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Planet Labs today announced Planet SuperRes, a new AI-driven capability that enhances the spatial resolution of its PlanetScope imagery from 3 meters to 2 meters. This upgrade allows analysts to observe finer details such as individual trees and rooftop markings in near-daily satellite imagery, improving the accuracy of human-in-the-loop assessments. The technology is designed to maintain natural visual fidelity while increasing clarity, ensuring that the enhanced imagery remains reliable for decision-making. Planet SuperRes is now available as part of the company’s monitoring solutions, with pricing and access details provided through its sales team.

The new SuperRes technology leverages a proprietary model trained on over 120,000 paired satellite images from PlanetScope and SkySat constellations. It employs Enhanced Super-Resolution Generative Adversarial Network (ESRGAN) and perceptual loss training to produce visually realistic results. A pixel-level confidence layer is included to indicate the trustworthiness of the enhanced pixels, helping users assess data reliability before analysis. The model is optimized to replicate human-perceived visual quality, balancing sharpness with natural appearance. This ensures that the imagery remains both detailed and interpretable for end users.

Planet SuperRes is positioned as a significant advancement in satellite imagery accessibility, enabling broader applications in environmental monitoring, urban planning, and disaster response. The technology allows for high-resolution imaging across large areas, including global coverage, while maintaining regular revisit intervals. Users can now analyze small-scale features in near-daily imagery, which was previously limited to less frequent, higher-resolution datasets. The upgrade is particularly beneficial for applications requiring frequent updates and detailed visual inspection.

To support adoption, Planet Labs is offering a webinar titled 'Agile EO: A Clearer Picture With SuperRes' to demonstrate the technology’s capabilities. Interested organizations can also contact the company’s sales team for product selection and pricing information. The company emphasizes that AI-enhanced data should be validated by human review before operational use, ensuring accuracy in critical applications. SuperRes is available now as part of Planet’s commercial offerings.