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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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One of the earliest detailed surveys appeared in a 1982 study that used early Landsat satellite data, aerial photography, and topographic maps to examine the island's ice cover.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026

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

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

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 Matthew Luckiesh

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