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Re:Google Maps, Earth take on full 3D imagery by noonespecial on Thursday June 07, 2012 @05:45AM (#4078227)
It seems far fetched now, but I actually expect streetview UAVs sooner than most people likely think.
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Re:Google Maps, Earth take on full 3D imagery by christiangenco on Thursday June 07, 2012 @06:01AM (#4078252)
This seems incredibly plausible, especially since the pieces are already there (you could probably hack one together in a weekend for $1,000).

The biggest hurdle I foresee is in legislation - how is Joe the Plumber going to feel about a private company flying UAVs over his backyard taking pictures?

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