Sylmar Hang Gliding Association

I assume this is a damned good place to get this advice:

I have a Zagi that I destroyed before ever getting proficient enough to fly it, so I'm a complete novice, but I do have thumbs.

My goal is to get an appropriate RC aircraft, learn to fly it well, and then attach a video camera and take videos in flight.

I need advice on what plane, camera, etc. that I should get. I don't want to go high end, but rather just adequate since I expect to destroy at least one aircraft in the process, and I can upgrade after that. Also, I hope to eventually video wildlife so noise is a consideration.

Thanks

And, that's why I want to do it via remote control.