Aerial photography has made leaps and bounds in recent years thanks to advances in high tech radio control systems and video. Consider this video clip shot by an 8-engine helicopter hauling aloft a Red One video camera.
Helicam flying RED Epic from Helicam Services Oy on Vimeo.
For less than ten grand you can have your own do-it-yourself drone kit. If that sounds expensive check the local airport for helicopter rental rates. Shooting video with the thing sounds like an excuse for a owning an awesome toy.