Learn on your own time, at your own pace, with our on-demand training videos.
Whether you’re new to Propeller or helping your team get started, our on-demand training video library is designed to increase your confidence in the tools you use every day.
Created by our Customer Success team, these videos cover various topics—from introductory tutorials to quick refreshers that will help you fine-tune your processes.
Propeller Essentials
These videos cover mission-critical topics you need to know to best use the PPK workflow, including setting up your Propeller Portal, preparing for your first flight, and uploading data to the Platform. If you are pressed for time, these are the videos we recommend watching first.
📹 AeroPoints Essentials |
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AeroPoints 101: From activation to data capture, this is your go-to guide for AeroPoints. Learn how to set them up, best practices for use, and tips for long-term care and storage. |
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📹 Planning a Mission with the Mavic 3 Enterprise |
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Mission planning, firmware updates, UAV health, calibrations—get the full rundown on prepping and flying with the Mavic 3 Enterprise. |
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📹 Planning a Mission with the M300/M350 RTK Drone |
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Set up, save, and execute missions like a pro. Learn how to plan a flight with the Matrice 300/350 RTK, check aircraft settings, and optimize your survey workflow. |
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📹 Plan a Mission with the Phantom 4 Pro RTK Drone |
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Set up, save, and execute missions like a pro. Learn how to plan a flight with the Matrice 300 RTK, check aircraft settings, and optimize your survey workflow. |
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📹 First Flight |
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Prepare for your first flight and learn best practices for planning a mission, AeroPoint placement, and staying safe on-site. |
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📹 Creating a Site & Selecting a Coordinate Reference System |
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Choosing the right Coordinate Reference System (CRS) is crucial for accurate site models. This video walks you through the process to ensure precision every time. |
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📹 Uploading a PPK Dataset Using the Propeller Corrections Network |
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Learn the step-by-step process for uploading your PPK survey data to the Propeller Platform using the Propeller Corrections Network. |
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📹 Getting Started with the Platform |
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New to Propeller? We’ve got you covered. Learn how to create an account, invite users, navigate the Platform, and access support resources. |
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📹 Platform Navigation |
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Navigate with confidence. Learn how to access sites and datasets, export files, generate reports, and create measurements in the Propeller Platform. |
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Once you've completed the essential videos, there are more training videos grouped by topic. Check out lessons for the data capture workflow, data upload & survey processing, platform data & analytics, and more advanced topics below.
Data Capture Workflow
Dive deeper into the data capture workflow. These videos, along with the essentials videos, will provide you with more knowledge on ground control and getting the best survey data possible.
📹 Understanding Ground Control |
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How many ground control points do you really need? Where should they go? Get expert tips on ground control placement, survey accuracy, and how to upload GCP data into the platform. |
📹 Activate the Phantom 4 Pro RTK Drone |
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Get your Phantom 4 RTK ready for flight. Learn how to activate your drone, charge the batteries, update firmware, and set up the protection plan. |
📹 How to Improve the Quality of Your Surveys |
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Better planning leads to better data. Get expert tips on mission execution, ground control placement, and survey best practices to capture accurate, reliable data every time. |
📹 How to Plan a Linear Mission |
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Need to survey a road, pipeline, or other long corridor? Learn the best practices for planning and executing linear missions for accurate results. |
📹 Data Capture Methods |
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Not all AeroPoint data capture methods are the same. We’ll break down each—Propeller Corrections Network, the Known Point Method, and RINEX files—so you know which one to use and when. |
📹 Establishing Permanent Ground Control Using AeroPoints |
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Set it and forget it—almost. Learn how to use AeroPoints to establish permanent ground control and ensure survey accuracy every time. We’ll cover placement, the Propeller Corrections Network, and how to incorporate these points into your workflow. |
📹 How to Check and Unlock Airspace |
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Airspace restrictions? No problem. Learn how to check for airspace limitations with DJI Fly Safe and AirMap, plus how to use self-unlock and custom unlock workflows to access restricted areas when needed. |
Data Upload and Survey Processing
This collection of videos covers topics including how to submit data for processing and what to expect while you wait.
📹 Processing Notifications and What to Do if You Receive One |
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Survey processing delays? This video covers common reasons for hold-ups, the types of notifications you might receive, and how to resolve issues quickly to keep your projects moving. |
Platform & Data Analytics
📹 Measuring your worksite in Propeller |
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Turn data into insights with the right tools. Learn how to use Propeller's measurement features to analyze and organize your survey data effectively. |
📹 The Processing Report |
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Learn about the information included in the Processing Report including the dataset details, interpreting the overview map, understanding the image quality graph, what is the expected ground control accuracy, and the ground control summary table. |
📹 Terrain Cleanup |
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Clean up your terrain data with ease. Learn how to use the Terrain Cleanup tool, edit its shape, apply breaklines, and copy cleanups across surveys. |
📹 Understanding Cut/Fill |
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See how Propeller helps you visualize cut and fill survey models, compare progress, and analyze site changes over time—all in 2D and 3D. |
Hardware Essentials
If you only utilize AeroPoints to collect data but don't use the platform, we've got you covered. This collection of videos focuses on the AeroPoints Dashboard and managing AeroPoint Data.
📹 AeroPoints Dashboard
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📹 Managing AeroPoint Data
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Advanced Topics
📹 Custom Zone Unlock and FAA Waiver Application in the United States |
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Need to unlock your DJI drone for a mission? We’ll walk you through the FlySafe portal and show you how to request a custom unlock. Plus, learn how to apply for a Part 107 waiver through the FAA’s Drone Zone portal. |
These resources are updated regularly, so stay tuned and keep checking in for the latest and most up-to-date materials.
We hope you enjoy our training video library! If you need additional help, click the Support tab in the top-right corner of your portal for additional resources or to chat with someone on our support team.
I still can't do it!
We wrote these articles to equip you with everything you need to get the job done on your own, but we understand that sometimes this isn't sufficient.
If you're stuck, you can connect with our support team by clicking the support button on the top right corner of your user portal.
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