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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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At 6.9m long, with a wingspan of 8.6m, it is designed for touring, aerial photography and recreational aviation.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

Dallin, a World War I pilot, pioneered aerial photography, capturing over 10,000 images including cityscapes and golf courses.

From The Wall Street Journal May 14, 2026

Surface-layer plastics can be observed with aerial photography as well.

From Science Daily Mar. 12, 2024

Just days after the Mill fire engulfed parts of Weed, Calif., aerial photography shows in stark detail the devastating aftermath of wildfires.

From New York Times Sep. 6, 2022

He came back inscrutably, but within a week his results on aerial photography were public property.

From The Mystery by White, Stewart Edward

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