Aerial Photography

Overview
The WSDOT Aerial Imaging Branch has your aerial photo on record. The image archive now holds over 500,000 images of the Pacific Northwest dating from 1933 to the present in B/W, true color and color infrared films.

The Aerial Imaging Branch is the direct source for new aerial photography. We fly and take photographs on every good weather day, including weekends and holidays.

Our custom printed products and quality services are superior due to the many years of experience and knowledge of the aerial photography staff. They maintain the highest standards of resolution, contrast, density and color balance. Their expertise and efficiency results in products and services at a lower cost to you, the customer.

How can our aerial imaging products and services make your work more efficient  and more successful?

Permanence:  Aerial imaging can define your project with minute detail in a single scene regardless of project area size. At the same time your project is documented, indelibly for all time.

Reliability:  The Aerial Imaging Branch has provided remote sensing products and services to transportation professionals continuously since 1961. 

Service:  We offer hands-on knowledge and experience and continually evaluate our technology to ensure that our products and services are updated to keep pace with advances in the industry.

Smart shopping:  As a cost recovery organization, we have no profit motive and can continue to provide products and services at minimum cost.

Efficient Ordering Process:  We can be contacted by phone, fax, mail or in person at our facility in Tumwater, WA.

Technical Support:  Our specialists are available to provide you with both technical counsel in understandable terms and preparation of  your request for services and products.

Quick Delivery:  Delivery time is now three to five working days for most orders.  Priority projects can be completed within 24 hours.

 Applications for Aerial Imaging Products and Services