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Aerial Photography
Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology · Area of research: UAV
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I11-1717895
Abstract
Aerial photography is the technique of capturing photographs from an elevated position using aircraft, drones, helicopters, or satellites to obtain a comprehensive view of the Earth’s surface. It plays a vital role in various fields such as surveying, mapping, agriculture, environmental monitoring, military reconnaissance, urban planning, disaster management, and civil engineering. The advancement of imaging technologies and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has significantly improved the accuracy, efficiency, and accessibility of aerial photographic methods.This report presents the principles, types, equipment, applications, advantages, and limitations of aerial photography. It explains the methods used for image acquisition, including vertical and oblique photography, and discusses the importance of camera systems, flight planning, scale determination, and image interpretation. The report also highlights modern developments such as digital photogrammetry, remote sensing integration, and drone-based imaging systems.Furthermore, the study examines the practical applications of aerial photography in terrain analysis, land-use mapping, infrastructure development, and environmental assessment. The advantages of aerial photography include large-area coverage, time efficiency, accurate data collection, and improved visualization, while limitations such as weather dependency, image distortion, and operational costs are also discussed.Overall, aerial photography has become an essential tool for collecting and analysing geographical information. Continuous technological advancements are expected to enhance image resolution, automation, and real-time data processing, thereby expanding the scope and effectiveness of aerial photographic systems in scientific, commercial, and defence applications.
How to cite this paper
@article{1717895,
author = {Deepika H Y, Atheef A; Divya K M, Gouri Dattatreya; K S Dhyan Pemmaiah, Jainar Sahana; Muskaan Banu, Sharathkumar A; Sufiya Rehman},
title = {Aerial Photography},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2026},
volume = {9},
number = {11},
pages = {2342-2350},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1717895.pdf},
abstract = {Aerial photography is the technique of capturing photographs from an elevated position using aircraft, drones, helicopters, or satellites to obtain a comprehensive view of the Earth’s surface. It plays a vital role in various fields such as surveying, mapping, agriculture, environmental monitoring, military reconnaissance, urban planning, disaster management, and civil engineering. The advancement of imaging technologies and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has significantly improved the accuracy, efficiency, and accessibility of aerial photographic methods.This report presents the principles, types, equipment, applications, advantages, and limitations of aerial photography. It explains the methods used for image acquisition, including vertical and oblique photography, and discusses the importance of camera systems, flight planning, scale determination, and image interpretation. The report also highlights modern developments such as digital photogrammetry, remote sensing integration, and drone-based imaging systems.Furthermore, the study examines the practical applications of aerial photography in terrain analysis, land-use mapping, infrastructure development, and environmental assessment. The advantages of aerial photography include large-area coverage, time efficiency, accurate data collection, and improved visualization, while limitations such as weather dependency, image distortion, and operational costs are also discussed.Overall, aerial photography has become an essential tool for collecting and analysing geographical information. Continuous technological advancements are expected to enhance image resolution, automation, and real-time data processing, thereby expanding the scope and effectiveness of aerial photographic systems in scientific, commercial, and defence applications.},
month = {May},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I11-1717895}
}