For archived imagery, once you approve your quote, delivery of your imagery generally takes less than a week. To order tasking for new imagery, you can select the preferred time frame for collection, ...
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Why are there no PINs available at my site?
Only POLARIS PINs which have the highest spatial accuracy are made available through MapWarehouse. Whether you’re after just one parcel or need the whole city, PINs and ARNs for all of Ontario c...
Can I buy printed hard copy maps?
FBS can produce large format custom printing of our digital data products. These printed maps typically include a large map portion with orthophoto, road labels and property lines, and a title block c...
FBS data doesn’t line up with City of Toronto data.
FBS data is usually in UTM NAD83 Zone 17N. City of Toronto offers their data in MTM NAD27 Zone 10. Some of the files may need to be re-projected into to a common coordinate system in order to align pr...
Can I order custom satellite imagery?
First Base Solutions is a licensed reseller of DigitalGlobe and Planet Labs satellite imagery. We have access to search a library of historical satellite imagery with worldwide coverage at 50cm and 60...
Where can I find historical imagery?
MapWarehouse has digital photo dating back to 2000. Older photo taken on film can be sourced on a case by case basis by contacting our customer service.
How is the data projected?
Data is in UTM NAD83(original) in most cases, Zone 17N unless otherwise specified. While converting datum and projection settings for vector files is a simple task for most users, the same operation w...
Can I have several image tiles merged into a single file?
No problem. Choose the photos you’d like to purchase, then contact our customer service and request the photos be mosaicked. Our staff can combine the tiles into a single large image while still...
What spectral bands are available in satellite imagery?
Each sensor vehicle captures imagery with slightly different spectral ranges and capabilities. Imagery can be ordered as panchromatic (grayscale), natural colour (R-G-B), false colour infrared (IR-R-G...
What if my satellite imagery contains snow or cloud cover?
Thick cloud cover expressed as a percent of the photo’s coverage area is available from DigitalGlobe for archived imagery. Seasonal snow pack coverage can be seen clearly in the preview, the pro...