High-Resolution Satellite Imagery for Construction
Plan sites, track progress and settle disputes with 30 cm satellite imagery, elevation models and radar data from 130+ satellites. Archive imagery ships in days, and fresh captures are scheduled around your build.
Accurate, measurable site data
Progress tracking without site visits
Lower survey cost and project risk
Trusted by engineering firms worldwide
Active site, sub-meter optical view
Resolution from 0.3 m
Satellite imagery for construction, from first survey to final handover
Getting the ground right at the start saves money at every stage after it. High-resolution satellite imagery gives your team a clear, current and measurable view of any site in the world, without sending a survey crew or flying a drone.
XRTech Group supplies optical, multispectral, radar and elevation data for buildings, roads, bridges, airports, dams, pipelines and entire new city districts. One supplier for every data layer, delivered in the formats your GIS and CAD teams already use.
Optical imagery
Visual detail down to 30 cm
Multispectral
Soil, vegetation and material mapping
SAR radar
Captures through cloud, day and night
DEM, DSM, DTM
Terrain and surface height models
130+
Satellites in our network
0.3 m to 2 m
Optical resolution range
Under 7 days
Typical archive delivery
Global
Coverage in any country
What is high-resolution satellite imagery for construction?
It is imagery captured from orbit with enough detail to see vehicles, material stockpiles, foundations and trenches on your site. At 0.3 m resolution, every pixel covers a 30 by 30 cm square on the ground, sharp enough to measure, compare and report on real progress.
Eyes from space
Satellites revisit your site on a regular schedule, building a dated visual record of every stage of work.
Measurable detail
Sub-meter pixels let you count equipment, estimate stockpiles and check earthworks against the design.
More than photos
Multispectral and radar sensors record heat, moisture, surface type and ground movement the eye cannot see.
No site visit needed
Review progress from the office, compare dates side by side and share one view with every stakeholder.
Why your construction project needs satellite imagery
Satellite data pays for itself by catching problems early, while they are still cheap to fix.
Plan from the start
Compare candidate sites, study access, drainage and terrain, and understand the ground before the first survey peg goes in.
Monitor every site remotely
Track progress against schedule, verify contractor claims and spot encroachment across one site or fifty.
Improve safety and compliance
Watch for slope instability, flood exposure and environmental impact, and keep a dated record for regulators.
Cut survey time and cost
Replace repeated field trips with imagery that covers many square kilometers in a single capture.
Settle disputes with evidence
Timestamped imagery gives owners, contractors and insurers one objective record of what was built and when.
Satellites, sensors and data products for every build stage
We are not tied to a single constellation. We pick the right satellite for your site, weather and deadline from a network of 130+ optical, radar and stereo sensors, then turn the raw data into products your engineers can use on day one.
Very high resolution optical
Sharp imagery for site layout, progress checks, stockpile review and as-built verification.
Wide swath optical
Covers highway corridors, new districts and whole regions quickly and at lower cost per square kilometer.
SAR radar
Sees through cloud, smoke and darkness. Ideal for monsoon regions and InSAR ground movement tracking.
Stereo and specialized sensors
Stereo pairs for elevation models, plus thermal and hyperspectral data for specialist analysis.
Value-added products for construction
Digital elevation and surface models
DEM, DSM and DTM products for cut and fill, drainage design, route selection and volume calculations.
Digital orthophoto maps
Geometrically corrected imagery aligned to real coordinates, ready to overlay on CAD drawings and parcel maps.
3D scenes and city models
Building-level 3D models for massing studies, flood modeling, line-of-sight checks and digital twins.
Projects built with XRTech Group imagery
Governments, engineering firms and NGOs use our satellite data to plan, build and protect infrastructure across the Middle East, Africa, Asia and beyond.
Water basin modeling
Detailed basin and catchment models that guide dams, reservoirs, canals and other water infrastructure.
Flood and disaster mapping
Rapid imagery for damage assessment and rebuilding plans. In Derna, Libya, we delivered analysis within 24 hours of the floods.
National infrastructure DEMs
High-accuracy elevation models that guide national road, rail and transport programs from route study to design.
Smart city zoning
Sub-meter imagery supporting zoning, master planning and the delivery of new mixed-use districts.
Land analysis at regional scale
Crop health and subsidy validation across thousands of square kilometers, the same scale used for regional land planning.
Perimeter and ground movement monitoring
Combined SAR and optical monitoring for borders and remote sites, including millimeter-level ground deformation tracking.
Search, preview and order imagery in our portal
Draw your site boundary, filter by date, resolution and cloud cover, and see what archive imagery already exists before you spend anything. Need something newer? Request a fresh capture from the same screen.
Draw your area of interest
Outline a plot, a corridor or a whole district, or upload a KML or shapefile.
Compare scenes and prices
Preview archive scenes with capture date, resolution, cloud cover and price per square kilometer.
Order archive or request tasking
Check out archive imagery, or book a new capture window for your site.
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Archive scene, 30 cm
Cloud cover 2%, 48 km² site
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New tasking, 50 cm
Capture window of 5 to 10 days
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Real feedback from project teams
Speed, clear licensing and a real person on the other end of the line. Here is what our clients say.
We received high-resolution satellite imagery 2x faster than from Maxar or Airbus vendors.
Infrastructure Planner, Asia
When timelines are tight, delivery speed decides whether a milestone is met.
Others said 3 weeks. XRTech delivered high-resolution satellite imagery in 4 days, exactly as needed.
National Mapping Lead, Africa
Fast, dependable delivery helped this team hit a critical project deadline.
Clear licensing, human support and fast turnaround. Finally.
NGO Partner, MENA
A transparent process and a responsive team mean fewer delays and smoother execution.
Specs snapshot: engineered for precision, delivered for productivity
The technical detail your engineers and GIS team will ask about, in one place.
High-resolution imagery
Sub-meter optical imagery in 8-bit, 11-bit or 16-bit depth, ortho-ready and optimized for analysis, with CE90 accuracy specs on request.
Elevation data (DEM, DSM, DTM)
Grid spacing from 2 m to 10 m with vertical accuracy of ±3 m RMSE, suited to engineering, hydrology and land development.
File formats and delivery
GeoTIFF, IMG, SHP and DWG, ready for GIS, CAD and BIM. Delivered by secure cloud link or physical drive.
Projections and licensing
Any standard or custom coordinate system. Project-wide licensing that covers your whole team and allows publication.
Clear pricing for construction satellite imagery
Priced per square kilometer, with no hidden fees. Archive imagery is more than 90 days old and ready now. New tasking is captured fresh for your site.
High resolution
Up to 4 bands. Best for corridors, regional planning and early site selection.
Archive imagery
USD 5 / km²
Minimum order 25 km²
New tasking
USD 8 / km²
Minimum order 100 km²
Very high resolution
Up to 4 or 8 bands*. The most requested choice for progress monitoring.
Archive imagery
USD 13 / km²
Minimum order 25 km²
New tasking
USD 20 / km²
Minimum order 100 km²
Super high resolution
Up to 4 bands. For as-built checks, dispute evidence and detailed site audits.
Archive imagery
USD 20 / km²
Minimum order 25 km²
New tasking
USD 30 / km²
Minimum order 100 km²
*Band availability depends on the satellite. Elevation models, SAR and analytics are quoted per project. Free samples are available on request.
How to buy satellite imagery for your construction site
Four simple steps, handled by one named project contact from first message to final delivery.
Share your site
Send a KML, a shapefile, coordinates or simply a pin on a map.
Get options within 24 hours
We check archive coverage and tasking windows, then send resolution, date and price options.
Approve and license
Choose archive or new tasking. One simple license covers your entire project team.
Receive analysis-ready data
Orthorectified imagery, elevation models or reports, delivered in your projection and format.
Construction satellite imagery FAQs
Straight answers to the questions project managers, surveyors and engineers ask us most. Cannot find yours? Our team replies within 24 hours.
What satellite image resolution do I need for construction monitoring?
For most construction sites, 30 cm to 50 cm imagery is the sweet spot. It shows equipment, stockpiles, formwork and road markings clearly. 50 cm to 80 cm suits long corridors and early site selection, while 1 m to 2 m is cost effective for regional planning.
How often can my construction site be imaged?
With access to 130+ satellites, many locations can be revisited every few days, and some daily, depending on weather and tasking priority. Most construction clients choose weekly, fortnightly or monthly captures that match their reporting cycle.
Can satellites monitor a site through cloud or at night?
Yes. SAR radar satellites see through cloud, rain, smoke and darkness, so you get reliable coverage in monsoon regions and long rainy seasons. InSAR processing of radar data can also detect ground movement down to millimeter level.
What is the difference between archive and new tasking imagery?
Archive imagery has already been captured and is more than 90 days old. It costs less, ships fastest and works well for baselines and site history. New tasking schedules a satellite to capture your site now, giving you current conditions for progress checks.
How accurate are your DEM, DSM and DTM products?
Our standard elevation models offer 2 m to 10 m grid spacing with vertical accuracy of about ±3 m RMSE, which suits route studies, drainage design and earthworks planning. Higher accuracy stereo products can be quoted for detailed design work.
Which file formats and coordinate systems do you deliver?
We deliver GeoTIFF, IMG, SHP and DWG, which open directly in ArcGIS, QGIS, AutoCAD and most BIM tools. Data can be projected in WGS84, UTM or any custom national or project coordinate system.
How much does construction satellite imagery cost?
Archive imagery starts at USD 5 per km² for 51 to 80 cm resolution and USD 20 per km² for 30 cm, with a 25 km² minimum. New tasking starts at USD 8 per km² with a 100 km² minimum. Elevation models and analytics are quoted per project.
Can I use the imagery in reports, tenders and publications?
Yes. Our project-wide license covers your whole team and project partners, and it allows the imagery to appear in reports, tender documents, presentations and publications.
Do you offer free satellite imagery samples?
Yes. Share your site location and we will send a free sample of comparable imagery where available, so you can check the quality before you order.
Ready to see your site from space?
Tell us where you are building. We reply within 24 hours with coverage, options and a free sample where available.