You can't directly update the Google Maps satellite view, but you can request Google to update the imagery in a specific location.
Google Maps satellite imagery isn't updated in real-time. Instead, Google periodically updates the satellite imagery and aerial photography. There's no guaranteed schedule for updates, and it depends on factors like weather, image quality, and availability of updated data.
Here's how you can request an update:
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Report Outdated Imagery: Use the "Report outdated imagery on Satellite or Street View" form. This form allows you to flag areas where you believe the imagery is outdated.
- Link to form: Use search engines with keywords of reporting outdated google imagery, in order to find the relevant form on the support.google.com website.
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Obtain Coordinates (Optional but Recommended): Providing accurate coordinates will help Google identify the specific area you're referring to. You can get these coordinates using Google Earth Pro:
- Open Google Earth Pro.
- Navigate to the location you want to report.
- Press Ctrl+Shift+C (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+C (Mac). This will copy the coordinates under your mouse pointer to your clipboard.
- Paste these coordinates into the form.
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Fill Out the Form: Provide as much detail as possible when filling out the form. Explain why you believe the imagery is outdated (e.g., new construction, significant changes to the landscape).
Important Considerations:
- No Guarantee: Submitting a request doesn't guarantee that Google will update the imagery immediately or at all.
- Prioritization: Google prioritizes updates based on various factors, including population density and the frequency of reports.
- Patience: Updating satellite imagery is a complex and time-consuming process.
In summary, while you can't directly update Google Maps satellite view, you can report areas with outdated imagery using the provided form and providing as much specific information as possible.
