Transform Your Research with Vexcel Data for Free
Vexcel’s University Access Program provides qualified students and researchers with free access to one of the world’s most advanced aerial data platforms. From predictive models to urban change studies to climate impact research, our data provides the detail, context, and scale to support serious academic work.
And here’s the real edge:
Vexcel’s data is AI/ML-ready by design. With consistent capture methods, rigorous quality control, and enriched datasets like our Elements library, Vexcel has supported machine learning research for years. Our platform is built for deep analysis—ready to plug into your academic vision.
Elevate Your Research to New Heights
Vexcel’s platform supports diverse research areas, including:
- Urban Analytics: Detecting land use changes over time using time-stamped, high-resolution imagery
- Environmental Studies: Modeling terrain shifts, vegetation changes, and storm impacts with Elevate
- Computer Vision + ML: Training segmentation models on labeled geospatial features from our Elements dataset
All data is compatible with tools like QGIS, ArcGIS, Python, and other ML/AI toolchains.
Included in Your Access:
| Product | Description | Access Points |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Sky & Gray Sky Aerial Imagery | Explore and extract high-resolution Ortho, Oblique, Multispectral, and Gray Sky imagery across the U.S. and beyond | Vexcel Viewer, API, Image Services for ArcGIS |
| Elevate | Access surface (DSM) and terrain models (DTM) for elevation insights | API, Image Services for ArcGIS |
| Elements | Tap into AI-extracted features and attributes on buildings and properties. | Vexcel Viewer, API |
The University Access Program is built for:
- Graduate students working on theses or dissertations
- Undergraduate students in faculty-supervised research
- PhD candidates focused on geospatial, urban planning, environmental science, or AI/ML-based research
Looking for Departmental or Classroom Use?
Vexcel partners with leading research labs and universities worldwide. If you’re a professor or faculty member seeking broader access to imagery, data, or APIs, we offer scalable solutions tailored to your instructional and research needs.
Let’s Power Your Research
Submit your request below to apply for research access. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and must be tied to an active academic research project.
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