Commisioned Aerial Photography

Skyscan works with aerial and aviation photographers based all over the world to deliver the best imagery to meet your needs whether it is a print of your property to display on a wall or progress photography of a large development project spanning many months. We have organised photographic shoots in Kingston-upon-Thames and Khazakstan, from Richmond to the Rhine and many other locations in the UK and abroad.

Our photographers use a variety of aerial platforms (see below) to use their expertise to capture the landscape below or they can photograph other aircraft in tricky close-up air to air formation flying.

We have access to sources of true satellite imagery and also the aerial imagery common on the internet and which has often been captured from an aircraft rather than satellites.

Whatever your need we have over 25 years experience in aerial and aviation photography and will know the best solution to meet your aerial imagery needs.
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Methods of Aerial Photography

These are some of the aerial platforms used by our photographers, each has benefits and constraints. At Skyscan we have over 25 years experience of balancing equipment and location against results and budgets to advise you on the best way to achieve what you want. These notes are not comprehensive but may help in describing the options

Tethered Balloon Camera Skyscan's unique aerial photography system was first used in 1984 and is still operating (see About us for further details)	ADVANTAGES operates from 50 to 500 feet above ground vibration free camera platform gives excellent resolution highly manoeuvrable; can drive around for different viewpoints can work where other systems have difficulty once inflated can remain aloft for hours awaiting optimum light recompresses helium gas to save costs	DISADVANTAGES susceptible to windy weather heavy vehicle and expensive to operate requires accurate forecasts to arrive on site with good weather	Skyscan (R) balloon at Buckingham Palace

Telescopic masts	lower operating costs than aircraft easily transported quiet and fast in operation good for elevated views of properties and events	maximum height about 70-80 feet

Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV's)	lower operating costs than aircraft easily transported and set up highly manoeuvrable can work work close to buildings	limited operational time dependant upon battery life maximum height limit weight considerations may restrict choice of camera

Light Aircraft	often the most cost effective option can capture the site quickly from all angles can cover several sites in one flight	minimum height restriction particularly over cities must circuit the site; cannot hover regulations and aviation expenses have increased considerably recently

Helicopters	highly manoeuvrable can land and hover letting photographer compose his shot preferred for city work	time in the air is extemely expensive; aviation costs have risen of late noisy in operation for surrounding locality