Propeller
Drone Mapping Software
For Smarter Worksite Management
Propeller software helps civil contractors use drones to map, measure and share accurate information about their worksites and assets – to make quicker decisions, avoid mistakes, and grow profits by always having the right information on hand.
With Propeller, you can unify your plans, field data, machines, and people on a single map — from ground to cloud. Get the job done right the first time, every time.
Confidently Plan and Estimate – Know what you’re quoting: Conduct your own site surveys before the job begins, and whenever changes occur
Survey Frequently and Faster – Get accurate, up-to-date topographic surveys whenever you need without having to bring in a survey crew
Communicate Effectively – A visual timeline keeps everyone on the same page. Track site changes, avoid crossed wires, and resolve disputes quickly
Take Control – Save on consultants and avoid information bottlenecks; get answers to questions yourself with an intuitive, web-based tool
Site Volumes – Calculate overall material volumes added or removed from pits, stockpiles, cells, drainage channels, etc.
Design Checks – Upload design file to compare actual surface to design surface and track progress. Easily measure distances, slopes and heights to compare with site measurements
Your Geospatial Analysis Toolbox
Meet the tools and features behind the map.
MEASURE
Distance – Measure point-to-point distances.
Elevation – Track height changes across various captures or at a specific point.
Elevation Difference – Calculate height differences between points.
Cross Section – Generate cross section charts of designs and surveys.
Surface Area – Measure surface areas within any polygon.
Stockpile – Quickly measure stockpile volumes and create reports.
Shrink / Swell Calculator – Account for the shrink and swell of soil for more accurate load calculation.
MAP & CAPTURE
Survey Explorer – Combine survey data to plan and review.
Composite Builder – Merge multiple survey captures into a single measurable map.
Timeline – Visualize how your site has changed over time, between survey captures.
3D + 2D Viewing – Explore a digital twin of your site in 3D or 2D.
Crop and Cleanups – Easily crop maps and remove obstructions.
Map Layers – Toggle between your terrain model, orthophoto, camera positions, and point cloud.
Base Map – Designate any surface as your base map to begin measuring and tracking site activity.
ORGANISE
User Permissions – Securely share projects and surveys with adjustable access levels.
Workspaces – Easily organize your design and measurement files for quick access.
Custom Homepage – Group sites or star favorites for faster access.
Folders – Organize measurements into folders via drag-and-drop.
Read-only Public API – Query site and survey data to pull terrain files into CAD and GIS platforms.
Web Map Tile Service (WMTS) – Stream orthophotos from your site directly to your GIS software.
Imports / Exports – Import and export surveys, surfaces, and reports.
PLAN AHEAD
Flood Level – Visualize flood impacts at specific levels.
Surface Ruined – Map water flow directions across your site.
Watershed Analysis – Identify water catchment areas quickly.
Direct Rainfall Simulator – Simulate runoff from rainfall events.
COLLABORATE
Scheduled Reports – Automate daily email reports with load/cycle data, a volume heatmap, and a 7-day volume chart.
Media – Pin images and 360 photos to an exact location on the map from the field.
Crew – Share your map via a unique URL on any device.
PDF Map – Export plotter-ready map printouts.
Measurement Report – Create customizable PDF reports of your site data.
Timelapse – Export progress videos showing site changes over time.
Flythrough – Create dynamic flythrough videos of your site.
Takeoff Map – Generate reports comparing surveys with design surfaces.
Markup – Add, style, and share labeled points and freehand scribbles on the map in real-time.
Platform Analytics – Monitor Propeller usage across your organization.
Propeller Mobile – Visualize your live location against designs, perform critical site checks, and share real-time updates—all from your mobile device.
TRACK
Utilization View – View utilization data for all DirtMate machines in a table, including run/idle time, load count, and dump count.
Machine Location and Trails – Identify slow-moving or inactive machines with color-coded trails and real-time location tracking.
Speed Analysis – Track average, minimum, and maximum speeds to ensure fleet efficiency.
Smart Cycles – Review cycle length, duration, and total cycles for each DirtMate machine.
Point of Interest – Drop points on the map and add contextual details.
Hazards – Mark safety hazards and assign severity levels.
Grade Check – Assess grades as degrees, percentages, or ratios.
Cut & Fill – Compare any two surfaces to track progress or changes in volume over time.
Area Progress – Compare site progress against previous surveys or designs.
Material Properties – Track materials with tonnage and cost reports.
Surface Comparison – Compares surfaces, design-to-design, survey-to-survey, or survey-to-design, to track progress or plan ahead.
DirtMate Surfaces – Stream real-time surface data and production volumes on the map.
