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