Aerial photography

We were given a power point based lesson on the the pros and cons and requirements, as well as a general overview on doing Aerial photography.

We learnt about what specific and specialised  equipment  is required. As well as ultimately the need for a specilaised aircraft with effectively a hole in the fuselage..

Safety and air clearances were also discussed.

Don't fall out of the plane or helicopter!!!!

Mountain/elevated positions, light-planes, domestic jets, helicopters, gliders and hot air balloons all qualify as aerial photography location.

Advances in radio controlled and wireless data have led to more economically viable aerial photography

Vertical aerial photography relates to shooting from the sheer bottom of the aircraft to allow for a near perfect vertical shot of the ground

Oblique aerial photography relates to shooting from an elevated/aerial  position but at a more than 90 degree angle .. hence  oblique