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
No one matches Vexcel’s existing aerial data library in terms of accuracy, high-resolution imagery, and powerful consistency across our products. You get access to a massive footprint that extends through 49 states, not just in heavily populated areas, but also in rural regions.
And with 99.6% population coverage covering 7.6 million km2, it’s the largest collection of its kind to help you build your knowledge of what’s on the ground with detailed visuals.
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 two years:
- 2022 U.S. Collection: 3.7 million km² total area
- 2023 U.S. Collection: 4.1 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.
2024 Collection Plan
We’re expanding our U.S. collection to the areas we know you’re looking for, to meet the growing need for ready-to-use aerial imagery for AI applications and industries needing to track properties, assets, and change over time. Get more views with better coverage from Vexcel.
2024 Plan Stats
4.4 million km2 collection plan
93.1% U.S. population
120 million U.S. households
Up to 3 collections in urban areas
1.4 million km2 at 7.5cm
3 million km2 at 15cm
Biggest Collection Plan to Date
- Collecting a total of 4.4 million km2 of high-resolution aerial imagery in 2024, from big cities to towns and rural areas
- Refreshing imagery for 93% of the U.S. population and 120 million households
- Boosting our yearly collection by 15% compared to 2023 collection
- Meeting the growing need for ready-to-use, accurate aerial imagery for reviewing properties, mapping assets, tracking changes over time, and supporting AI applications
6,830 Cities in Super Detail
In 2024, we plan to collect over 1.4 million km2 of our highest resolution aerial imagery (7.5cm) across urban and suburban locations, adding 200,000 km2 more than 2023. 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 over 6,800 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.
2024 U.S. Collection Plan – 7.5cm resolution1
2024 U.S. Collection Plan – 15cm resolution1
Largest Refresh & Capture of U.S.
Large areas within our coast-to-coast aerial photomap will be updated in 2024 too. Our plan will collect and refresh 3 million km2 at 15cm. No one has imagery at this scale and resolution in the contiguous United States, covering cities, towns, and rural areas.
Our official coverage map for our Wide Area program will be released soon after we finalize details with customers and partners.
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 2024 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 Oct. 12, 2024.
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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