Because of their unique perspective, even relatively mundane aerial photographs tend to grab a viewer’s interest. But, getting a camera up in the air isn’t the easiest task, especially if you don’t ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. This collection consists of a cabinet card portrait photograph of William Eddy taken in 1886; three photographs of Eddy kites made by photographer ...

You’ve likely seen those depictions of Benjamin Franklin flying a kite with a key attached to experiment with electricity. Now, imagine that’s Evan Reinheimer, except he’s got a camera attached to his ...

Instructables user Mikeasaurus used household items— including thumbtacks and a Bic pen— to make a remotely-triggered rig for his kite, compatible with any camera. Well, any camera he felt comfortable ...

George R. Lawrence, Kites used to support aerial camera equipment, 1900-1910, reproduction of photographic print image (courtesy of Chicago History Museum & Apexart) “The hitherto impossible in ...

Pioneering aerial photographer George R. Lawrence captured images of Northwestern, Chicago and beyond. “Considerable interest was shown yesterday afternoon in a series of nine kites, which were flying ...

Spring is almost here. Now while it is rainy and blustery in my neck of the woods, it is surely nice out there somewhere, right? Spend this weekend putting together your own Google Maps with a kite ...

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Drones are often celebrated for their ability to capture a new vantage point on the world, revealing the beauty of our planet ...