AERIAL MAPPINGTECHNOLOGIES
UltraNav v7
At every stage of flight,
you are in control.
Combine planning, navigation and precise positioning in UltraCam aerial mapping projects. UltraNav v7 provides an integrated workflow from office mission preparation to post-flight evaluation.
Terrain-based planning
Evaluate coverage and image overlap using elevation data.
Pilot and operator
Separate views for navigation and quality control.
Direct georeferencing
Process position and orientation data together.
Flexible IMU selection
310, 510 and 610 performance options.
Plan. Fly. Process.
Three complementary components linking mission preparation, data capture and GNSS/INS processing.
A plan that starts with the terrain.
TOPOFLIGHT MISSIONPLANNERPrepare flight lines on a digital terrain model; check GSD and overlap before flight.
Live monitoring in the air.
TOPOFLIGHT NAVIGATORWhile the pilot follows the route, the operator monitors sensor status and captures. The team tracks mission progress.
Precise positioning for your data.
APPLANIX POSPacCombine GNSS and IMU records to calculate image positions and orientations.
More detail
a clear flight plan.
Include terrain elevation in your plan, from mountains to deep valleys. Assess project requirements with pre-flight quality maps.
- GSD, forward and side-overlap checks.
- Include nadir and oblique sensors in planning.
- Work with SRTM or your own terrain model.
- Flight-line statistics and cost planning.
One mission.
Two perspectives.
Flight guidance for the pilot, data quality for the operator. Separate display content helps each user focus on their task.
Mission and route monitoring
Flown lines, image status and mission updates are shared between office and flight teams through TFX status files.
In-flight quality control
Monitor sensor status and capture progress. Use simulation mode for pre-flight training and basic sensor-connection tests.
Position and orientation
for every image.
POSPac provides direct georeferencing by processing GNSS and inertial measurements captured in flight together.
- Precise flight trajectory and orientation calculation.
- Post-processing without a base station using IN-Fusion+ PP-RTX.
- Reduce ionospheric scintillation effects with IonoGuard.
- Batch processing and optional camera quality-control tools.
PP-RTX accuracy depends on GNSS data quality, recording duration and regional coverage. The relevant service subscription is acquired separately.
Compact design.
An organised installation.
The IMU and UltraNav module are housed inside the UltraCam sensor head. On fourth-generation UltraCam systems, the top service cover enables field access and replacement of these components.
Hardware and IMU selection are assessed alongside the UltraCam model and project requirements.
Technical details.
Explore hardware, IMU options and software components under the headings below.
GNSS/INS and system components
| UltraNav module | Applanix AP+-based design; Trimble Maxwell GNSS technology. |
|---|---|
| Real-time positioning | 100 Hz. |
| IMU recording for post-processing | 200 Hz. |
| Orientation outputs | Roll, pitch and heading; event-marker support. |
| Satellite and signal support | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, IRNSS, QZSS, SBAS and MSS L-band. |
| Operator display | Vexcel Interface Panel Touch (IPT). |
| Pilot display | 8-inch Xenarc monitor. |
| GNSS antenna | Trimble AV39; triple-frequency GNSS support. |
IMU and performance classes
| UltraNav v7 610 | IMU-57 / FOG technology / IMU weight: 2.5 kg. |
|---|---|
| UltraNav v7 510 | IMU-95 / MEMS technology / IMU weight: 1.0 kg. |
| UltraNav v7 310 | IMU-93 / MEMS technology / IMU weight: 1.0 kg. |
Weights refer to IMU units. Position and orientation accuracy vary with IMU, correction method, satellite geometry and environment. RMS values by class and processing mode are provided in the official brochure.
Planning and flight management
| TOPOFLIGHT MISSIONPLANNER | Terrain-model-based 3D flight planning; oblique-sensor support; pre-flight quality maps. |
|---|---|
| Plan outputs | Excel for flight-line statistics; KML, GPX and TXT/CSV options for plan transfer. |
| TOPOFLIGHT NAVIGATOR | Camera parameters, image triggering, automatic mount stabilisation and in-flight quality monitoring. |
| Mission sharing between teams | Transfer flight lines, image status and mission updates through TFX status files. |
| Training and preparation | Simulation mode; pre-flight training and basic sensor-connection tests. |
Post-processing and correction options
| Applanix POSPac | Calculate trajectories, positions and orientations from GNSS and IMU data. |
|---|---|
| Post-processing with a base station | Single Base or SmartBase options. |
| Post-processing without a base station | IN-Fusion+ PP-RTX / Post-Processed CenterPoint RTX. |
| Quality and efficiency | IonoGuard, batch processing and optional Camera QC Tools. |
Software version, modules and service subscriptions are clarified in the quotation.
UltraNav v7 product brochure
System components and detailed performance tables. PDF · English
Complete your aerial mapping system.
Let us choose the solution
UltraNav configuration.
Share your UltraCam model, accuracy needs and working conditions. Let us assess suitable IMU, software and correction options together.