Saitovision Information Systems

What Saitovision Information Systems does

Saitovision Information Systems (סאייטויז'ן מערכות מידע בע"מ) is an Israeli geospatial services company and subsidiary of the Zeid Geomap Group (established 1960). Operating since 2008 under the Sightvision brand, the company provides aerial photography, orthophoto production, 3D modeling, GIS implementation, photogrammetric mapping, geographic surveys, and licensed surveyor services. Its core technology stack combines a company-owned aircraft fleet with Pictometry International's patented 5-camera oblique/vertical aerial photography system and ESRI ArcGIS Server-based GIS platforms, anchored to the new Israeli coordinate grid and compliant with Israel Mapping Center accuracy standards. The company maintains a national aerial photography archive dating back to 2008, offering imagery at resolutions starting at 5 cm/pixel with monthly updates.

Saitovision monetizes through a mix of project-based professional services and recurring subscriptions. Revenue streams include aerial photography capture projects, GIS system implementation and maintenance, photogrammetric mapping at scales from 1:500 to 1:5000, property and arnona surveys, expert witness services, and a self-service cloud subscription platform (SOL - Sightvision Online) priced at 240 NIS per 24-hour session or 720 NIS per year. Aerial photography products are also sold through the D3 online store on a transactional basis. Distribution is dual-channel: direct enterprise sales to government and municipal clients via field sales representatives, alongside a self-service e-commerce layer for private-sector professionals.

The company's primary customer segment is the Israeli government and public sector, including ministries, government-owned companies, planning committees, regional councils, local councils, and municipalities. Named clients include Petah Tikva, Ashdod, Bat Yam, Ramat Hasharon, the Israel Mapping Center, and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. A secondary private-sector segment targets architects, urban planners, real estate developers, and surveyors who access aerial imagery through the online store. The company operates from three Israeli offices (Haifa headquarters, Netanya, Tel Aviv) and is led by founder, CEO, and shareholder Udi Be'erie.

Name

Saitovision Information Systems

Legal name

סאייטויז'ן מערכות מידע בע"מ (Saitovision Information Systems Ltd.)

Website

https://sightvision.co.il

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Saitovision Information Systems is an Israeli geospatial services firm that provides aerial photography, GIS, 3D modeling, photogrammetric mapping, and licensed surveying primarily to government ministries, municipalities, and planning committees across Israel, using patented Pictometry oblique photography technology and an owned aircraft fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geographic Information Services (Aerial Photography & GIS)

NAICS

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370), Commercial Photography (541922)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAMANAM

Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms

Business & Public Services/Web, Mobile & Digital Platforms/Maps, Location & Navigation Platforms

SECONDARYEUAHAKAD

Remote Sensing & Earth Observation Analytics (Satellite/UAV/LiDAR, Image Processing)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Environmental Compliance, Monitoring & Consulting/Environmental Data Management, Modeling & GIS/Remote Sensing

Keywords

• Aerial photography services
• Geographic information systems
• Photogrammetric mapping
• Oblique aerial imagery
• Property surveying

Headquarters

HQ city

Kfar Saba

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Aerial Photography Services: Capture and delivery of vertical and oblique aerial photographs using company-owned aircraft. Revenue generated through project-based fees for specific area coverage, resolution specifications, and delivery format requirements.
2. GIS System Implementation & Maintenance: Setup, customization, and ongoing maintenance of geographic information systems for municipal and governmental clients. Includes data layer creation, database management, and system integration with existing organizational platforms.
3. Cloud Services (SOL Subscription): Online subscription-based access to aerial photography archive and viewing platform. One-time 24-hour access for 240 NIS or annual subscription for 720 NIS per year. Provides interactive viewing, measurements, and historical comparison tools.
4. Aerial Photography Products (Online Store): E-commerce sales of aerial photographs through internet store, enabling purchase and download of vertical and oblique imagery for specific parcels and areas.
5. Professional Surveying Services: Property surveys, property tax assessments, construction fee calculations, and expert witness services for legal proceedings related to aerial photography interpretation.
6. Photogrammetric Mapping: Production of topographic maps, 3D models, DTM/DSM files, and vector layers at various scales (1:500 to 1:5000) for engineering and planning purposes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Saitovision Information Systems provides aerial photography capture (vertical and oblique) using a proprietary Pictometry 5-camera system mounted on company-owned aircraft, producing orthophotos, GIS implementations on ESRI ArcGIS Server, 3D city models, photogrammetric mapping, and licensed surveyor services. The company's SOL online platform and D3 store deliver subscription and transactional access to its national aerial photography archive dating back to 2008. Primary buyers are Israeli government ministries, municipalities, regional councils, planning committees, and private-sector professionals in architecture, urban planning, real estate development, and surveying.

Product overview

Saitovision Information Systems operates as a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on its SOL (Sightvision Online) web platform and D3 online aerial photography store. The core offering comprises aerial photography capture and processing — including vertical orthophoto and multi-angle oblique imagery from a proprietary 5-camera Pictometry-based system — with interpretation, GIS mapping, 3D modeling, and photogrammetric mapping services layered on top. Supporting services include geographic and property surveys, licensed surveyor measurements, and construction fee calculations. The SOL platform serves as the unified viewer and analytics layer (featuring measurement tools, historical comparison, and GIS integration), while the D3 store provides subscription-based access to the aerial imagery archive dating back to 2010.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SOL - Sightvision Online: Online browser-based system for viewing vertical and oblique aerial photography with Hebrew-language interface, measurement tools, area calculations, and historical imagery comparison capabilities.
• D3 Online Store

Products and services

• SOL – Sightvision Online Browser-based online platform for viewing vertical and oblique aerial photography with Hebrew-language interface, measurement tools, area calculations, image export, historical comparison capability, QR code sharing, and mobile/tablet optimized display. Targets Israeli government and municipal users as well as private-sector professionals.
• D3 Aerial Photography Online Store Internet store for purchasing vertical and oblique aerial photographs, with subscription-based access to a national archive of aerial imagery across hundreds of areas in Israel since 2010, updated monthly. Targets architects, urban planners, real estate developers, appraisers, and surveyors.
• Orthophoto Georeferenced vertical aerial photographs with geometric and radiometric accuracy, meeting Israeli Mapping Center standards. Available at scales from 1:500, with DTM, DSM, and DTM output and large-format prints. Delivered in any requested format with optional geographic layers.
• Oblique Aerial Photography Aerial photographs captured at oblique angles (north, south, east, west, and vertical) using a Pictometry 5-camera system, providing 360-degree coverage of any area with dozens of viewing angles per parcel. Resolution from 5 cm/pixel, georeferenced to the new Israeli grid.
• Aerial Photo Interpretation Analysis of aerial photographs to identify construction changes, building violations, and property modifications. Includes comparative analysis between different periods, expert reports, and court testimony support. Targets municipalities, planning committees, and legal proceedings.
• GIS Geographic Information System GIS-based solution for managing municipal and organizational assets, built on ESRI ArcGIS Server. Features mapping, spatial queries, measurement tools, historical comparison, user/permissions management, mobile app access, and integration with organizational systems. Targets municipalities, regional councils, and government bodies.
• 3D Modeling 3D city and urban modeling from aerial oblique photography using specialized modeling software, producing virtual 3D objects with true facades for virtual tours, urban planning analysis, architectural visualization, and visual impact analysis. Targets urban planners, architects, and developers.
• Photogrammetric Mapping Aerial mapping using photogrammetric methods with Grade A rating from the Survey of Israel. Produces topographic models, vector layers, DWG/SHP formats, and field completion by licensed surveyors at scales from 1:500 to 1:5000. Targets engineers, planners, and government clients.
• Property Survey & Arnona Measurement Property surveys and municipal tax (arnona) measurements conducted by licensed surveyors, including comparison tables and geographic data layers for integration with GIS systems. Targets municipalities and regional councils.
• Geographic Surveys Geographic surveys covering trees, signage, parking, gardens, municipal facilities, and infrastructure using aerial photography combined with field surveys and GPS data. Targets municipalities and regional councils.
• Licensed Surveyor Services Professional certified surveyors providing property measurements, dispute support, and integration with GIS for land-use planning and municipal tax calculations. Targets municipalities, regional councils, property owners, and legal proceedings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Resolution starting at 5 cm/pixel (1:500 scale) for aerial photography
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Pictometry InternationalcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2008Exclusive Israeli representative since 2008 of Pictometry International, the worldwide leader in oblique aerial photography. Sightvision uses Pictometry's patented 5-camera system and geographic information technology. Pictometry operates a fleet of approximately 100 aircraft in the United States and has franchise operations globally. Sightvision is the sole Israeli franchisee providing access to Pictometry's technology and imagery standards.
• ESRIcoreTechnology or IntegrationSightvision's GIS software is based on ESRI technology, specifically ArcGIS Server. The GIS platform is built on ArcGIS Server architecture, enabling spatial data management, analysis, and dissemination. ESRI partnerships include global collaboration agreements with Pictometry for integrated oblique photography and GIS solutions.
• Zeid Geomap Group (קבוצת זייד גאומפ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSightvision is part of the Zeid Geomap Group, established in 1960. The group includes multiple companies: S. Zeid and Sons (certified surveyors), Sightvision Information Systems (GIS and aerial photography), MAP GIS, Hadas, and a law firm. The group is one of the oldest in Israel in engineering, surveying, mapping, and registration services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• EagleView (Pictometry): EagleView acquired Pictometry International in 2015 and is the global leader in oblique aerial imagery and property analytics. It is the direct parent technology holder of the system Saitovision licenses, serving the same use cases (government, insurance, GIS) with an enterprise SaaS model.
• Nearmap: Nearmap operates an aerial imagery SaaS platform capturing high-resolution vertical and oblique imagery with on-demand access — the closest pure-play business-model analog to Saitovision's SOL platform. Both combine frequent aerial capture with subscription-based geospatial analytics for government and enterprise customers.
• Cyclomedia: Cyclomedia specializes in systematic oblique aerial imagery and street-level visualization for government, utilities, and infrastructure clients across Europe. Comparable to Saitovision in serving municipal planning, asset management, and 3D city modeling with high-resolution imagery + GIS tooling.
• Vexcel Imaging: Vexcel provides aerial camera systems and large-scale oblique/vertical imagery programs used by national mapping and government customers. Competes in the same workflow as Pictometry-class systems; comparable to Saitovision's capture-and-deliver service offering for governmental clients.
• Bluesky International: UK-based aerial survey and geospatial data provider delivering high-resolution aerial photography, LiDAR, and 3D models to government and infrastructure clients. Closely matched product line and customer base to Saitovision's municipal surveying and mapping services.

Broad incumbents

• Hexagon Geosystems: Hexagon owns broad geospatial hardware (Leica), software (HxGN), and imagery analytics lines serving surveying, mapping, and GIS end markets globally. Overlaps with Saitovision in photogrammetry and GIS for government, but operates at a much broader portfolio scale as a multinational incumbent.
• Trimble Geospatial: Trimble's geospatial division delivers surveying instruments, GIS software, and spatial data management platforms to government, construction, and utilities worldwide. Competitor in municipal GIS, photogrammetric mapping, and licensed-surveyor-grade workflows.
• Maxar Technologies: Maxar is a leading provider of high-resolution satellite imagery and derived geospatial analytics for government/defense customers. While satellite-based rather than aerial, it competes for similar government mapping, planning, and emergency-response budgets that Saitovision also targets.

Others

• Esri: Esri is the global supplier of ArcGIS — the platform Saitovision's GIS solutions are built on and a core technology partner. Not a direct competitor but an enabling ecosystem participant; comparable because it defines the enterprise GIS stack in which Saitovision operates.

Emerging players

• Aerodyne Group: Aerodyne is a leading drone-based aerial surveying and analytics provider delivering asset inspection, mapping, and GIS-ready data for infrastructure clients. Competes at the project-services edge of Saitovision's traditional aerial survey business via a low-cost, drone-based model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sightvision
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sightvision-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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