Sony Pixel Power calrec Sony

Dream Chip Collaborate in Fastest Drone Shooting

07/12/2021

Dream Chip Collaborate in Fastest Drone Shooting posted: 07/12/2021

AtomOne mini AIR results in record-breaking drone recording speeds

DreamChip - innovators in the field of miniaturised, broadcast-level cameras - announce today that they have recently completed a ground-breaking collaboration with the professional FPVDrone pilots and vice drone league champions Philipp Freybott and Angelo Felche from Cinequads, well known for their cinematic FPV drone shots, rentevent's RF specialist Thomas Beeskow and Andreas Sch ler, special camera engineer and developer.

The collaboration saw the mounting of Dream Chip's Atom One on a high-speed, professional-grade drone, piloted by Fleche and Freybott, which was then used to live broadcast breathtaking and unique shots at rapid pursuit action segment.

Most notable about the undertaking was that the drones managed to achieve speeds of up to 100mph whilst shooting in HDR; a first-of-its kind undertaking.

In developing a next-level drone-based production tool, Beeskow and Sch ler were seeking a camera that had the physical properties needed to have little-to-no impact on drone functionality, whilst still providing exceptional image quality. The AtomOne and AtomOne mini AIR delivers this not only in relation to resolution and HDR capability, but also in the ability for users to manage broadcast standard values as White Balance and Chroma values remotely, along with remote iris control at the Atom One mini for the deployment of more sophisticated cinematography techniques.

After initial consultation and engineering to combine the drone and camera, a number of test runs were undertaken. Each run produced consistently exceptional video quality and previously unmatched in-air recording speeds. The camera was able to achieve live playout and the undertaking provided a proof-of-concept that demonstrates the potential of the AtomOne mini series as a drone addition in a substantial range of live and recorded production environments, from sport to cinema.

Speaking of the collaboration, Sch ler said: Drone videography represents the confluence of two very different, discrete disciplines. But the paradox is that they cannot exist independently - each technology has a bearing on the way that the other one can be applied. It's very much a symbiotic relationship; the physical features of the camera impact the aerodynamics of the drone, but at the same time, the movement and function of the drone impacts the nature of the images that can be captured. In general, compromises need to be made on one side or the other.

He continued: The AtomOne mini AIR reduces this compromise to near zero. Drone producers are trying to push the capabilities of their cameras, but their expertise lies more in the realm of in-air technology than it does in cinematography and broadcast. Combining the best in drone technology with an AtomOne mini AIR facilitates exceptional image quality whilst being robust enough to endure challenging flying conditions, and small and lightweight enough to have minimal impact on the aerodynamics of drone. In term of RF drone production, it's something of a holy grail'.

Taking up on Sch ler's point, Phil Freybott talked of the flying process: Drone production is seeing a meteoric rise. But skilful piloting and skilful filming are still locked in something of a battle between themselves; the high-speed tracking of an object with quick directional change is very possible to achieve if you're a skilled pilot, but that doesn't necessarily translate into good cinematography. Drones - when used as cameras - are still better suited to slow, top-down panning shots, rather than high-speed, immersive tracking. But with the AtomOne series, we've proved that you can achieve 100mph speeds and still deliver exceptionally crisp, striking video. This has the potential to revolutionise the potential of drone videography.

We're incredibly proud of our involvement in this project, said Sales Director Stephane Ducobu. Indeed, that's one of pleasures of working as part of Dream Chip; we're constantly involved in ground-breaking production projects where the boundaries of what can be achieved on film are being pushed on a daily basis. Our focus on innovation isn't just about miniaturisation for the sake of it, it's about delivering a tool that production professionals can use in an increasingly diverse and creative number of ways. Ultimately, we share the mission of our customers: delivering an audience experience that excites, immerses and creates emotion.

About Dream Chip

Dream Chip Technologies GmbH (DCT) is the largest independent German design service company, with more than 100 engineers in Germany and the Netherlands. We specialise in the development of large ASICs, FPGAs, embedded software and systems, with a strong application focus on automotive vision systems. The innovative company provides vision technologies and solutions to its clients. DCT develops and manufactures the world's smallest fully integrated professional 2K and 4K SDI cameras: the ATOM one 2k and ATOM one 4k. Both are almost as small as action cams but with all the professional features broadcasters expect. DCT also delivers to the broadcast market high speed cameras, real time flicker removal and 4G/LTE video streaming solutions.
LINK: https://www.live-production.tv/news/products/dream-chip-collaborate-fa...
See more stories from liveproduction

Europe Stories

09/11/2025

Dalet Unveils Agentic AI Media Workflows at IBC2025

Dalet today announced a transformative leap forward for media operations: Agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI) that unifies the Dalet ecosystem under one natura...

06/10/2025

France Tlvisions Wins Prestigious 2025 EBU Technology & Innovation Award in Groundbreaking Collaboration with Dalet

France T l visions, France's leading broadcaster, has received the 2025 EBU ...

15/09/2025

SES SCORE Surpasses 600,000 of Transmission Hours, Delivering 900 Hours of Major Sports Content Daily

Unique sports content orchestration platform builds momentum among SES's cus...

13/09/2025

SKY Perfect Modernizes Playout-to-Delivery with Harmonic

Harmonic's Software-Based XOS Advanced Media Processor Provides Unparalleled Efficiency and Unlocks New Business Models SAN JOSE, Calif. - Sept. 13, 2025 -...

12/09/2025

Spotify's The Drop Weekly' Brings You the Week in New Releases, Straight From Our Editors

For fans, we know how important it is to stay plugged into music culture and dis...

12/09/2025

Agama and Consult Red announce RDK Accelerator integration

Link ping, Sweden and Shipley, United Kingdom, September 12, 2025 - Agama, the expert in video observability and analytics for service quality and customer expe...

12/09/2025

Granville opens up one last time for U&GOLD in Open All Hours: Inside Out

Feature-length retrospective from Studio Crook to air in 2026 Sir David Jason returns to the nation's favourite comedy channel, U&GOLD, for Open All Hours:...

12/09/2025

Bob Geldof to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at the Sky Arts Awards 2025

Friday 12 September 2025 The Boomtown Rats, Nyah Grace, Soweto Kinch, Royal Ballet and Madness also announced to perform at the ceremony on Tuesday Sky today ...

12/09/2025

Riedel Unveils Ultra-Light Bolero Mini Wireless Intercom Beltpack

Wuppertal September 12, 2025 Riedel Unveils Ultra-Light Bolero Mini Wireless Intercom BeltpackAt IBC2025 in Amsterdam, Riedel Communications unveiled Bolero M...

12/09/2025

Riedel Communications Acquires hi human interface

Wuppertal September 12, 2025 Riedel Communications Acquires hi human interfaceRiedel Communications today announced the acquisition of hi human interface fro...

12/09/2025

What Is CORE+ Technologyand How Does It Elevate Church Sound?

CORE+ virtually removes distortion, setting a new standard for church sound and giving worship teams the clarity and confidence they need. Read the full artic...

12/09/2025

Margot Robbie, Colin Farrell, Mary Robinson and Conor Murray amongst guests on Late Late Show season opener

The Late Late Show is back with a bang after the summer break, and Patrick Kielt...

12/09/2025

Another jam-packed weekend of live, free-to-air Sport across RT

The World Athletics Championships, Ireland v France in the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final, the Irish Champions Festival, and two Sports Direct Men...

12/09/2025

Katie Hannon explores the shelves of Ireland's National Archives in new series

The Records Show starts Sunday at 6.30pm on RT One and RT Player. Katie Hanno...

11/09/2025

RADAR's 1,000-Artist Milestone: Rachel Chinouriri, Zimmer90, and More Celebrate With Spotify in Berlin

RADAR, Spotify's program for emerging talent, recently hit a major milestone...

11/09/2025

Smarter Video Analytics and Easier Operations with Agama 11

Link ping, Sweden, September 11, 2025 - Agama, the expert in video observability & analytics for service quality and customer experience, announced today the la...

11/09/2025

SES Space & Defense Awarded Sustainment Tactical Network Contract to Support U.S. Army

Under the USD 89.6 Million award, SES Space & Defense will provide global commer...

11/09/2025

Telekom Srbija Expands and Extends Partnership with SES

Leading Balkan DTH provider adds capacity to consolidate its m:Sat TV platform at 23.5 degrees East and serve more customers across the region Luxembourg, 11 S...

11/09/2025

UKTV's free streaming service U launches on Sky Q in the UK

UKTV's free streaming service U launches on Sky Q Free streaming service U has launched on Sky Q in the UK, UKTV and Sky confirm today, expanding the footp...

11/09/2025

Capturing Music in the Chaos of a Train Station

From the discreet 2061 lavaliers to 4099 and 4011 mics, the setup delivered clean, natural sound in one of the most challenging broadcast environments. Read th...

11/09/2025

Tiny but Mighty: A Review of the DPA 2061 Lavalier Mic

From rugged build quality to natural, detailed sound, the verdict is clear: big performance can come in a very small package. Read the full review here!...

11/09/2025

Tonight on Prime Time: Family of Liam Farrell seeking answers six years after his death

Tonight on Prime Time RT One and RT Player at 9:35pm Tonight RT Prime Time...

11/09/2025

RT Statement: 2026 Eurovision Song Contest

RT Statement: 2026 Eurovision Song Contest At the General Assembly of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) in July, a number of EBU members raised concerns ...

10/09/2025

Lossless Listening Arrives on Spotify Premium With a Richer, More Detailed Listening Experience

Lossless on Spotify Premium is here. Lossless audio has been one of the most a...

10/09/2025

The Television Will Be Revolutionised

The Television Will Be Revolutionised Sep 10, 2025 Written by Sunit Kotecha, Director of Delivery and Operations, YouView 2025 marks a century since the f...

10/09/2025

First of Spains F110 frigates get future-ready with Rohde & Schwarz communications systems

First of Spains F110 frigates get future-ready with Rohde & Schwarz communicatio...

10/09/2025

Midco Taps Harmonic to Fuel Next-Generation Broadband Services

Harmonic's cOS Platform Supports DOCSIS and Fiber, Enabling Midco to Deliver Reliable Multi-Gigabit Connectivity to Subscribers SAN JOSE, Calif. - Sept. 10,...

10/09/2025

Join RT at The Ploughing 2025

RT brings three days of live radio, live entertainment, live news, live weather, personal appearances, and more Join RT Radio 1: Morning Ireland, The Oliver ...

09/09/2025

RADAR's Global Impact: 1,000 Artists, Billions of Streams, and a World of Discovery

Since 2020, Spotify's RADAR program has been a launchpad for emerging talent...

09/09/2025

5 Years and 1,000 Artists Later: How Spotify RADAR Supports Emerging Talent on the Path to Global Stardom

In 2020, Spotify launched RADAR with a clear mission: to identify, nurture, and ...

09/09/2025

Spotify and TikTok Launch Big on BookTok' Pilot Hub for Audiobook Fans

If you're on BookTok, you know the drill. You scroll, you tap, and suddenly your To Be Read list is overflowing with trending must-reads. Not unlike Spoti...

09/09/2025

TED2025 Relies on Clear-Com and NETGEAR to Power Production Communications

eds3_5_jq(document).ready(function($) { $(#eds_sliderM519).chameleonSlider_2_1({ content_source:......

09/09/2025

OSN Unlocks New Era of Targeted Video Streaming Monetization with Harmonic

Harmonic's VOS360 Ad SaaS Enables Personalized Ad Delivery and Seamless Integration with the Ad Tech Ecosystem SAN JOSE, Calif. - Sept. 9, 2025 - Harmonic ...

09/09/2025

Clear Sound for Worship and Livestreams at St. Luke's

St. Luke's Episcopal Church in New Jersey needed audio that truly connects and they found the answer. Read the full case study here!...

09/09/2025

On the Subject of Sound: Kalle Hvidt Nielsen on Immersive Audio

From AI-driven sound design to adaptable systems and uncompromising audio quality, the discussion highlights how innovation is shaping the future of performance...

09/09/2025

Mic Size Doesn't Limit Sound: DPA at NAB Show 2025

The conversation covers DPA's natural, uncolored sound, how to choose the right mic for any application and the company's latest innovations including C...

09/09/2025

From CORE to CORE+: Advancing Miniature Mic Technology

From the origins of CORE to the latest CORE+ upgrade, the article explores how DPA minimizes distortion, expands dynamic range and ensures clarity at every SPL ...

09/09/2025

Dolby Revolutionizes Entertainment on Four Wheels: 30 Car Brands Embrace Immersive Audio Experiences

September 9 2025, 07:22 (PDT) Dolby Revolutionizes Entertainment on Four Wheels...

09/09/2025

Autumn Schedule on RT Raidi na Gaeltachta

The Autumn Schedule has begun on RT Raidi na Gaeltachta, with a feast of music, entertainment, news and current affairs programmes as well as an interesting s...

08/09/2025

20 new apprentices start vocational training at SGL Carbon in Germany and Austria

The company continues to focus on its own training programs. Recently, 20 new ap...

08/09/2025

Unlock Smarter Subtitle Workflows with Accurate.Video LTA + Cantemo

How an MVP-first approach helps you move faster, stay flexible, and deliver smarter. Too often, media technology projects aim to solve everything at once ma...

08/09/2025

Fox Corporation Announces Resolution of Murdoch Family Trust Matter

Fox Corporation Announces Resolution of Murdoch Family Trust Matter New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA - September 8, 2025 - Fox Corporation ( FOX or the Comp...

08/09/2025

Fox Corporation Announces Secondary Offering of Class B Common Stock

Fox Corporation Announces Secondary Offering of Class B Common Stock New York, NY, and Los Angeles, CA - September 8, 2025 - Fox Corporation ( FOX or the Co...

08/09/2025

Fox Corporation Announces Pricing of Secondary Offering of Class B Common Stock

Fox Corporation Announces Pricing of Secondary Offering of Class B Common Stock New York, NY, and Los Angeles, CA, September 8, 2025 Fox Corporation ( FOX ...

08/09/2025

PantoneLIVE Adds New Color Libraries to Meet Growing Demand for Two-Piece Aluminum Beverage Can Packaging

PantoneLIVE Adds New Color Libraries to Meet Growing Demand for Two-Piece Alumin...

08/09/2025

Harmonic Introduces Central Management System to Power Next-Gen Hybrid Streaming

Advanced Workflow Management Simplifies Streaming Operations and Lowers Costs SAN JOSE, Calif. - Sept. 8, 2025 - Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced an adva...

05/09/2025

7 Ways Spotify's New User Controls Put You in Charge of Your Listening

Your listening habits are as unique as you are-and this year, Spotify has introduced a wave of new features to help you personalize your experience. From playli...

05/09/2025

Rohde & Schwarz UK awarded Silver Award under Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

Rohde & Schwarz UK awarded Silver Award under Defence Employer Recognition Schem...

05/09/2025

This weekend sees another feast of free-to-air Sport across RT

This weekend sees another feast in store for all sport fans as RT airs a jam-packed schedule of live, free-to-air sport. The Amgen Irish Open continues all we...