Draw your land on the map or upload a KML, KMZ or GeoJSON file and see its area in m² and hectares straight away. Pick the sections you need and we will send a quote for a land analysis report built from satellite and remote sensing data within 1 business day.
Draw your land on the map, upload a KML or search for an address.
1 Select your land
You can also drop the file onto this panel. Files saved from Google Earth work too.Upload a KML or GeoJSON file, for example one saved from Google Earth.
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The area is calculated in your browser; the KML, KMZ or GeoJSON file you upload never leaves your device. To name the place, the centre coordinate of your area is sent to OpenStreetMap Nominatim, as is any address you type into the search box. Your area and chosen sections are only sent to Rodosto if you place an order.
What's in the report
Each section is a chapter of its own, with maps, dated imagery and a short expert commentary. Only the sections you tick go into the report.
Satellite images of your land from different years are set side by side, and changes such as fill, excavation, tree clearing, new roads and buildings are marked with their dates.
Data: commercial satellite archive (1 m down to 30 cm depending on the period), Landsat (since 1984), Sentinel-2
NDVI from Sentinel-2 shows how dense the vegetation is, how it changes through the season and how it differs between years. Persistently weak patches and planting patterns become visible on the map.
Data: Sentinel-2 (10 m), Landsat (30 m) for long-term trends
Slope, aspect (the direction a slope faces) and the highest and lowest points are derived from a digital elevation model, separating flat and steep parts for building, road and farm planning.
Data: global 30 m elevation models such as Copernicus DEM; finer local data where available
High-resolution archive imagery shows between which dates buildings appeared on and around the plot. Building activity on neighbouring plots also shows how the area is developing.
Data: commercial satellite archive; aerial photo archives depending on the region
We assess where the land sits relative to stream beds and low ground, how water flows across it, and any flooding or ponding visible in the satellite archive. This section does not replace an official flood map.
Data: elevation model, JRC Global Surface Water (since 1984), satellite archive
We show the roads that reach the plot, their type, and the distance to the nearest main road and settlement on current imagery. A road visible on a map does not mean there is a legal right of way.
Data: OpenStreetMap road network, current satellite imagery
For a solar farm we look at irradiation, slope and aspect, shading from the terrain, distance to roads and land cover together. Grid connection, zoning and permits are outside this pre-assessment.
Data: PVGIS irradiation data, elevation model, land cover
We map how the land and its surroundings split into cover classes such as cropland, pasture, forest, water and built-up land, and how that has changed over the years.
Data: ESA WorldCover (10 m), CORINE where available, Sentinel-2
What each section can show depends on the location and the data available for that region. If there is not enough data for a section, we say so clearly in the quote.
Who it's for
Before you buy, lease, invest in or go to court over a piece of land.
See the history, slope, access and water situation of a plot in one report before you buy.
Compare several sites on the same criteria and follow how development in the area has moved over the years.
Screen candidate sites by irradiation, slope, aspect and access, and save site visits for the ones that pass.
See the vegetation trend of a field, where water collects and how steep it is, and check a field before you lease it.
Add a professional report to your listing that describes the land with dates and sources.
Show the history of a plot with dated imagery in boundary, encroachment and land use disputes; the report can be used as supporting evidence in an expert review.
Sample report
The two pages below are a representative sample made to show the layout of the report: the cover and the "Change over the years" chapter.
Satellite & remote sensing
Land Analysis Report
Sample site · Parcel 000
Contents
01Change over the years
Three archive images of the same area; changes after 2018 in orange.
Findings
Imagery: commercial satellite archive (via partner). Cover shares: high-resolution imagery and Sentinel-2 classification. Dates are acquisition dates.
How it works
Draw it on the map, upload a KML, KMZ or GeoJSON file or search for an address. Tick the sections you want in the report.
Send the form or message us on WhatsApp. We reply within 1 business day with the scope, price and delivery time. The quote is free.
Once you approve, we gather the data and run the analysis. The PDF report, plus map files if you want them, is delivered by email.
The first screening of land for a solar farm can be done from a desk. The solar chapter of the report looks at annual irradiation, the share of flat and south-facing ground, terrain that could cast shade, the distance to the nearest road and land cover together. The result is a pre-assessment: grid capacity, zoning and permits still need to be checked with the relevant authorities.
Free Sentinel-2 imagery has a resolution of 10 m. That is enough for vegetation, cropping patterns and land use, but it does not show a single building. For buildings and small changes we source imagery down to 30 cm from commercial satellite archives. Resolution in the commercial archive depends on the period: roughly 60 cm–1 m before 2008, about 50 cm from 2008 and about 30 cm from 2014. For earlier years we use Landsat (30 m, since 1984) and, depending on the region, aerial photo archives.
Every chapter depends on the location of the land and the data available for that region. If the archive has no image for the year you want, or the area was under cloud, we use the closest date and state it clearly in the report.
To look at how your land has changed yourself, compare two years for free on the Satellite Change Analysis page or browse archive imagery with the Historical Satellite Imagery viewer. Base map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
A land report is a technical document that brings together the history and physical characteristics of a plot or field using satellite imagery and remote sensing data. Depending on the sections you choose, it covers change over the years, vegetation (NDVI), slope and elevation, building history, water and flood risk, access, solar suitability and land use. What each section can show depends on the location and the data available for that region.
Yes. Upload a KML, KMZ or GeoJSON file in latitude and longitude (WGS84), for example one saved from Google Earth or exported from a cadastral viewer. The boundary appears on the map and the area is shown in m² and hectares. The file is read in your browser and is not sent to us unless you place an order.
No. The report is a technical assessment based on satellite imagery and open or commercial data sources; it does not replace land registry records, zoning information, a geotechnical study or an official survey. Every data source and date is stated in the report, and it should be used alongside official records when you buy or invest. In disputes it can be used as supporting evidence in an expert review; how it is weighed is up to the authority or court.
Yes, as a pre-assessment. We look at irradiation, slope and aspect, shading from the terrain, distance to roads and land cover together, and map the parts of the land that suit a solar farm and the parts that do not. Grid capacity, zoning and permitting are outside this assessment.
We start from the boundary you send and gather the imagery and datasets for each section you selected: archive satellite images for change and building history, Sentinel-2 for vegetation, an elevation model for slope and water flow, and land cover and road data. The results are mapped, checked by an analyst and written up as a dated PDF report with every source listed.
We use 10 m Sentinel-2 for vegetation and land use, 30 m Landsat for long-term trends since 1984, and global 30 m elevation models (finer local data where available) for slope and elevation. For buildings and small changes we source imagery down to 30 cm from commercial satellite archives; resolution there depends on the period: roughly 60 cm–1 m before 2008, about 50 cm from 2008 and about 30 cm from 2014.
We reply to your request within 1 business day. The quote states the scope, price and delivery time. Delivery time depends on the sections you choose, the size of the area and whether high-resolution archive imagery is needed.
The price depends on the size of the area, the number of sections and whether commercial archive imagery is needed. The quote is free and no work starts without your approval.
The report is delivered as a PDF. If you like, maps and the plot boundary can also be supplied as KML or GeoJSON and imagery as georeferenced GeoTIFF, ready to open in GIS, CAD or Google Earth.
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