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 preflight checks and monitoring your flights – all with 

intuitive workflows that ensure reliable results. In 

the field, the operator is guided through the preand 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.

© 2013–2015, Trimble Navigation Limited. All rights reserved. Trimble and the Globe & Triangle logo are trademarks of Trimble 

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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