First Aerial Photography Rig

I've been working on my first Aerial Photography rig for the last week or so, I've finally managed to get it finished, but it took quite a bit of work. I must admit it is a bit on the rough and ready side, it should work but it certainly wont win any prizes in a beauty contest. It is a fairly basic design, a single shot type that needs to be brought back to earth between shots.

I haven't been able to fly it yet as we have been having gales and high winds here for the last week or so, but as soon as the winds die down i'll be out taking some shots. The kit I made is very light so I will be trying to fly it with a helium balloon and also with a small kite that I have. If the winds are low enough the helium balloon should lift it OK, it is a 3 foot diameter latex balloon, it's not a perfect choice but I have it and it should work as long as I don't pop it. The kite I have is pretty small and may not lift the rig but I'll give it a try. I went out at the weekend to find a shop that sells kites and I couldn't find any at all, they have either gone bust or the owners have retired, so I am going to have to keep an eye on ebay.