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Monday 1 January 2018

Aerial Photography Drones And Video Recording From Air

By Elizabeth Hughes


Photographers have been taking pictures since the inception of the camera. In fact, there have been a number of manned aircraft used by the military to take pictures from the sky for quite some time. While this is the case, unmanned aerial photography drones are something new.

Only recently did photographers start using these drones in conjunction with taking pictures as part of a business or hobby. While this is the case, taking photos from the air is something that has been practiced since before World War I. As such, while the use of unmanned drones is something new, there have been manned flights with cameras used in art and military operations for years.

The history of taking photographs of this nature began in 1862 in France. For, the first aspect of aerial photography occurred when a French Artist and Balloonist took a shot of "Nadar, " in 1858 over Paris. As photographs from the time were lost, the earliest photograph of this nature is known as "Boston, as the Eagle and Wild Goose See It, " which was photographed in 1860 by Wallace Black and Samuel Archer King.

Cameras were later attach to kites after E. D. Archibald discovered the flying objects could take pictures form the sky. After which, a number of post cards were created from the camera attached to the kite. Once the method proved successful, Arthur Batut published a book on the methods used in the process in 1890.

Once Samuel Franklin Cody developed this technology, it became notable with military officials around the world. After which, the technology began being used by different countries. It was also during this time that the ability to shoot moving pictures from the ground was discovered. At which time, the instrument that had been attached to the kite was placed on the underside of an aircraft which could record moving pictures while in flight.

While pictures had been taken from air before War World I, it was during this time that the activity become popular with society. For, this new technology had the ability to take pictures and videos of offensive and defensive troops on the ground. As such, the technology was used in photography and sketching maps from the air. After which, the mapping and photos were used to create offensive and defensive strategies.

While aerial spying is somewhat of a common occurrence by military aircraft and officials, doing so as an individual operator is often frowned upon. As a result, there are now laws related to different types of aircraft which have the ability to attach drones or other cameras in order to spy on buildings, people or other ground material. In most cases, those using these drones are good citizens who do not spy on others without permission. Whereas, most often, those working for the military, news reporters and others working in this area often have permission to do so.

When it comes to laws related to this activity, most vary by area. As such, before setting out to fly a drone and shoot pictures, it is important that anyone doing so is aware of any laws or restrictions associated with the practice in the area. Whereas, most often those doing so from airplanes and helicopters are going to be licensed pilots whom are well aware of these and other laws related to aerial photography. While Balloon operators and passengers can often take photographs of ground and scenery while on board, there may be restrictions when it comes to filming video.




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