Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 1:1250 scale aerial photo?
A 1:1250 scale aerial photo is high-resolution, ortho-rectified imagery aligned to the OS MasterMap Topography Layer, ideal for surveying, and visual asset monitoring.
How current is the aerial imagery?
Over 97% of OS imagery is less than 5 years old, and 90% is under 3 years—ensuring relatively recent coverage. the Date Flown will be stamped on the Image.
What formats and sizes are available?
Choose PDF, TIFF, or JPG, from A4 up to A0 (or even 90 cm × 90 cm prints), complete with north arrow, scale bar, licence number, and national grid references.
How long will delivery take?
Typical email delivery time is within 30 minutes, available every day from 7 am to 11 pm, though larger files may take slightly longer. If your order has not arrived by email please check your junk or spam folder before contacting us.
What areas does it cover?
Coverage of Great Britain (excluding Northern Ireland). You can specify any location for pinpoint coverage.
What is the starting price?
Pricing starts around £21.32 + VAT for an A4 Extract, and depends on file format and size selected.
Do I need an OS licence to use the imagery?
No licence required — UK Map Centre provides a fully compliant OS licence. A licence number is printed on each image for official use.
How is this aerial photo different from vector or CAD mapping?
Unlike vector CAD (DWG/DXF) which provides editable line data, aerial photos offer true photographic images—they’re ideal for verifying features like trees, vehicles, or on-site markings.
Are additional GIS or CAD products available?
Absolutely. If your workflow requires vector data, check out CAD OS Mastermap in DXF/DWG format or OS Mastermap Aerial Tiles for GIS users - these tiles and sections available to order separately.
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