• COVERAGE
  • TIMELINE
  • PLANNING
  • HUMAN

How to verify site imagery coverage with your AI

Connect Nearmap to your AI client to instantly check for recent high-resolution aerial data. Once connected, your agent handles the spatial queries for you.

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Short answer

Can my AI check if Nearmap has recent imagery for my site?

Yes. You can give your AI specific coordinates or a polygon, and it will check the Nearmap database for available survey dates. You'll get a clear breakdown of what's available for your area.

Coverage outcomes.

Where your data lands.

The AI processes your spatial requests and delivers these specific results.

COVERAGE

Point or polygon checks

The AI checks if specific locations or custom shapes are covered by recent surveys. You get a clear yes or no based on the imagery available.

TIMELINE

Survey date history

Your agent pulls a list of when the most recent surveys were taken. This helps you decide if the imagery is fresh enough for your needs.

PLANNING

Project readiness

The AI compares your requested area against existing data. You'll know exactly which sites are ready for analysis and which need new surveys.

HUMAN

Manual review

The AI identifies coverage gaps, but you decide if those gaps require ordering new imagery or adjusting your project scope.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

Your AI translates your natural language questions into precise spatial queries.

  1. Locate the site

    The AI identifies the exact location you're interested in, whether it's a single point or a complex shape.

    check_coverage_pointcheck_coverage_polygon

  2. Check availability

    The agent looks through the Nearmap catalog to see if imagery exists for that specific area.

    check_coverage_point

  3. Retrieve dates

    It pulls the specific dates of the most recent aerial surveys to ensure the data is current.

    list_survey_dates

  4. Report findings

    The AI summarizes whether your site is covered and how old the imagery is.

    list_survey_dates

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the Nearmap tools.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed text with your actual coordinates, polygon descriptions, or project names.

Nearmap Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_oViNLOTWVhYk2I41UhrykHsqYqXvqSGGO7q494hx/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Nearmap capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nearmap-high-res-aerial-imagery-ai-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_oViNLOTWVhYk2I41UhrykHsqYqXvqSGGO7q494hx/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Check if there is recent imagery for the coordinates 34.0522, -118.2437.

  • Does Nearmap have coverage for this polygon: [insert polygon coordinates]?

  • List the most recent survey dates available for the downtown Los Angeles area.

  • Check if my project site at [insert address] has high-resolution imagery from the last six months.

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Start here

Connect Nearmap once, then ask.

You only need to link your account once. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start asking your AI about imagery coverage.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI order new aerial surveys?

    No. The AI can only check for existing imagery. You must order new surveys through the Nearmap platform yourself.

  • 02

    Can the AI download the actual imagery files?

    No. The AI only checks for coverage and survey dates. It cannot retrieve or download the image files themselves.

  • 03

    Does the AI know if the imagery is high-resolution?

    Yes. The tools are designed to check for the high-resolution coverage required for detailed site analysis.

  • 04

    Can I check coverage for a custom shape?

    Yes. You can provide a polygon to the AI, and it will check if that specific area is covered.

  • 05

    Will the AI change my Nearmap account settings?

    No. The AI only reads coverage data. It has no capability to modify your account, billing, or subscription settings.

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