Aerial Photography with Fixed-Wing Aircraft in Melbourne
Altitude. Access. Expansive Views.
Some views can only be captured from higher altitudes.
Using fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters, I photograph sites across Melbourne and regional Victoria with a focus on clarity, consistency, and scale.
This work is designed for clients who manage multiple locations, including developers, councils, construction companies, environmental agencies, and property managers, who need a comprehensive visual record of their sites. One flight can cover many properties, producing both vertical, map-style images and oblique perspectives that describe how each site fits within its surroundings.
Purpose
Aerial photography from aircraft allows for the effective documentation of large areas. It is used to keep accurate records, monitor development, ensure compliance, and relay progress to stakeholders. For organisations with multiple assets or projects, it offers a clear, unified view that is both informative and visually appealing.
Applications
- Multi-site property portfolios
- Agricultural and industrial facilities
- Retail or commercial developments
- Land and infrastructure projects
- Environmental and coastal monitoring
These images become working documents, used in reports, presentations, marketing, and long-term planning.
Why Fixed-Wing Aircraft
Flying at higher altitudes allows access to perspectives that are beyond the limits of drones. The result is broader coverage and context: panoramic views that describe Melbourne’s changing landscapes, from the city’s industrial edges to its regional coastlines.
Aircraft flights can also operate in controlled airspace, making it possible to photograph within restricted zones where drones are not permitted. This access ensures complete coverage, even in complex or urban environments.
Services
- Property Development Photography – Recording development sites and surrounding infrastructure from above.
- Construction Progress Documentation – Tracking large-scale builds through each phase with accurate, repeatable aerial views.
- Landscape and Environmental Photography – Capturing natural and built environments at scale, from farmland to city edge.
Each project is carefully planned to make efficient use of flight time while ensuring image precision and consistency.
Safety
All flights are carried out by licensed, experienced pilots who specialise in aerial imaging—safety and professionalism underpin every part of the process, from flight planning to image capture. Permissions and airspace clearances are secured as needed to ensure safe and compliant operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of aircraft do you use?
I work with a range of fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters, chosen based on the project’s location, coverage area, and budget.
Can you operate in controlled airspace?
Yes. I have experience obtaining the necessary clearances to photograph safely and legally in controlled airspace across Melbourne and regional Australia.
Contact
If you require aerial photography across multiple sites or need high-altitude coverage beyond the range of drones, I’d be glad to discuss your project.
