Our flight crews have a total of 80 years of experience in the aerial photography field and are well versed in GPS navigation. Aero-Data's Aerial Survey Department specializes in precision mapping photography and employes state-of-the-art commercial camera systems. Each photomission is designed to fit the specific needs of our clients and is carefully planned using geographic information systems. We also monitor the weather continually using a direct feed from DTN weather satellites (as well as other sources) to ensure that missions are flown under optimum weather conditions.

We operate a Zeiss RMK TOP 15 aerial mapping camera for vertical photo flights. This computer-controlled camera system features forward motion compensation, gyro-stabilization, and automatic film exposure. Additionally, it offers an automatic annotation system that encodes the coordinates of each frame's center on the film. In conjuction with these features, Airborne GPS can also be employed in order to gather survey level control as individual exposures are being fired. This advance can greatly reduce the cost of obtaining conventional ground control for mapping projects.

Oblique missions are flown with a Linhof Aero-Technica Camera. This camera features a motorized 4"x5" vacuum roll film magazine and provides image clarity in enlargements of 30"x40" and up.