U.S. Coverage Maps & Collection Plans
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 in More Places
Multiple Collections:
See more. Track changes. Our aerial imagery library in the U.S. spans back to 2012, offering multiple collections throughout the years of urban and rural areas. Plus, we just keep adding more and more imagery every year. Some fun stats from the last three years:
- 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:
Our aerial library produces several analytical and mapping-grade imagery products (Ortho, Oblique, Multispectral), elevation models (Elevate), 3D Cities, and AI-derived products (Elements). Not only do our products enhance your visualization and understanding of what’s on the ground, they have a pixel-to-data match across multiple products to ensure your views align as you switch between different products.
2025 Collection Plan
In 2025, Vexcel will refresh its high-resolution, accurate, and up-to-date aerial imagery to meet growing demand across various sectors.
2025 Plan Stats
5.1 million km2 collection plan
93.1% U.S. population
120 million U.S. households
Up to 3 collections in urban areas
1.6 million km2 at 7.5cm
3.5 million km2 at 15cm
Comprehensive Plan
- Collecting a total of 5.1 million km2 of high-resolution aerial imagery in 2025, from big cities to towns and rural areas
- Refreshing imagery for 93% of the U.S. population and 120 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 2025, we plan to collect 1.6 million km2 of our highest resolution aerial imagery (7.5cm) across cities and population centers. This means 86% 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.
2025 Urban Area Collection Plan – 7.5cm resolution1
2025 Wide Area Collection Plan – 15cm resolution1
Largest Refresh & Capture of U.S.
Large areas within our coast-to-coast aerial map will be updated in 2025 too. Our Wide Area collection program will collect and refresh 3.5 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.
4x more coverage than competitors
This year’s program offers up to 4 times more coverage than our closest competitor in the aerial imagery space.
Vexcel‘s fleet of fixed-wing aircraft, equipped with our award-winning large-format UltraCam sensors, will be deployed throughout the year. After collection, our imagery is pushed through a world-class processing pipeline.
Get the high-resolution aerial imagery you need, where you need it.
1The Vexcel 2025 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. 7, 2025.
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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