der Bildflug
Translation
aerial survey flight, photoflight, aerial photography flight
Examples
Für die Karte waren Bildflüge nötig.
Aerial survey flights were necessary for the map.
Der Bildflug erfasste das ganze Gebiet.
The photoflight covered the entire area.
Grammar Patterns
to conduct a photoflight They will conduct a photoflight tomorrow.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Luftaufnahme (aerial photo), Vermessungsflug (survey flight)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Bild' (picture) and 'Flug' (flight). Literally a 'picture flight'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Bild' (picture) + 'Flug' (flight). It's a flight for the purpose of taking pictures from the air.