Dangers of helmet mounted cameras
Gopros and other small cameras are regularly used in tv productions of helicopter operations.
Some good news that the Schumacher is beginning to make a recovery.
Whats the connection?
Something I alluded to when we learnt he was wearing a camera at the time of his accident, was if it affected the performance of the helmet.
This comment from Schumacher's son today,
'The problem for Michael was not the hit, but the mounting of the Go-Pro camera that he had on his helmet that injured his brain,' said Moncet.
There may be a adverse reaction from TV company insurers regarding uncertified adaptions to safety equipment.
Imagine the furore and legal action if he was asked to wear the camera by a production company.
It would be usefull for aviation helmet manufacturers to chime in, does a stick-on mount adversley affect performance? Clips for NV kit are presumably designed to not affect performance in an impact, but a stick-on mount?
Would be sensible for helmets to have specific points where cameras can be safely temorarily mounted using adhesive mounts.
Mickjoebill