Track earthwork progress and production

Propeller helps your site progress tracking by integrating drone surveys, designs, and real-time machine mapping for better decision-making.

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Track progress your way

From drone surveys to real-time updates, here’s how Propeller helps you monitor site progress and make smarter decisions

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Weekly

Visualize any survey data

Bring in survey data from any hardware or data capture method to keep progress on record. Visualize and measure elevation changes with precision on a detailed 3D map, and access up-to-date production volumes instantly.

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Every day, every 30 minutes

Level up with DirtMate

Add DirtMate into the mix to track surface changes and stream real-time production volumes wherever your machines are working. These automated updates fill the gaps between surveys and keep daily progress on record.

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The payoff

Prevent and resolve disputes

Build trust with stakeholders using Propeller’s accurate, transparent progress data. Track changes and document your work to prevent disputes or quickly resolve issues with reliable proof of progress.

Eliminate rework

Propeller’s platform, paired with DirtMate’s real-time updates, delivers precise measurements within 1/10ft (3 cm) accuracy. Confidently document completed work, identify what’s left, and avoid costly rework with data you can trust.

Share status updates

Propeller lets you compare survey captures with designs, previous surveys, and real-time DirtMate surfaces. Drones, rovers, and total stations provide scheduled snapshots, while DirtMate delivers new surface data every 30 minutes, so you’re always up to date. Share clear visuals with your team to keep everyone aligned.

Real-time data

  • Stream real-time surfaces to the map and generate AI-powered cut-fill automatically
  • Get frequent elevation checks to assess progress accurately within Propeller
  • Continue to receive elevation data, even when you’re unable to fly
  • Confidently adjust staffing, machine allocation, and site strategy with accurate, up-to-date insights
Features
  • Utilization view
  • Machine location and trails
  • Scheduled reports
  • Speed analysis
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Keep your project on track

  • Determine how much work is completed, how much remains, and the pace of your progress
  • Compare any combination surfaces, survey captures, and designs
  • Use this data to optimize resources and stay on track to meet your deadlines
  • Compare to designs or reference levels to visualize and quantify rework for excavations, stripping, and surface mining
Features
  • Grade check
  • Area progress
  • Cut-fill
  • AI progress tracking
  • Material properties
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Protection from disputes

  • Provide proof of progress and completion with Propeller’s detailed reports and 3D maps
  • Share easy-to-understand data and visualizations with stakeholders to keep them informed
  • Use recorded elevation history and comparisons to provide evidence of your progress and quality
Features
  • PDF map
  • Timelapse
  • Measurement report
  • Flythrough
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Progress tracking FAQs

As often as needed! Many teams use weekly drone flights to check progress and identify hazards. With DirtMate, new surface data updates every 30 minutes, so you can check midday progress, get yesterday’s productivity first thing in the morning, or review multi-day trends to plan ahead.

Yes. Comparing surveys helps you spot safety risks, weather damage, or incomplete work. With DirtMate’s frequent updates, you’ll catch issues early. Whether it’s midday, end-of-day, or during regular check-ins—so you can act quickly and stay on track.

Measuring progress against your schedule helps you catch delays early. DirtMate’s real-time updates give you a clear view of what’s done and what’s next, so you can adjust resources, fix bottlenecks, and keep your project moving.