U.S. Coverage Maps & 2026 Collection Plan
Vexcel operates the largest aerial imagery program in the United States. No other aerial program collects imagery at this scale, resolution, and accuracy. Learn more about our current imagery library and ongoing collection programs.
Existing U.S. Imagery Library
49 states
99.6% U.S. population
Urban & rural areas
127 million U.S. households
Existing U.S. Coverage Map
Comprehensive Nationwide Imagery
Vexcel’s aerial data library offers high-resolution imagery and data with unmatched accuracy and consistent quality. Our extensive coverage spans 49 states, encompassing both urban centers and rural areas in the contiguous United States and cities in Hawaii.
With 99.6% population coverage and multiple collections across 7.6 million km², Vexcel’s existing aerial data library is the largest of its kind and ready to use today.
More Imagery. More Places. More Insights.
Multiple Collections:
See more than a single snapshot in time. Our U.S. aerial imagery library reaches back to 2012, with multiple collections across both urban and rural areas. That means real visibility into how places evolve, not just how they look today.
And we’re not slowing down. Every year, the library expands, adding fresh coverage and new opportunities to analyze change at scale. We’ve delivered the following just in the past few years:
- 2025 U.S. Collection: 5.1 million km² total area
- 2024 U.S. Collection: 4.9 million km² total area
- 2023 U.S. Collection: 4.1 million km² total area
- 2022 U.S. Collection: 3.7 million km² total area
Multiple Products:
It starts with high-resolution Ortho, Oblique, and Multispectral imagery. Add Elevate elevation models, detailed 3D Cities, and AI-driven Elements, and you get a complete picture.
The difference is how it all works together. Every product is pixel-aligned, so when you switch views, your data stays in sync. What you see in one layer connects seamlessly to the next.
2026 Collection Plan
In 2026, Vexcel will refresh its high-resolution, accurate, and up-to-date aerial imagery to meet growing demand across various sectors.
2026 U.S. Collection Plan Stats
5.17 million km2 plan
95% U.S. population
122 million U.S. households
Up to 3 collections in urban areas
1.53 million km2 at 7.5cm
3.64 million km2 at 15cm
Comprehensive Plan
- Collecting a total of 5.17 million km2 of high-resolution aerial imagery in 2026, from big cities to towns and rural areas
- Refreshing imagery for 95% of the U.S. population and 122 million households
- Meeting the growing need for ready-to-use, accurate aerial imagery for reviewing properties, mapping assets, tracking changes over time, and supporting AI applications
Cities in High Resolution
In 2026, we plan to collect 1.53 million km2 of our highest resolution aerial imagery (7.5cm) across cities and population centers. This means 90% of the U.S. population will be refreshed with new high-resolution imagery.1
With more coverage in urban areas, you spend less time trying to find what you need. And since this means nearly 7,000 cities will be captured in 7.5cm resolution, you get boosted visualization to support your most pressing project needs. See more buildings, homes, infrastructure, and other items in more areas, in greater detail.
2026 Urban Area Collection Plan – 7.5cm resolution1
2026 Wide Area Collection Plan – 15cm resolution1
Large Refresh & Capture of U.S.
Large areas within our coast-to-coast aerial map will be updated in 2026 too. Our Wide Area collection program will collect and refresh 3.64 million km2 at 15cm. No one has imagery at this scale and resolution in the contiguous United States, covering cities, towns, and rural areas.
Up to 3 Collections
Vexcel collects orthomosiac imagery up to three times throughout the year in urban areas; twice at 7.5cm resolution and once at 15cm resolution.
These more frequent collections will provide more visualizations and more data to customers for key population centers across the country.
Up to 3 Collections
Vexcel collects orthomosiac imagery up to three times throughout the year in urban areas; twice at 7.5cm resolution and once at 15cm resolution.
These more frequent collections will provide more visualizations and more data to customers for key population centers across the country.
Up to 3 Collections
Vexcel collects orthomosiac imagery up to three times throughout the year in urban areas; twice at 7.5cm resolution and once at 15cm resolution.
These more frequent collections will provide more visualizations and more data to customers for key population centers across the country.
Up to 4X the Coverage. Built to Scale.
This year’s program delivers up to four times the coverage of the closest competitor in large-format aerial imagery. More square miles. More cities. More rural reach.
Powered by Vexcel’s dedicated fleet of fixed-wing aircraft and UltraCam large-format sensors, collections happen on a consistent, nationwide schedule. From capture to delivery, imagery moves through our controlled processing pipeline for reliable, repeatable results.
High-resolution imagery. Where you need it. When you need it.
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1The Vexcel 2026 U.S. collection plan is subject to change due to the nature of aerial surveys and the impact from weather, resources, or other factors. Population coverage based on 2020 U.S. Census data. Household coverage based on 2022 Esri Household data. Last updated on Feb. 13, 2026.
Large-format UltraCam cameras & sensors.
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Aerial surveys by fixed-wing aircraft.
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Aerial imagery and data for government and business.
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