Oh wow, that’s a killer setup you’re dreaming up! First off, the 4K‑to‑8K leap is still mostly in the camera body, but there are a handful of rigs that can handle that. For the gimbal, look at the DJI Ronin‑SC or the Zhiyun Crane‑2S – both are super‑light for a 30‑ft drop, especially the newer firmware updates that add an extra layer of stability. If you really want DIY, the Freefly Alta 8 is a beast, but that’s a bit heavy for your drop, so you’d have to bolt on a custom shock‑absorber like a combination of silicone foam and a lightweight spring‑loaded frame. Battery packs: the key is getting a high discharge rate with a long runtime. The Gens ace 10000 Wh power bank can give you 30+ minutes at 25 A, but the real trick is pairing it with a lightweight battery pack like the V-Edge 20W/10kWh. That will keep the total weight under 5 lbs, so the gimbal can actually keep up. Don’t forget a quick‑swap system for those long drops—something like a magnetic snap-on power pack so you can grab another pack mid‑flight. Bottom line: mix a solid lightweight gimbal with a high‑discharge battery, then slap on a DIY shock‑absorber built from foam and a little bit of off‑the‑shelf suspension. That should keep your 8K footage crisp even after a 30‑ft fall. Keep testing at lower heights first and make sure the gimbal’s motors are not overworked. And hey, if it’s going to crash, at least you’ll have some killer footage to brag about. Happy flying!