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using Terry’s homemade UAVs for photographing landscapes
and architecture in 2010.
UAV and camera technologies continue to progress rapidly. At
this point, we prefer flying with a micro four thirds camera
model—basically a hybrid between point-and-shoot and full size
DSLR model. An important feature to have is a remote sensor
that enables you to trigger the shutter from the ground. Another
method is to set the camera to take pictures at regular intervals,
say every five seconds or so. We have found that a two-person
team works well to compose the best shots. The pilot is able to
concentrate on operating the aircraft, while the camera opera-
tor uses a second controller for the gimbal and camera. A
ground station monitor enables you to see the view from the on-
board camera and refine your aerial position to capture the final
composition.
Refer back to
Chapter 8 for more information on UAV camera
equipment.
Figure 11-1. Francis Scott Key Monument, Baltimore, MD, taken
with Sony NEX-5n.
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