Designing an 8K aerial camera platform

Filming and acquiring imagery at this level often requires pushing the boundaries of existing technology.
Over the years, I have been involved in a wide range of research and development projects, creating custom hardware and software solutions for both creative and industrial applications - from high-end documentaries and film productions - to aerial imaging for terrain mapping, infrastructure inspection, and other specialized uses. As a result, I have developed extensive hands-on experience across the full R&D pipeline, including software and hardware design, programming, applied research, CAD workflows, rapid prototyping with 3D printing, and physical machining and manufacturing.


Some of my Technology and R&D Work

Custom 8K aerial camera platform

Custom 8K Aerial Platform (2017-2018)

  • hardware
  • product design

I designed and built a custom 8K aerial platform enabling extremely stable, high-resolution image capture in demanding environmental conditions.

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22.2 surround sound production and postproduction

22.2 Surround Sound Production (active project)

  • hardware
  • workflow
  • production

In collaboration with NHK and YAMAHA, we have been developing production and postproduction workflow for 22.2 surround sound.

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3D Terrain Mapping Sakurajima volcano for Disaster Prevention

Sakurajima Disaster Prevention (2020-2021)

  • hardware
  • software
  • workflow

Terrain mapping Sakurajima using 8K drone to create a high resolution 3D model that the scientists use to run various eruption simulations.

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Kurosawa film restoration project

Kurosawa Film Restoration (2005-2006)

  • hardware
  • software
  • workflow

Development of a custom digital film restoration system, created for Hisao Kurosawa to preserve the cinematic legacy of Akira Kurosawa.

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Gi - the side battery module for RED cameras

GI - Side Battery Module(2014-2015)

  • hardware
  • product design

Development of a custom side battery module for RED cameras, improving ergonomics and power management for aerial & gimbal cinematography.

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PERCEPTA - HW & SW solution for remote drone operations

PERCEPTA - Remote Drone Operations (active project)

  • hardware
  • software

Development of a hardware and software solution enabling remote drone operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS).

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Long-duration hydrogen-powered drone platform

SAMURAI - hydrogen-powered VTOL UAS (2016-2017)

  • system design
  • SW design

Development of a long-duration (4+ hr) hydrogen powered VTOL drone platform for extended aerial 3D terrain mapping missions.

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STORM - original and unique SW for postproduction workflows

STORM - film workflow SW(2010-2011)

  • workflow
  • production
  • SW design

Development of original and unique software for managing complex film production and postproduction workflows.

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DRONEBOX - original DiaB and unique SW for automateed drone operations

DRONEBOX - original DiaB (drone in a box) (2016-2017)

  • hardware
  • software

Development of an original DiaB (drone in a box) system prior to DJI release of the Dock, with unique software for automated drone operations.

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