This article provides an overview of the high-quality Google Maps satellite imagery integrated within the Mapbox interface on the DroneDeploy platform.
What is Google Maps imagery in Mapbox?
Google Maps imagery in Mapbox provides high-quality, up-to-date satellite imagery on the Explore page and the Dock flight page. This integration allows users to view detailed site conditions prior to creating a DroneDeploy map. The feature unifies mapping tiles across the flight, dock and explore workflows to ensure a consistent visual experience.
Availability: Who has access?
The Google Maps imagery feature is included in Enterprise plans.
Paid Enterprise Users: Full access to Google Maps imagery on the Explore page.
Key features
High-Quality Resolution: Access more current and detailed satellite imagery compared to standard basemaps.
Unified Mapping Tiles: Experience consistent imagery across flight, dock and explore pages.
Enhanced Pre-flight Visualization: See better satellite imagery of a site before initiating a drone flight or creating a map.
When and why to use this tool?
Customers use this feature when they need clear and up-to-date satellite imagery for site planning purposes. Accessing the most recent imagery on the Explore page allows for more accurate project scoping and coordination before any physical mapping takes place.
Limitations
Platform Location: This imagery is available on the Explore page only.
User Tier: This feature is restricted to Enterprise paid users.
Shared Projects: Free users viewing a shared Enterprise project will default to standard Mapbox tiles.
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