Method and apparatus for creating aerial panoramic photography

Details Method and apparatus for creating aerial panoramic photography Method and apparatus for creating aerial panoramic photography

2007-09-25

2007-09-25

Perkey, W. B. (Department: 2851)

Photography

Aerial camera

Support or holder

Reexamination Certificate

active

11253338

ABSTRACT:
An aerial photography apparatus that comprises a remote controlled piloted aircraft, a platform, a camera, and a remote wireless transmitter for operating and controlling the apparatus. The remote controlled piloted aircraft is attached to the top side of the platform. The camera is attached to the bottom side of the platform using a rigid member having a rotatable joint. The remote controlled piloted aircraft lifts and moves the apparatus to a desired location at a specific altitude above a particular property where the panoramic aerial photograph is to be taken. Depending upon the wind forces exerted upon the remote controlled piloted aircraft and the resulting orientation of the aircraft to maintain the camera at the desired location, the rotatable joint enables the gravitational weight of the camera to naturally gravitate to a vertical orientation or position relative to the ground. Alternatively, cushions in the platform or a suspension system may be used to achieve this position for the camera. A counterbalance weight is provided on the camera to counter the weight of the lens for maintaining the camera in a level balance while rotating through the three hundred and sixty degree rotation when creating the desired panoramic aerial photograph

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patent: 02231897 (1990-09-01), None
English language ABSTRACT of JP 02231897 A.

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