Tom Lowe...

[Tom Lowe]

An now you need to tell the story behind the drop :D

Ok, when Obama releases the Osama death photo, I will release the Epic death footage. hhahahaha. actually, we only have footage of the takeoff, and it stops about 5 seconds before the crash :(

[Martin H]

Ahh what a bummer, would have been "great" to see the actual crash ;)

[Mike Prevette]

Ugh. That breaks my heart. Having worked with that same pilot (I think) before a bunch of times, It's just hard to believe. He was always extremely cautious, and safety (of both people and gear) was paramount. $hit happens, and gear fails, I suppose.

[Tom Lowe]

Jim Jannard's email to me after the crash basically said, "Shit happens, we'll get you a new one." Like a boss.

[Solomon Nero]

Jim Jannard's email to me after the crash basically said, "Shit happens, we'll get you a new one." Like a boss.

You know Tom...this could "happen" again...but not really, and you can just tell Jim it broke and give it to me. haha :P

[Tom Lowe]

One thing I noticed is, now that I have the redmote, it seems like I don't need the side handle any more. I took it off. Redmote has the same buttons and stuff. And now, the button for Magnify is over to the camera-left side of the camera, closer to the lens... a little easier to press. The User 1 & 2 buttons are apparently not assignable yet, but Deanan told me he was probably going to make those assignable soon.

[Michael Schrengohst]

Well, technically didn't drop it. An RC helicopter dropped it.

Whew, and I am afraid of flying my GH2 around....

Does anyone know an RC helo company near Dallas/Fort Worth?

[Steven Caesare]

Well, technically didn't drop it. An RC helicopter dropped it.

Ooof... that made my stomach turn a little bit just imagining that.

-sc

[Steven Caesare]

Jim Jannard's email to me after the crash basically said, "Shit happens, we'll get you a new one." Like a boss.

Out of curiosity, does that imply that Jim allowed you a place back in line and accepted your insurance payment on a new one, or that Jim actually spotted up a new camera for you?

Not, of course, that anybody should expect the latter (ever) or take that a implication that Red is in the business of freely replacing cameras... but if Jim made this one-time gesture, that's _AWESOME_.

-sc

[Michael Schrengohst]

Out of curiosity, does that imply that Jim allowed you a place back in line and accepted your insurance payment on a new one, or that Jim actually spotted up a new camera for you?

Not, of course, that anybody should expect the latter (ever) or take that a implication that Red is in the business of freely replacing cameras... but if Jim made this one-time gesture, that's _AWESOME_.

-sc

I wonder if you could even get insurance on cameras that are flying on RC rigs? The people flying these rigs must have some kind of liability insurance but I doubt the rigs themselves can get covered? I would think the deductible would be very high if you could get covered? Correct me if I am wrong. When you apply for life insurance they say: We cannot cover you if you partake in dangerous activities like: skydiving, car racing, piloting an aircraft - etc....