Propeller Data Processing
It takes a lot of technical expertise to turn survey data into accurate and realistic 3D maps.
Our photogrammetry processing pipeline, managed by a team of geospatial experts, makes drone data accuracy repeatable and predictable — no matter how many datasets you’re juggling at once.
Easy
We’ll process your data in the coordinate system you need, whether it’s global or local, and alert you when it’s ready.
Scalable
Survey as much as you need – whether it’s one survey or ten at the same time, we’ve got you covered.
Accurate
Get verifiable survey-grade results using AeroPoints and a Propeller-recommended drone. Review a detailed report to verify accuracy.
Insightful
Review a detailed photogrammetry processing report to verify accuracy and give your approval.
Your job can be tough, we can make it easier.
Sit back and relax, with on-demand photogrammetry.
Simply upload your drone data and we’ll do the rest. We’ll build a high-resolution terrain model, point cloud, orthophoto, and other survey deliverables in a matter of hours. Whether you’re on-site, in the office, or working from home, our photogrammetry processing services are just an upload away.
Enjoy accurate data, verified by a team of experts.
We work as an extension of your survey team, using a mix of automated QA and human supervision to ensure historical consistency between datasets.
Get the answers you need 24/7.
No matter the time or day, you can talk to one of our geospatial experts. From troubleshooting, giving advice, or simply answering your questions, we’re here to help you get the answers you need to keep going.
Get data catered to your worksite, in your preferred coordinate reference system.
Choose from our database of over 5,000 published CRS, or upload a local CRS of your own. No after-the-fact transformation needed.
We do the heavy lifting.
You drag and drop the data.
Upload your images, ground control, checkpoints, and GPS files into Propeller, and we’ll do the rest
You set the parameters.
Customize your terrain filtering and QA settings so we know your preferences.
We complete the georeferencing.
We tie your 3D model down to your site’s ground control points.
We create the 3D model.
Your images are aligned and stitched together.
We complete the initial data validation.
We produce the 3D point cloud and validate its data.
We create the site’s orthophoto.
We use the point cloud to generate surface and elevation models to create the site’s orthophoto, an aerial image that’s been geometrically corrected.
We do a final accuracy check.
The site model and surface undergo a final validation.
You receive a 3D worksite map.
You’ll be notified that your dataset is ready to explore.
Verify the results.
Along with your processed dataset, we’ll send over a summary of your image quality, ground control accuracy, and survey metadata.
Tap into a team of experts.
Whether you’re on-site, in the office, or working from home, our photogrammetry processing services are just a message away
5,000+
Published CRSs
307K
Surveys processed by Propeller
6hrs
Avg upload-to-output turnaround
Understand which photos missed the mark and why.
See a breakdown on accuracy and adjustments made to the geotag locations.
Review how far we had to shift your imagery from their geotag locations during processing.
See which photos met our quality standards and the location of each photo taken.
Visualize the location of your control points and accuracy report.
3cm (1/10ft) accuracy is expected for surveys captured with one of our recommended drones and AeroPoints.
Don’t take our word for it, hear our customers’ reviews.
“I think the datasets speak for themselves. It’s nothing that you have to bring anyone onboard with. It’s data that’s intrinsically and obviously valuable.
Matt Eklund
GPS Program Manager, Sukut
“Propeller’s outsourced processing gets us data back much faster, and the accuracy is great. The whole process is so easy, I could almost have my kid do it”.
Philip Andsen
Engineer, Svevia