The signing ceremony took place at Diamond Aircraft’s exhibition stand at INTERGEO, one of the world's leading trade fairs for geodesy, geoinformation, and land management. The new aircraft will enable PHOTOMAP to expand its aerial survey operations through its subsidiary AERIMAP, while benefiting from the DA62 MPP SurveyStar’s efficiency, endurance, and advanced mission capabilities.
The DA62 MPP SurveyStar is specifically designed for airborne mapping and surveying missions. Combining Diamond Aircraft’s proven DA62 platform with a dedicated mission system architecture, the aircraft offers low operating costs, excellent fuel efficiency, long endurance, and exceptional sensor integration flexibility, making it an ideal solution for commercial geospatial operators.
“We are delighted to welcome PHOTOMAP to the growing community of DA62 MPP operators,” said Mario Spiegel, Head of Sales at Diamond Aircraft Special Mission Aircraft. “The DA62 MPP SurveyStar has established itself as a highly effective platform for aerial mapping and surveying thanks to its operational efficiency, reliability, and outstanding mission performance. We are proud that PHOTOMAP has selected our aircraft to support the continued growth of its geospatial services.”
PHOTOMAP is one of Slovakia’s leading providers of aerial surveying, photogrammetry, and geospatial data services. The acquisition of the DA62 MPP SurveyStar represents a strategic investment in the company’s future capabilities and commitment to delivering high-quality data products to customers across Europe.
“The DA62 MPP SurveyStar offers exactly the combination of performance, endurance, and economic efficiency that we were looking for,” said Miloslav Ďurica, CEO of PHOTOMAP. “As demand for high-resolution geospatial data continues to grow, this aircraft will provide us with a highly capable platform to further enhance our service portfolio and deliver even greater value to our customers. We look forward to a successful partnership with Diamond Aircraft.”
The contract signing underscores the increasing demand for cost-effective and versatile airborne survey platforms across Europe and highlights Diamond Aircraft’s continued success in supporting geospatial operators with purpose-built special mission solutions.
About Diamond Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft Industries, based in Wiener Neustadt, Austria, is a leading manufacturer of innovative composite aircraft. The company’s Special Mission Aircraft division provides proven airborne platforms for aerial surveillance, mapping, environmental monitoring, maritime patrol, and other specialized applications worldwide.