Quantum-Systems GmbH, a leading Munich-based drone manufacturer, has unveiled an innovative survey-grade UAV solution in collaboration with Phase One and Trimble. The Phase One P5 128-megapixel camera has been seamlessly integrated into Quantum Systems’ flagship Trinity Pro mapping drone, marking a significant advancement in UAV-based mapping and surveying capabilities.

The construction and surveying industry faces challenges: including time constraints, resource limitations, and potential costly fines due to project delays. Traditional surveying methods are often time-consuming and may fail to meet the required data quality standards. A shortage of surveyors in the industry has contributed to these problems.

Quantum Systems’ Trinity Pro UAV, with over 75,000 flight hours of proven reliability, offers a lightweight design and extended flight capabilities, increasing productivity and helping address the shortage of surveyors. The Trinity Pro enables rapid surveying of large-scale areas with a single flight, offering a ground speed of up to 18 m/s and operational altitudes ranging from 60 to 120 meters AGL.

The Phase One P5 camera is purpose-built for aerial surveying via drones, offering industry-leading resolution and accuracy while meeting metrical calibration standards. This camera seamlessly integrates into the Trimble Business Center (TBC) workflow, setting a new standard for engineering surveying.

The integration of the Phase One P5 camera into Quantum Systems’ Trinity Pro UAV provides construction engineering professionals with survey-grade data accuracy, high detail, and accuracy, minimizing post-processing efforts and streamlining data collection. The collaborators hope that the joint solution will provide an essential tool for construction engineering, improving efficiency and productivity.

Robert Leake, Head of Commercial Sales at Quantum Systems, expressed the significance of this collaboration, saying, “We are proud to introduce a pioneering solution that not only addresses the profound challenges faced by the surveying and construction industry but also sets new benchmarks for efficiency and precision. Our collaboration with Phase One and Trimble has yielded a game-changing survey-grade UAV solution. Achieving this level of quality, detail, and accuracy within a fixed-wing platform is a first in the industry. We’re opening new horizons for engineering surveying professionals, and we’re excited to be at the forefront of this revolutionary leap forward.”

The Phase One P5 Camera is at the core of the solution.  The P5 has 128-megapixel resolution for exceptional precision and data reliability. Michael Messerschmidt, Director Product Management Unmanned at Phase One, emphasized the camera’s efficiency, stating, “Each Phase One P5 camera undergoes factory metric calibration and is supplied with a calibration certificate. When integrated with the Trinity Pro system, the Phase One P5 swiftly and accurately covers large survey areas, resulting in significant time and cost savings compared to traditional mapping and surveying methods.”

The electronic global shutter, precisely calibrated lenses, and sensor reduce the need for extensive post-processing and software corrections, ensuring the preservation of high-quality data.

With the launch of the Phase One P5 camera and the complete survey-grade UAV solution, Quantum Systems, Phase One, and Trimble are offering professionals in the field of aerial engineering surveying the opportunity to work with unmatched precision, providing data of exceptional accuracy for a wide variety of applications.

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