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Users can now automatically detect and measure supported GCP and check point targets directly within input imagery. The software links these markers across multiple images without requiring manual input, significantly reducing the time and effort needed to tag controls. This improvement helps teams achieve high-accuracy outputs faster, especially when working with large datasets or under tight deadlines.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"
Expanded support for satellite imagery sensors<\/strong><\/h2>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2965784,"id":2965784,"title":"Cartosat","filename":"Cartosat.gif","filesize":16466119,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cartosat.gif","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/arcgis-pro\/imagery\/whats-new-in-arcgis-reality-for-arcgis-pro-may-2026\/cartosat","alt":"","author":"9612","description":"","caption":"","name":"cartosat","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2965765,"date":"2026-05-13 20:18:08","modified":"2026-05-13 20:18:08","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/gif","type":"image","subtype":"gif","icon":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":484,"height":836,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cartosat-213x200.gif","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cartosat.gif","medium-width":151,"medium-height":261,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cartosat.gif","medium_large-width":484,"medium_large-height":836,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cartosat.gif","large-width":484,"large-height":836,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cartosat.gif","1536x1536-width":484,"1536x1536-height":836,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cartosat.gif","2048x2048-width":484,"2048x2048-height":836,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cartosat-269x465.gif","card_image-width":269,"card_image-height":465,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Cartosat.gif","wide_image-width":484,"wide_image-height":836}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"ArcGIS Reality for ArcGIS Pro now includes support for Cartosat-2 and Cartosat-3 satellite sensors, expanding the range of imagery that can be used for reality mapping workflows. The Cartosat series are Indian Earth observation satellites by ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) used for applications like mapping, planning, and environmental monitoring. Cartosat-2 provides imagery at up to 1 meter resolution for urban and infrastructure tasks. Cartosat-3 features improved spatial detail with a resolution of about 25 cm, enabling advanced land use analysis and disaster management.<\/p>\n
With this added support, users can generate reality mapping outputs from additional authoritative data sources, enabling more flexibility in how projects are executed and scaled.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"
A new way to license reality mapping workflows in ArcGIS Pro<\/h2>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image":{"ID":2966848,"id":2966848,"title":"new reality mapping license","filename":"new-reality-mapping-license.png","filesize":351721,"url":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/05\/new-reality-mapping-license.png","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/products\/arcgis-pro\/imagery\/expanding-access-to-reality-mapping-in-arcgis\/new-reality-mapping-license","alt":"desktop screen outlines with 3D meshes of Alcatraz island, and city buildings.","author":"9612","description":"","caption":"","name":"new-reality-mapping-license","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":2966467,"date":"2026-05-19 22:31:46","modified":"2026-05-19 22:33:23","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/png","type":"image","subtype":"png","icon":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":826,"height":465,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/05\/new-reality-mapping-license-213x200.png","thumbnail-width":213,"thumbnail-height":200,"medium":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/05\/new-reality-mapping-license.png","medium-width":464,"medium-height":261,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/05\/new-reality-mapping-license.png","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":432,"large":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/05\/new-reality-mapping-license.png","large-width":826,"large-height":465,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/05\/new-reality-mapping-license.png","1536x1536-width":826,"1536x1536-height":465,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/05\/new-reality-mapping-license.png","2048x2048-width":826,"2048x2048-height":465,"card_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/05\/new-reality-mapping-license.png","card_image-width":826,"card_image-height":465,"wide_image":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/arcgis-blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/05\/new-reality-mapping-license.png","wide_image-width":826,"wide_image-height":465}},"image_position":"center","orientation":"horizontal","hyperlink":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"
ArcGIS Reality for ArcGIS Pro is now accessed through the new Reality Mapping user extension, aligning it with a user-based licensing model across ArcGIS. Available with Professional and Professional Plus user types, this update expands access to desktop reality mapping workflows using drone, aerial, and satellite imagery.<\/p>\n
Explore what this means for your organization and how to get started in this blog.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"Produce accurate results, faster<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe May 2026 release reinforces ArcGIS Reality for ArcGIS Pro as a powerful solution for accurate, high-quality reality mapping within the ArcGIS Pro environment.<\/p>\n
With automated ground control workflows, Gaussian splat enhancements, and expanded satellite imagery support, users can reduce manual effort, accelerate production timelines, and confidently deliver high-quality outputs. Whether supporting mapping, planning, or monitoring efforts, these updates help teams move from imagery to actionable insight more efficiently.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"
Stay Connected<\/strong><\/h2>\nDive deeper into the latest features in the\u00a0ArcGIS Reality for ArcGIS Pro documentation<\/a>, or join the\u00a0ArcGIS Reality for ArcGIS Pro community<\/a>\u00a0to share ideas, ask questions, and stay connected with other Reality Mapping professionals.<\/p>\n"}],"authors":[{"ID":9612,"user_firstname":"Reanne","user_lastname":"Barrette","nickname":"Reanne Barrette","user_nicename":"rbarrette","display_name":"Reanne Barrette","user_email":"RBarrette@esri.com","user_url":"","user_registered":"2019-06-04 02:40:28","user_description":"Reanne is the Sr. Product Marketer at Esri for the reality mapping capabilities and most things related to drone, aerial, and satellite mapping. She has a MBA from the University of Redlands, and is continuing to become an imagery enthusiast!","user_avatar":"
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ArcGIS Reality for ArcGIS Pro now includes support for Cartosat-2 and Cartosat-3 satellite sensors, expanding the range of imagery that can be used for reality mapping workflows. The Cartosat series are Indian Earth observation satellites by ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) used for applications like mapping, planning, and environmental monitoring. Cartosat-2 provides imagery at up to 1 meter resolution for urban and infrastructure tasks. Cartosat-3 features improved spatial detail with a resolution of about 25 cm, enabling advanced land use analysis and disaster management.<\/p>\n
With this added support, users can generate reality mapping outputs from additional authoritative data sources, enabling more flexibility in how projects are executed and scaled.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":"
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ArcGIS Reality for ArcGIS Pro is now accessed through the new Reality Mapping user extension, aligning it with a user-based licensing model across ArcGIS. Available with Professional and Professional Plus user types, this update expands access to desktop reality mapping workflows using drone, aerial, and satellite imagery.<\/p>\n
Explore what this means for your organization and how to get started in this blog.<\/a><\/p>\n The May 2026 release reinforces ArcGIS Reality for ArcGIS Pro as a powerful solution for accurate, high-quality reality mapping within the ArcGIS Pro environment.<\/p>\n With automated ground control workflows, Gaussian splat enhancements, and expanded satellite imagery support, users can reduce manual effort, accelerate production timelines, and confidently deliver high-quality outputs. Whether supporting mapping, planning, or monitoring efforts, these updates help teams move from imagery to actionable insight more efficiently.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content","content":" Dive deeper into the latest features in the\u00a0ArcGIS Reality for ArcGIS Pro documentation<\/a>, or join the\u00a0ArcGIS Reality for ArcGIS Pro community<\/a>\u00a0to share ideas, ask questions, and stay connected with other Reality Mapping professionals.<\/p>\n"}],"authors":[{"ID":9612,"user_firstname":"Reanne","user_lastname":"Barrette","nickname":"Reanne Barrette","user_nicename":"rbarrette","display_name":"Reanne Barrette","user_email":"RBarrette@esri.com","user_url":"","user_registered":"2019-06-04 02:40:28","user_description":"Reanne is the Sr. Product Marketer at Esri for the reality mapping capabilities and most things related to drone, aerial, and satellite mapping. She has a MBA from the University of Redlands, and is continuing to become an imagery enthusiast!","user_avatar":"Produce accurate results, faster<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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