AirPano
Aerial 360 panoramas shot from helicopters and drones over volcanoes, cathedrals and Antarctic ice, most of them enormous files worth the wait.
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How to get the most from it
AirPano sits in Armchair Travel under Wander, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something beautiful and mesmerising.
About this category: Street-view wandering, city walks, live webcams and the small miracle of standing on a road eight thousand kilometres away for free.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Looking at something lovely
- Watching something hypnotic for a while
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
AirPano: quick answers
Is AirPano free?
Yes. AirPano is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use AirPano?
No. You can use AirPano without signing up for anything.
Does AirPano work on a phone?
Yes. AirPano works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is AirPano safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does AirPano take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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