Strip aerial photography is a type of aerial photography that involves the use of a camera with a long focal length and wide-angle lens.

It can be used to capture images from above, or it can be used in conjunction with other types of cameras to capture multiple perspectives at once.

What Is Strip Aerial Photography?

This technique was first developed by French photographer Paul Ronis in 1910, who used it to take photos from airplanes flying over Paris during World War I.

Since then, strip aerial photography has been used for both military purposes (such as reconnaissance) and civilian applications like mapping land areas for construction projects or real estate sales listings.

History of Strip Aerial Photography

Strip aerial photography is a relatively new method of capturing images of the landscape.

It’s been around since the early 20th century, but it wasn’t until recently that it became popular with photographers and videographers alike.

The origins of strip aerial photography are unclear; however, they can be traced back to France in 1907 when Louis Paulhan flew over Paris and took pictures from his plane using an early version of what would become known as an aerial camera.

The first recorded use of this technique was during World War I by Germans who were bombing London with zeppelins (airships).

They used cameras attached to their ships’ gondolas so they could get better shots than if they’d just dropped bombs blindly from above without knowing where they were going to land or hit anything important.

Equipment Needed for Strip Aerial Photography

To get started, you’ll need the following equipment:

Camera.

A DSLR or mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses is ideal for strip aerial photography.

 You’ll want a wide-angle lens that can capture a lot of scenery in one shot, such as a 24mm or 28mm lens (for example).

If you’re shooting in low light conditions, consider using an f/2.8 aperture setting on your camera so that there’s more light coming into the lens and onto your sensor–this will help prevent blurry images from camera shake during long exposures.

Tripod and Head .

A sturdy tripod with fluid head will keep your shots steady even if there’s windy weather or other environmental factors affecting stability; 

   

make sure it has legs tall enough so that when mounted on top of another building (or hill), they don’t hit anything below them!

Some tripods come with built-in levelers so that even if one leg isn’t perfectly leveled with another leg, everything will still be straightened out before taking pictures!

Planning a Strip Aerial Photography Shoot

Location:

The location of your shoot is a crucial factor in determining how successful it will be.

You’ll want to choose an area with plenty of open space, but also one that has good access to roads and other infrastructure.

Time of Day:

The time of day you choose for your shoot will affect the quality of light and shadows in your photos, so it’s important to consider this when planning out your shoot.

For example, early morning or late afternoon sunlight creates warm tones while midday sun casts harsh shadows on people’s faces (and other objects).

Weather Conditions:

Weather conditions can have both positive and negative effects on aerial photography shoots–you just need to know how best to take advantage of them!

Setting Up the Camera for Strip Aerial Photography

When you’re setting up your camera, there are a few things to keep in mind.

First, make sure that it’s mounted securely on the drone.

You don’t want it falling off and crashing into something!

Next, frame up your shot using the drone’s FPV (first person view) system or by looking through its monitor–you can even use both at once if you want.

Finally, focus on an object in the distance and adjust accordingly until everything looks sharp and crisp before taking off!

Capturing Strips of Aerial Photographs

To capture strips of aerial photographs, you need to have a clear idea of how the images will be sequenced and overlap.

This can be done in a few different ways:

Sequencing: The most common method is to shoot one strip at a time, moving the camera from side-to-side across your subject.

   

This allows you to capture each strip as it passes through your field of view (FOV).

However, this can result in gaps between individual strips where no photos are taken because they were shot at different times or locations within your FOV; 

if this happens then there will be holes in your final composite image.

Overlapping:

To avoid gaps between strips when shooting them sequentially during flight operations (i.e., moving from left to right), 

overlap each strip by approximately 20% so that its edge overlaps with those from other adjacent strips before or after it was taken–this ensures continuity between individual frames when composited together later on during post production processing stages such as stitching multiple images together into one large panorama format file format (.jpg/.png/.tiff).

Stitching the Strips Together

Once you’ve taken all of your strips, it’s time to stitch them together. 

This process involves aligning and blending the images together, then cropping the final product.
Stitching: 

Align your images so they line up with each other. 

You’ll want to make sure that the horizon is level and there aren’t any obvious distortions in perspective or scale between shots. 

If you’re using a drone with GPS tracking (like DJI drones), this step is easier because it can automatically align your photos for you!

Blending:

Once aligned, blend two or more images together into one seamless image by adjusting their opacity levels until they look righ

This will help smooth out any seams between shots so no one notices where one strip ends and another begins!

Cropping:

Finally, crop away any excess space around the edges of your final product–this makes it look nicer when framed on walls or hung as prints!

Editing and Enhancing Strip Aerial Photographs

Editing and Enhancing Strip Aerial Photographs

The next step is to edit your images.

There are many different ways to edit aerial photos, but I will focus on the most common methods.

The first thing you can do is color correction, which involves adjusting the white balance of your image so that all of your colors look natural and vibrant.

You can also sharpen an image by increasing its contrast and sharpness.

Retouching involves removing unwanted objects from an image or adding new ones (like clouds).

Displaying and Sharing Strip Aerial Photographs

When you’ve finished shooting, it’s time to get your photos out into the world.

There are a few ways to do this:

Print them!

This is by far the most common way of sharing aerial photography with others.

The quality of prints can vary widely depending on how they’re made and what kind of paper is used, but some printers can produce prints that rival even those from professional labs.

Share them digitally!

Most modern cameras have built-in Wi-Fi or USB ports that allow you to transfer images directly from your camera onto your computer or smartphone,

where you can share them online with friends and family members who don’t live nearby (or even across town).

Strip Aerial Photography – Wrapping Up

When you’re ready to take your aerial photography to the next level, it’s important to know what you’re getting into.

The tips and resources in this guide will help give you a better understanding of how strip aerial photography works and how it can benefit your business.

If you have any questions or comments about this article, please don’t hesitate to reach out!