The objective of the present invention is to make it possible for an underwater image capturing position and direction to be controlled easily and flexibly using a small unmanned aircraft provided with a plurality of rotating blades. This objective is achieved by means of an underwater image-capturing device characterized in being provided with: a small unmanned aircraft provided with a plurality of rotating blades; a winch device capable of feeding out and rewinding a cord-like member; and an underwater camera capable of capturing underwater images, wherein the winch device is secured to the small unmanned aircraft and the cord-like member is connected to the underwater camera.


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    Title :

    Underwater image-capturing apparatus


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    Publication date :

    2018-12-20


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    H04N PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION , Bildübertragung, z.B. Fernsehen / B63B Schiffe oder sonstige Wasserfahrzeuge , SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS / B63C LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS , Zuwasserlassen, Trockenstellen, Docken oder Bergen von Schiffen / B63H Schiffsantrieb oder Steuerung der Schiffe , MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING / B64C AEROPLANES , Flugzeuge / B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT / G03B APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS FOR TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS OR FOR PROJECTING OR VIEWING THEM , Geräte oder Anordnungen zum Aufnehmen, Projizieren oder Betrachten von Fotografien



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