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When can we get a flight simulator using Google Maps data? It doesn't need the fidelity of data for names of streets, places, etc. just the imagery. If they c
by matt_s 9y ago
When can we get a flight simulator using Google Maps data? It doesn't need the fidelity of data for names of streets, places, etc. just the imagery.
If they can extrapolate building details like bay windows, then they should be able to model entire areas from enough heights and angles to represent it much better than what I've seen in flight simulators for personal use (at least last I looked).
- dabockster 9y agoGoogle Earth used to have a very basic flight sim. Not sure if it still does, though.
- flyinghamster 9y agoThere's already a flight simulator in the Google Earth desktop app, under the Tools menu.
- jurjenh 9y agoDidn't google earth have exactly this in the early days? I can't remember exact details, but pretty sure it was an easter egg - ctrl + alt + a would launch it.