03/24/2026
Good morning, sunny Orange, CT!
We would like to make you aware of an upcoming project. Last year, our office made a request to the Boards of Selectmen and Finance for approval to contract with Eagleview Technologies (Pictometry) to conduct high resolution imagery flights to produce clear and concise images of the Town of Orange.
Pictometry provides high-resolution, georeferenced oblique and orthogonal aerial imagery. It captures aerial photos from multiple angles—not just straight down—allowing users to view sides of buildings, measure structures, and analyze property details. It is used by governments and industries for planning, assessment, and emergency response.
Key features of Pictometry include:
Oblique Aerial Imagery: Images taken at a 45-degree angle, offering a 360-degree view (north, south, east, west) to see building heights, sides, and surrounding features.
High Resolution: Images feature, in some cases, down to 0.75-inch ground sample distance, offering much higher detail than standard satellite imagery.
Georeferenced Data: Every pixel is tied to a precise geographical location, allowing users to measure distance, area, height, and elevation directly from the photo.
Applications:
Government/Assessors: Used for property tax assessment, tax map maintenance, and identifying improvements to properties.
Public Safety/Emergency Response: Helps first responders view property layouts, determine roof pitches, and plan, for instance, fire responses before arriving on-scene.
Roofing & Construction: Enables accurate measurements of roofs and structures without needing to be on-site.
ChangeFinder Software: Detects and highlights changes in structures over time (e.g., new construction or additions).
On our about March 31, 2026, you may notice a low-flying plane flying over the town. This plane has numerous cameras which allows them to capture all properties from four directions, as well as straight down. No personal information is available to anyone accessing the imagery other than the address of the property. All personal information that may be obtained, such as license plates on vehicles or any persons who may be outside at the time of the flyover will be blocked from view.
This will be the fourth contract for the Town of Orange with Eagleview. We normally contract with them every five (5) years as changes are very common.
If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact our office at (203) 891-4711, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
