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 easeof-use and safe operation

Simple data processing with 

Trimble Business Center 

photogrammetry module

DATASHEET

trimble ux5

aerial imaging solution

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. For additional 

time and resource savings, many of the Trimble UX5 

checks are automatically verified by the software and 

do not require any interaction from the operator. 

Plus, the fast and intuitive workflow allows the 

Trimble UX5 to be ready to fly in only 5 minutes 

ensuring minimal downtime. 

Automatic procedures for 

maximum safety

The Trimble UX5 offers a much safer method to 

collect data compared to traditional surveying 

methods. Flights are conducted in a fully automated 

manner, from launch to landing, and require no 

piloting skills. The operator merely facilitates the 

aircraft’s operation and built-in safety procedures 

ensure safe and successful launches each time. This 

means that data collection is performed without 

risking injury to individuals as a result of hazardous 

terrain, environmental contaminants, or equipment 

and machinery. 

Maximum performance

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. 

Valuable Photogrammetry 

Deliverables

Optimized to process data from the Trimble UX5 

Aerial Imaging Rover, the Trimble Business Center 

Photogrammetry Module creates impressive 

deliverables with flights performed with the 

Trimble UX5. 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.

The Trimble UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution, a new 

standard in mapping and surveying for professionals 

that require the highest accuracy – no matter what 

the conditions.

A new standard in mapping and

surveying

The all-new Trimble® UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution 

is setting the standard for fast and safe aerial data 

collection by offering a complete system with powerful 

technologies such as reversed thrust & automatic failsafe procedures, a robust design and radically simplified 

workflow. Featuring the Trimble AccessTM Aerial Imaging 

application the Trimble UX5 makes a once timeconsuming and complex process incredibly easy – no 

matter what the conditions. 

High quality image acquisition 

Designed to follow the latest developments in 

the ‘prosumer’ camera market, the Trimble UX5 

ensures optimal image quality along with maximum 

photogrammetric accuracy. The UX5 camera has – 

unlike a traditional compact camera – a large imaging 

sensor that captures very sharp, color-rich images, even 

in dark or cloudy conditions. The 16.1 MP camera and 

its custom optics give the UX5 the ability to capture 

data down to 2.4 cm (0.94 in) resolution.

Landings, less space – more accurate 

The Trimble UX5 overcomes the limitations of traditional 

UAS landings with the addition of an advanced control 

method. Based on reversed thrust, this innovative 

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 landings in 

confined spaces. 

Unrivaled Durable Airframe

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.

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 
DATASHEET

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 dm2

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.1 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

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)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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4 cm to 24 cm (0.94 in to 9.44 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)

2.4 cm

(0.94 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)

3.2 cm

(1.26 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)

4.8 cm

(1.89 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)

6.4 cm

(2.52 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)

8 cm

(3.15 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)

9.6 cm

(3.78 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)

12.8 cm

(5.04 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)

16 cm

(6.3 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)

24 cm

(9.45 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.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

trimble ux5

aerial imaging solution

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1 ISO standard atmosphere conditions.

2 Recommended; UX5 not tested above 2,500 m (8,202 ft)

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

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