Bing has transformed the mapping process no doubt, but there are still many areas that would benefit from high res imagery ( much of Africa for one - Question why is Abuja, capital of the most populated country in Africa still a blur ).
Team Black Sheep seem to have an answer with their amazing aircraft and incredible videos : http://www.vimeo.com/24417184
Still ,if I was to take up a new hobby like this I doubt I would have a dime or a second left for mapping!
Off to Nigeria in August to write my thesis -( I am sure I can spin in mapping with developing small business networks somehow ! ) - with a pocket full of i Blue 747s to see what I can generate while I am there - but wow, do I want one of those stunt planes ( strictly for mapping purposes of course! )
http://www.team-blacksheep.com/
bri
Comment from Harry Wood on 3 June 2011 at 17:02
Re bing coverage, i recently noticed the analyzer tool now gives a good whole globe overview:
http://www.team-blacksheep.com/ looks pretty cool. Can't find any details about their camera equipment though. Could add details to this wiki section
Comment from olejorgenb on 4 June 2011 at 18:21
http://ant.dev.openstreetmap.org/bingimageanalyzer/?lat=19.576966539040598&lon=4.0650390625000865&zoom=6 wuuut? :)
Comment from Anna_AG on 4 June 2011 at 18:38
Yes - Very much enjoy the Sahara desert imagery : fake Steve just possibly?
Comment from z-dude on 6 June 2011 at 05:02
Also, a doodle in the middle of the atlantic. http://ant.dev.openstreetmap.org/bingimageanalyzer/?lat=32.632048276660704&lon=-47.977843438182596&zoom=6