Will you have an aerial photograph of my house or land?
Absolutely yes! We have never failed to find an aerial photograph of any property in the UK. For the majority of locations you will be able to choose an old aerial photo from various decades.
Will an old aerial photo help with boundary disputes?
Yes. Our historical aerial photographs will show the existence of buildings, structures and land use at a certain point in time. All of our aerial photography is provided with the exact date that it was taken.
Can I see the previews of the aerial photographs?
More often than not we can provide a preview of the aerial photography.
How long does it take to provide old aerial photographs?
This depends on the image required; it can be almost immediate or may take a few days.
How much does it cost?
This depends on the particular old aerial photo you require please telephone us on 01434 673111
Can I buy online?
Not at present. We use our expertise and experience to offer a totally bespoke service which is tailored to meet individual needs, that way we get it right first time! Please telephone us on 01434 673111 to discuss your old aerial photo requirements; it is a quick and easy process.
Where does the aerial photography come from?
Air Images has a massive aerial archive of over 10 million oblique and vertical old aerial photographs, we can access many other historical aerial photography archives to fulfil your request and provide the old aerial photo you require.
What level of detail can I expect to see in the photographs?
Our old aerial photographs are the highest quality you will find! Obviously individual photographs have variables such as time of year, time of day, weather conditions, altitude etc. but to give you an idea of the quality, you will clearly see small features such as white lines on roads, roof tiles, post boxes etc.
Do I get a print or a digital copy aerial photograph?
For any aerial image ordered from our archive we usually provide a digital copy and an A4 size print, but the choice is yours.
What information do you need to find my old aerial photo?
Firstly we need the address and postcode of the site, to allow us to complete an archive search. Should you then decide to order an image, we request, if possible, that you provide a copy of a land registry map, or similar visual, clearly marked with the building, area or boundary of most interest. Once we have this we can concentrate on providing the best aerial image for purpose. Initially it is best to telephone us on 01434 673111.
Are your aerial photographs in black & white or colour?
Obviously very old photographs will be black and white. Until quite recently, most UK aerial photography was taken on black and white film, although most of it is now captured in digital colour format. The majority of scenic oblique aerial photography captured pre 1980's will be black and white, after that period it was mostly taken in colour.
Why were the aerial photographs taken in the first place?
Aerial photographs are taken for a huge variety of reasons, for example: general mapping, crop surveys, coastal surveys, forestry surveys, pipeline routes, power line routes, military reconnaissance etc.
What is aerial photography?
Aerial Photography defines the practice of taking photographs of a subject or site from an elevated position above the ground, usually from a fixed wing aircraft or a helicopter. Alternative platforms are sometimes used, including balloons, masts and kites. There are two main types of aerial photograph; oblique and vertical.
What is the difference between oblique & vertical aerial photography?
An oblique photograph is taken at an angle, usually from the side of the aircraft, which gives a 'landscape' view. There are two types of oblique photography: close oblique which is used to photograph a relatively small site such as a house, farm, factory, industrial unit etc, no horizon is visible. High oblique photography as the name suggests, is taken from a higher altitude and usually includes the horizon. Oblique photography is widely used for scenic views where scale is not important. Whereas a vertical aerial photograph is taken by a fixed, mounted camera looking straight down from the aircraft to the subject area to produce a map or plan view. Vertical aerial photography is generally taken for more technical applications such as surveys of larger and more diverse sites, for example, pipelines, road routes, mapping, rivers, power lines, forestry, land surveys etc. The photography can capture a large or small area, depending on the detail and scale required. Cameras and lenses have to be calibrated so that the photography can be used to obtain accurate measurements for interpretation, using the process of photogrammetry.*
* Photogrammetry is the practice of determining the geometric properties of objects from photographic images. Photogrammetry is as old as modern photography. (Wikipedia).
What can our UK aerial photography be used for?
Aerial photography can have a variety of applications. In addition to the most obvious uses such as mapping, risk assessment, development monitoring, coastal surveys etc. here are some alternative uses for aerial photos:
