Track Land Use Change at a Site Over Time
Capture dated satellite images of any location to document how land use, vegetation, or development has changed over months or years.
Capture a Satellite Image for a Site Report or Proposal
Get a high-quality satellite image of any site to include in reports, proposals, planning applications, or marketing materials.
Quick answer: Use the Satellite Imagery tool through ToolRouter to capture a satellite image for a site report or proposal directly from Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw — connect once, then drive it with plain-language prompts. No code required.
ToolProfessional site reports, planning documents, and investor proposals routinely include aerial or satellite imagery of the subject site — but accessing this imagery typically requires specialist GIS subscriptions or expensive commission work from aerial photography companies.
Satellite Imagery lets you capture a current or dated satellite photo of any address or set of coordinates and embed it directly in your document. The imagery is clear enough for site context maps, planning application supporting documents, and investor presentations.
Planning consultants use this to illustrate site context in applications, surveyors include it in inspection reports, developers use it in investment memoranda, and architects include it in design statements.
How to capture a satellite image for a site report or proposal with Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw
Claude is useful when the satellite image is one element in a broader research or reporting session. Capture the image and have Claude annotate it or describe the site context based on what is visible.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Open connector settings Open Settings
2Add a custom connector with these details
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Let Claude set you up Open Claude
How to capture a satellite image for a site report or proposal with Claude
Once connected (see setup above), use the Satellite Imagery tool:
- Give Claude the site address or coordinates and the intended use of the image.
- Ask Claude to run `capture_dated` or `earth_photo` via the satellite-imagery tool.
- Have Claude describe the site context visible in the image — surrounding land use, access points, site boundaries.
- Use the image and description as the site context section of your report.
Example prompt for Claude
Try this with Claude using the Satellite Imagery tool
Use satellite-imagery to capture a current satellite image of this site at the coordinates 51.5, -0.1 for inclusion in a planning application. Describe the site context visible in the image — surrounding land use, road access, and neighbouring structures.
Tips for Claude
- Ask Claude to describe what is visible in the image so you have a written site context description alongside the visual.
- Note the capture date in any planning document so the image is clearly identified as current or historical.
- A satellite image with a written context description covers the site context requirement in most planning application formats.
ChatGPT works well when the satellite image needs to be accompanied by a written site description. Capture the image and write the context narrative for the report in one session.
Connect ToolRouter to ChatGPT
1Go to Settings → Apps → Advanced settings and enable Developer mode
2Click Create app and enter these details
Name
ToolRouterIcon
Download
DownloadDescription
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.MCP Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Check the box and click Create
How to capture a satellite image for a site report or proposal with ChatGPT
Once connected (see setup above), use the Satellite Imagery tool:
- Provide the site address and the report or proposal it is for.
- Run `capture_dated` or `earth_photo` via satellite-imagery.
- Ask ChatGPT to write a site description based on the image for inclusion in the report.
- Package the image and description as the site context section.
Example prompt for ChatGPT
Try this with ChatGPT using the Satellite Imagery tool
Use satellite-imagery to capture a current image of this development site at the coordinates 52.5, -1.9 for an investor proposal. Write a 150-word site description covering location, access, surrounding uses, and site size based on what is visible.
Tips for ChatGPT
- Keep the written description factual and grounded in what is visible — planning and investor documents should not overstate site characteristics.
- Pair the satellite image with a map extract showing regional context for investor documents.
- A site description written from the satellite image ensures the text matches the visual rather than being prepared separately.
Copilot is the natural choice when the satellite image needs to be embedded in a document you are already working on. Capture the image and place it in the right section of the report without switching applications.
Connect ToolRouter to Copilot
1In your agent, go to Tools → Add a tool → New tool
2Choose Model Context Protocol and enter these details
Server name
ToolRouterServer description
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Set Authentication to None and click Create
How to capture a satellite image for a site report or proposal with Copilot
Once connected (see setup above), use the Satellite Imagery tool:
- Provide the site coordinates or address and the document to update.
- Run `capture_dated` or `earth_photo` via satellite-imagery.
- Ask Copilot to embed the image in the site context section of the document with a caption.
- Output the updated document.
Example prompt for Copilot
Try this with Copilot using the Satellite Imagery tool
Use satellite-imagery to capture a current image of this planning application site and embed it in the site context section of the design and access statement with a caption noting the capture date and scale.
Tips for Copilot
- Include a north arrow and scale reference in the caption if the document is technical.
- Embed the image at the point in the document where it is discussed, not in an appendix.
- A captioned satellite image with date is a standard component of a design and access statement — having it ready when you need it saves time under deadline.
OpenClaw is the right choice when you need satellite imagery for a list of sites — a property portfolio, a development pipeline, or a planning caseload. Batch the captures and get a complete image set.
Connect ToolRouter to OpenClaw
1Install the CLI
npm install -g toolrouter-mcp2Call tools directly from OpenClaw
toolrouter-mcp call web-search search --query "AI tools"
toolrouter-mcp toolsHow to capture a satellite image for a site report or proposal with OpenClaw
Once connected (see setup above), use the Satellite Imagery tool:
- Build your input list — one set of coordinates per site.
- Run `capture_dated` or `earth_photo` via satellite-imagery across all sites.
- Review the image set and flag any poor-quality captures for re-runs.
- Deliver the complete image set organized by site reference.
Example prompt for OpenClaw
Try this with OpenClaw using the Satellite Imagery tool
Use satellite-imagery to capture current images of all twenty sites in our planning caseload. Return images matched to the site reference numbers for inclusion in their respective planning application documents.
Tips for OpenClaw
- Match output filenames to site reference numbers from the start to avoid manual renaming.
- A complete imagery set for a caseload allows report production to proceed in parallel rather than sequentially.
- Flag any images with cloud cover for re-runs at a different date before distributing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I capture a satellite image for a site report or proposal with an AI assistant?
Get a high-quality satellite image of any site to include in reports, proposals, planning applications, or marketing materials. Connect the Satellite Imagery tool to Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw through ToolRouter, then ask the assistant in plain language. For example: Give Claude the site address or coordinates and the intended use of the image. Ask Claude to run `capture_dated` or `earth_photo` via the satellite-imagery tool.
Which AI assistants can capture a satellite image for a site report or proposal?
Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw can all capture a satellite image for a site report or proposal using the Satellite Imagery tool through ToolRouter, with no API keys or coding required.
What does the Satellite Imagery tool do?
Capture satellite imagery of any location at a specific date, or get current Earth photos from orbit.
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