You're missing the wood from the trees. Imagery doesn't need to be perfect to be useful. Nearmap has multiple value adds - clear, recency and tools. Why do all Aus banks use them? Why do all Aus telcos use them? Why does the New York City Department of Transport use them? Why are councils in the US signing up to them en masse? Looks like you took my joke a bit too seriously...
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