High Resolution & Accurate
Aerial Imagery for Public Safety
Imagery and geospatial data to support emergency and 911 response, risk assessment, planning, and more.
See the Whole Picture in an Emergency
Trusted by public safety teams at the local, state, and federal level, Vexcel imagery supports 911 operations, public safety planning, and post-disaster response. Get detailed views of buildings, roads, access points, and more.
Keep Maps Accurate
Vexcel’s current and detailed aerial imagery helps verify structures, access paths, and jurisdiction boundaries.
Top-down aerial imagery is available across the Lower 48 and Hawaii, with angled oblique views in major cities. Vexcel also provides imagery in more than 40 countries and territories. Safety officials can see rooftops, building sides, nearby structures, and new construction, all from a single imagery provider.
See details you can’t see from street view or satellite imagery.
Imagery for Disaster Response
Vexcel activates its Gray Sky program after hurricanes, wildfires, or tornadoes to collect post-disaster aerial imagery. This imagery along with property-level damage assessments helps teams assess full scope of damage, triage response teams, compare before and after conditions, and guide recovery efforts.
Supporting 911 Operations in Tennessee
The State of Tennessee uses Vexcel imagery in statewide and local 911 operations. “We work with the local 911 districts across the state to connect them with Vexcel’s high-res ortho imagery through various mapping platforms statewide,” shared Pedersen. “It was really the need to give dispatch credible information when receiving emergency calls.”
—Dennis Pedersen, State of Tennessee
Use 3D Models for Planning & Awareness
Vexcel also provides pre-built and on-demand 3D models that offer realistic, interactive representations of cities and terrain.
These models help public safety agencies analyze complex environments, identify potential hazards, and improve pre-incident planning or large-event coordination.
Flexible Access—Online or Offline
Vexcel can deliver imagery through its Platform via APIs, Image Services, Viewer, and partner sites like Esri. For offline environments, files can be delivered for on-premises use to ensure continued access.
Responding to the Los Angeles Area Fires
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) utilized data and imagery from Vexcel to support their response to the LA wildfires in California.
FAQs for Public Safety
Q: Is Vexcel imagery current enough for 911 operational planning?
Yes. Vexcel refreshes urban areas in the U.S. up to three times per year, and 90% of the U.S. population is updated at least once annually. This regular update cycle helps ensure teams are working with imagery that reflects recent construction, road changes, or growth. We’re happy to share our existing library and ongoing collection schedules for your specific location during a demo.
Q: How detailed is Vexcel’s imagery? Can I see individual buildings and features to assist in 911 decisions?
A: Yes. Vexcel imagery is available at 7.5cm (3″) and 15cm (6″) resolution. That’s detailed enough to view buildings, driveways, alleyways, access points, and small structures like sheds. It’s not detailed enough to identify faces or license plates.
Q: Can we integrate Vexcel imagery directly into our 911 or public safety systems?
A: Absolutely. Vexcel provides imagery through secure APIs and image services that work with Esri ArcGIS, GIS systems, and map viewers. SDKs are also available for easier integration into in-house or third-party platforms.
Q: What’s the difference between Vexcel imagery and satellite or street maps?
A: Satellite imagery often lacks clarity and resolution details needed. Street maps may be outdated, especially in rural areas, and only show ground-level views. Vexcel publishes high-resolution, ortho aerial imagery and angled oblique views to show full location layouts and building sides to better assist decision making during emergency situations.
Q: What happens if the 911 center goes offline or loses internet? Can we access Vexcel imagery?
A: If needed, Vexcel can provide on-premises copy of its imagery. Agencies can keep a local copy of imagery, maintaining access even in off-the-grid centers or mobile units.
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