𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗸𝘆𝗙𝗶 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮?

SkyFi Open Data is a program that provides users with free access to a vast library of satellite imagery obtained from open data sources. In practice, this means you can retrieve existing satellite images (historical or recent captures) at no cost through the same SkyFi platform used for commercial imagery. The Open Data library primarily consists of imagery from the European Sentinel-2 satellite constellation, which offers medium-resolution Earth observation data. SkyFi integrates this open imagery into its web and mobile app, allowing you to explore and download satellite images of your area of interest without any licensing fees or subscriptions. Simply choose the “Open” data option when browsing available images to view the free imagery coverage for your selected location.

The purpose of SkyFi Open Data is to democratize geospatial information, making satellite insights accessible for a wide range of applications. By offering comprehensive, free satellite data, SkyFi broadens analytics use cases and supports sectors like agriculture, urban planning, and disaster management. GIS professionals can leverage these open images to monitor crop health, track urban expansion, or assess environmental changes over time without incurring data costs. The imagery is delivered in a convenient, ready-to-use format, so users can immediately bring it into their GIS or analysis workflow. SkyFi Open Data is continuously expanding, meaning new images are added as they become available, and additional open-data sources may be incorporated in the future as the program grows.

SkyFi’s platform adds value to open imagery by making it easy to search, preview, and obtain. The integration of Sentinel-2 data into an intuitive app removes the complexity often associated with raw satellite data portals. According to SkyFi, it is the first company to offer direct open satellite data access through a mobile app, highlighting the emphasis on user-friendly access. In summary, SkyFi Open Data is a free, accessible repository of satellite imagery (currently Sentinel-2) within the SkyFi platform, enabling anyone to tap into up-to-date Earth observation images for GIS analysis and decision-making.