What type of photography is included in non-forensic applications?

Surveillance via drone cameras represents a non-forensic application of photography due to its use in monitoring and gathering information from a distance rather than the investigation of specific criminal incidents. Drones can be utilized in various contexts, such as capturing aerial images for infrastructure inspections, environmental monitoring, or even media production, all of which fall outside the typical realm of forensic photography that is specifically focused on documenting crime scenes or evidence.

In contrast, infrared camera usage, forensic victim analysis, and accident reconstruction are all closely associated with forensic applications. Infrared cameras are often employed in forensic settings to reveal evidence that is not visible to the naked eye, such as heat signatures. Forensic victim analysis involves the documentation of crime scene details to support investigations and legal processes. Accident reconstruction utilizes photography to analyze and understand the events leading up to a collision, heavily involving forensic techniques to assess the evidence accurately. Thus, these activities serve a specialized forensic purpose, distinguishing them from drone surveillance used in broader contexts.