UltraCam Osprey 4.1 oblique aerial camera system
New perspectives on 3D aerial mapping with simultaneous nadir & oblique image capture
The highly versatile large-format aerial camera simultaneously collects photogrammetry grade nadir images (PAN, RGB and NIR) and oblique images (RGB) in four directions. Enabling unprecedented flight collection efficiency at superior radiometric and geometric quality, the UltraCam Osprey 4.1 sets a new standard in urban mapping and 3D city modelling.
Vexcel Imaging
Graz, AT
Description
The UltraCam Osprey introduces the 4th generation UltraCam aerial imaging sensors. A highly versatile system, the UltraCam Osprey simultaneously collects photogrammetry-grade nadir images (PAN, RGB and NIR) and oblique images (RGB) in four directions.
As a result of a combination of industryleading customized lens systems, next generation image sensors with custom electronics, and a best-inclass image processing pipeline, the UltraCam Osprey 4.1 delivers imagery of unprecedented quality in terms of detail resolution, clarity and dynamic range. The system pushes urban flight productivity to new levels, collecting 1.2 Gigapixels every 0.7 seconds. Customers can fly faster, cover more area and see more detail.
The proprietary Adaptive Motion Compensation (AMC) method compensates for multi-directional motion inducted image blur and additionally also compensates for ground sampling distance variations in oblique images. Combined with True Pixel Processing (TPP) the system produces imagery of unprecedented vividness and sharpness. From orthophotos to point clouds and 3D models, the UltraCam Osprey 4.1 high-performance system sets new standards in urban mapping and 3D city modeling.
“We selected the UltraCam Osprey knowing that it was developed based on sound photogrammetric principles. The integration of the sensor and the uniquely continuous UltraMap software workflow are a winning advantage over other solutions on the market.”
(Aicke Damrau, UltraCam Osprey customer)
KEY SPECIFICATIONS
20,544 x 14,016 pixels PAN image size (nadir)
14,176 x 10,592 pixels Color image size (oblique)
CMOS imaging sensors
Adaptive Motion Compensation (AMC)
1 frame per 0.7 seconds
80 mm PAN lens system
120 mm Color (RGB Bayer pattern) lens system
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Specifications
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Application
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Training facilities
Yes
Main applications
3D City modeling, Urban planning, Utilities planning and management, Security & Defense, Environmental monitoring, Insurance, Disaster Management, Telecommunications, Tourism
Distinguishable features
Combines a high performing photogrammetric nadir camera with oblique capture capability - high frame rate - integrated package that contains all components in the sensor head - including an optional embedded OEM UltraNav GPS/INS/FMS system - modular solid-state storage
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Uncertainty
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Geometric calibration
Yes
Radiometric calibration
Yes
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Data storage
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Type of storage
SSD
Storage capacity [GB]
32,000
Storage Replaceable
Y
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Sensor Characteristics
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Number of lenses
8
Lenses: focal lengths [mm]
Nadir: 80 (PAN) & 50 (RGB); Oblique: 120 (RGB)
Lenses: interchangeable
N
Pixel size [µm]
3.76
Megapixels
288
Dynamic range [bits]
14
Type CMOS
Sony
Max. integration time [s]
0.7
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Operation Characteristics
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Helicopter
N
Fixed-wing
Y
Max flying height[m]
7000
Forward motion compensation
Y
In flight pre-view
Y
Max. acquisition duration [h]
Unlimited
Warm-up time [s]
0
Platform
Fixed-wing
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Software
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On board image storage format(s)
RAW
Type of mission planning software
Topoflight Mission Planner
Type of postprocessing software
Vexcel UltraMap
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General
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Year of introduction
2020
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Hardware
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Camera unit Weight [kg]
58
Camera unit Length [m]
0.8
Camera unit Width [m]
0.43
Camera unit Depth [m]
0.43
Power requirements
330 W (average) - 350 W (peak)
Type of GNSS/ INS positioning system
UltraNav and most current third party systems
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Application areas
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Select an application area:
Construction and Infrastructure, Cultural Heritage, Land Surveying and Cadastre, Mining, Oil and Gas, Defense and Security, Other
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Product characteristics
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Choose characteristics:
Panchromatic Imagery
Documents
Brochure
UC_Osprey_4.1_en.pdf
