Highly amusing reading!
Too bad you need to use a Single-stuckwing, instead of a helicopter due to the regs.
I know of instances where single-Squirrels have been doing aerial photos of off-shore installations in the north-sea.
Now, how come would it be legal in a C-182 by the way?
Maybe the offshore boys will be happy to offer you a good deal on a 332 or S-92, as it might meet the regs.