80cm Satellite Imagery for Wide-Area Mapping, Government and Business
XRTech Group supplies 80cm satellite imagery from TripleSat, GF-2 and GF-7 for government, urban planning, engineering, energy, mining, agriculture and insurance, from single sites to whole countries. Archive 0.8m scenes cost from $5/km², new tasking from $8/km², and volume pricing starts at 250 km². Coverage is worldwide, with flexible team-wide licensing.
✓0.8m detail at the lowest sub-metre price per km²
✓Up to 45 km per pass for regions, borders and corridors
✓Orthorectified, cloud-free mosaics checked by our QA team
✓One-off orders or multi-year programmes, as long as you need
Trusted by government agencies and enterprises on large-scale projects across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.
Send a KML, KMZ or SHP of your area. Within 24 hours we reply with archive coverage, cloud cover and a price per km².
0.8m
Panchromatic resolution, pan-sharpened colour
45 km
GF-2 swath width in a single pass
$5/km²
Archive price, the lowest sub-metre tier
Daily
TripleSat revisit over any location
Three 80cm systems, one supplierTripleSat, GF-2 and GF-7 all deliver 0.8m panchromatic imagery.
What 80cm means
What Is 80cm Satellite Imagery?
80cm satellite imagery is optical imagery in which every pixel covers 0.8m by 0.8m of ground. Buildings, building blocks, roads, field boundaries, large vehicles and construction sites are clearly visible. XRTech Group sells it as archive scenes from $5/km² or fresh tasking from $8/km², anywhere on Earth.
80cm is the most cost-effective sub-metre resolution. It costs less than half the price of 50cm per km², and its satellites image wider strips, so a city, province or country is covered faster and for a smaller budget. It supports mapping at scales around 1:10,000.
Government agencies and urban planners use 80cm for national basemaps, zoning, urban growth and change detection. Companies use it for site selection, pipeline and road routing, concession and exploration mapping, farm and plantation monitoring, and insurance portfolio risk. For individual cars or fine construction detail, step up to 50cm or 30cm.
2m
Moderate Resolution
For regional land cover and very large areas. Roads, field patterns and built-up blocks show clearly, but single buildings do not.
Best Value · Sub-Metre
80cm
High Resolution (HR)
Buildings, roads, field boundaries and large vehicles are clearly visible, at the lowest sub-metre price per km² and over the widest strips. The practical choice for national and city-wide mapping.
50cm
Very High Resolution
Cars, rooftops and building outlines are sharper, for 1:5,000 mapping. It costs more per km² and is collected over narrower strips.
Large programmes, solved
Wide-Area 80cm Imagery for Government and Enterprise Programmes
Buying imagery for one site is simple. Buying it for a city, concession, corridor or country on a fixed deadline is where projects stall. XRTech Group solves these four problems for government and commercial buyers.
Provinces, Concessions and Countries Covered in Weeks
GF-2 images a 45 km strip at 80cm, about twice the width of most sub-metre satellites, and three TripleSat satellites revisit any point daily. XRTech Group combines the archive of all three 80cm systems with new tasking, so national programmes and enterprise projects close coverage gaps fast.
• Up to 45 km swath for provinces, borders and coastlines
• Archive from TripleSat, GF-2 and GF-7 combined with new tasking
• Phased delivery, so your teams start on the first blocks
• Wide strips cut the number of passes and scenes
Archive search in secondsCapture date, cloud cover and an indicative price for every 80cm scene over your area.
Archive imagery
Buy 80cm Archive Imagery
The 80cm archive is the fastest, lowest-cost route to sub-metre coverage of large areas. GF-2 has collected since 2014, TripleSat since 2015 and GF-7 since 2019, so historical and recent coverage of your area is often ready without waiting for a new collection. Archive scenes cost $5/km² with a 25 km² minimum and are delivered within 48 hours of approval.
✓Catalogue search across TripleSat, GF-2 and GF-7
✓Filter by capture date, cloud cover and viewing angle
✓Neighbouring scenes merged into one orthomosaic
✓Historical baselines for change detection back to 2014
New tasking
Order New 80cm Satellite Tasking
When the archive is too old or too cloudy, task a satellite to collect fresh 80cm imagery on your dates. XRTech Group schedules collection across the TripleSat constellation, GF-2 and GF-7, so wide areas, long corridors and repeat monitoring cycles are captured on plan. New tasking costs $8/km² with a 100 km² minimum.
✓Daily revisit with three TripleSat satellites
✓Long strips and corridors along roads, pipelines and borders
✓GF-7 stereo for elevation models and 1:10,000 mapping
✓Repeat collections on a fixed monthly, quarterly or yearly cycle
Tasking on your termsSet the area, dates, cloud limit and viewing angle, then submit for a firm quote.
80cm pricing
80cm Satellite Imagery Price: Fixed per km²
These are XRTech Group's 80cm list prices in US dollars per km², for TripleSat, GF-2 and GF-7 data. They apply to any location worldwide. Volume pricing starts at 250 km², and national or multi-year programmes receive a custom rate per km² in writing.
Archive
Captured over 90 days ago | TripleSat, GF-2, GF-7
Price per km²:
USD 5/km² (min. 25 km²)
Delivery:
48 hours after order approval
Lowest sub-metre cost per km² for national basemaps.
Select ArchiveBest for bulk
Bulk Programme
250 km² and above | archive and tasking combined
Price per km²:
Volume rate below list price
Included:
Free coverage check and sample tile
Phased delivery, quality checks, cloud-free mosaic and flexible team-wide licensing.
Request Volume QuoteNew Tasking
Fresh capture on your dates
Price per km²:
USD 8/km² (min. 100 km²)
Stereo pair:
2× the mono price
GF-7 stereo for elevation models and 1:10,000 mapping.
Select TaskingMulti-Year Programme
Repeat coverage for monitoring
Update cycle:
Monthly, quarterly or yearly
Contract term:
As long as you need
Rates fixed in the contract for basemap refresh and change detection.
Plan a ProgrammeWhat changes the price of 80cm imagery?
Area: volume pricing from 250 km²; minimum 25 km² archive and 100 km² tasking
Archive or tasking: archive $5/km², new tasking $8/km²
Stereo: 2× the mono price, for elevation models and 3D mapping
Processing: orthorectification, mosaicking and analytics quoted per project
Programme length: multi-year and repeat-cycle contracts receive a custom rate
Urgency: priority and emergency tasking are not offered at 80cm; for time-critical needs choose 50cm
80cm Satellite Imagery Samples from Around the World
Every image below is 80cm data from TripleSat or GF-2. Ask for a free sample tile over your own area with any formal quote, so your team can judge the detail before committing to a large programme.
Marina del Rey, California · TripleSat
Residential grid, California · 80cm
Farmland and highway, USA · 80cm
Farms and roads, Canada · TripleSat
Oxford, Georgia, USA · TripleSat
Villages and farmland, China · GF-2
80cm satellites
Satellites That Collect 80cm Imagery
XRTech Group supplies 80cm imagery from three satellite systems: the three-satellite TripleSat constellation, the wide-swath Gaofen-2 (GF-2) and the stereo mapping satellite Gaofen-7 (GF-7). A single order can mix them to get the best capture date, viewing angle and cloud cover across every part of your area.
TripleSat Constellation
80cm
Three identical satellites launched on 10 July 2015 and phased in one orbit for daily revisit. The main source for new tasking, repeat monitoring and long strips. TripleSat specs →
0.8m PAN · 3.2m MS, 4 bands
About 24 km swath · daily revisit
Mono, stereo, long strip
Gaofen-2 (GF-2)
80cm
Launched on 19 August 2014, GF-2 images a 45 km strip at 0.8m, the widest of the three, with an archive that reaches back to 2014 for change detection. GF-2 specs →
0.8m PAN · 3.2m MS, 4 bands
45 km swath · 5-day revisit
Mono, wide-area strip
Gaofen-7 (GF-7)
80cm
Launched on 3 November 2019, GF-7 carries a two-line stereo camera (0.8m forward, 0.65m backward) and a laser altimeter, built for 1:10,000 stereo mapping and elevation models. Stereo imagery →
0.8m forward · 0.65m backward PAN
2.6m MS, 4 bands · 20 km swath
Two-line stereo, laser altimeter
80cm Satellite Imagery Specifications
Technical specifications of the three 80cm satellite systems XRTech Group supplies. TripleSat gives daily revisit for tasking, GF-2 covers the widest area per pass, and GF-7 adds stereo for 1:10,000 mapping. More detail is on the TripleSat and GF-2 pages.
| Specification | TripleSat | Gaofen-2 (GF-2) | Gaofen-7 (GF-7) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Satellites | Three identical satellites (TripleSat-1, 2 and 3), also known as DMC3 or Beijing-2 | One satellite | One stereo mapping satellite |
| Launch | 10 July 2015, PSLV-XL, Sriharikota | 19 August 2014, Long March 4B, Taiyuan | 3 November 2019, Long March 4B, Taiyuan |
| Panchromatic resolution | 0.8m delivered at nadir (1m sensor sampling, resampled) | 0.8m at nadir | 0.8m forward camera, 0.65m backward camera |
| Multispectral resolution | 3.2m, 4 bands, pan-sharpened to 0.8m | 3.2m, 4 bands, pan-sharpened to 0.8m | 2.6m, 4 bands, pan-sharpened |
| Spectral bands | PAN 450 to 650 nm, blue, green, red, NIR 760 to 910 nm | PAN 450 to 900 nm, blue, green, red, NIR 770 to 890 nm | PAN, blue, green, red, NIR |
| Swath width | About 24 km | 45 km (two cameras combined) | 20 km |
| Revisit | Daily with three satellites | 5 days with side viewing | About 5 days |
| Orbit | 651 km, sun-synchronous, 10:30 crossing | 631 km, sun-synchronous | About 505 km, sun-synchronous |
| Archive | Since 2015 | Since 2014 | Since 2019 |
| Collection modes | Mono, stereo, long strip, multiple strips | Mono, wide-area strip | Two-line stereo with laser altimeter |
| Best for | New tasking, repeat monitoring, corridors | Wide-area basemaps, historical baselines | 1:10,000 stereo mapping, DEMs and 3D |
| Delivery | GeoTIFF or Cloud Optimised GeoTIFF, basic or orthorectified, WGS84, UTM or national grid | GeoTIFF, basic or orthorectified | GeoTIFF, stereo pairs, DEM on request |
End-to-end delivery
End-to-End 80cm Projects from Scoping to Long-Term Monitoring
XRTech Group runs the whole project, not just the image order. One team plans, collects, processes, checks and delivers your 80cm data, then keeps it current for as long as the programme runs.
Project scoping
We review your area, mapping scale, accuracy target, deadline and budget, then confirm the right sensors, archive and tasking mix and a written delivery plan.
Collection planning
Archive first, then new tasking across TripleSat, GF-2 and GF-7, with cloud limits and viewing angles set per area.
Processing
Pan-sharpening, orthorectification with ground control, colour balancing and seamless mosaics, plus DEMs from GF-7 stereo when your project needs elevation.
Quality assurance
Every scene is checked for cloud, haze, geometry, seamlines and colour before delivery.
Delivery and integration
GeoTIFF, Cloud Optimised GeoTIFF or tiles in WGS84, UTM or your national grid, ready for ArcGIS, QGIS and CAD, delivered online or on encrypted drives.
Analytics and change detection
Land use and land cover maps, building footprints, urban growth and unauthorised construction reports from the same 80cm data.
Immediate to long-term supply
Archive within 48 hours for immediate needs, tasking for mid-term projects, and monthly, quarterly or yearly updates for multi-year programmes.
Support and continuity
Technical support for the full contract term, with no ITAR or EAR export licence delays for any country.
How to order
How to Buy 80cm Imagery in 4 Steps
There are two ways to buy 80cm imagery: order it yourself in the XRTech self-service portal, or fill in the quote form and our team does it all for you. For areas over 250 km², national programmes, tenders or several countries, the form is the faster route to a coverage check and volume quote.
Step 1: Draw or upload your area of interest
Open the XRTech satellite imagery portal and draw your area, or upload a KML, KMZ or SHP file. No account or login is needed. For regional programmes, corridors or hundreds of separate sites, send the boundary files to our team instead.
Results
Trusted by Teams Around the World
Governments, planners and responders choose XRTech to buy high-resolution satellite images when timelines are tight.
Derna, Libya: Flood Imagery in 24 Hours
Delivered while others were still quoting: clear waterline mapping and evacuation zone modelling for relief teams.
Gold Exploration in Africa
High-resolution imagery and AI analysis narrowed exploration targets before fieldwork.
Flood-Ready Planning in Abu Dhabi
Stereo imagery and elevation data supported flood-ready urban planning.
“We received high-resolution satellite imagery 2x faster than Maxar or Airbus vendors.”
Infrastructure Planner, Asia
When timelines are tight, speed makes the difference. XRTech delivers.
“Others said 3 weeks. XRTech delivered high resolution satellite imagery in 4 days, as was needed.”
National Mapping Lead, Africa
Fast, dependable delivery helped this team meet critical project milestones.
“Clear licensing, human support, and fast turnaround, finally.”
NGO Partner, MENA
Our transparent process and responsive team mean fewer delays and smoother execution.
Why XRTech Group
Why Governments and Enterprises Choose XRTech Group
Proven on large-scale projects
XRTech Group has delivered large-scale satellite imagery and mapping projects for government and enterprise clients across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East.
One accountable team, end to end
Scoping, collection, processing, quality checks, delivery and analytics sit with one team, so there are no hand-offs between suppliers and no gaps in responsibility.
Quality assured, scene by scene
Cloud, haze, geometry, seamlines and colour are checked on every scene before delivery.
Reliable for programmes of any length
Three 80cm systems and access to 130+ satellites keep collection moving when one satellite is busy or a region is cloudy, from a one-week order to a multi-year contract.
Tender and procurement ready
Fixed prices per km², technical compliance sheets, sample data and delivery schedules, in the format government procurement teams expect.
Lowest sub-metre cost, no export delays
80cm from $5/km² archive and $8/km² tasking, flexible team-wide licensing, and no US export licence checks in any country.
Who buys 80cm
Who Uses 80cm Imagery at Scale
80cm satellite imagery is for organisations that need building-level mapping over very large areas at the lowest sub-metre cost, often on a repeat cycle. These are the sectors where it pays back fastest.
Government and National Mapping
Mapping agencies, ministries and land departments use 80cm imagery to produce and refresh national basemaps at scales around 1:10,000, update land registers and track development across entire regions at the lowest sub-metre cost.
• National and regional orthomosaic basemaps
• Land use, land cover and zoning updates
• Unauthorised construction and encroachment detection
• Census, addressing and infrastructure inventories
Quote within 24 hours
Get an 80cm Quote for Your Area
Tell us where and how much. Within 24 hours XRTech Group replies with archive coverage, cloud cover, a price per km² and a free 80cm sample tile, for any location worldwide.
FAQ
80cm Satellite Imagery: Your Questions Answered
What is 80cm satellite imagery?
80cm satellite imagery is optical imagery where each pixel represents 0.8m by 0.8m on the ground. It shows buildings, roads, field boundaries and large vehicles, and supports mapping at scales around 1:10,000. XRTech Group supplies it worldwide from TripleSat, GF-2 and GF-7.
How much does 80cm satellite imagery cost?
XRTech Group sells 80cm archive imagery at $5/km² (minimum 25 km²) and new 80cm tasking at $8/km² (minimum 100 km²). Stereo costs 2× the mono price. Volume pricing starts at 250 km², and multi-year programmes receive a custom rate in writing.
Do you offer bulk or volume discounts on 80cm imagery?
Yes. Volume pricing starts at 250 km², and the rate per km² drops as the total area grows. The final rate depends on total area, the archive and tasking mix, processing and programme length, and is confirmed in a written quote.
Can I buy 80cm imagery for a single site or a small project?
Yes. XRTech Group sells 80cm archive imagery from 25 km² and new tasking from 100 km², for one site or many. Order directly in the self-service portal or request a quote, and we reply within 24 hours.
Which satellites provide 80cm imagery?
XRTech Group supplies 80cm imagery from the TripleSat constellation (three satellites, daily revisit, about 24 km swath), Gaofen-2 (45 km swath, archive since 2014) and Gaofen-7 (0.8m and 0.65m stereo for 1:10,000 mapping). A single order can combine all three.
What can you see in 80cm satellite imagery?
Is 80cm imagery good enough for urban planning and national mapping?
Yes. 80cm is widely used for national basemaps, land use and zoning maps, urban growth monitoring and infrastructure planning at scales around 1:10,000. For 1:5,000 cadastre or building-level detail in dense city centres, combine it with 50cm or 30cm over priority areas.
How long does delivery of 80cm imagery take?
Archive 80cm imagery is delivered within 48 hours of order approval. New tasking depends on weather and satellite capacity over your area, and large programmes are delivered in phases, so your teams can start on the first blocks while collection continues.
Can you supply 80cm imagery for a whole country or a multi-year programme?
Yes. XRTech Group plans country-wide coverage using archive scenes first and new tasking for the gaps, then keeps the data current with monthly, quarterly or yearly updates for as long as the contract runs, with rates fixed in writing.
Do I need an export licence or permit to buy 80cm satellite imagery?
No. XRTech Group is a non-US satellite imagery provider, so 80cm orders are not subject to US ITAR or EAR export controls. Government and private buyers in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe order on standard commercial terms.
What formats and processing levels are available?
80cm imagery is delivered as GeoTIFF or Cloud Optimised GeoTIFF in natural colour or 4-band (blue, green, red, near-infrared), pan-sharpened to 0.8m, as basic or orthorectified products in WGS84, UTM or your national grid. Seamless mosaics, DEMs from GF-7 stereo and land use maps are available on request.
Can XRTech Group support government tenders and RFPs?
Yes. XRTech Group supplies fixed prices per km², technical compliance sheets, coverage reports, sample data and a delivery schedule for government tenders and RFPs.
Is 80cm the right resolution, or do I need 50cm or 2m?
Choose 80cm for national, regional and city-wide mapping and repeat monitoring at the lowest sub-metre price. Choose 50cm or 40cm for building-level detail and 1:5,000 mapping, and 30cm when vehicle types and engineering detail matter. Choose 2m for land cover over very large areas. The resolution guide compares every option.
Reviewed by Mustafa Jawaad, General Manager, XRTech Group. Prices are XRTech Group's published 80cm list prices in USD per km²; volume pricing applies from 250 km².