Abstract: An aerial videocamera system for installation on an airplane comprises a videocamera/recorder which has an internal stabilization system, a camera mounting enclosure that provides a weather-proof enclosure with vibration isolation for the videocamera, and a pan/tilt head that bolts to a spar attachment plate and provides variable control to the camera in both the pan and tilt axis. The spar attachment plate is secured to the airplane and provides an access point for cabling carrying power, position control signals, and camera video and control to connect the externally mounted systems to components housed in the cabin. In the cabin, a pan/tilt controller processes input control signals from a joystick mounted on a control wand and outputs control and power signals to control the position of the videocamera. The control wand precisely positions the remote camera and controls the camera functions. A power package draws DC power from the airplane battery and converts it to AC power for the active components.