UltraCam Osprey 4.1

The UltraCam Osprey introduces the 4th generation UltraCam aerial imaging sensors. 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.

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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 industry-leading customized lens systems, next-generation image sensors with custom electronics, and a best-in-class 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 new and innovative Adaptive Motion Compensation (AMC) method compensates for multidirectional motion inducted image blur and additionally also compensates for ground sampling distance variations in oblique images, 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 modelling.

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Specifications

Application: 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

Uncertainty: Geometric calibration

Y

Radiometric calibration

Y

Data storage: Type of storage

SSD

Storage capacity [GB]

16,000

Storage Replaceable

Y

Sensor Characteristics: 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

CCD RGB

Y

Charged Coupled Device (CCD) IR

Y

CCD simultaneous

Y

CCD along track format [pixel x pixel]

14,016

CCD across track format [pixel x pixel]

20,544

Max. shutter speed [s]

0.7

Type CMOS

SONY

Operation Characteristics: Helicopter

Y

Fixed-wing

Y

Typical flying height [m]

1.5

Max flying height[m]

7

Forward motion compensation

Y

In flight pre-view

Y

Temperature controlled pod

Y

Max. acquisition duration [h]

No limitation

Warm-up time [s]

0

Platform

Software: On board image storage format(s)

RAW

Type of mission planning software

TrackAir

Type of postprocessing software

UltraMap

General: Year of introduction

2020

Hardware: 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

350 Watts

Type of GNSS/ INS positioning system

UltraNav (Applanix POSTrack OEM)