| Have you thought about taking aerial photos of your | | | | aerial photography. It is definitely cheaper than using |
| home, business or family event? Now the technology | | | | full-size aircraft. The rc plane can fly at lower |
| exists to make this easier, safer and cheaper than | | | | altitudes, which is good for avoiding haze and gives |
| ever before. Digital cameras can be mounted on | | | | unique angles on the subject. The planes are often |
| slow-flying remote controlled electric planes. The | | | | quiet electric powered models and so do not disturb |
| shutter is triggered from the rc transmitter on the | | | | property occupants. And the photo session does not |
| ground. | | | | require a nearby airfield. |
| Aerial Photography has many interesting uses. Several | | | | Disadvantages include susceptibility to strong winds, |
| of these are related to real estate: raw land or | | | | and potential hazards from low-lying obstacles (e.g. |
| improved structures on the land. Examples include but | | | | trees). |
| are not limited to: Properties for Sale, Construction | | | | Visit the RC Airplane Advisor to learn more about rc |
| Progression, Agriculture / Farming /Ranching, | | | | aerial photography, including equipment used, and to |
| Advertising, Special Events, Mapping of Disaster Sites, | | | | view a sample photo gallery. |
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| Using radio control aircraft for aerial photography | | | | and all links left intact. |
| (AP) has certain advantages compared to traditional | | | | |