Fixed-wing gave us reach,
Spexi gives you detail.

Fixed-wing aircraft offer altitude and scale, but that often comes at the expense of cost, clarity, and flexibility. Spexi delivers high-resolution aerial data 200x faster and 50x cheaper.

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Spexi Imagery
Satellite Imagery
Fixed-Wing Imagery
Resolution
Spexi
Satellite
Fixed-Wing
Crisp detail at ground level, sub-3-cm resolution
15 cm best-case; often 1–5 m for regular updates
Typically 5–10 cm at best; resolution degrades at higher altitudes
Refresh Schedule
Spexi
Satellite
Fixed-Wing
On-demand
Months to years between usable images, especially in low-priority regions
4-12 months depending on operator workload, aircraft availability and airspace access
Speed
Spexi
Satellite
Fixed-Wing
Rapid deployment: Get imagery within a couple days
Slow, cumbersome, and laborious. Tasking takes weeks or months
Slow: Planning, permitting, and flying can take months
Capture Flexibility
Spexi
Satellite
Fixed-Wing
Operates under most conditions, exactly when needed
Limited by orbit timing, daylight-only passes & cloud cover dependent
Can cover large areas efficiently in rural or remote zones, but limited in low-altitude, urban, or ad hoc deployments
Carbon Footprint
Spexi
Satellite
Fixed-Wing
Low: Battery-powered drones, no launches required
High: Requires rocket launches, energy-intensive ground ops
High: fuel-powered aircraft, maintenance-heavy
Licensing
Spexi
Satellite
Fixed-Wing
Transparent usage: Built for operational use
Restrictive: Usage rights often unclear; sharing/publishing requires extra fees
Often restricted: third-party flight contractors may retain image rights
Crystal-clear Aerial Data.
Only Where And When You Need It.

Where drones clearly outperform airplanes

Before and after building site
Spexi imagery
Fixed Wing Imagery
Change Detection
Construction teams, project managers, and AEC professionals rely on frequent site updates. Spexi delivers consistent, high-resolution imagery so teams can monitor progress, compare phases, and quickly detect deviations and delays. 
Spexi imagery
Fixed Wing Imagery
Emergency Response
Waiting months for usable airplane imagery is too long in a crisis. Spexi drones can provide detailed, localized visuals that help responders assess damage, deploy resources, and mobilize help effectively.
Spexi imagery
Fixed Wing Imagery
Precise Inspections
Fixed-wing imagery resolution is often too coarse to identify fine-grain issues. With Spexi, bylaw officers, underwriters, and utilities crews can inspect specific assets, from cracked sidewalks to rooftop damage, without setting foot onsite.
Change Detection
Emergency Response
Precise Inspections

Is There Still a Place for Fixed-Wing Imagery?

Yes—for extremely large-scale mapping projects, or where flying long distances in one pass is essential.

When detail, speed, and operational flexibility matter most, Spexi is the better tool. Use fixed-wing for broad swaths. Use Spexi for smart, surgical data capture.

Together, they offer complementary strengths, but Spexi unlocks more for modern teams.

Stop waiting for usable data. Get the imagery you need when and where it matters.

Discover innovative solutions to streamline operations, reduce costs, and elevate your decision-making with cutting-edge aerial imagery solutions.

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