

[@SterlingWheel]

I used to live off of Redrock Rd and really appreciate this video. Now I have a better understanding of where you fly in your backyard. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@ajsphinx]

Didn't see this coming. Good job.

[@mikkybricks]

I must say bro, your videos bring tears of joy to my eyes. I wish I can enjoy life like this some day

[@r.k.williams2887]

That is so cool Trent! This is the kind of neet videos us pilots need, especially thoes of us who are grounded. KEEP THEM COMMING!!!!

[@deeeeeds]

Shoutouts to your camera op who managed to stare at a screen in a small airplane without getting sick.

[@hotrodray6802]

👍 Strange, Ive got thousands of hours and get car sick but not airsick. 😱😱 😁😁😎

[@gapster46]

I can eat read and sleep as a passenger in a small plane and have never got sick, but put me in the back seat of a car and you better have a barf bag back there.

[@davidrobins4025]

What a creative thing to do. No surprise that someone like Trent could make this happen and make such stunning video. Thanks, Trent.

[@DanMooreNCF]

Really enjoyed the experimenting and showing what the setup and coordination was like. Seeing "behind the curtain" of filming was cool.

[@terrysullivan1992]

Lots of fun with a new toy. I like that you don't ask folks to like and subscribe at the beginning of the video as so many do.

[@nateaugustine1172]

I'm speechless. Trent, thanks for this. Your work has given me more motivation than I ever thought I'd have to make a career out of aviation, one way or another.

[@natal777]

Great shooting ! Beautiful planes and beautiful landscape ! Well done Trent

[@perrypike90]

Oh man I totally missed the boat when I had the opertunity to do remote cell tower surveys and inspections with large gas powered helicopters. This was way before quad copters were invented. I had been working in one of the oldest hobby shops on the entire west coast at that time. That was back before all this 3xas systems, and long before flybarless systems even existed. The earliest I can remember filming with a radio control aircraft was using Velcro to mount a original GoPro camera to the bottom of my decathlon and flying around our club field. What your doing is so far ahead. But then agin look where rc has gone recently with all the advances. You do some amazing stuff Trent. I don’t think most of your viewers realize what all goes into all this videography.

[@damiendavis5151]

Trent I am watching from down under and mate that was nothing short of sensational! Such great scenery, good pilot friends and well, skills Bra! Kudos!

[@Graybear78]

Fantastic video! Nice to see the old stomping grounds again. Thanks.

[@johnbaskett2309]

Patey is going to be all over this when "Scrappy" takes to the air.

[@NellisNelson]

He’s already “back to work” making a carbon fibre gimbal!

[@1drwang]

Patey is the king of design, engineering and personal performance. But behind the lens he’s no Trent Palmer. Just say’,.....and Patey would too. (KTRK)

[@Ash-nk5ix]

He better do it quick before he writes off that plane too.

[@theclephane2914]

This helps me forget all the stuff going on, thanks Trent! I really enjoy being your wing man!

[@Eli_308]

This was somehow really emotional with the whole music and stuff. Unbelievable

[@waelh5658]

Beautiful shots and good flying posture. But one thing I can't keep my mouth shut about is those 17 dislikes about the video. Why? You don't like it not your thing don't comment cause it isn't for you to dislike or like it is to show the other dimension of life, flying dudes for f*** sake. Good jobs guys love the videos

[@fordtechchris]

I get emotional easily over anything flying.

[@jeffrey5464]

Breath taking, Just Beautiful!

[@thendothenga5251]

What an Epic mini production. This one tops my 2020 best videos so far! Super RAD!!!

[@chuckdaly3164]

the only problem I can see, IS YOUR HAVING TOO MUCH FUN!!! and thats not a problem! Thanks Trent! We'll be looking for more!! footage PLEASE!

[@ibbylancaster8981]

Dude, you are going to have to be there when Mike Patey does his maiden of Scrappy! Love it dude. Can’t wait to see what you guys come up with next.

[@anthonybryantmedia]

Some amazing shots. That last shot of the landing aircraft... Wow!

[@billcarlin7411]

That was awesome. Background incredible. I cried. That is the ultimate compliment in my world.

[@TrentonPalmer]

Thanks Bill, that is the ultimate compliment 🙏🏻

[@Gliderboy96]

Who needs a $3,000,000 helicopter and camera set up, when you can have a DJI Inspire and a Cub killin' kit fox.. right!? Amazing stuff Trent, please give us more!

[@jeralynwhite2871]

You should upload a whole video of just the cinematic drone footage because that is truly amazing. Soooooo awesome!!!

[@davestufflebeam2686]

Trent, such a fun video to watch... One of my favs of yours. When I was in my teens (a long time ago) I lived about two blocks from the Reno Stead Airport. I could sit on my roof and watch the races... I love seeing your footage of my old stomping grounds! If you are ever in the mood to give a stranger a ride in your plane... I would drive to Stead and meet you!

[@EdubOutdoors]

Trent this has to be one of my favorite videos... being I'm a drone guy very cool plus being a Nevada Guy ... keep them coming buddy

[@jameswyatt1304]

Usually avoid the hyped "premiere" videos, but this one didn't disappoint. Great work and thanks!

[@TrentonPalmer]

I appreciate that!

[@WalkerPJ280505]

Insane footage. Made me smile from start to finish.

[@ryannortier3662]

What an amazing discovery, you have got some of the best LSA recreational aviation shots ever put on KZbin 🍻 Just leave it there as permanent fixture 😀

[@johnsanders2266]

Mr Palmer! That was your very best yet! Just Wow! Best Regards from little 'ol UK!

[@WolfPilot]

Yo Trent! Your creative ability just has no limits!!!!!! I just know this hack will really add a forth dimension to your filming.

[@jameshoffer9685]

Thanks for giving us content to watch, it always makes the day a little bit better

[@wild_lee_coyote]

Fly with Trent and get some great video of your plane in action.

[@peach6405]

I have never flown in small aircraft like that but I feel like this video captures best what it must be like. Absolutely beautiful shots, beautifully edited, awesome idea. Great video, as always

[@super_slo]

Wow. Awesome commercial for kit fox and bush planes (and aviation in general). Again, wow.

[@quickdry3]

nice! One little note for longevity - the yaw motor arm in the X5R (and I'm assuming the X5S and X7) is attached with a bolt through a paper thin bit of aluminium. That part carries the whole weight of the gimbal, camera, and lens. A shock can snap it, which results in shredded ribbon cables, MUCHO damage and a forced trip back to DJI's service dept (as I found out once when my excited dog knocked it off the table). I'm just concerned about that bit of metal fatiguing with landing stress, if you could jury rig some way of securing/supporting it when you don't need to film a landing, it'd save the life of that part. (I was in 'pucker mode' as you came in for a landing lol)

[@leaveorlibertyfishing7670]

Trent idk if this sounds corny or not but your videos put such a smile on my face it’s so awesome how your able to make us feel like we’re on the adventure with you. Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into this awesome content man !!

[@TrentonPalmer]

Thanks man, I really appreciate that!

[@mania90111]

One of the best aviation videos I've seen by far. Great job.

[@davidendsley2391]

Trent, that was awesome I can see a lot more of that in the future. Thanks for the ride

[@Jeff_369]

This easily one of my favorite youtube videos that I have seen. I just wasn't expecting it!!! Nicely done guys.

[@tlifosjoe]

Speechless....WAW! Epic footage like only Trent Palmer can....

[@JSouthrn85]

Wow! That's impressive. You're an innovator Trent Palmer. Looking forward to more!

[@reidoverturf]

Friggen' awesome work gents! Keep that stuff up please. Do some canyon carving!

[@kennyFF033]

Very well done. I love the beautiful countryside... and bush planes zipping around ;-)

[@brianevans4]

That footage is so incredible! Not to mention how much fun it looked shooting it for all involved.

[@Zepherian]

You have a good life with some nice toys. Enjoy!

[@neehooya]

Trent one of the most beautiful aviation shots, thanks for this session! Cheers.

[@desertdronepilot]

Wow: Definition of trent palmer doing something that completely blows my mind! Extremely Amazing video, keep up the great work!

[@jimmymcdougald692]

Beyond Awesomeness Trent!!!! Totally Digging This New Video Rig... Keep Them Coming!!!

[@rmhtexas5982]

Trent Palmer - Director of Airborne Photography and Bush Pilot Flight Choreographer

[@evilbrat5376]

Awesome footage there! Surprise help by your past boss - looked like great time by both. That camera attachment on your wing struts is boss. Great hack for future videos - personal or business for ya. Be safe and have a day.

[@lukabogdanovich6986]

Dang I didn’t realize that was your brother I ran into him last weekend at dead cow keep up the awesome videos

[@MegaGdrummer]

Okay I want to see just all the footage you got in a cinematic short movie... that looked like everything you got was EPIC!!! Nice work love your channel. You have my dream life.

[@theclephane2914]

Wow Trent, this is an amazing video! Love it! Makes me just love flying even more. I fly old Piper Warrior but it is great! PLEASE keep making videos of ALL THE KINDS you make! Super! Thank you so much! Tom Clephane

[@TinaTheBootyLover]

That has to be the best aerial footage I've seen all year! Great job, and great ideas!

[@caelanmcintosh995]

Great video mate! This has upped the game!

[@hlender]

Excellent. Keep up the great work. Also with your personal stuff. Enjoy it all.

[@CowboyCree63]

Absolutely amazing shots!! The quality is superb, what a cool idea! I dont know anything about cinematography, but I can sure appreciate awesome camera work like that! I so wish I had my license and a plane, I love flying, and would love to fly with you some day!

[@theclephane2914]

You are amazing! Thanks Trent! Keep doing your magic!

[@Sman798]

Some of the most awesome footage yet Trent! Great idea and kudos!

[@Dan737MASTER]

Surprised the gimbal motors held up with that kind of speed! Can't wait to see more badass footage from this thing.

[@BeerLeagueTarget]

Hey Trent...how about a short video explaining the difference between Experimental and Certified. I understand on a high level, but I would be curious to learn more about the specific requirements of an Experimental aircraft.

[@havebasswilltravel57]

Gee the clarity is amazing great job , beautiful

[@mannsonthemove2958]

Cant wait to see what you can do this as a Pro film maker. So many great possibilities. Maybe you can even use this set-up in your job! Wow just wow!

[@shawnpugmire3557]

I agree, your intro video is one of the coolest on KZbin, and this video is amazing. You just get better and better. NICE JOB!

[@cyclemike5182]

Some great footage Trent, you guys are so lucky to have such a huge playground 👍😎

[@randallharmsen5802]

Sweet deal with the drone strapped onto wingstruts. So stable. I think we’ll see more of this!

[@chrisgarceau9282]

you were already making the best videos on KZbin and now you took it to another level

[@Evolucion7]

That was some beautiful footage, Trent. Keep it coming!