Specifically Uber will leverage DigitalGlobe’s industry leading constellation of sensors to access imagery and location intelligence to help identify and improve pick-up and drop-off locations.

At DigitalGlobe, we’ve spent the last decade developing advanced technology that scans the Earth with the highest accuracy and resolution in both visible and non-visible wavelengths. This capability gives our customers an unprecedented ability to understand the environment in which they operate, and in turn, to create new and disruptive services that change the way we live. DigitalGlobe is looking forward to partnering with an innovator like Uber to use this transformative technology to improve transportation options for riders and drivers around the world.

—Kevin Bullock, Director of Business Development, DigitalGlobe