On Demand Training Video Catalog


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.

Visit PropellerU for more on-demand training videos, webinars, and supporting documentation to help you start using Propeller with confidence!

📹 Welcome to Propeller! 

18-rory.png Whether you’re a new customer or are considering becoming one, we're excited to have the opportunity to tell you about where we came from, who we are, and where we’re heading. We'll also introduce you to some amazing people who work behind the scenes to ensure you have the best possible experience and get the most accurate survey data.

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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This video will discuss getting started with our unique positioning solution, AeroPoints.

You’ll learn how to:

  • set up and activate your AeroPoints,
  • download and use the mobile app,
  • best practices and pro-tips for successful data capture,
  • upload survey data, and
  • care for and store your AeroPoints.

📹 Planning a Mission with the Mavic 3 Enterprise

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This video covers planning a mission with the Mavic 3 Enterprise or “M3E” using the DJI Pilot 2 software.


You'll also learn how to:

  • access and edit saved missions,
  • check and update firmware,
  • UAV health management, 
  • calibrations, and
  • how to format your SD Card.

📹 Planning a Mission with the M300/M350 RTK Drone

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This video will show you how to plan a flight with the M300 RTK drone and the Zenmuse P1 with the 35-millimeter lens.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Create and save a mapping mission flight,
  • Check your aircraft settings, and
  • Set up the Zenmuse P1 camera for a photogrammetry mission.

📹 Plan a Mission with the Phantom 4 Pro RTK Drone

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Once you have activated your Phantom 4 Pro RTK drone, you're ready to plan a mission! This video will walk you through the appropriate settings for the Propeller PPK Workflow and best data capture practices.

📹 First Flight

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Getting started flying a drone and collecting data on your site can feel overwhelming & intimidating. This video gives you practical tips on preparing for your first flight and best practices to make all your missions successful!

📹 Creating a Site & Selecting a Coordinate Reference System

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Picking the correct Coordinate Reference System is essential for getting the most accurate model of your site. If you're new to the Platform, or just need a refresher, this video has all the information you need to confidently pick the correct CRS every time.

📹 Uploading a PPK Dataset Using the Propeller Corrections Network

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After completing your PPK survey, the data you captured in the field using The Propeller Corrections Network will need to be uploaded to the Platform for processing. This video will review all the steps necessary to upload data and prepare it for viewing in the Portal.

📹 Getting Started with the Platform

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In this video, you’ll learn how to start using the Propeller Platform, including creating an account, inviting users, general navigation, support resources, and Platform settings.

📹 Platform Navigation

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This video will show you all the tools available in the Propeller Platform.

We'll review how to:

  • Access sites and datasets,
  • Export files,
  • Generate reports,
  • View survey timelines, and
  • Create measurements.

Let's get started!

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

📹 Activate the Phantom 4 Pro RTK Drone

📹 How to Improve the Quality of Your Surveys

📹 How to Plan a Linear Mission

📹 Data Capture Methods

📹 Establishing Permanent Ground Control Using AeroPoints

📹 How to Check and Unlock Airspace

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

📹  Watch our latest Webinar

Platform & Data Analytics

📹 Measuring your worksite in Propeller

📹 The Processing Report

📹 Terrain Cleanup

📹 Understanding Cut/Fill

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

📹 Managing AeroPoint Data

Advanced Topics

📹 Custom Zone Unlock and FAA Waiver Application in the United States

📹 KML Files for Mission Planning

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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