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Yes, they originated all of the "Look-Around" data (equivalent to Street View), all of the 3D data, and much, if not all, of the road data. I believe they purch
by oflannabhra 7y ago
Yes, they originated all of the "Look-Around" data (equivalent to Street View), all of the 3D data, and much, if not all, of the road data. I believe they purchase satellite data. They built up their own fleet of vans. Today marks the last section of the country to switch over to the new system.
- ksec 7y agoI have been wondering if it makes sense for Apple to also own the Satellite data with their own Satellite. Given how cheap it is to launch Satellite with Space X now. There was a rumours Apple hiring Satellite expert not a long while ago.
- frosted-flakes 7y ago"Satellite" view of online maps is a misnomer. The photos are taken by aeroplane, which is why unpopulated areas like the oceans have very little data. That's not to say that satellite imagery is not used, just not for close-up stuff.