UltraCam goes 811: CEO announcement on 2025 models
Graz, Austria • October 7, 2025
At Vexcel Imaging, we’re proud to be the first aerial system manufacturer to adopt Sony’s cutting-edge IMX811 CMOS sensor across our system lineup. With 247 megapixels and a 2.81 µm pixel size, this sensor sets a new standard in image quality and performance. In 2025 alone, we introduce three new systems: the UltraCam Osprey 4.2 (announced in spring), followed by the UltraCam Dragon 4.2 and UltraCam Merlin 5.0 at Intergeo, marking one of the most significant expansions of our portfolio to date.
Watch the video below as our CEO introduces the new systems and shares our vision for the future of UltraCam and aerial imaging.
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More InformationUltraCam Dragon 4.2 – Hybrid imaging & LiDAR
The Dragon 4.2 is the most powerful hybrid aerial system on the market today. With nadir and oblique cameras (19,136 x 12,736 pixels each) combined with a 2.4 MHz RIEGL LiDAR scanner featuring a unique scan line pattern, the Dragon provides comprehensive coverage in complex urban environments, making it ideal for digital twin generation and urban mapping at scale.
Gain insights into the new UltraCam Dragon 4.2 in our full press release and discover how Slagboom en Peeters, the first worldwide customer of the Dragon 4.2, is leveraging the system.
UltraCam Merlin 5.0 – Premium true nadir mapping
The Merlin 5.0 pushes photogrammetric nadir mapping to new heights with 37,500 pixels across the flight strip and user-exchangeable lens kits, previously exclusive to the UltraCam Eagle. Its true nadir cone assembly ensures consistent Ground Sample Distance, while advanced optics, fast capture rate, and True Pixel Processing (TPP) deliver highest photogrammetric accuracy.
Explore the new UltraCam Merlin 5.0 in our full press release and learn how Latitude Spatial, our launching customer, is integrating the system to boost aerial mapping efficiency.
UltraCam Osprey 4.2 – Photogrammetric nadir and oblique imaging
The Osprey 4.2 is a powerhouse large-format aerial camera that captures both photogrammetry-grade nadir and oblique images in a single flight. 27% more flight line efficiency compared to its predecessor model, it delivers unmatched collection performance, exceptional image sharpness, and outstanding image quality. Whether you're modeling 3D cities, monitoring infrastructure, or conducting precision mapping, the Osprey 4.2 is the ultimate tool for the job.
Learn more about the UltraCam Osprey 4.2 and explore its key specifications in our full press release.
