John Dirks Jr Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 It looks like google earth pro is now free. Is is it better than the regular google earth I've been using? All I really need to do is look at houses so I can judge site and building design, location and orientation. If any of you have used both programs, maybe you know. Will pro be better at doing this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kogel Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 I've never had a pay-to-view Google Earth AFAIK. The Google Maps version is plenty good for locating a property. Take a peak at it from above, or drop down to Street View. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Kibbel Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 I use Bing maps in "birds-eye" view for the clearest and most detailed images (only on PC, not mobile). Click to Enlarge 70.16 KB I'll use Google street view for a ground level image. I would only use Google earth if I need to estimate sq. ft. - it has a measuring tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Amaral Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 I use Google maps/Bing Maps all the time.. its useful... BTW, a family friend's son brought over a pretty sophisticated relatively-large drone the other day with a GoPro camera and did a demo.. Incredible.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Raymond Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 I use Google search. Type in address and click on first listing service. Pictures, maps, directions all in one place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Fabry Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 I use Pictometry. It has lot line overlays, a measuring tool, and an area tool. Here's an image I used to prove there wasn't adequate separation between the septic and the well... or legal access to the property. Click to Enlarge 864.26?KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 I use Pictometry. It has lot line overlays, a measuring tool, and an area tool. Here's an image I used to prove there wasn't adequate separation between the septic and the well... or legal access to the property. Click to Enlarge 864.26?KB Their site tells me everything about it except the cost. What's it cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 EagleView pricing Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Fabry Posted June 5, 2016 Report Share Posted June 5, 2016 EagleView is a little different- I use that to calculate material costs if I'm carrying tools for a living. It's an amazingly accurate program. It'll give you roof sq feet, rake edge, eave edge, valley and gutter distances. If you're siding, it will provide wall area as well. On a per use basis it's between $20 and $40 depending on the depth of the query. I'll spend 20 bucks to save two or three hours and a truck trip to a job site. I get Pictometry as a tool to use as a code official. It's free to the Town. It doesn't work outside my 7 county area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjr6550 Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 Google Earth has historical images also, but the quality is generally poor, so other sources are often better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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