ISP for Aerial Mapping: SkyBoost-RT VS SkyBoost

Efficient data handling serves as the critical bottleneck in modern High-Resolution Imaging and Aerial Mapping missions. As sensors grow larger and data rates increase, the sheer volume of RAW output creates significant challenges both in the air (bandwidth limits) and on the ground (processing backlogs).

The core challenge isn’t just the file size—it’s the ability to process these massive images with high speed and superior quality. Gidel provides high-performance FPGA solutions to resolve these bottlenecks. In this Aerial Mapping ISP comparison, we evaluate SkyBoost-RT (Real-Time Airborne ISP) versus SkyBoost (Batch Workstation Acceleration) to help you determine which architecture best optimizes your mapping workflow.

Aerial Mapping ISP — Solutions Comparison

Key Features

Model Version	SkyBoost-RT	SkyBoost
Product Image
Environment	Airborne / Edge (On the fly)	Workstation / Server (On the Ground)
Primary Goal	Solve storage & bandwidth bottlenecks during flight	Eliminate office processing backlogs & wait times
Supported Image Size	Up to ~500MP per image (Up to 32K width)
Maximum FPS	> 7 FPS	> 3 FPS
Image Signal Processing (ISP)	High-Quality Demosaicing High Dynamic Range (HDR IP) Correction Dynamic Luminance Balance, White Balance & Gamma Correction
Deployment Hardware	Low SWaP Mini Jetson + FPGA Systems PCIe Frame Grabbers Tiny FPGA Modules	PCIe Accelerator Cards Mini Jetson + FPGA Systems
Input Source	Direct Camera Interface: GigE Vision CoaXPress (CXP) Camera Link User Defined Protocol	Local Storage: SSD / HDD USB Storage
Compression	RAW to JPG >10:1 H.264 (Option) H.265 (Option)	RAW to JPG >10:1
Throughput	> 2 Terapixels / Hour	> 1 Terapixel / Hour
Video Output	RTSP (Option)	N/A
Optional Customization	Full ISP pipeline customization using Gidel’s ProcVision SDK
Use Cases	Real-Time Aerial Imaging Recording & Streaming Defense ISR Missions	Aerial Mapping Orthophoto Generation Large-Scale Inspection

Conclusion: The Fastest Raw to JPG Solution for High-Resolution Imaging

Achieving optimal efficiency in Aerial Mapping requires eliminating bottlenecks wherever they occur. Whether you need real-time logic to save bandwidth in the air, or high-speed batch raw processing to accelerate orthophoto production on the ground, Gidel’s FPGA architecture delivers. Select the SkyBoost model that fits your deployment to experience the industry’s most reliable Raw to JPG acceleration.

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