Mapping, 3D, Construction and Real Estate
How do mapping companies, construction firms and real-estate investors use Earth observation, and what do they buy?
Chapter summary
Mapping is one of the oldest commercial uses of satellite imagery: base maps for navigation apps, national mapping agencies and planners.
Key takeaways
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Very-high-resolution imagery and stereo pairs produce 3D models of cities and terrain, used for defence simulation, telecom network planning (5G line-of-sight), drone routing and gaming.
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Construction and real-estate users track project progress and land use.
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In these markets satellites compete with aerial photography and drones, which offer higher resolution at local scale; satellites win on global reach, access to restricted areas and regular updates.
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