Ok , nice paint job.
The camera sits out on (either) side, above the skid on a cradle that fixes to the for aft rails in the picture.
Thanks for the clarification. That is what I thought, though I don't think a director has to invoice as they are not paying for their seat.
The grey area is that director is often on contract with the production company who are paying for the flight.
An aerial Cameraman is a freelance day player like the pilot and so can invoice heli company and is deemed part of crew.
One interpretation is that a director can be deemed part of the crew for aerial work, but it is his relationship with the production company paying for the flight that is questionable in respect to being a fare paying passenger.
Try Gaelic Helicopters in Mallow nr Cork, they have a gyro stabilised camera and do film work
Great pilot and very friendly but no roll correction on the gimbal.
Mickjoebill