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AI for conceptual aircraft liveries and spotting photos - lier0021 - 23 Jun 2026
Anyone else experimenting with AI for conceptual aircraft liveries and spotting photos?
Hi everyone,
I've been going through some of my older aviation photos (mostly taken around NCL and EDI) and trying to find ways to clean up the shots that were ruined by our typical overcast UK weather. While traditional editing tools are great, I've recently started experimenting with new ways to modify and enhance some of these spotting archives.
One interesting use case I've found is creating fantasy liveries or placing classic aircraft in modern settings. Instead of spending hours trying to mask out an aircraft to change a gloomy background to a clear sky, you can use an Image to Image AI workflow. You essentially upload your original spotting photo as a base, and the system uses the exact structure of the plane to generate a new version based on your text instructions.
It’s pretty fascinating to see how an ai image to image generator handles complex mechanical details like jet engines and landing gear. While it doesn't always get the registration numbers or airline logos perfectly right on the first try, it's a very fast way to visualize what a retro airline livery might look like on a modern A350, or simply to salvage a heavily backlit departure shot.
Has anyone else in the aviation board here been using an img to img ai approach to play around with their aircraft photos or design conceptual paint schemes? I’d be curious to hear if there are specific methods you find work well for keeping the aircraft proportions realistic while changing the environment or lighting.