SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble
(NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today the ZX5 Multirotor Unmanned Aircraft
System (UAS), a new aerial imaging and workflow solution that
captures and processes geo-referenced photo and video data for
mapping, agriculture and inspection applications. The Trimble® ZX5
complements the UAS portfolio with the ability to reach smaller,
remote environments faster, while providing accurate mapping data
for improved productivity in the field and back office.
"Unmanned aerial systems are powerful tools that are
transforming geospatial-based mapping and inspection applications
to positively impact our world," said Todd
Steiner, product marketing director in Trimble's Geospatial
Division. "Adding a multirotor solution to our portfolio provides
options for our customers working across multiple environments to
collect accurate spatial data, transform it to intelligence and
create deliverables."
With the ZX5, Trimble extends its unmanned aerial portfolio to
include both fixed-wing and multirotor solutions, providing
customers with a choice to meet their specific requirements.
Trimble's fixed-wing UX5 provides longer flight capabilities for
large, open environments including farms, mines, canals, flood
areas and forests – while the ZX5 is more suited for mapping
smaller sites, including facades, obstructed areas, construction
sites and standard aerial mapping applications.
The ZX5 Multirotor is built for everyday jobs where image
capture from tight spaces is common. Its vertical takeoff and
landing capabilities allow users to work in tight places and
obstructed environments where fixed-wing solutions are less
suitable. It requires no launcher, is easy to assemble and includes
everything needed to capture high-quality geo-referenced photos for
aerial mapping and inspection applications.
The ZX5 includes a 16 megapixel camera to capture high-quality
aerial imagery, down to 1 mm ground sample distance. The ZX5 also
can be equipped to capture live video imagery for civil
infrastructure, utility and oil and gas pipeline inspections.
Data captured by the ZX5 can be imported into Trimble Business
Center Photogrammetry Module software to create detailed
ortho-photos, digital elevation models, point clouds, volume
calculations and 3D models, all without requiring specialized
photogrammetry knowledge or experience. It also integrates with
Trimble's state-of-the-art Inpho® UASMaster module for advanced
photogrammetric processing.
In addition, the Trimble ZX5 has been granted a Section 333
exemption from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Training Partner
Trimble also selected Juniper Unmanned as an official training
services provider for Trimble's UAS products. In this role, Juniper
will provide classroom and field training for Trimble UAS customers
worldwide.
Availability
The ZX5 is available now through Trimble's Geospatial
Distribution Channel. To learn more about Trimble's portfolio of
unmanned aerial solutions, visit: http://uas.trimble.com.
About Trimble's Geospatial Division
Trimble's Geospatial Division provides solutions
that facilitate high-quality, productive workflows and information
exchange, driving value for a global and diverse customer base of
surveyors, engineering and GIS service companies, governments,
utilities and transportation authorities. Trimble's innovative
technologies include integrated sensors, field applications,
real-time communications, field-to-office processing and software
for modeling and data analytics. Using Trimble solutions
organizations capture the most accurate spatial data and transform
it into intelligence to deliver increased productivity and improved
decision-making. Whether it's more efficient use of natural
resources or extending the life of civil infrastructure, reliable
information is at the core of Trimble's solutions to transform the
way work is done.
For more information, visit:
https://www.trimble.com/Industries/Geospatial/index.aspx.
About Trimble
Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in
businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions
are focused on applications requiring position or
location—including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and
asset management, public safety and mapping. In addition to
utilizing positioning technologies, such as GPS, lasers and optics,
Trimble solutions may include software content specific to the
needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver
the solution to the user and to ensure a tight coupling of the
field and the back office. Founded in 1978, Trimble is
headquartered in Sunnyvale,
Calif.
For more information, visit: www.trimble.com.
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