stellite imagery not updated on 2D but updated on 3D view

Jonathan Ley
I am trying to map a newer construction area, if I go directly on Google maps and I look at the site, the maps have been updated, but in the 2D maps shown inside the Dronelink app it shows much older map without the construction site at all and I am unable to map the area as I can't see where the site is. If I go to 3D view however, the updates map shows up on my controller. How can I fix this so the updated 2D map shows on the Dronelink app on my remote?
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    Martin Reading Dronelink Expert Dronelink Expert

    Dronelink doesn't use google maps, it uses either mapbox or "Here" maps, the only time that Dronelink has connection to google earth is when you export to google earth from the mission preview.

    If your site is showing on google earth, what you can do is create a path for the mission in google earth, save it as a kml or kmz, then import that into Dronelink, you'll find an explanation in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHDxgYw3gMM&t=17s

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    Mike (Arizona Wyldwest) Dronelink Expert Dronelink Expert

    Not sure if this will help and I Don’t know which controller you are using. If it is showing a more updated map using 3D preview you may be able to use the 3D preview and virtual drone to create a mission. Take a look and see if that will help. It takes a bit more work and may not be what your asking about but worth a shot. Good luck.

     

    https://support.dronelink.com/hc/en-us/articles/6529977980179-3D-Planner-3D-Preview-and-Virtual-Drone

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    Jonathan Ley

    Hi thanks so much for the replies, it turned out to be the map source. It appears Mapbox is not updated as often. Once I selected HERE maps it came up updated. Thank you very much again!

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    Mike (Arizona Wyldwest) Dronelink Expert Dronelink Expert

    Yep. Never know when any of the imagery will be updated. Most of the big companies which do the good imagery state their mapping can be anywhere from 6 months to 3 years old. Maybe in 20 years or so they can be more current. Lol…….🤪

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