Sailplanes and Aerial Photgraphy/Video

Back in 2000 or so, I was using one-use cameras from Walmart with a servo taped to the top of the camera, and actuated with the unused throttle channel.
You got one shot per flight...so I typically put in just enough fuel to get to the height I figured would work best.





A few years ago, I started using "Flip" video cameras. I just punch it "on" and let run through the flight. The High-Definition cams can make a pretty nice photo just from one captured video frame.





Some of my best photos come from using a digital camera, triggered by a servo on a spare channel. Since there's no waste, you can just keep shooting photos through the flight, and can get some pretty nice ones.