Gyroscopic stabilization and the cameras used in MotoGP on-bike video feeds

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Recent advancements in MotoGP on-bike camera technology now feature gyroscopic horizon correction, allowing viewers to see the rider's lean against a stable background. This innovation enhances the appreciation of extreme lean angles achieved by racers, contrasting with older footage that displayed the bike's lean. Riders are now achieving remarkable feats, such as using elbow pucks in addition to knee pucks, showcasing their skill. While some prefer the immersive feel of traditional footage, the new technology offers a clearer view of the sport's intensity. The MotoGP season is set to begin this weekend in Qatar, generating excitement among fans.
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On-bike video feeds from MotoGP are enhanced by gyroscopic correction
For many years, the on-bike cameras in Sportbike/Superbike/MotoGP racing showed the leaned images tied to the bike that the cameras were mounted on. Great stuff, but the new camera video from some of the MotoGP bike camera feeds for the last few years have included gyroscopic horizon correction, so you see the lean of the rider against a constant horizontal background.

I enjoy the old videos because it's more like you are on the bike (like at my track days), but I love the appreciation of the extreme lean angles that MotoGP riders achieve that the gyro corrected images provide. Nice. :smile:

 
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The lean angles nowadays are crazy. Back when I was riding track days, I was happy to get a knee puck down and feeling the track in some turns (better riders and racers did it routinely). But now the racers are wearing elbow pucks too, which is just nuts. Great stuff.

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BTW, the MotoGP season kicks off this weekend in Qatar... :smile:
 
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BTW, the MotoGP season kicks off this weekend in Qatar... :smile:
If you attend, we expect a full diary and video log. :doh:
 

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