The new beginning in Muenster with the post-war non-incriminating company name "Plan und Karte GmbH", initially limited itself simply to surveying and production of drawings. The company had its first real break in 1955 when the Federal Republic regained air sovereignty.

The need for mapping and planning after the destruction of the war was enormous. Additionally, in the meantime, environmental and city planners had come to recognise the worth of aerial photography.

In 1953 Hansa Luftbild GmbH took over existing property and buildings of "Plan und Karte GmbH". It was only at the end of the 50’s that Hansa Luftbild once again began to systematically rebuild its international operations.