The orthophoto are generally spatially accurate to double the resolution value. Simply put, if a photo has resolution of 20cm, any point on the photo will be accurate within 40 cm of its true location...
Can I get a sample file to try in my own software?
Yes! Several sample files are available in different formats on FBS University Please let us know if there’s something more you’d like to see available.
Why are some orthophoto data sets labeled as “Winter”, do they have snow cover?
All FBS orthophoto is cloud-free, snow-free, and leaf-free to ensure ground features are visible. Early Spring photos are sometimes taken prior to March 20, which is technically still Winter.
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...
Is it possible to get the date and time when the photo I just purchased was taken?
Yes, however, the photo tiles are made up of several photos stitched together. To locate the date and time for a tile, it is necessary to look up the flight plan to find the original photo most closel...
Can I preview the exact image I’ll receive before buying it?
Yes. From the item selection list in MapWarehouse, click the info icon beside any item to see it’s metadata and a thumbnail of the actual image you’ll receive. The Google base map is just ...
What’s the positional accuracy of the orthophoto?
It depends on the photo resolution. Whatever the stated photo resolution in cm, positional accuracy is double that value. A 15 cm photo, for example, has positional horizontal accuracy of +/- 30 cm. T...
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My area of interest has expanded and I need a few more tiles of photo. Can I add to an existing order and continue the bulk rate discount?
Yes, but this discount will not be applied automatically as you place the order in MapWarehouse. If you need to expand your coverage, orthophoto tiles which are adjacent to tiles in a previous order c...
What does the photo resolution in cm mean?
Resolution in cm refers to the area on the ground covered by each pixel in the image. In an image with 15 cm resolution, for example, each pixel covers a patch of ground 15cm x 15cm in size. Objects o...