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aerial photography

American  
[air-ee-uhl-fuh-tahg-ruh-fee] / ˈɛər i əl fəˈtɑg rə fi /

noun

  1. the act, process, or science of taking photographs from an aircraft or satellite in flight.


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Haas gradually wound down his investments and took up aerial photography and motorcycle riding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

To better understand this enigmatic feature of Peru's landscape, Dr. Bongers and an international research team combined drone-based aerial photography with microbotanical analysis of sediments collected from the holes.

From Science Daily • Nov. 10, 2025

“Hot air balloons, drones for aerial photography, and appropriate pathways for observation from a distance could allow tourists to closely yet remotely view sinkholes, while disturbing as few organisms as possible.”

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2024

Aerogulf also provides heavy lift and flights for aerial photography, its website says.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 7, 2023

With the advent of the airplane, aerial photography became a more important factor than visual observation in much of the reconnaissance.

From Visual Illusions Their Causes, Characteristics and Applications by Luckiesh, Matthew