The Birdi Chase Cam is made especially for Paragliders.  This camera will let you film your launch, flight and landing from a unique bird’s eye view as it flies along behind you.  The chase cam hangs from a tether attached to the C Line loop of the paraglider.   It can be ground launched from smooth or grassy terrain, or hand launched by another person on a rough or rocky launch site.  The kit includes a "Break Away Snap" kit that is a safety precaution. If the Birdi Chase Cam were to catch in a tree or bush the safety release would snap off under 5-7 lbs of pressure. 

The biggest benefit to this Paraglider Chase Cam versus others is the 3-Point Bridle Stabilization!


Video Footage of this chase cam can be found on youtube: "Birdi Chase Cam - Paragliding Winter to Spring"

https://youtu.be/-t7m8ju98Wg


 

Highlights/Benefits

  1. The unique 3-Point bridle assemble provides an extremely stable base for the camera.  It almost totally eliminates the roll and bobbing seen in other single point designs.
  2. The Birdi is lightweight and compact.  Weighing 3oz and measuring less than 8” x 4”.  The tether, bridle and connecting clips, tensile strength, far exceeds the camera weight.
  3. The mounts allow 360 degree Yaw or Pan adjustment and 170 degree of Pitch or Tilt adjustment. 
  4. GoPro style cameras can attach directly to the Birdi utilizing the action camera’s 3 prong mount or a 1/4-20 thread mount is also included.
  5. The Birdi Chase Cam is designed for easy storage and utilizes a built in line management system.  The tether wraps around the acrylic base, providing a compact way to store the chase cam.
  6. Tether, snaps, and camera mounts are all included in the Free carry case.

 

Specifications

  • Manufactured in the US from durable 1/8 acrylic, the Birdi Chase Cam is extremely light, weighing only 3 ounces
  • When collapsed it measures 3.375 in wide, 7.5 in long and 2.5 in deep.  When the tail is extended, it measures 21.5 inches long. 
  • camera and camera housing not included 

Disclaimer and Warning about Paragliding , and Paragliding Equipment 
Paragliding, as with any form of flight, carries potential risks including personal injury, property damage, or death. This sport can be as safe or as dangerous as you choose to make it.  Raven Sky Gear assumes no responsibility for any loss or hardship (be it loss of life, property, equipment, bodily injury, money, time or other) incurred directly or indirectly by using this product.   Do not purchase equipment or participate in this sport unless you are prepared to personally assume ALL risks.

DISCLAIMER AND EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY.  Use of this Birdi Chase Cam, camera mount, is in all cases at the USER'S OWN RISK.  Pilots are responsible for their own safety. Before every flight, the pilot must check the glider's airworthiness and must launch only if it is fit to fly. The pilot must check the Birdi Chase Cam’s attachment conditions to guarantee a safe flight. There shall be no liability on the part of third parties, in particular the manufacturer. Use of all items is solely at your own risk.



Instructions

You are supplied with the Green 30 lb tether line.  One end has the snap attached.  You will need to measure your glider and determine the best length for your tether.

We have found two options.  Both are measured with the glider laid out flat.

1.     -  Make your tether 2 to 4 feet shorter than your total brake line or;

2.     - Make your tether 1 foot shorter than the bottom of your harness. 

Step by step directions:

1.     Lay your glider out flat on the ground and stretch out your lines.

2.     Hook up your harness and decide which option you want to use (Mentioned Above).

3.     Take your measurements with the Birdi laying on the ground by your harness. Run the line to the canopy and attach the safety release snap setup, using the Palmer knot shown.  Don’t cut the excess line until you have test flown.

4.     Decide if you are going to attach to the C or D lines.  Our test pilots always use the D2 line loop attachment point on the canopy.  

5.   Attach it to the D2 loop on the right side of the wing. See diagram in the attached pictures. This allows the chase cam attachment line to hang down in between EA3 and EA2 without touching or rubbing on any lines. 

6.   Grab the chase cam plate and turn fork mount two clicks to the left (Yaw adjustment). Now the camera will be centered on you while you fly. It is easier to click turn if you have the camera attached.

7.   Make sure the lines are not tangled. With the Birdi sitting on the ground, launch with the Birdi to the side of all of your lines.  As the Canopy lifts, the Birdi is the last thing to lift into the air. 

8.     After test flying make any adjustment and go ahead and cut the excess line off.