Automated follow/zoom camera for stages

[MilkMyDuds]

I have seen Soloshot that is a GPS based robotic camera. It can pan/tilt/zoom by itself when you carry a tag with you. The only downside is that it requires new setup (about 8-10 minutes) every time you move the camera location. This probably works well if you are videoing all shooters going through 1 particular stage. Just have them carry the tag in their pockets before the stage start. It does not work well for my purpose - being able to shoot my stages without the hassle of asking other shooters to video me.

My question is - are there any similar technology, maybe not GPS based so it does not require 8-1 min setup time?

I have seen people using drone-based video systems to record USPSA stages. I don't know what difference is there between drone vs. just a GoPro set up far (which is what I am doing now). The drone has to be remotely controlled by someone to get close/followup videos. Else it would be just a GoPro in air.

[BeerBaron]

There's a drone called zano that will do what you want. You pair it to your smartphone and it'll folow you that way.

http://flyzano.com

[jmorris]

They sell just a camera or "kits" that work like this.

[Chills1994]

I used to stand on a step ladder at matches.

The advantage with that is you're not getting just the RO and scorekeeper's backs obscuring the view.

[Chills1994]

Or you could wear pivothead glasses.