Trimble UX5 Unmanned Aircraft System

THE STANDARD IN MAPPING 

AND SURVEYING

The Trimble® UX5 Unmanned Aircraft System 

(UAS) sets the standard for fast and safe aerial 

data collection by offering a complete system 

with powerful technologies such as a robust 

design, a radically simplified workflow and 

reversed thrust & automatic failsafe procedures. 

The Trimble UX5 offers a much safer method to 

collect data compared to traditional surveying 

methods. Featuring the Trimble AccessTM Aerial 

Imaging application, flights are conducted in a 

fully automated manner, from launch to landing, 

and require no piloting skills. The Trimble UX5 

makes a once time consuming and complex 

process incredibly easy – no matter what 

the conditions. 

Superior Image Acquisition

The Trimble UX5 ensures optimal image quality 

along with maximum photogrammetric accuracy. 

The camera has a large imaging sensor that 

captures very sharp, color-rich images, even in 

dark or cloudy conditions. The 24 MP camera 

and its custom optics give the UX5 the ability to 

capture data down to 2 cm (0.79 in) resolution.

Unrivaled Performance 

Based on a production method patented by 

Trimble, the Trimble UX5 combines an impact 

resistant foam structure and internal and external 

composite elements that give the UX5 its extreme 

durability and strength. Additionally, the design 

focus has been on delivering an easy to maintain 

airframe that can be renewed at users’ discretion 

by a plug-and-play fitting of the protected 

internal electronics. 

The remarkable design of the Trimble UX5 

ensures employability nearly everywhere and in 

practically all weather conditions. Whether you 

choose to fly in rainy conditions along windy 

seashores, in hot deserts, or in a snowy, mountain 

terrain, the Trimble UX5 is a dependable 

solution to gather high quality data without 

compromising coverage.

Landings, less space – more accurate

The Trimble UX5 overcomes the limitations 

of traditional fixed wing UAS landings with 

the addition of an advanced control method. 

Based on reversed thrust, this improved altitude 

measurement results in accurate and predictable 

landings for landing confidence every time. For 

professionals working in small areas, the landing 

angle and trajectory is compact and allows for 

landings in confined spaces.

Intuitive Workflows with 

Trimble Access

The Trimble Access Aerial Imaging application 

loaded onto the Trimble Tablet Rugged PC 

operates the Trimble UX5 and is a single software 

tool for planning your aerial missions, performing 

pre-flight checks and monitoring your flights – 

all with intuitive workflows that ensure reliable 

results. In the field, the operator is guided 

through the pre- and post-flight sequences 

with step-by-step digital checklists. The fast 

and intuitive workflow allows the Trimble UX5 

to be ready to fly in only 5 minutes ensuring 

minimal downtime.

Valuable Photogrammetry Deliverables

Optimized to process data from the Trimble 

UX5 Unmanned Aircraft System, the Trimble 

Business Center Photogrammetry Module 

creates impressive deliverables. Produce point 

clouds, Triangulated Irregular Network (TIN) 

models and contour maps of the area flown. 

These can then be used to calculate volumes, 

excavation planning, drainage planning and many 

other functions. Trimble Business Center also 

produces a scaled orthophoto of the area that 

can be used to plan a project, define features of 

interest, identify property boundaries, or show 

construction progress by comparing orthophotos 

from different times.

Key Features 

Leading image acquisition quality and 

data accuracy

All-terrain and all-weather performance 

Reverse thrust for precise landings in 

confined spaces

A durable and reliable solution for 

intensive use

Fully automated Trimble Access workflows for 

ease-of-use and safe operation

Simple data processing with Trimble 

Business Center photogrammetry module

DATASHEET
OPERATION

Endurance1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 minutes

Range1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 km (37.28 mi)

Cruise speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 kmh (50 mph)

Maximum ceiling2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5000 m (16,404 ft)

Pre-flight system setup time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 minutes

Take off

Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Catapult launch

Angle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 degrees

Landing

Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Belly landing

Angle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 degrees

Landing space (L x W)2

Typical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 m x 6 m (66 ft x 20 ft)

Recommended. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 m x 30 m (164 ft x 98 ft)

Weather limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 kmh (40.39 mph) and light rain

Communication & control frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4 GHz (FHSS)

Communication & control range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Up to 5 km (3.10 mi)

ACQUISITION PERFORMANCE

Resolution (GSD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 cm to 19.5 cm (.79 in to 7.67 in)

Height above take-off location (AGL). . . . . . . 75 m to 750 m (246 ft to 2,460 ft)

AREA COVERAGE TABLE

Height GSD Coverage/flight [km2] (1) Coverage/day [km2] (2)

70% 80% 90% 70% 80% 90%

75 m

(246 ft)

2.0 cm

(0.79 in)

1.1 km2

(0.43 mi2)

0.8 km2

(0.31 mi2)

0.4 km2

(0.15 mi2)

6.85 km2

(2.63 mi2)

4.5 km2

(7.74 mi2)

2.3 km2

(0.88 mi2)

100 m

(328 ft)

2.6 cm

(1.02 in)

1.8 km2

(0.7 mi2)

1.2 km2

(0.64 mi2)

0.6 km2

(0.23 mi2)

10.8 km2

(4.17 mi2)

7.2 km2

(2.78 mi2)

3.6 km2

1.39 mi2)

150 m

(492 ft)

3.9 cm

(1.54 in)

3.1 km2

(1.2 mi2)

2.1 km2

(0.81 mi2)

1.0 km2

(0.39 mi2)

18.7 km2

(7.22 mi2)

12.5 km2

(4.83 mi2)

6.2 km2

(2.39 mi2)

200 m

(656 ft)

5.2 cm

(2.05 in)

4.4 km2

(1.7 mi2)

3.0 km2

(1.16 mi2)

1.5 km2

(0.58 mi2)

26.6 km2

(10.27 mi2)

17.8 km2

(6.87 mi2)

8.9 km2

(3.44 mi2)

250 m

(820 ft)

6.5 cm

(2.56 in)

5.8 km2

(2.24 mi2)

3.8 km2

(1.47 mi2)

1.9 km2

(0.73 mi2)

34.6 km2

(13.36 mi2)

23.1 km2

(8.92 mi2)

11.5 km2

(4.44 mi2)

300 m

(984 ft)

7.8 cm

(3.07 in)

7.1 km2

(2.74 mi2)

4.7 km2

(1.81 mi2)

2.4 km2

(0.93 mi2)

42.5 km2

(16.41 mi2)

28.3 km2

(10.93 mi2)

14.2 km2

(5.48 mi2)

400 m

(1,312 ft)

10.4 cm

(4.09 in)

9.7 km2

(3.75 mi2)

6.4 km2

(2.47 mi2)

3.2 km2

(1.24 mi2)

58.0 km2

(22.40 mi2)

38.7 km2

(14.94 mi2)

19.3 km2

(7.45 mi2)

500 m

(1,640 ft)

13 cm

(5.12 in)

12.4 km2

(4.79 mi2)

8.2 km2

(3.17 mi2)

4.1 km2

(1.58 mi2)

74.2 km2

(28.65 mi2)

49.5 km2

(19.11 mi2)

24.7 km2

(9.54 mi2)

750 m

(2,461 ft)

19.5 cm

(7.67 in)

19.0 km2

(7.34 mi2)

12.7 km2

(4.90 mi2)

6.3 km2

(2.43 mi2)

113.9 km2

(43.98 mi2)

75.9 km2

(29.31 mi2)

38.0 km2

(14.67 mi2)

(1) For a 2:1 aspect ratio, which is a flight block with length equal to 2 times the width. This is a good approximation of 

the average flight block.

(2) Assuming on average 5 minutes pre-flight and 5 minutes post-flight setup and recovery time and operation between 

10 am and 4 pm.

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

• Maximized image footprint without compromising resolution, obtained with 

a custom wide-angle lens and APSC-type sensor.

• Maximized coverage per flight and per hour due to large image footprint, 

sharp turning capability and high cruise speed.

• Reversed thrust technology for a short and steep landing circuit.

• Powerful propulsion system for steep climbs and high altitude flights.

• High airframe service life due to wing robustness and maintainability.

• Short setup time with automated procedures in Trimble Access field software.

• Self-check and failsafe procedures for safe operation.

• One-button export to Trimble Business Center to create deliverables.

• Optimized data accuracy when processed with Trimble Business Center.

HARDWARE

Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fixed wing

Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 kg (5.51 lb)

Wingspan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 m (3.28 ft)

Wing area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 dm

Dimensions. . . . . . . . . 100 cm x 65 cm X 10.5 cm (39.37 in x 25.59 in x 4.13 in)

Material. . . . . . . . . . . . . EPP foam; Carbon frame structure; Composite elements

Propulsion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electric pusher propeller; brushless 700 W motor

Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.8 V, 6000 mAh

Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 MP mirrorless APSC with custom 15 mm lens

Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trimble Tablet Rugged PC

SOFTWARE

Trimble Access Aerial Imaging application

• Project management

• Mission planning with option for multiple flights

• Automated pre-flight checks

• Automatic take off, flight and landing

• Autonomous camera triggering

• Automated fail-safe routines

• User controlled fail-safe commands

• Automated data consistency checks

• Export to Trimble Business Center and a generic format for image processing

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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Navigation Limited, registered in the United States and in other countries. Access is a trademark of Trimble Navigation Limited. All 

other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. PN 022543-576B (06/15)

1 ISO standard atmosphere conditions.

2 1 sigma for wind <30 kph (19 mph).

DATASHEET

Trimble UX5 Unmanned Aircraft System

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