Add a 3D layer on a Google Maps object

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I want to add a 3D layer showing cloud location and elevation on a Google Maps.

The idea is that when you tilt the map (ctrl+drag in Earth mode) you could see how high each cloud is.

I found this article which explains how to add 3D buildings but it's "fakes", cheating with the latitudes to get some height effect:

http://johndyer.name/drawing-3d-objects-and-building-on-google-maps/

I couldn't find anything up to date in the doc.

Similar question: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/32099416/using-3d-in-google-maps — MasterScrat, Nov 24 '16 at 14:53

score 4 · Accepted Answer · answered Nov 27 '16 at 11:10

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Google seems to be silent about 3D features in Javascript API. Closest I can get to this are Styled Maps but nowhere does it specifically indicate 3D. Only Android implementations are available as of now.

I did some research and found this library which help you build 2D and 3D: https://github.com/OSMBuildings/OSMBuildings

answered Nov 27 '16 at 11:10

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Is it allowed by Google policy? The question need to be answered first. If you know the answer please do answer here - https://stackoverflow.com/questions/54092096/is-it-allowed-to-render-3d-objects-on-top-of-google-maps – Rantiev Jan 08 '19 at 12:48
@rantiev your question was moderated/ voted to negative 1. – Android Enthusiast Jan 12 '19 at 09:03

score 2 · Answer 2 · edited Jun 20 '20 at 09:12

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Another option is Cesium JS:

An open-source JavaScript library for world-class 3D globes and maps

https://cesiumjs.org/

edited Jun 20 '20 at 09:12

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answered Jan 08 '17 at 17:28

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