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Satellite and Aerial Imagery

After you have Setup an Interactive Map, you can now add a satellite and aerial view for better context.



Subscription

Aerial imagery is part of our Everything API, which is only available under our Pro Plan subscription.

You must have the Everything Api service enabled on your api key's settings page.

Pro Subscription Required

Pricing

Aerial imagery is 1 Credit per Aerial Map Tile, in addition to any underlying Vector or Raster Map Tiles loaded beneath the Aerial layer.


Coverage

Satellite imagery is available worldwide, but Aerial imagery is only available in the United States. Using Slpy JS will automatically hide the option when the map view is on an unsupported area.

zoom Description
0-7 Worldwide - Satellite
0-16 United States - Aerial imagery

Enabling

For those configuring maps with Slpy JS, adding the function line below will automatically configure styles and an icon will appear and disappear if coverage is available.


		//settings
		//initialize map code
		//after map code
		
		slpy.addAerialImagery(map);
		   

For custom software setups, find our endpoint urls below.

Item Description
Unlabeled https://api.slpy.com/v1/app/aerial-imagery/{z}/{x}/{y}.png?key={your_api_key}
Labeled (English Only) https://api.slpy.com/v1/app/aerial-topo/{z}/{x}/{y}.png?key={your_api_key}
Example https://api.slpy.com/v1/app/aerial-topo/4/5/6.png?key=abc123

Vector + Satellite

You can layer vector tiles over the unlabeled map to get a hybrid map. See our Slpy JS code for an idea of styling changes to display a vector map over the aerial.


Next Steps

Customize and add features to your new map

Settings & Features

  • Common settings and Language Support.
  • Content Filtering
  • Satellite, Street Level, and other features.
  • Compatibility for older browsers.

Markers & Popups

  • Add markers to your points
  • Include popups on your page for more info.
  • Highlight points on your map.
  • Helper functions

Map Design

  • Customize your maps look
  • Night Mode, Greyscale.
  • Get the Slpy Style source code.

Search & Geocoding

  • Add a search bar to your map.
  • Translate addresses to coordinates
  • Search for points of interest.