Trimble ZX5 Multirotor 

Unmanned Aircraft System

DATASHEET

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO 

CAPTURE RELIABLE AERIAL 

DATA 

Tested and proven, the Trimble® ZX5 

Multirotor is built to execute tough, 

everyday jobs quickly, even in tight spaces. 

It requires no launcher, is easy to assemble 

and includes everything you need to 

capture high quality georeferenced photos 

for applications such as aerial mapping and 

inspections. 

Optionally, the system can be equipped to 

capture live video imagery for inspection 

applications such as civil infrastructure, 

utilities, and oil and gas pipelines.You’ll 

also find it offers simple field-to-office 

workflows, and integrates easily with other 

Trimble technology. 

It Goes to Work Fast so You Get in

and Out Quickly

The Trimble ZX5 sets up in minutes and 

comes equipped with an industry leading 

flight control system for unprecedented 

performance and precision. Its vertical 

takeoff and landing capability allows users 

to work in tight places and obstructed 

environments where fixed wing solutions 

are less suitable. And you can count on 

it to stay on the job, flight after flight, 

thanks to its proven and reliable design, 

rugged, durable chassis made from light, 

fracture-resistant carbon and the highest 

quality components available.

Precise Data and Fast Processing

The Trimble ZX5 Multirotor includes a 

16 MP Olympus camera, allowing users 

to capture high quality aerial imagery and 

achieve ground sample distances (GSD) 

down to 1 mm for superior image quality. 

Import your data into Trimble Business 

Center Photogrammetry Module office 

software to create detailed orthophotos, 

digital elevation models, point clouds, 

volume calculation, 3D models and 

more without requiring specialized 

photogrammetry knowledge or 

experience. Or utilize the state-of-the-art 

Trimble Inpho® UASMaster module for 

advanced photogrammetric processing.

The Trimble ZX5 is another accurate, 

reliable tool in Trimble’s family of UAS 

solutions. Fast to set up and easy to 

operate, the Trimble ZX5 allows you to 

quickly collect data in the field so you 

can generate the dynamic deliverables 

required for today’s jobs. 

Key Features 

Outstanding flight stability and 

performance even in strong winds

Includes a 16 MP camera system and flight 

planning software

Resolution down to 1mm ground 

sample distance

Light, compact, foldable carbon design

Up to 20 minute mission duration and 

2 km range

Easy data processing in Trimble Business 

Center Photogrammetry Module or 

Trimble UASMaster
Specifications subject to change without notice.

DATASHEET

Trimble ZX5 Multirotor 

Unmanned Aircraft System

OPERATION

Endurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 minutes

Flight time without payload. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 minutes

Maximum ceiling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,000 m (9,843 ft) AMSL

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

Launch and recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vertical takeoff and landing 

Weather limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stable in winds up to 36 km/h (22 mph)

Control frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4 GHz

Video frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8 GHz

Communication and control range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Up to 2 km (1.2 miles)

Live video stream resolution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480i

Recordable video resolution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1080p30

ACQUISITION PERFORMANCE

Resolution (GSD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 mm to 19.5 cm, depending on 

height above ground level (AGL) and lens

Flight AGL range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 m to 750 m

HARDWARE

Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rotary wing 

Number of rotors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Maximum takeoff mass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 kg (11 lb)

Payload capability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3 kg (5 lb)

Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 cm x 49 cm (33 in x 19 in)

Material. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carbon frame structure

Propulsion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electric pusher propeller; 6 brushless motors

Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 x 6600 mAh 14.8 V 

Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 MP with interchangeable 14 mm lens

Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC or tablet running Microsoft® Windows® XP 

operating system or later (Windows 7 or later recommended)

Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capable of at least XGA (1024x768) 

and at least one USB port

SOFTWARE

• Mission planning with option for multiple flights

• Automated pre-flight checks

• Automatic takeoff, 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

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