Aerial photographers are professionals who photograph structures, geographical areas and other images from the air. Their work requires the ability to capture images quickly from a moving aircraft such as an airplane or helicopter.
Average SalaryCBsalary listed a national average salary of $33,236 per year in September 2010 for this occupation. Salaries ranged between $27,460 and $46,050 per year overall.
GeographyIn May 2009, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the highest concentration of photographers, including aerial photographers, in Hawaii, making an average median wage of $28,980 per year. The District of Columbia paid the highest wages, with an average median salary of $55,820 per year.
Although some aerial photographers are hired by organizations as employees, most are self-employed and charge rates based on costs to provide aerial images. Pricing includes fuel, piloting and travel to the area where the photographs are taken. An hourly rate may also be applied if images require longer flight times.
David P. Paine has written: 'Introduction to aerial photography for natural resource management' 'Aerial photography and image interpretation for resource management' -- subject(s): Aerial photography, Aerial photography in forestry, Photographic interpretation 'Aerial photography and image interpretation' -- subject(s): Aerial photography, Aerial photography in forestry, Photographic interpretation
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uses of aerial photography in military
Maine Imaging (www.maineimaging.com) based out of mid coast Maine, provides aerial photography as one of their photography services.
A. H. Aldred has written: 'Potential of satellite photography in forestry' -- subject- s -: Aerial photography, Aerial photography in forestry, Forests and forestry
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Most people call them aerial photographs. Intelligence officers call them "overhead" because in the spy business, aerial Photography is called "overhead coverage."
Philip Conway Smith has written: 'Use of aerial photographs in logging operations' -- subject(s): Aerial photography in agriculture, Aerial photography in forestry
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H.-K Meyer has written: 'Color-correct aerial photography' -- subject(s): Photogrammetry, Aerial photography, Photographic surveying, Color photography
John A. Ciciarelli has written: 'A practical guide to aerial photography' -- subject(s): Aerial photogrammetry, Aerial photography, Photography, aerial 'Practical physical geology' -- subject(s): Physical geology 'Study guide to accompany Contemporary physical geology, Harold L. Levin'
Since 2007 the FAA has restricted remote controlled aerial photography. Even tethered low altitude photography is affected. See Remote Control Aerial Photography Association www.rcapa.net and rc-zeppelin.com