Aerial Photography Know How

[gsrcrsx68]

Thanks Navigator

Espalda Mojado, you crack me up.

 

[777-2H4]

I also suggest a Digital SLR. I took some photos out of a C172 and they came out beautiful. You dont need a lot of zoom - Canon has a nice 17-85mm with image stabilizer (which I use) and its great. That lens should be just the ticket for good basic aerial work. When planning a shot you'll want to plan on which direction to shoot from depending on the sun and time of day.

 

[gsrcrsx68]

Cool...And to make it even better I just found out a friend has a Canon 30d 8 megapix with a variety of lenses. Just be whipping up my website and test run wome photos.

 

[navigator72]

Ya got a name for your website yet?

 

[gsrcrsx68]

I've got some ideas, but nothing that I've registered yet. I'll let you know when I do. How bout you?

 

[wizbang]

I operate a small AP business in Australia, i am i full scale pilot and use C-172 above 500agl, but use a Petrol powered RC Heli, with a gyro stabalized remotley operated camera mount in an underslung configuration, can carry up tp 6kg payload, we use sony vx 2000 for video and various cameras for stills, depends on the job. Sure helps with shooting below 500agl.
The camera mount is fairly inexpensive, because its gyro stabilization uses gyro units that are normally used for tail control in all rc helicopters. Three of these on the mount can give you stabilization in pan tilt and roll, that in conjunction with a 2.4ghz downlink and a ground staion and you have a proffesional AP setup for low level applications. Of course there are other complications if you want to make money with these setups as FAA and CASA downunder have thier own set of rules regarding operating UAV for financial gain. and there is the safety aspect as these things could kill quite easily if not operated in the right manner.
Insurance is available if you know where to look.

PS if there are any spelling mistakes I dont care!

 

[navigator72]

I have a domain that I recently registered for another idea but have decided to go with something else.
www.ProAerials.com
If you want it, make an offer