Aerial Photography is photography taken from an aerial platform, usually an airplane. The camera is pointed straight down to produce near vertical photos. The camera has a high geometric quality lens and exposes a negative with a  9 inch X 9 inch format. The camera system is calibrated to allow precise measurement of image features.

Typical photo scales range from 1:3,000 to 1:24,000.

Aerial photography is used to produce map products for transportation planning, design, construction, and maintenance.

Reproductions are typically delivered to the customer.

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