 UAV platforms have become a valuable tool for inspection, surveillance, mapping, and 3D modeling tasks. They offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional manned aerial photography and can be used to capture high-resolution images using either rotary or fixed-wing aircraft. These images can then be processed into 3D data such as digital surface models, DSM, digital terrain models, DTM, contour lines, textured 3D models, vector data, and more. This paper discusses recent advances in UAV image processing techniques for photogrammetric applications, mapping, and 3D modeling tasks. Automation has been made possible at various stages of the process, including image orientation, DSM generation, and ortho-photograph production. Additionally, new perspectives on UAV image processing are explored. This article was authored by F. Riemondino, L. Barazzetti, F. Nex, and others. We are article.tv, links in the description below.