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OpenAerialMap

Openly licensed aerial and drone imagery, especially from disasters

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Coverage: Worldwide (patchy)
Updates: Community
Price: Free
Sign-up: Not needed
View: Flat map

What is OpenAerialMap?

OpenAerialMap is a community archive of openly licensed imagery from drones, aircraft and satellites. Much of it comes from disaster response, where fresh imagery helps mappers and responders.

What you can do

Browse open imagery by location
Download or use as map tiles
Upload your own imagery

The details

Coverage: Worldwide (patchy)
Updates: Continuously (community edits)
Data source: Community and humanitarian imagery uploads
Made by: Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (non-profit)
Price: Free
Account: No account needed
On phones: Best on a computer
Map view: Flat map

Tips for using OpenAerialMap

Check each image's licence and date before using it.

Who it is for

OpenAerialMap is especially useful for researchers & analysts.

Interactive maps for researchers and analysts

Questions about OpenAerialMap

Is OpenAerialMap free?

Yes. OpenAerialMap is free to use.

Do I need an account to use OpenAerialMap?

No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.

How often is OpenAerialMap updated?

It changes continuously as the community adds and edits information.

Where does OpenAerialMap get its data?

Community and humanitarian imagery uploads.

Can I use OpenAerialMap on my phone?

It opens on phones, but it works best on a computer with a larger screen.

What are some alternatives to OpenAerialMap?

Similar maps include Google Earth, NASA Worldview, Zoom Earth and Copernicus Browser. See the full list of OpenAerialMap alternatives on ColorfulMaps.

Summary based on public information about OpenAerialMap. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.