What are the advantages of remote sensing?

1. Remote sensing provides a synoptic view of a wide area in one single frame

2. Remote sensing helps in detecting features of areas which are out of human reach

3. It is a faster and cheaper method of getting updated information over a geographical area

4. Remote sensing helps the planners in formulating policies and programs to achieve the holistic functioning of the environment

5. One of the most important advantages of remote sensing is its role in preparing thematic maps. It helps cartographers in preparing soil maps, geological maps, etc.