Combine your drone and ground surveys in Propeller
If you’ve ever found yourself waiting (im)patiently for volume reports, or trying to piece together…
Earthworks progress tracking that compares any two surveys
See exactly how your site has changed. Compare any two surveys, track movement against plan, and report milestones automatically.
Most platforms only compare your latest survey to design. Propeller compares any two points in time.
Propeller is your insurance policy for earthwork projects
Keep it all on record to prevent disputes
The Propeller map offers indisputable proof. With all your site docs in one place, you’ll maintain a reliable site record to validate progress and quickly resolve discrepancies.
Verify your earthwork quantities, every single day
Use Propeller to see exactly where production stands against your plan, identify slowdowns instantly, and to take immediate action to optimize your workflow.
Connect everyone with a shared source of truth
Speak the same visual language. Propeller connects surveys, designs, and machine telematics using a live map that everyone can follow – from office to field.
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10x
faster site capture than base and rover surveys
24hr
from flight to fully processed 3D model
3–5%
margin lift teams see from pre-bid topo data
Progress tracking tools for every stage of your earthworks project
Every capture lands on your timeline automatically. Find any moment, compare any two points, and plan your next move from one view.
- Timeline: Every survey, automatically organized, nothing to set up.
- Survey Explorer: Combine captures to plan your next move.
- Field annotations and photos: Pin observations and photos to the exact spot on the map.
Know exactly what moved and where
Compare any two surveys to see what changed, where material moved, and how you’re tracking against grade.
- Compare any two surveys: From first flight to close-out, side by side.
- Cut-fill to survey or design: Track elevation changes against a previous survey or final design.
- Heatmap progress tracking: See how you’re pacing against grade, automatically.
Build the view your project needs
Complex or multi-phase sites need a map that reflects what’s actually on the ground. Build it your way.
- Composite Builder: Merge multiple captures into one measurable map.
- Crop and cleanups: Trim maps and clear obstructions to compare exactly what matters.
Report progress without building a report
Get the numbers out without the manual work. Reports are scheduled, exportable, and ready when you need them.
- Scheduled reports: Daily summaries and surface updates land in your inbox, automatically.
- Measurement Report: Exportable PDF or CSV of your site data, on demand.
- Dashboards: Milestones and movement at a glance, no manual assembly.
- Mass haul analysis: See how much material moves and where, across the whole project.
From weekly proof to live feeds, get surface data on your schedule
Choose a reporting frequency that works for you. Capture new surfaces periodically with survey tools like drones, add in DirtMate to stream surface data back to Propeller daily or add DirtMate RTK for real-time site data whenever you need it.
Periodic capture
Survey your site with any tool
Process your drone data in Propeller or upload pre-processed data from other sources, including GPS rovers, handheld scanners, and total stations.
Continuous capture
Stream surface data daily with DirtMate
Record daily progress using DirtMate machine telematics, a continuous feed of high-precision surface data and real-time productivity metrics.
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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.