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Global Satellite Tasking: Single Order Availability Explained

SkyFi Support — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:05:28 +0000

You don’t need to be in one country to use SkyFi

SkyFi’s platform supports global satellite tasking. That means you can place a tasking order from anywhere in the world, and you can also task satellites to capture data anywhere on Earth.

With global satellite tasking, users can schedule satellite imagery collection across all continents, regardless of their location. The platform is designed to work the same whether you're working in the U.S., Europe, South America, Africa, Asia, or a remote island.

You can request an image from any location worldwide at app.skyfi.com.

Global satellite tasking depends on satellite coverage

SkyFi connects you to multiple satellite constellations. Each provider has its own coverage map and revisit frequency. The SkyFi platform checks availability based on your selected area and date.

If there is satellite coverage over your area of interest, you can place an order. If not, the app will let you know right away.

You can search any location and check availability before ordering.

Access to global satellite imagery archives

SkyFi also gives you access to millions of square kilometers of archived satellite imagery. This data spans years of collection and includes cities, coastlines, forests, conflict zones, infrastructure, and more.

You can preview and purchase archive images from anywhere on the map.

You can browse global archive imagery now at app.skyfi.com.

A quick note on price

SkyFi calculates price based on image size, sensor type, and resolution. Global orders follow the same pricing model, with no extra fees based on region.

Minimum tasking area is 25 square kilometers. Orders start at $200.

Global satellite tasking with no location restrictions

SkyFi does not limit access based on country. If you have access to the internet and a payment method, you can log in and order.

You can task a satellite from your browser at app.skyfi.com.

SkyFi enables global satellite tasking from any browser. The process is simple and works the same no matter where you're located.

Start here: https://go.skyfi.com/welcome

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗸𝘆𝗙𝗶’𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺?

SkyFi Support — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 22:24:40 +0000

𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱: Satellites orbit at hundreds of kilometers; aerial uses planes, drones, or balloons at a few kilometers.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Aerial imagery can reach 7–10 cm GSD; satellites top out around 30 cm (commercial) or 15 cm for special programs.

𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 & 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: Satellites cover the globe with daily revisits; aerial is localized and updated less often.

𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Satellite imagery is global and on-demand; aerial is limited to surveyed areas and may take longer to task new collections.

See both satellite and aerial imagery side by side on SkyFi. Compare options, choose the right fit, and get the data you need when you need it. Visit https://skyfi.com/ now.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗜𝗦 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴?

SkyFi Support — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 21:41:05 +0000

Automatic Identification System (AIS) data is essential for monitoring vessel movements, but traditional AIS often has coverage limitations, especially in remote ocean regions.
Enhanced Satellite AIS uses a combination of satellite, terrestrial, and dynamic AIS sources to increase coverage and update frequency. This dataset captures approximately 115,000 vessels and over 67 million AIS messages each day across oceans, ports, and busy maritime zones.

Common use cases include:

Real-time vessel tracking
Historical analysis with data available from October 2018
Fleet monitoring and maritime risk assessment

The data is available as a .CSV file, filtered by area and timeframe. It can be integrated into existing systems for operational analysis or long-term research.
This type of AIS data is often used by professionals in logistics, insurance, maritime security, and environmental monitoring.

To learn more or request access to the dataset, visit the SkyFi app or API.

https://app.skyfi.com/analytics/ais-maritime

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝗸𝘆𝗙𝗶 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮?

SkyFi Support — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 21:46:50 +0000

SkyFi Open Data provides access to Sentinel-2 satellite imagery, covering nearly all land surfaces and coastal areas worldwide. This includes regions across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, Australia, and many remote islands. Only the extreme polar regions and open oceans are excluded.

You can search for imagery by panning the SkyFi map to your area of interest and selecting “Search” under Open Data. Whether you're looking at farmland in India, the Amazon rainforest, or your own neighborhood, chances are imagery is available. Each Sentinel-2 pass covers a 290 km-wide swath, with global tiling that ensures full land coverage.

If your area of interest spans multiple tiles or crosses map zones, multiple images may be needed, but full coverage is still possible. Sentinel-2 also supports monitoring of coastal waters, though not deep ocean areas.

SkyFi Open Data is especially useful for projects in regions where commercial imagery is harder to obtain. It provides free, frequent, and global access to satellite imagery for land and near-shore environments.

Try SkyFi Open Data today. Find your region, search the map, and get free satellite imagery.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗸𝘆𝗙𝗶, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿?

SkyFi Support — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 20:16:31 +0000

Pricing is based on:

𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝘇𝗲: Price per km² × AOI area, with minimum charges.
𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿/𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲: Optical is less expensive than SAR, multispectral, stereo.
𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Higher resolution costs more per km².
𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗲: New captures start around $175 for minimal area; archives start around $20.
𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆/𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴: High Priority or assured tasking may incur extra fees.
The app shows price per km² and total cost as you configure your order, so you see the exact price before purchase.

For more details or to start planning your order, visit SkyFi now. Link in the comments.

𝗪𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲? 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁:

SkyFi Support — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 19:41:50 +0000

𝗘𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀: Delivered within a few hours (often under three hours) after purchase.

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀: Wait for capture during your specified window plus up to 48 hours for processing and delivery after capture. Total time depends on satellite overpass timing and weather.

Have a specific need or deadline? Consider using existing imagery for quicker access.

𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗸𝘆𝗙𝗶: 𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗬𝗘 𝗨𝗦 𝗦𝗔𝗥 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗲 🛰️

SkyFi Support — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 21:56:22 +0000

High-resolution Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery from ICEYE US is now supported on the SkyFi platform. No contracts or negotiations required. Just log in and search.

This data is built for professionals who need reliable imaging in any weather or lighting condition. Use cases include:
• Infrastructure and pipeline monitoring
• Maritime traffic and port surveillance
• Disaster response
• Persistent observation of high-interest areas

Key features:
• ICEYE US SAR archive with 15m to 50cm resolution
• Historical data spanning several years
• All-weather, day and night imaging
• On-demand access for all users

This update supports faster, more direct access to radar imagery for analysts, operators, and mission planners.
Available now through the SkyFi platform.

http://app.skyfi.com/

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲?

SkyFi Support — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 18:45:37 +0000

You can fine-tune your archive search on SkyFi to get better image results. Here's how filters like cloud cover, viewing angle, and overlap ratio work when using the POST /archives endpoint.

𝘾𝙡𝙤𝙪𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙩𝙚𝙧: Use the "maxCloudCoveragePercent" parameter. For example, if you set "maxCloudCoveragePercent": 10, the API will only return images where the reported cloud cover is 10% or less. This is especially useful for optical imagery where clouds can obscure the ground. If you want any images regardless of clouds, you can set this to 100 (or simply omit it, as 100% is effectively the default maximum).

𝙊𝙛𝙛-𝙉𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙧 𝘼𝙣𝙜𝙡𝙚 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙩𝙚𝙧: Use the "maxOffNadirAngle" parameter. This limits the camera angle of the satellite relative to directly overhead (nadir). A smaller angle (close to 0°) means the satellite was almost directly above the target, which generally yields less distortion and better image quality. If you set, say, "maxOffNadirAngle": 20, you will get images taken from fairly overhead views (within 20 degrees of vertical). Higher angles (oblique shots) can cover your area but with more perspective distortion and possibly lower resolution on the ground.

𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙢𝙪𝙢 𝙊𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙡𝙖𝙥: Another related filter is "minOverlapRatio". This ensures that the image at least covers a certain fraction of your AOI. For example, "minOverlapRatio": 0.5 would only return images where at least 50% of your AOI is within the image footprint. This helps avoid cases where an image marginally intersects your area.

𝙎𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 (𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙩) : The API does not explicitly let you sort results by these criteria in the request, but you can retrieve all matches (up to the page size) and then client-side choose images with the best cloud/angle if multiple are available. Often, archive search results will include these fields so you can pick the best image for your needs.
By using these filters, you can fine-tune your search to get only high-quality imagery (clear and near-nadir). Keep in mind that stricter filters may result in fewer or even zero results if the criteria are hard to meet in the given time range and area. It may be useful to start with looser criteria (e.g., 50% clouds, 30° off-nadir) and then narrow down if too many results are returned.

𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝗸𝘆𝗙𝗶?

SkyFi Support — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:01:47 +0000

SkyFi aggregates imagery from multiple satellite providers and offers various product types (sensor modalities). When searching or ordering, you will encounter the following options:

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 / 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
The provider field or filter can include (but is not limited to) the following:

𝙎𝙄𝙒𝙀𝙄 (𝙎𝙐𝙋𝙀𝙍𝙑𝙄𝙀𝙒)– High-resolution optical satellites.
𝙎𝘼𝙏𝙀𝙇𝙇𝙊𝙂𝙄𝘾 – High-frequency imaging constellation (optical).
𝙐𝙈𝘽𝙍𝘼 – Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) provider.
𝙏𝘼𝙄𝙇𝙒𝙄𝙉𝘿, 𝙂𝙀𝙊𝙎𝘼𝙏 – Other optical imagery providers.
𝙎𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙀𝙇2 (𝙫𝙞𝙖 𝘾𝙍𝙀𝙊𝘿𝙄𝘼𝙎)– Sentinel-2 open data imagery (multispectral, 10m resolution, free).
𝙋𝙇𝘼𝙉𝙀𝙏 – Planet Labs imagery (high revisit optical).
𝙄𝙈𝙋𝙍𝙊, 𝙐𝙍𝘽𝘼𝙉_𝙎𝙆𝙔, 𝙉𝙎𝙇, 𝙑𝙀𝙓𝘾𝙀𝙇 – Additional providers (covering various types from stratospheric imagery to aerial or others, as integrated by SkyFi).

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲𝘀: This refers to the type of data or sensor:
𝘿𝘼𝙔 – Daytime optical imagery (true color/RGB and possibly near-infrared; standard satellite photos in daylight).
𝙉𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏 – Nighttime optical imagery (low-light imaging at night).
𝙑𝙄𝘿𝙀𝙊 – Satellite video footage (some providers can capture short video clips of an area).
𝙈𝙐𝙇𝙏𝙄𝙎𝙋𝙀𝘾𝙏𝙍𝘼𝙇 – Multi-band imagery (e.g., Sentinel-2 or high-res satellites with multiple spectral bands).
𝙃𝙔𝙋𝙀𝙍𝙎𝙋𝙀𝘾𝙏𝙍𝘼𝙇 – Hyperspectral imagery (many narrow spectral bands, typically special sensors).
𝙎𝘼𝙍 – Synthetic Aperture Radar imagery (radar-based imaging, can see through clouds, day/night).
𝙎𝙏𝙀𝙍𝙀𝙊 – Stereoscopic image pairs for 3D elevation extraction.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: The API categorizes resolution into bands:
LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH, VERY HIGH, SUPER HIGH, ULTRA HIGH, and specific centimeter classes (e.g., CM 30, CM 50).

These categories correspond to the ground sampling distance (GSD):

Low might be 10 m per pixel (e.g., Sentinel-2).

High could be around 1 m per pixel.

Very High/Super/Ultra High implies sub-meter resolutions (e.g., 30 cm or 50 cm per pixel or better).

Each archive record will indicate its resolution category and often provide the exact GSD in centimeters (platformResolution or gsd field).

In summary, the SkyFi API acts as a one-stop interface to access many satellite constellations. You can specify exactly what kind of imagery you need (e.g., “I need a high-resolution SAR image from Umbra” or “a low-resolution multispectral image from Sentinel-2”) and the API will handle the request to the appropriate provider.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗸𝘆𝗙𝗶 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮?

SkyFi Support — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:58:20 +0000

SkyFi Open Data is a program that provides users with free access to a vast library of satellite imagery obtained from open data sources. In practice, this means you can retrieve existing satellite images (historical or recent captures) at no cost through the same SkyFi platform used for commercial imagery. The Open Data library primarily consists of imagery from the European Sentinel-2 satellite constellation, which offers medium-resolution Earth observation data. SkyFi integrates this open imagery into its web and mobile app, allowing you to explore and download satellite images of your area of interest without any licensing fees or subscriptions. Simply choose the “Open” data option when browsing available images to view the free imagery coverage for your selected location.

The purpose of SkyFi Open Data is to democratize geospatial information, making satellite insights accessible for a wide range of applications. By offering comprehensive, free satellite data, SkyFi broadens analytics use cases and supports sectors like agriculture, urban planning, and disaster management. GIS professionals can leverage these open images to monitor crop health, track urban expansion, or assess environmental changes over time without incurring data costs. The imagery is delivered in a convenient, ready-to-use format, so users can immediately bring it into their GIS or analysis workflow. SkyFi Open Data is continuously expanding, meaning new images are added as they become available, and additional open-data sources may be incorporated in the future as the program grows.

SkyFi’s platform adds value to open imagery by making it easy to search, preview, and obtain. The integration of Sentinel-2 data into an intuitive app removes the complexity often associated with raw satellite data portals. According to SkyFi, it is the first company to offer direct open satellite data access through a mobile app, highlighting the emphasis on user-friendly access. In summary, SkyFi Open Data is a free, accessible repository of satellite imagery (currently Sentinel-2) within the SkyFi platform, enabling anyone to tap into up-to-date Earth observation images for GIS analysis and decision-making.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘃𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗸𝘆𝗙𝗶

SkyFi Support — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 18:41:59 +0000

SkyFi offers two ways to get imagery: tasking a New Image or purchasing an Existing Image. A New Image order means you are requesting a satellite to capture a fresh image of your specified area during your chosen date window. This is essentially a tasking request — SkyFi will identify a satellite from its network to take a new picture of your Area of Interest (AOI) within the time frame you set.

In contrast, an Existing Image order means you are buying imagery already in the archive — a previously captured satellite image covering your area, often taken days or years prior. There are practical differences in delivery time and availability. When you order an Existing Image, the asset is delivered very quickly (often within hours) since it’s pulled from the library rather than needing a new capture. In fact, purchasing an archive image can get you the data in as little as about three hours via email. With a New Image, you must wait for the next satellite overpass in your date range to collect the image and for data processing; after capture, delivery can take up to 48 hours. If timely data is critical and recent archive coverage exists, an Existing Image is the fastest option. However, if you need imagery of a specific future date/time or a location/time not covered in archives, you’d choose a New Image tasking.

Quality and specifications are similar for both options — you can request high-resolution, multispectral, etc., for new captures or find existing images meeting those specs. Cost and minimum area may differ: New taskings tend to have higher starting costs and minimum size (e.g., 25 km²), whereas some existing images can be purchased in smaller areas (down to 5 km² for most providers). In summary, Existing Images are ideal for quick access to past captures, while New Images give you control over when an area is imaged moving forward, at the expense of some wait time and scheduling uncertainty.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗸𝘆𝗙𝗶 𝗔𝗣𝗜 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆?

SkyFi Support — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 15:20:52 +0000

The SkyFi API provides simple endpoints to verify that the service is up and responding:

𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁: GET /ping – This requires no parameters except the API key in the header. If the service is running, it returns a JSON with a message (e.g., "message": "pong" or a similar friendly response).

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁: GET /health_check – This returns a status object (e.g., {"status": "healthy"}) indicating the overall health of the API service.

Using these endpoints in a test can quickly confirm connectivity and authentication. For example, you could run:

If you receive the expected response (HTTP 200 OK with a message), then your API key is valid and the service is reachable. If you get an error (401 Unauthorized or no response), you may need to check your API key or network connection.