The Department of Aerial Observation: Beautiful Images From Above When we hear the words, "drone photography," our minds conjure images of clandestine military operations, government spying, or maybe even neighborhood voyeurs. But there's another side to these useful flying platforms, and when capable and artistic aerial photographers like The Department of Aerial Observation take to the skies, a remarkable, designerly view of the world takes shape before our (ground-based) eyes. With more and more instances of drones in our news, and in our worries,