Can you turn the camera so it’s putting down without the tripod falling over?
3-way pan and tilt head allow smooth panning when moving from one subject to another and the user also has the flexibility to position the camera or cellphone both vertically and horizontally.
Do you have to use the remote to take a picture?
Yes
Can you shoot video using the remote please or is the remote just for pictures?
It works both for taking pictures and shooting videos.
Is there a way to charge or do i need to replace a battery?
You need to replace the battery.
Can it be tilted forwards and backwards. E.g to shoot top-down videos?
Yes it tilts.