What’s the difference between SkyFi and Google Earth?

While Google certainly has its place here on Earth, you'll quickly find that SkyFi isn't a one-to-one Google Earth alternative. SkyFi gives users like you the power to capture satellite images from space at a chosen resolution, during a desired time frame, and in a specific place. Our satellites capture current images daily, allowing for near-real time data, whereas Google Earth typically displays images that are often outdated - sometimes by years. SkyFi offers resolutions as crisp as 30 cm consistently around the globe and a wide variety of sensors, including SAR and multispectral. Google Earth imagery is typically captured during the daytime in the summer, and is only displayed with 3-band optical sensors, similar to those used on your mobile device. Google Earth resolutions typically range from 15-30 cm depending on the location, and are often captured from planes, rather than satellites. For more information, visit our blog.