Frequently Asked Questions

About the APGB Mapshop

What is the APGB Mapshop?

What products and services are available on the APGB Mapshop?

How do I search for my area of interest?

How do I download from the site?

I have forgotten my password.

Terms & Conditions

What are Bluesky’s terms of use?

What are Bluesky’s terms and conditions?

Contact Details

What are your contact details?

About the APGB Mapshop

What is the APGB Mapshop?
The APGB Mapshop is a web portal managed and operated by Bluesky International Limited. Using this website allows you to select and download high quality, up-to-date geographical data, including aerial photography and height data.
What products and services are available on the APGB Mapshop?
The APGB Mapshop offers the ability to search and view your area of interest then download digital orthorectified Aerial Photography and Colour Infra-red imagery. It also offers digital height data in the form of Digital Terrain and Surface Models. All data will be delivered by email download.
How do I search for my area of interest?
The interface is simple to use, please follow the instructions and look out for text in the information box. You need to enter your area of interest in the search box; this can be a Town or OS grid reference. You can also upload either a Shapefile or KMZ. Once you press search, the area requested will appear in the map window. Use the controls to the left to zoom in and out and to pan across the image. You can change the view to alternative between Aerial Photo and Height Data using the buttons across the top bar.
How do I download from the site?
Once you have searched for your area of interest just change the size of the box using the controls to the left and press continue. The next page offers you a list of all the products available, select as many products as you would like, the resolution and the formats, and then continue to the checkout. You will need to register before you can proceed with your purchase.
I have forgotten my password.
Easily done! Please press the “forgotten password” link at the log in page to receive a link to reset your password.

Terms & Conditions

What are Bluesky’s terms of use?
Our Terms of Use can be found at the bottom of all pages on the Mapshop.
What are Bluesky’s terms and conditions?
When you purchase data (including photographic or height data) from the Bluesky Mapshop you are purchasing a licence to use the data. You do not purchase rights in the data. All data offered for sale on the Bluesky Mapshop is copyrighted. Each ordered item has specific terms and conditions and you are licensed to use the data under the specific license terms. You will be asked to confirm acceptance of the terms and conditions before you proceed with your purchase. If you wish to use the data for anything that is not covered by these license terms you will need to obtain written authorisation. Please call us on 01530 518 518

Contact Details

What are your contact details?
Bluesky International Limited.
The Station, Station Road, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire, UK LE65 2AS
Email: mapshop.support@bluesky-world.com
Phone: +44 (0)1530 518518

For technical support:
Email: mapshop.support@bluesky-world.com
Phone: +44 (0)1530 518558