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Slide Deck (rev 2)  [Please Note I could not gain permission for all media used in this presentation. Please do not distribute outside of your control and not on socials]

Hypoxic's Camera Safety Resources  Links external resources at the bottom.

Cutaway Instagram account (Not affiliated, but great resource to debrief cutaways. Especially with 360 cameras)

Flying a Camera - USPA SIM 2025

Skydive Langar Briefing (Good, concise camera briefing) 

Cameraflying Facebook Group Feel free to write PIA for the question answers to get accepted

Timothy Parrot Resources  Some great posters, manuals, etc

Entanglement Videos Please do not repost Nico's Videos

My thoughts & recommendations for USPA

• Create a committee to evaluate these issues 
• Evaluate making flying a camera part of C License
• Change guidance to license # vs x jumps. Easier to enforce, good way to sway progression
• Part of license, create and recommend common camera briefing like the above from Skydive Langar.
• Create guidance for skydivers who break these rules if not a BSR. 
  ex: "Grounded for 60 days with calls to local DZs"
• Dissuade the use of extension bars. Work with manufacturers to show why.
• Recommend the use of snag resistant mounts only.
  Create reoccurring media push as to why.
• DZs over populated areas, signoff & tag people's mounting solutions.
  Require a DZ camera briefing and inspection.
• Educate DZOs & pilots on the dangers of falling cameras.
  I'd hate for a 20 year old, new pilot to ruin his whole life over some kid wearing a GoPro. 

Regulations

Copied here for reference. Refer to governing body's current documentation. 

USPA

USPA recommends that jumpers be licensed and have completed 200 jumps before jumping with a camera.

BPA

6. CAMERAS

6.1. Cameras may only be used by British Skydiving ‘C’ Licence skydivers after inspection
and approval of a CI. The skydiver must have received an appropriate briefing, and this
should be recorded in their logbook.

6.2. Cameras must be securely fitted. Only in cases of emergency should they be
jettisoned.

6.3. Camera suit/jacket wings
Before using camera suit/jacket wings, the skydiver must have received an appropriate
briefing on the associated risks and have demonstrated their emergency procedures
wearing camera suit/jacket wings, and these should be recorded in their logbook.

DFV 

8.1.4 Jumping with still or video camera
Prerequisites: Person
* Licensed parachutist
* At least 100 descents, of which 50 descents in the last 12 months
8.1.4 A Passive recording:
Definition: Passive recording refers to the parachutist focussing on their normal dive flows and flying
skills. The camera solely records what it sees.
Prerequisites: Equipment
* Camera helmet or mount (also if multi-positional) must have a cut-way system
* Low weight (to minimise the effect on the neck)
* The camera helmet must be seated such that the opening shock has minimal impact and the parachutists vision is not impaired.
* Audible altimeter is required (optical altimeter optional)
* Camera and any visor attachment must avoid snag points with risers and lines
* Camera set-up must be checked by the briefer
Content of basic practical induction:
* Briefing by an experienced videographer
* General usage of all helmet closures and cut-away system
* Introduction of camera activities into the jump routine, including every day issues such as low battery levels, memory card forgotten, camera mis-positioned etc.
* Distractions and increased performance expectation. Camera equipment requires additional attention in relation to the remaining parachuting equipment, both in preparation on the ground, donning the equipment, climb to altitude, exit preparation, exit itself, in freefall during opening, canopy flight and landing.
The operation of the camera equipment must not lead to a de-prioritising of safety matters in all aspects of the dive flow and descent!
* Cutting the camera away could be necessary in different phases of the descent and could result in additional stress because of the additional step. This is why cutting away needs to be practised during the ground briefing in different scenarios as an additional step. Handle touches should be integrated into the usual jump routine.
* Particular dangers:
a) Camera entanglement with items (see incident reports at the DFV Symposium)
b) Entanglement with lines during opening
c) Object fixation for footage, in particular under canopy
Confirmation by briefer and CI in log book or training record sheet

8.1.4. B Active taking of pictures and filming:

Definition: Active filming refers to the parachutist focussing on filming and their known, routine motions and flying skills are automated. Active filming and taking of pictures requires significantly more awareness and experience. The following points should be noted.

Additional requirements:
* Successful introduction to passive filming
* Ability to actively follow the selected object (with permission)
* If using special clothing such as camera jumpsuit or jacket with wings: only with BOC deployment method 

Content of basic practical induction:
* Briefing by an experienced videographer authorised by the drop zone operator
* Discuss peculiarities depending on discipline to be filmed (e.g. AE, FS, WS, TD, AFF etc.)
* Agree relevant details with other parties (e.g. Safety matters/timing/exit/dive flow/fall
rate/break-off/opening altitudes/pull/canopy flight plan)
* When using camera wings, controlled flying including handle touches of the main handle, cut-away pad and reserve handle in freefall and under canopy should be sufficiently practised as part of the introduction.
* Qualification should confirm the ability to properly follow and frame their subject
* Possibly check-out dives with a practice subject
+ Before accompanying students, AFF-level or tandem descents, a suitable number of
check-out descents must be conducted in which the agreed content/briefing and free fall manoeuvres and fall rate changes can be incorporated. Evidence of consistent flying skills to fly with the intended subject must be provided.

Confirmation by briefer and CI in log book or training record sheet

Additional development after the qualification has been granted:
* Wider reaching safety briefings for all disciplines
+ Video/stills footage showing relevant skills
* Videoing tandems: Prerequisites, briefing and special features as per THB
* Videoing solo students: Prerequisites, briefing and special features as per AHB
* Videoing AFF: Prerequisites, briefing and special features as per AFF- AHB