• Renamed the SkySatScene asset type from analytic to ortho_analytic

• Exceeding quota when attempting to download will now return with a 403 status code, not 429

• Authentication should now be properly honored/required on all asset type and item type endpoints, e.g.

  • /data/v1/asset-types
  • /data/v1/asset-types/analytic_range
  • /data/v1/item-types
  • /data/v1/item-types/SkySatScene

• Data API exceptions will now be returned with a 500 status code, not 502

Planet API¶

• The Clips API has been deprecated - we will no longer be supporting the standalone Clip and Ship service.
• Bug Fix - Saved search email notification have been reenabled.

Basemaps and Mosaics¶

• March monthly mosaic released.
• Desert region boundaries smoothing, decreasing visible sharp lines.
• White balance adjusted to produce deserts with more contrast.
• Updated snowline and color target to better represent snowy regions.
• De-weighting of RapidEye within snowline to avoid patches.

Planet API¶

• Quick search API - Added strict parameter to strictly remove false positives from geo intersection.
• Mosaics API - Added name__is and name__contains search parameters.
• Developer's Center - Release of comprehensive API docs.
• Quick Search API - Search performance improvements.
• Data API - Reduction of rate limits on certain endpoints.

Imagery Products¶

• Updates to the Relative Spectral Response (RSR) Curves.

Basemaps and Mosaics¶

• Added 4 Band Surface Reflectance Basemap.
• January monthly mosaic released.
• Adjusted color curve to avoid black scenes.
• Adjusted color balance to enhance contrast in deserts and reducing blockiness of snow.
• Improved WTMS support for base maps with different max zoom levels.
• Improved API performance when listing many quads.