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What is Aerial Imagery?
Aerial imagery is high-resolution photography captured from aircraft to provide an accurate view of the Earth's surface from above. Unlike traditional photographs, professional aerial imagery is processed and corrected to remove distortions caused by terrain, camera angle and elevation, creating a precise representation of the landscape.
Aerial imagery is commonly used alongside mapping datasets and GIS systems to provide visual context for a location. By combining aerial photography with detailed mapping information, users can better understand existing buildings, land use, vegetation, infrastructure and environmental features.
Aerial imagery maps add a visual and contextual capability to the OS MasterMap and other mapping datasets. The technical specification contains details on the visual appearance of the ortho images within the imagery layer. It includes positional and geometric fidelity requirements and detail on mosaicing and edgematching between areas of imagery collected at different times
What is Orthorectified Aerial Imagery?
Orthorectified aerial imagery is aerial photography that has been geometrically corrected to remove distortions caused by camera angle, terrain variation and changes in elevation.
This process ensures that features shown in the image align accurately with real-world coordinates, allowing the imagery to be used alongside other mapping datasets in GIS and CAD software.
Orthorectified imagery is particularly valuable for:
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Planning applications
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Surveying projects
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Engineering design
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Environmental assessments
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Asset management
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Land analysis
Unlike standard aerial photographs, orthorectified imagery provides the accuracy required for professional mapping and analysis.
Why use our Aerial Imagery Services?
Reduce the need for site visits; Use aerial imagery to check road markings, tree canopies, temporary structures, vegetation or site entrances cuts down the need for site visits, so you can save money and manage time more efficiently.
Revelation for engineers, surveyors and planners; For engineers, for surveyors, for planners, our aerial imagery services is a revelation. It's aligned to The British National Grid and is incredibly detailed, expertly colour-balanced and corrected for geometric distortions
Ideal for projects; Aerial Imagery is an off-the-shelf product for the whole of Great Britain. Aerial imagery that we provide is licenced to use in your reports.
Up-to-date imagery and data; Aerial imagery maps use the same source imagery that underpins large-scale data updates. Processing software produces true-orthorectified imagery, removing building lean from aerial imagery to give you a consistent top-down view.
Easily interpret the detail; You can easily spot properties with solar panels, conservatories and other home improvements, thanks to up to 10cm resolution. This makes aerial imagery services ideal for planning and environmental monitoring.
Pin-point changes; Changes over time can be seen with our date selection option.
Combine Aerial Imagery with Additional Mapping Data
Aerial imagery becomes even more valuable when combined with other geospatial datasets. CentremapsLive provides a range of additional mapping products that can be used alongside aerial imagery, including:
Height Data: Understand elevation, terrain and surface features
National Tree Map: Analyse tree locations, height and canopy coverage
OS MasterMap: Add detailed property and boundary information
3D Models: Create realistic representations of buildings and landscapes
CentremapsLive already positions aerial imagery as an add-on to OS MasterMap and other datasets, so this would fit most existing projects naturally.
How to order Aerial Imagery Maps from CentreMaps Live
Discover how to effortlessly order your Aerial Imagery Maps using our 24/7 interface. Our streamlined process ensures quick and convenient ordering for our valued customers.
Navigate to our shop, then follow the instructions in the video below to obtain your aerial imagery download & physical copy.
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