SkyBean ChaseCam User manual

½SkyBean ChaseCam
user guide (rev. 1803)
SkyBean ChaseCam is unique product dedicated to record awesome
videos and photos from position behind the paragliding pilot. Its shape is
tuned to achieve as stable picture as possible without electronic
stabilization.
Security of action camera
We designed ChaseCam for maximum security of your action camera.
GoPro Hero 3/4/5/6 must be secured by silicone ring (included in
package), while GoPro Hero Session 4/5 model doesn’t use it. Ring must
be applied before placing stabilization wings into their position.
ChaseCam head –IMPORTANT STATEMENTS
However ChaseCam heads are produced with the newest available
technology of 3D printing, there are still some limitations. High
temperatures above 40 °C (100 °F) causes loss of rigidity, but this is not
harmful. Freezing temperatures significantly increases heads fragility, so
there is risk of broken head while landing on frozen surface. Due to this
fact, winter flying is at your own risk. Avoid to exposure 3D printed part to
long-term pressure, even low, it will deform it, e.g. never leave the silicone
ring wrapped around the empty head. If head will even though deform,
don’t panic, it can be put back into correct shape by heating for 1min by
standard hairdryer and formed by your hands.

Bungee rope
The pilot must check the integrity of the bungee rope before each flight
and in case of any cracks, splits and scratches not to use. Bungee rope
core is made from rubber and is sensitive to UV rays coming from sun,
therefore in case offrequent use (50 h/year), it is recommended to change
the bungee rope annually. SkyBean team is not responsible for loss of
ChaseCam and camera while using worn out bungee rope. While storage,
it is not recommended to wrap bungee rope around ChaseCam, because
the static force inside flexible ropecan easily deform wingsand head. This
kind of storage can be applied only when you completely understand
physics and using real ZERO force when wrapping. Therefore we
recommend storage of rope just inside ChaseCam’s body. We are not
responsible if you broke ChaseCam by ignoring this advice.
Assembly
After you open the package, you will need to assembly your chasecam. If
you have Hero 3/4/5/6 version, place white silicone ring around chasecam
head, into groove on heads back (this ring is used to secure camera in its
position inside the head). Put 8 wings inside apertures in direction marked
by little arrows on chasecam head. In the next step you will need to bind
the wings, as shown on the following pictures. We strongly recommend to
watch our tutorial videos on our YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/c/SkyBeanVarios
wings positioned in apertures main line connection

outside binding inside binding
outside binding detail inside binding detail
Mount and adjustment
We recommend to hang chasecam on middle eye of the last lines row (C
line for 3 lines glider). Bungee rope length should be adjusted to
achieve best possible records. We equipped SkyBean ChaseCam by
5.8m long bungee rope, which should be suitable for most glider types.
There is a loop, which is used for rubber line length adjustment. We
recommend to make several short flights during length tuning. We
recommend to start with shorter line (e.g. 4.5 m) and if picture on video is
stable, prolong the line in 50 cm steps. When video will start to shake
(caused turbulence behind pilot), make rope shorter to previous last stable
position. The point is to tune the length of bungee rope to fit pilot at bottom
and glider at top of the picture. You should avoid to let the ChaseCam fly
in turbulence behind the pilot. Put line used for hang and bungee rope
parallel - 1m shorter bungee rope than line is a good position to start
tuning.

Launch
There are several options how to take off with chasecam. If you have
Hero3/4/5/6 version, always use the rubber ring to secure camera in its
position inside the head.
assisted take-off - If there is somebody helpful available, this is the best
option to get awesome shot during takeoff. The assistant should stay
behind prepared wing. Some distance is required to ensure security and
also to fit you and the glider into scene. Wide angle setting on your camera
will help. Assistant should hold chasecam lightly and after you rise the
glider and move forward, chasecam will automatically fly away from
assistant’s hand.
rocket launch –in perfect take-off conditions with light wind and suitable
take-off surface (without sharp stones) you can use the “rocket launch”.
Place the ChaseCam facing by cameras lens to the sky, between pilot and
trailing edge of the glider, about one meter from glider. It is recommended
to place the rubber line in snaked or coiled shape between ChaseCam
and trailing edge. You will get a very nice shot of rising glider above the
camera and right after it will record the whole launch.
harness launch - If you are not sure about smooth launch or if you are
time stressed on take-off place by many pilots waiting for launch, use the
harness launch. Prepare your glider and ChaseCam on the side of take-
off place and snap it by velcro mount on arm strap of your harness.
Anyway this is always a goodpractice. Neveroccupytake-off bypreparing
your glider and counting each line! Make smile to camera and let fly out
ChaseCam after launch, when you are a bit away from take-off place and
safely sitting in the harness. This type of launch won’t make a video during
takeoff, but always remember - safety first.

Landing
If there is wind on the landing area and therefore is possible to hold glider
above after landing, you can catch the chasecam into hand, which is very
impressive in video. If you will land standardly, let the ChaseCam land
without any assistance. Please note, however ChaseCam is made from
durable material, there is always risk of damage when landing on rough
place.
Security note
We spent hundreds of hours by heavy development to reach the most
stable ChaseCam behavior in the air. We tested it for several years during
normal paragliding flight conditions without any dangerous situation;
however, any official security tests are missing. Therefore we have to
advertise, that we cannot guarantee your inviolable security and every
pilot uses SkyBean ChaseCam at her/his own risk. Any member of
SkyBean team is not responsible for non-standard situations or injuries.
Responsibility for any damages or injuries to third parts is completely
covered by pilot of paragliding glider while using SkyBean ChaseCam.
Please, let us know your experiences and we are looking forward to your
feedback after flights!
important information
If you have any doubts how to assembly or use SkyBean ChaseCam,
please visit our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/SkyBeanVarios
If there is still something wrong with the device or if you need more
detailed explanation, please write us by email or contact us on Facebook
contact information
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