Aerial Cinematography: Gyrosphere

Manufacturer:		Gyrosphere a division of Flying Pictures USA 7625 Hayvenhurst Ave. #49 Van Nuys, CA 91406 T: 818.787.9733 F: 818.787.9735
Contact:		John Burton
Web site:		www.gyrosphere.com
Email:		info@gyrosphere.com

Gyrosphere

The Gyrosphere, owned and operated by Flying Pictures USA, started out as an early Wescam model. Through the years the system has had major improvements and upgrades in the electronics and mechanics. The most noticeable upgrade is the switch to carbon fiber of most of the internal mechanical structure. The system is just as durable, but now significantly lighter. This makes the system more agile and easier to fly, keeping the gross weight of the helicopter down to a minimum.

Gyrosphere Specifications

Cameras:	Mitchell MKII 4-perf 35mm VistaVision 8-perf 35mm (Beaucam) Digital film 24P cameras
Lens Mount:	Panavision BNC
Lenses:	Cooke MKII 10:1 25MM—250MM Angenieux 25:1 25MM—625MM Angenieux HR 10:1 25MM—250MM Panavision Primo 4:1 17.5MM—75MM Prime lenses Panavision 17.5MM and up
Formats:	Standard 35 (Academy) Anamorphic Super 35
Frame Rates:	24 FPS crystal 3 FPS—80 FPS Adjustable in .10 FPS increments System-integrated Speed Aperture Computer
Operation:	remote via ergonomic hand held controls Viewing via 9" color monitor
Pan:	360° continuous
Tilt:	+60° above horizon -90° below horizon
Power:	28VDC input
Weight:	220 lbs
Mounting Positions:	Left side Right side Nose

Aircraft Compatibility

Bell 206 JetRanger
Including: 206, 206A, 206A-1, 206B, 206B-III
Bell 206L LongRanger
Including: 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4
Eurocopter AS350 AStar
Including: AS350 B, AS350 B1, AS350 C, AS350 D, AS350 D1, AS350 B2, AS350 BA
Also known as Squirrel, Ecureuil and Fennec (military).
Eurocopter AS355 TwinStar
Including: AS355 E, AS355 F, AS355 F1, AS355 F2, AS355 N
Also known as Squirrel, Ecureuil and Fennec (military)
Aerospatiale SA315B Lama
side mount only
North American B25 Mitchell
tail mount only