Google Earth Pro is now free, (Terms apply).

[empip]

https://support.google.com/earth/answer/176160?vid=0-635808164645780607-2711215017
See ' Install Earth Pro and sign in '

'Here's what is different about Google Earth Pro
https://www.google.co.uk/work/earthmaps/earthpro-compare.html

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'Features of Earth Pro:'

• View demographic, parcel and traffic data layers.

http://google-latlong.blogspot.co.uk/2010/06/google-earth-pro-52-powerful-tool-for.html

• Use advanced GIS data-importing features to your advantage.

http://www.google.com/earth/outreach/tutorials/importgis.html

• Measure area, radius and circumference on the ground.

https://support.google.com/earth/answer/148134?hl=en-GB

• Print high-resolution screenshots.

• Make compelling offline films to share.'

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[JBR]

I downloaded this, but haven't had the time to investigate it fully.
Am I right in assuming that these extra functions/improvements only apply to the US?

 

[empip]

Nope, I only posted after downloading and trying GE Pro.

eg. Can draw a polygon around a field or any other area (As with standard GE press r on keyboard to align north and make viewpoint perpendicular to the map) - get a report of the area bounded in square units of the usual measures.

I cannot see where it says US only.

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[JBR]

Nope, I only posted after downloading and trying GE Pro.

eg. Can draw a polygon around a field or any other area (As with standard GE press r on keyboard to align north and make viewpoint perpendicular to the map) - get a report of the area bounded in square units of the usual measures.

I cannot see where it says US only.

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If you look in 'Layers' in the sidebar on the left, there is a checkbox 'Earth Pro (US)'.

However, I have never used the draw polygon feature before (which also appears in the standard GE) and, yes, you are right. In GE Pro it will compute the land area.

Thank you.

 

[empip]

Yes, the polygon feature is broken in the standard GE, if not installed with the trial period actuated then the polygon function is not fully implemented, merely gives the length of perimeter as a measurement.

Not seeing 'US only'.

Been looking for Pro freeby whilst using 'daft logic' :-
http://www.daftlogic.com/projects-google-maps-area-calculator-tool.htm

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