pricing

How is bandwidth measured?

Users on MapCast with WMS compliant software can request an image that will match the screen resolution or scale of the software’s window. The request is sent through the Internet to the FBS servers...

How are orthophoto and satellite imagery different?

Each sensor vehicle is different. In general, the level of detail seen in the image and geolocational accuracy will be better for orthophoto flown from aircraft. Satellite imagery is superior in that ...

Volume discounts for large orders

Our subscription services, MapCast and VuMAP, both offer volume discounts when you buy a multi-user plan or buy multiple subscriptions at once. MapCast subscribers will find the pricing quoted at the ...

How is the data priced?

Most downloadable data is priced based on 500m x 500m tiles. For most orthophoto, the cost is $70 per 500m tile, and $150 per 1km tile, with progressive discounts applied automatically for orders grea...

Are there educational-use licensing or discounts?

For FBS’s own products such as orthophoto and elevation models, we may be able to provide such a discount. Call us to discuss what you’re planning to do. Partner data such as Teranet parce...

MapCast Transitions

Helping you navigate the new system 10 years ago FBSWMS (First Base Solutions Web Mapping Service) was launched to deliver our aerial imagery mosaic base layers directly to your desktop mapping projec...

How much does VuMAP cost?

A subscription for a single user costs $1500+tax per year, with progressive discounts on multiple licenses if your company plans to have several users. The subscription includes unlimited access to th...

How much does it cost?

Most downloadable data is priced based on 500m x 500m tiles. For most orthophoto, the cost is $70 per 500m tile, and $150 per 1km tile, with progressive discounts applied automatically for orders grea...