![]() ![]() Most projects are broadly split into five stages: Concept, Design, Construction, Implementation and Rejuvenation/Decommission. When the next stage of Google's Project Tango is released, we will no doubt see even more professionals and consultants upstream to the Geo-Industry capture this data themselves at early project stages, instead of asking a Geospatial service supplier to give them the information they need for their project. The Geo-component of projects is now being championed upstream. There have been many notions of this happening over the last few years, with more access to point cloud modelling directly in design packages, and cheaper or quicker methods of capturing data that are suitable for most early-works purposes, that are being done directly by the consultants who Geospatial Professionals used to supply information for. With Google now dropping its fees for accessing better tools and better data, it's too easy to see the trend of end-users of Geospatial Information expecting all of us to allow for more access to data and geo-toolkits at a lower cost. The trend of ever-decreasing costs for accessing data for decision-making has meant that the Geospatial Services industry has had keep up the cost-cutting in order to remain relevant to its suppliers. So why are Google doing all this now? And more importantly, are there any parallel's with Google cutting its software access fees to what's happening the Geospatial industry? It took 10 years, but now they have chosen not to charge anyone for this solution anymore, after also saying they are discontinuing Google Mapping Engine. Also, geographic information system images have to be geo-located manually with Google Earth, but Pro will do so automatically. ![]() Similarly, Google Earth Pro has the ability to use Super Image Overlays, based on imported image files that are above the max texture size, while the free version limits image files to that max texture size. Pro allows users to print high-res photos, but standard limits printing images to screen resolution. in 2005, I was engaged by a Director to check out what the differences are between the Standard and Pro "Google Earth's", and how it could benefit the company.Īmong the main differences between Google Earth and its Pro sibling are high-resolution imagery and automated geographic location. Adam Westlake's article on how Google Earth Pro has dropped its $399 fee, means that companies and individuals alike can now take advantage of cool new features that people used to pay for. ![]()
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