Interpine is proud to be New Zealand’s Planet Partner, delivering high-frequency satellite imagery to forestry and natural resource clients across the country. For years, our clients have benefited from near-daily monitoring at 3m GSD (Ground Sample Distance) using Planet’s SuperDove constellation—supporting applications from windthrow detection to harvest tracking and waterway monitoring.
Now, Planet has announced its next-generation satellite fleet: OWL. These new satellites will deliver near-daily 1m class imagery with low latency, dramatically enhancing the resolution and speed of Earth observation. Equipped with NVIDIA GPUs, OWL satellites will perform AI-powered onboard analysis, enabling faster insights and smarter monitoring capabilities than ever before.
OWL maintains compatibility with existing PlanetScope workflows, ensuring seamless integration for users already leveraging SuperDove data. With a wider swath width (60+ km) and enhanced geolocation accuracy (<10 m CE90), OWL is set to redefine what’s possible in forestry, environmental monitoring, and land management.
At Interpine, we’re excited to bring this leap in satellite technology to our clients. Whether you’re monitoring forest health, assessing storm damage, or managing land use, OWL’s sharper view and smarter insights will empower better decisions—faster.
Timeline for OWL Satellite Rollout
Planet has announced that the first OWL satellite will launch as a technical demonstration in late 2026, with the full fleet entering production and deployment in the years following. This phased rollout ensures continuity with existing SuperDove operations while gradually introducing higher-resolution, AI-enhanced capabilities to customers worldwide
At Interpine, we’re excited to bring this leap in satellite technology to our clients late next year. Whether you’re monitoring forest health, assessing storm damage, or managing land use, OWL’s sharper view and smarter insights will empower better decisions—faster.
For more technical details on OWL and its capabilities, visit Planet’s official page: OWL – Next-generation Monitoring | Planet.