LPB Aerial Imagery's handiwork.
Occasionally I heard a whirring, mostly I did not notice it. If they are high I don't think you would ever hear them if there was any wind. When above you, you would only spot them if you were looking for it.
LPB are presenting the footage and findings at the RYA Conference in Feb.
All the umpires enjoyed the new challenge/tech, learning & improving on how to implement it effectively during the session.
- Perhaps it is an assistance as a 2nd opinion / confirmation rather than ever replacing umpires afloat.
- The history and level of zooming was critical. As can be seen in the snapshots it is not often possible to make a judgement without knowing how the boats came together and maybe in relation to a mark that might be out of screen.
- Good open coms required between umpires afloat and those watching the screen.
- Great for calling boat length circles and overlaps when umpires afloat find themselves out of position.
- Potentially less rib wake and traffic on the course.
- Effective angle to see rule 42 'leach flicking' infringements from.