As has been posted already at least twice, cameras go on the top of skydiving helmets so that they don't get in the way of the risers or lines, or whatever they are called, attached to the parachute.
Also if you note, that mount is fitted with a Preston focus motor and MDR box.
I've never seen someone use remote focus skydiving.
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That helmet mount isn't meant for skydiving.
As has been posted already at least twice, cameras go on the top of skydiving helmets so that they don't get in the way of the risers or lines, or whatever they are called, attached to the parachute.
Also if you note, that mount is fitted with a Preston focus motor and MDR box.
I've never seen someone use remote focus skydiving.