photogrammetry
noun
pho·to·gram·me·try
ˌfō-tə-ˈgra-mə-trē 
: the science of making reliable measurements by the use of photographs and especially aerial photographs (as in surveying)
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Researchers created a visual reconstruction using drones and photogrammetry.
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Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 5 July 2025
Using photogrammetry and digital mapping, the researchers then created a detailed 3D reconstruction of the site, which enabled them to analyze it without disturbing the seabed.
—Aurora Martínez, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 June 2025
Using Unreal Engine and Blender technology mixed with cutting-edge photogrammetry and motion-capture, the Czech-German co-production brings a teaser to Annecy, along with a second draft of the script.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 12 June 2025
Headquartered at Pinewood and led by co-founders Dominic Ridley and Christopher Friend, the digital visual effects business operates in cyber scanning and photogrammetry capture.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
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Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 5 July 2025
Using photogrammetry and digital mapping, the researchers then created a detailed 3D reconstruction of the site, which enabled them to analyze it without disturbing the seabed.
—Aurora Martínez, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 June 2025
Using Unreal Engine and Blender technology mixed with cutting-edge photogrammetry and motion-capture, the Czech-German co-production brings a teaser to Annecy, along with a second draft of the script.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 12 June 2025
Headquartered at Pinewood and led by co-founders Dominic Ridley and Christopher Friend, the digital visual effects business operates in cyber scanning and photogrammetry capture.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
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“Photogrammetry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photogrammetry. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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