Viewing aerial imagery today is as easy as reaching into your pocket and opening your phone, but how did we get to this amazing technology? Beginning in the early 1800s, cartographers began production ...

Maps have always been the primary source of geographical truth. At their heart, they guide travelers from point A to point B—whether that be a cargo ship traveling across the Atlantic Ocean or a ...

Drones are often celebrated for their ability to capture a new vantage point on the world, revealing the beauty of our planet from high above. But they are only the latest development in a long ...

Becoming an aerial photography pilot requires first obtaining a Private Pilot License for basic flight skills, then a Commercial Pilot License to be eligible for paid employment. Beyond the Commercial ...

Drones are often celebrated for their ability to capture a new vantage point on the world, revealing the beauty of our planet from high above. But they are only the latest development in a long ...

WITH the frequent publication of aerial photographs, usually of some sector of enemy territory, the military value of such photographs is generally appreciated. But aerial photographs have been used ...

Flamingos and pelicans, Third Place Winner, Photographer Of The Year; Pelicans wade through a sea of flamingos. The International Aerial Photographer of the Year has unveiled the winners of its ...

In August 2012, professional photographers Ivan Kashinsky and Karla Gachet were on assignment for National Geographic in Yasuní National Park, home to arguably the most biodiverse rainforest in the ...