This project has surpassed the $50,000 goal by receiving $456,637 with 28 days still remaining, which is pretty darn good. Normally we like to give a push to a worthy project that is almost at the goal - this was just way too cool to pass up a chance to post about.

The drone is kinda of like a infomercial; set it and forget it. The Squadrone System team explains, deciding how you want your aerial camera to frame your shot is ridiculously intuitive. A 3D model of your camera’s point of view lets you pinch to set the distance between your subject and your drone, slide laterally for panning and vertically for height. All you need is your smartphone plus three intuitive gestures and you’re set.



When you push your filming settings to your drone, it will automatically take off and fly to its specified position – and hover there until your subject starts moving. No pilot, no camera operator, just ready for action in an instant.

Your drone is attuned to the slightest of movements, continuously repositioning itself to match the filming parameters you set for it. You now have an intelligent flying camera tracking your exact trajectory and filming your every move.

Land your drone, collect your clips and enjoy. Our technology guarantees extra-smooth stabilized camera movements, continuous perfect framing, and creates the possibility for angles that are virtually impossible to achieve with traditional means. Read: you now have the capability to film Hollywood-style aerial shots – and beyond.

It would be great to download the app onto someones phone without their knowledge and watch the drone shadow them for hours.... but seriously, what a great tool for someone who wants to get some amazing action video without the need of specific drone flying experience or having to lug a crew around to get the shots.

You can check out the full project write up on the HELO+ Kickstarter page.