
3D mapping from raw field inputs
Experience dynamic, accurate 3D models that give you a complete picture – whether you’re tracking progress or visualizing designs.

How 3D mapping works in Propeller
Create precise 3D models by combining drone-captured data, machine data, and terrestrial survey data. Whether you’re generating surfaces with drones, tracking movement with DirtMate, or building surfaces using a rover, total station, or other methods, Propeller is the home for all your site data. Visualize progress, compare designs to actuals, and make adjustments in real time.
Transform data into actionable insights
With Propeller’s 3D mapping, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of your site, streamline workflows, and empower your team to make better, faster decisions.
Track progress in real time
Visualize changes and discrepancies between surveys and designs for improved decision-making.
Ensure accuracy and precision
Create and compare multiple surface models to refine your understanding of the site.
Boost collaboration and productivity
Share dynamic 3D maps with your team for a unified view of the project.
Comprehensive site visualization
- Easily visualize your site in 3D or 2D with interactive terrain models, orthophotos, and point clouds
- Make more informed decisions with the ability to compare designs to actual site conditions
- 3D + 2D viewing
- Map layers
- Surface comparison
- Base map


Real-time site analysis
- Track metrics like elevation differences, surface areas, and machine activity with tools like DirtMate
- Visualize changes over time to gain insights into progress, material management, and equipment utilization
- Elevation difference
- Surface area
- Machine location and trails
- Timeline
Efficient design and survey comparisons
- Compare design files with actual site data to track discrepancies and surface changes
- Use cross sections and other tools to ensure design conformance
- Design uploads
- Surface comparison
- Cross section
- Grade check


Enhanced project planning and forecasting
- Use 3D models to plan out the future of your project with greater accuracy
- Anticipate challenges, refine material estimates, and project timelines more effectively
- Takeoff map
- Material properties
- Shrink/swell calculator
- Utilization view
“Propeller gives you a feel for exactly what’s on site in a 3D perspective while also overlaying the project design. The software would not be as useful as it is if you couldn’t overlay the design.”
– Dean Forgarty, Project Manager


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Visualize your site like never before
Generate high-resolution 3D site maps with ease. Track changes over time and compare against design to stay on schedule.