14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft’s multi-megapixel digital aerial cameras have received an accolade recognizing the technological innovation that went into building the two products. The award in the Technology Innovation category was presented during the 4th Annual MAPPS Geospatial Products and Services Excellence Awards competition, on GIS Day, 17 November, in Kissimmee, Florida, at the MAPPS Fall Policy Conference.
Both UltraCamL and UltraCamLp won the Technology Innovation Award from the Management Association for Private Photogrammetric Surveyors, the Redmond company underlined.
“We are honored to receive this award,” said Alexander Wiechert, Business Director of Microsoft and Managing Director for Vexcel Imaging GmbH.
“I am proud of the Vexcel Imaging team that developed the UltraCamL and Lp camera to help smaller companies successfully transition from film to digital operations.”
Vexcel Imaging GmbH is a wholly owned Microsoft subsidiary and the maker of the UltraCamL and UltraCamLp cameras.
According to the software giant, UltraCamL and UltraCamLp managed to win the Technology Innovation Award because of the work done in terms of hardware, electronics and software.
MAPPS assessed that the cameras are capable of delivering a new price/performance standard for photogrammetric imaging operations.
"MAPPS member firms have once again demonstrated the professionalism, innovation and societal benefit that the private geospatial community provides to enhance our quality of life," added MAPPS Executive Director John Palatiello.
"On a daily basis, MAPPS member firms are providing quality services, data and technology products. The Excellence Awards highlight these achievements and the professionalism MAPPS members strive to provide."
Microsoft noted that customers around the world have embraced both UltraCamL and UltraCamLp, with sales now accelerating.
No less than 16 UltraCamL/Lp units have shipped to various companies worldwide starting with March 2009, and the software giant expects to deliver more and more multi-megapixel digital aerial cameras in the future.