It was truly amazing. Rolls of red tape Money, organization, regulations, equipment, time and weather are all factors that can inhibit Arthus-Bertrand's work. Other sponsors such as Fujifilm, Corbis and Air France have since signed on. Because Arthus-Bertrand shoots photos in many countries with restricted air space, he must be certain to obtain the proper flying permits. But there are still many details to consider.
Some countries require inspection of the film by military personnel.
The group once waited three months for film to be cleared. Helicopters are not always available, so the crew must bring its own equipment and surveyors. In the early days, Arthus-Bertrand also tried hang gliding in search of the perfect aerial shot. Nowadays, Arthus-Bertrand uses only helicopters to shoot his pictures. It is important for him to have good relationships with the members of his team.