The term aerial view can refer to any view from a great height, even at a wide angle, as for example when looking sideways from an airplane window or from a mountain top. Overhead view is fairly synonymous with bird's-eye view but tends to imply a vantage point of a lesser height than the latter term.

How do I see an aerial view?

Use Google Maps aerial view

Using Google Maps with an aerial view is as simple as you would expect it to be. Go to Google Maps. Manually drag the map to a location or add it into the search box and hit the magnifying glass icon. If you are on mobile, you can also click the compass icon to use your current location.

What is aerial imagery used for?

Applications of aerial imagery. Aerial imagery is an indispensable tool for topographical mapping and the interpretation of places, objects, and features. The remote sensing method collects vital information that can be used for land use, agricultural management, forestry, conservation, urban planning and more.