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Leveraging Satellite Maps for Field Awareness

Transform the way you navigate and manage fields by enabling Satellite Maps in your John Deere G5 Advanced display.

What Are Satellite Maps?

Satellite Maps is a feature included with the G5 Advanced package that adds real-world aerial imagery as a background layer to your display’s map view. This provides valuable geographical context, helping operators visually align their equipment, boundaries, and guidance lines with actual field features.

Key Benefits

  • Better Orientation in the Field: See your machine’s location in relation to physical objects, boundaries, waterways, and other field landmarks for more confident navigation.

  • Improved Boundary and Guidance Accuracy: Cross-reference your digital boundaries, flags, and guidance lines with real-world visuals to ensure everything lines up for maximum accuracy.

  • Enhanced Farming Experience: Using satellite imagery makes it easier to spot obstacles, manage headlands, and plan access routes—especially helpful for new or rented fields.

How to Enable and Use Satellite Maps

  1. Update Your Display:
    Ensure your G5 CommandCenter or Universal display is running the latest software to access the Satellite Maps function.

  2. Access Map View Settings:
    On your display, navigate to the map view and locate the settings menu. Here, find the option labeled "Satellite Layer" or similar.

  3. Toggle On Satellite Maps:
    Enable the Satellite Maps layer for the field and operation you are working in. The aerial imagery will now appear as the map’s backdrop, overlaid with your digital guidance and boundaries.

  4. Use Visual Cues for Accuracy:
    As you plan or execute passes, use visible landmarks in the imagery to confirm placements and make adjustments as needed.

Pro Tips

  • Correlate Data with Reality: When creating or editing fields, boundaries, or flags, Satellite Maps give instant feedback to ensure data matches the true landscape.

  • Helpful for New Fields: Satellite imagery is particularly valuable for first-time fieldwork in a new area or when boundaries have changed since last seasonR