Have you noticed that there's no official records of Google Street View on Google Maps. This should change soon. At least for the northern part.
Exploring the Mechanics of Google Street View: Official Vehicles vs. User Contributions
Let's dive into how Google Street View operates. There are primarily two methods: either through official vehicles dispatched by Google or through contributions from private individuals who update panoramic pictures, commonly known as Google Street View. In Google-owned content, authorship is attributed to "Street View" or "Google Maps," with automatic blurring of faces and license plates in images. User-contributed content includes clickable usernames and, sometimes, profile pictures.
Street View Car
Street View cars are equipped with roof-mounted camera systems, making them the primary equipment for image capture. They've covered over 16 million kilometers globally.
Trekker
This portable camera system can be backpacked or mounted on various vehicles like pickup trucks, snowmobiles, or motorcycles. It facilitates image capture in narrow passages or pedestrian-only areas, such as Machu Picchu's ancient Incan citadel.
Want to Know If Google's Mapping Your Area?
You can easily check the scheduled locations on the official Google website; simply click here.
When Will Google Street View Reach Cyprus?
As per Cyprus Mail's January 2024 report, Google is set to include northern roads of Cyprus in its Street View coverage, with plans to enhance profiles on Google Earth and Maps.
This development follows a protocol signed between Transport Minister Erhan Arikli and Fact Innovation and Technologies Director Sadi Yolgecen. It involves a Google scanning vehicle visiting the northern region to collect data.
Interested in Updating Your Area Independently?
You can enlist professional photographers or agencies holding a "Google Trusted Photographer" license. VIEW agency has held this license since 2014, serving clients across Europe.
Our portfolio includes over 1 million photographs, 81,373 panoramic shots, and virtual tours receiving millions of visits. To date, we've recorded a staggering 267,783,861 visits.
Curious about Google Street View virtual tours for your premises? Contact us or book an online consultation today!
Discover our latest Street View additions on Google Maps for Cyprus:
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