Trimble ZX5 Multirotor 

Unmanned Aircraft System

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, fractureresistant 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

DATASHEET
Specifications subject to change without notice.

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OPERATION

Endurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 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

DATASHEET

Trimble ZX5 Multirotor 

Unmanned Aircraft System

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Trimble Navigation Limited

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USA

EUROPE

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GERMANY

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Trimble Navigation 

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SINGAPORE