ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses several options for documenting a scene from the air covering a wide range of budgets and difficulties. Perhaps the most common among aerial photography techniques in law enforcement is the use of aircraft. Many large departments have access to helicopters either in their own departments or nearby. Solutions will depend on specific needs and budget, or access to high-end photography equipment especially made for aerial photography. The drones most commonly associated with aerial photography are called multi-rotor helicopters or just multi-rotors. There are a several camera options to consider for aerial photography using a drone. The greatest limiting factor will be the payload capability of the drone. An action camera is a small durable video and photography camera typically used by athletes and enthusiasts to record their sporting adventures. Several action cameras may be controlled via a remote control, which allows the pilot to start and stop the video camera or take photographs remotely.
