Trimble UX5 HP

Unmanned Aircraft System

HIGH PRECISION MAPPING 

AND SURVEYING SOLUTION

The Trimble® UX5 HP Unmanned Aircraft System 

(UAS) is an easy to use, fully automated, high 

precision system capable of capturing aerial 

photography with resolutions down to 1 cm. 

Featuring Trimble AccessTM Aerial Imaging field 

software and Trimble Business Center office 

software, this complete system provides an intuitive 

workflow that allows you to quickly create the 

highest quality orthomosaics and 3D models for 

applications such as survey grade mapping, power 

line monitoring, field leveling, site and route 

planning, progress monitoring and asset mapping. 

Superior Image Acquisition 

and Accuracy

The UX5 HP delivers precise data by integrating 

a high-performance Trimble GNSS receiver and 

a superior camera. Post-Processed Kinematic 

(PPK) GNSS technology is used to establish very 

accurate image locations in absolute coordinate 

systems, eliminating the need for ground control. 

As a result, less time is spent in the field and 

high precision results can be achieved even in the 

most inaccessible areas. With PPK, georeferencing 

aerial data is more robust and accurate than RTK, 

providing a superior level of reliability and accuracy. 

Use either your own base station or work with 

data from reference stations to georeference your 

deliverables with the highest accuracy possible.

The Trimble UX5 HP features an industry-leading 36 

MP full-frame sensor camera capable of capturing 

sharp, high resolution images. The camera achieves 

a leading level of image resolution—orthomosaics 

down to 1 cm GSD and point clouds up to several 

thousands points per square meter.

Key Features 

High-performance Trimble GNSS receiver 

with PPK technology

36MP, full-frame, high resolution camera

Orthomosaics resolution down to 1 cm & 

3D models with up to 1,000 pts/m2 

Survey quality accuracy without 

ground control 

Fully automated Trimble Access 

workfl ows for ease of-use and 

safe operation

Simple data processing with Trimble 

Business Center photogrammetry module 

Advanced data processing with Trimble 

Inpho UASMaster

DATASHEET

Configure for the Job 

No one project is ever the same, that is why you 

can select a camera and lens combination that 

match your project needs. You have the flexibility 

to choose between a near infrared or RGB sensor 

system, and a selection of lenses. The lenses 

include a 35mm lens for high accuracy, a 15mm 

wide angle lens for increased flight coverage or a 

25mm lens delivering both accuracy and increased 

flight coverage. 

Trusted Performance

The Trimble UX5 HP is an extremely safe and 

durable system, made from impact resistant foam, 

that can withstand extreme temperatures, winds up 

to 65 km, and light rain—making it ideal for use in 

conditions that most unmanned aircrafts struggle to 

operate in. 

Intuitive Workflows with 

Trimble Access

The Trimble Access Aerial Imaging application 

loaded onto the Trimble Tablet Rugged PC operates 

the UX5 HP and is a single software tool for 

planning your aerial missions, performing pre-flight 

checks and monitoring your flights. Now you can 

map corridors, cover disconnected areas in a single 

flight, import multiple map layers, fly irregular 

shaped areas and heights, plan or change multiple 

takeoff and landing locations during flight, and 

perform flight simulations to confirm the plan. 

The export functionality gathers all required data 

into a single file that can be imported into Trimble 

Business Center.

Valuable Photogrammetry Deliverables

Optimized to process data from the Trimble UX5 

HP, the Trimble Business Center Photogrammetry 

Module creates impressive deliverables. With a 

single drag-and-drop, imported GNSS information, 

base station or reference station data, and onboard 

images are processed in Trimble Business Center 

to produce a scaled orthophoto, point clouds, 

Triangulated Irregular Network (TIN) models and 

contour maps of the area flown. These can then 

be used in planning a project, calculating volumes, 

excavation planning, drainage planning and many 

other functions. 

Alternatively, Inpho UASMaster provides the power 

user or photogrammetrist with the right set of tools 

to use the full potential of aerial data. With featurebased seamline-finding, terrain editing capabilities, 

state-of-the-art DTM generation, classification and 

filtering, even the most challenging projects can 

be processed.
OPERATION

Endurance1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 minutes

Range1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 km (32 mi)

Cruise speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 kph (53 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)3

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

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

Weather limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 km/h (34 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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 cm to 25 cm (0.4 in to 9.9 in)

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

Absolute accuracy XY/Z (no ground control points) . . . . . . . . . down to 2 – 5 cm 

(0.8 – 2 in)

Relative orthomosaic/3D model accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(1-2x/1-5x GSD)

AREA COVERAGE TABLE

Height 

AGL

GSD 

15 mm 

lens

Area/

flight 

15 mm 

lens

GSD

25 mm 

lens

Area/

flight 

25 mm 

lens

GSD

 35 mm 

lens

Area/

flight 35 

mm lens

75 m 

(246 ft)

2.4 cm

(0.9 in)

1.4 km2

(0.54 mi2

)

1.5 cm 

(0.6 in) 

0.8 km2 

(0.31 mi2)

1.0 cm 

(0.4 in)

0.6 km2

(0.23 mi2

)

100 m

(328 ft)

3.3 cm

(1.3 in)

1.9 km2

(0.73 mi2

)

1.9 cm 

(0.7 in)

1.2 km2

(0.46 mi2

)

1.4 cm 

(0.6 in)

0.8 km2

(0.31 mi2

)

120 m

(394 ft)

3.9 cm

(1.5 in)

2.4 km2

(0.93 mi2

)

2.3 cm 

(0.9 in) 

1.4 km2

(0.54 mi2

)

1.7 cm 

(0.7 in)

1.0 km2

(0.39 mi2

)

150 m

(492 ft)

4.9 cm

(1.9 in)

3.1 km2

(1.20 mi2

)

2.9 cm 

(1.1 in)

1.8 km2

(0.69 mi2

)

2.1 cm 

(0.8 in)

1.2 km2 

(0.46 mi2)

300 m

(984 ft)

9.8 cm

(3.9 in)

6.5 km2

(2.51 mi2

)

5.8 cm 

(2.3 in)

3.7 km2

(1.43 mi2

)

4.2 cm 

(1.7 in)

2.7 km2

(1.04 mi2

)

750 m

(2461 ft)

16 cm

(6.3 in)

16.1 km2

(6.22 mi2

)

14.6 cm 

(5.7 in)

9.3 km2

(3.60 mi2

)

10.5 cm 

(4.1 in)

6.3 km2

(2.43 mi2

)

1 For a 5:1 aspect ratio of a single rectangular flight block, at 80% lateral overlap, including 5 min of traveling time 

from take-off to the first waypoint and from the last waypoint to the landing.

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 or 

Trimble Inpho UASMaster.

• High Precision GNSS receiver to georeference deliverables accurately and 

easily.

HARDWARE

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

Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.9 kg (6.4 lb)

Wingspan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 m (3.3 ft)

Wing area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 dm2

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . .100 cm x 65 cm X 10.5 cm (39.4 in x 25.6 in x 4.1 in)

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

Propulsion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electric pusher propeller; brushless 1400 W motor

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.8 V, 6600 mAh

Camera . . . . . . . 36 MP mirrorless full frame with custom 15, 25 or 35 mm lens

GNSS receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . L1/L2 GNSS (GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo Ready)

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, Trimble UASMaster and a generic format 

for image processing

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Trimble UX5 HP

Unmanned Aircraft System

DATASHEET

1 ISO standard atmosphere conditions.

2 Recommended; UX5-HP not tested above 5,000 m (16,404 ft).

3 1 sigma for wind <30 kph (19 mph).

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