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aerial photography

American

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

noun

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

“I try to make the most visually complete portrait of where our food comes from, and I find aerial photography to be the most visually interesting way to capture it,” Steinmetz said.

From New York Times • Nov. 23, 2024

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2024

The maps are being published online, bringing together data from satellite images, old World War Two aerial photography, OS mapping, old mine records and site surveys.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2023

Course includes—mechanics of the aeroplane, aerial motors, meteorology, aerial navigation by compass, aerial photography, signalling, etc.

From Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1913 by Various

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