This is my job. It's what I do.
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Very cool Jack
Thanks, Sam. Yeah, it's a lot of work, but a lot of fun, too.
WhiteLight
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That's just awesome
Great shots Jack, but I'm a little confused. Until very recently you lusted after a D300 which i thought you now have and now you're flying a D800 around with an octocopter. I obviously missed the bit in the middle.
Ijustwant1
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Great shots Jack , wow that gets very high ! I remember watching a friend of mine fly his remote controlled glider , it went very high then lost reception and came down and made quite a nice crater , not much else was left just tooth picks ! but that was about 20 odd years ago so the controls might be a bit better now ( I hope :concern: )
Ijustwant1
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I think the D800 is someone else's ! is that right Jack ?
I know I'd rather use somebody else's D800 rather than my own!!
Great shots,a couple of questions do you have a live feed from the camera or is it a case of taking plenty of pictures,is your thinking its worth the risk when taken against the cost of helicopter hire.
mike
Jeez...this generated a lot of likes and questions! Thanks, guys.
The company name is New Heights Aerial Photography. (New Heights Aerial :: Aerial Photography). It's owned by my buddy Andy Isaak. It's his chopper and it's very high tech. He flies the chopper, I take the pictures using an rc radio. I have a video link to the camera (D800...his) and can see everything the camera sees. We keep my D300 (formerly his) as a backup should anything happen to the D800....until it's paid off.
Here's a shot with the camera and hexacopter (six rotors). We now use an octocopter (eight rotors). Much stronger and able to lift more weight.
Thanks, guys.The company name is New Heights Aerial Photography. (New Heights Aerial :: Aerial Photography). It's owned by my buddy Andy Isaak. It's his chopper and it's very high tech. He flies the chopper, I take the pictures using an rc radio. I have a video link to the camera (D800...his) and can see everything the camera sees. We keep my D300 (formerly his) as a backup should anything happen to the D800....until it's paid off.
Here's a shot with the camera and hexacopter (six rotors). We now use an octocopter (eight rotors). Much stronger and able to lift more weight.
WhiteLight
Senior Member
Don't mean to jinx it, but am guessing all the equipment is covered under some kinda insurance!
Oh yeah! lol To the tune of $7000 a year!
Thanks, Rick. Yeah, it's definitely fun, but the emphasis is on "work".
Just for those two shots is a 4hour operation.WhiteLight
Senior Member
Psssst - Any job openings???
Jeez...this generated a lot of likes and questions!
The company name is New Heights Aerial Photography. (New Heights Aerial :: Aerial Photography). It's owned by my buddy Andy Isaak. It's his chopper and it's very high tech. He flies the chopper, I take the pictures using an rc radio. I have a video link to the camera (D800...his) and can see everything the camera sees. We keep my D300 (formerly his) as a backup should anything happen to the D800....until it's paid off.
Here's a shot with the camera and hexacopter (six rotors). We now use an octocopter (eight rotors). Much stronger and able to lift more weight.
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How fun!