Fly like a bird…
Things you need to do good height frames.
Aircraft. If you’re keen on aircraft modeling you can place your camera on the plane, otherwise don’t even think about it. This solution is rather expensive, the cheaper one is to construct a kite. But weight of the camera should be taken into consideration.
Camera. There are several requirements to a photo camera: it is desirable that it is not heavy (although you can use heavy and well-protected cameras like Olympus m 770 SW), capable to take pictures in appointed intervals in fully automatic mode (for example, one shot every 20-30 seconds) – such models are really rare (for example, Nikon Coolpix S1, S2, S6, 3700, Pentax Optio S6, Canon PowerShot Digital IXUS 850 IS, S60, S70, Kodak P850, Olympus SP-510 UZ, SP-500 UZ, SP-310, SP-350, Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z2), you should choose the very camera you won’t grudge loosing, plus image optical stabilization function is desirable as both camera and plane/kite will vibrate.
Protection. Before you place your camera on a kite, think about heavy blow protection: pack the body and the camera in part with foam plastic. You can also think of moistureproof camera protection in case a kite falls down in water.
Flying practice. First you have to figure out how to control a kite in general. First do it without “cargo”, then with “cargo”, corresponding to camera weight (place “cargo” in the very place you are going to place your camera). When you get it and fly your kite without falling and hanging in the trees you can start flying with a camera.
Settings. Camera should be adjusted to persistent survey mode. Interval has to be about 10-30 seconds, which are enough for memory card saving and for your pictures differ. Zoom should be set in wide-angle position to see more.
Location bracketry. You can fasten a camera with sticky tape. The most important thing to remember is that your camera mustn’t be torn away or blown. By the way you don’t have to place your camera on a kite, you can do it on fishing line/rope holding a kite – the risk of breaking camera decreases.
Flight. Remember that you’ll need help – fly a kite with your friends, kids, spy-colleagues. Say goodbye to your camera beforehand, this is how you’ll go through sorrow of your camera loss in case a kite falls down in the river or is blown by a stone.
Safety precautions. Do not fly a kite with a camera during rain, storm, near power transmission lines or secret government objects and airports, don’t do it alone; be venturesome but don’t loose your head.
And Happy Landing!
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