The photographer is the author of the photograph and therefore owns the copyright.

The copyright term for an aerial photograph taken in the United States is the life of the photographer plus 70 years.

The fair use exceptions to copyright law that may allow you to use an aerial photograph without permission from the copyright holder include criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.

The best way to avoid copyright infringement when using aerial photographs is to always get permission from the copyright holder before using the photograph, use the photograph in a way that is considered fair use, and use the photograph in a way that is not likely to harm the copyright holder's market.

The potential consequences of copyright infringement include injunctions, damages, and criminal penalties.

The best way to protect your aerial photographs from copyright infringement is to register your copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office, use a copyright notice on your photographs, and keep a record of your creative process.

A copyright protects creative works, while a trademark protects brand names and logos. A copyright lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years, while a trademark lasts for 10 years. A copyright can be renewed indefinitely, while a trademark must be renewed every 10 years.

A copyright protects creative works, while a patent protects inventions. A copyright lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years, while a patent lasts for 20 years. A copyright can be renewed indefinitely, while a patent cannot be renewed.

A copyright protects creative works, while a trade secret protects confidential information. A copyright lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years, while a trade secret lasts indefinitely. A copyright can be registered with the U.S. Copyright Office, while a trade secret cannot.

The best way to protect your intellectual property is to get a copyright, trademark, or patent, keep your intellectual property confidential, and use a non-disclosure agreement.

Some of the common mistakes that people make when it comes to copyright law include assuming that all works are automatically copyrighted, using someone else's work without permission, and not registering your copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office.

The best way to learn more about copyright law is to read the U.S. Copyright Act, consult with an attorney, and take a copyright law class.

It is impossible to predict the future of copyright law. However, it is likely that copyright law will continue to evolve as new technologies and new ways of creating and distributing creative works emerge.

Some of the challenges facing copyright law in the digital age include the ease with which digital works can be copied and distributed, the difficulty of enforcing copyright law in the digital age, and the lack of understanding of copyright law among digital users.

Some of the potential solutions to the challenges facing copyright law in the digital age include developing new technologies to protect digital works from copyright infringement, educating digital users about copyright law, and reforming copyright law to make it more adaptable to the digital age.