Yes, you can. There are a few ways to do this. You can use the Google Earth application, or Google Maps in a web browser. In either case, the first step is to log in to the MapCast dashboard. For Goog...
Can I piggyback on MapCast to sell and distribute my own high quality geo data collection?
Yes. First Base Solutions, hosts, distributes, and resells spatial data from qualified sources through MapCast, VuMAP, and MapWarehouse. Contact us about forming a reseller relationship at partnership...
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...
There’s no imagery for my area, is there anything else available?
Yes. First Base Solutions can acquire new photo as a custom request. First Base Solutions is also a licensed reseller of Planet Labs and DigitalGlobe satellite imagery. Satellite imagery is an ideal...
Can I print or manipulate the image layer in MapCast?
Maximum printing sizes vary depending on the dpi of the print. A 300dpi print has a maximum size of 6.8 inches, a 200dpi print has a maximum size of 10.2 inches and a 150dpi print has a maximum size o...
How can I make the most of my bandwidth?
There are several options: Turn off the MapCast layer off when panning and zooming. Turn the MapCast layer off when zoomed out to smaller scales beyond 1:10,000. In CAD, choose the resample raster opt...
Is bandwidth usage for contours the same as for imagery?
Yes, all data transferred through the MapCast WMS subscription is tracked the same way. However, the size of the file will vary depending on the data contained, so in general, the contours would conta...
What coordinate reference systems does MapCast support?
The WMS supports requests for the following coordinate reference systems: EPSG Code Description EPSG:2018 NAD27(76) / MTM zone 9 EPSG:2019 NAD27(76) / MTM zone 10 EPSG:2020 NAD27(76) / MTM zone 11 EPS...
How do I check my bandwidth usage on MapCast?
Login to the MapCast dashboard. From this website, you can access your unique URL for connecting to the MapCast orthophoto library, monitor usage, generate reports, add users and access help documen...
I need to do basic research with the orthophoto over a huge area which is going to run over budget and use my whole hard drive. Is there a way to just view the data without downloading it?
Yes! FBS offers two subscription based options to explore our data libraries through either an internet browser VuMAP, or, using your own CAD or GIS software using MapCast.