Propeller Aero on demand training video library

Created by our Customer Success team, these resources are organized by topic below. We recommend starting with the Propeller essentials to build your core understanding.

🚀 Propeller essentials 

These foundational videos cover the mission-critical topics you need to best use the Propeller workflow. If you are pressed for time, these are the videos we recommend watching first.

• Platform setup and navigation: Learn how to create an account, invite users, navigate the Propeller Platform, and access support resources.

• Getting started with AeroPoints: Your complete guide to using AeroPoints, including setup, data capture, and care.

• Mission planning best practices: Learn the steps for setting up, saving, and executing your successful flight mission.

• Preparing for your first flight: Prepare for your initial flight mission by learning safety checklists, best practices for mission planning, and AeroPoint placement on site.

• Data fundamentals, including CRS basics: Learn how to create a site, select the correct Coordinate Reference System (CRS)—a crucial step for ensuring accurate site models—and upload your PPK survey data to the Propeller Platform.

🔎 Data capture workflow

Dive deeper into the process of collecting data. These videos provide the knowledge you need on ground control, mission types, and how to get the best survey data possible.

• Understanding ground control: Expert tips on ground control placement, how many points you need, and how to use AeroPoints to establish permanent ground control.

• Improving survey quality: Tips on mission execution, ground control placement, and survey best practices to capture accurate, reliable data every time.

• General mission types: Learn the best practices for planning and executing standard area missions.

• Linear mission planning: Detailed guidance on the best practices for planning and executing specialized missions for long corridors like roads, pipelines, or railways.

• Activating and prepping hardware: Guides for getting various drone models ready for flight, including activation, battery charging, firmware updates, and hardware calibrations.

• Airspace safety: Learn how to check for airspace limitations and use the self-unlock and custom unlock workflows to access restricted areas when needed.

📤 Data upload and survey processing

This collection of videos covers the final steps in the workflow, including how to submit data for processing and what to expect while you wait.

• Uploading data methods: A breakdown of how to submit survey data using the Propeller Corrections Network, the Known Point Method, and RINEX files.
• Processing notifications: Learn about common reasons for processing hold-ups, the types of notifications you might receive, and how to resolve issues quickly.

📈 Platform and data analytics

Turn your survey data into valuable insights with the right tools. These videos focus on using the Propeller Platform for analysis and reporting.

• Measurement tools: Learn how to use Propeller's measurement features to analyze and organize your survey data effectively.
• Understanding cut/fill: See how Propeller helps you visualize cut and fill survey models, compare progress, and analyze site changes over time.
• Cleaning up data: Learn how to use the Terrain Cleanup tool, edit its shape, apply breaklines, and copy cleanups across surveys.
• The processing report: Learn about the information included in the Processing Report, including the dataset details and expected accuracy.

⚙️ Advanced topics

This section covers specialized knowledge and regulatory processes for advanced operations and complex challenges.

• Complex airspace authorization: Learn the step-by-step processes for navigating regulatory requirements, including how to request a custom zone unlock through the FlySafe portal.
• Part 107 waiver application: Guidance on preparing and submitting applications for the FAA's Part 107 waiver, covering the necessary documentation and processes for advanced drone operations in the United States.

💻 On-demand webinars

Looking for a deeper dive? Our Customer Success team often hosts in-depth webinars covering high-demand topics. These recordings are available here on-demand, offering comprehensive training beyond our standard video essentials.

• Advanced data collection strategies: Detailed, in-depth sessions led by CS experts on optimizing field workflows, specialized equipment use, and handling complex data capture scenarios.

• Platform deep dives: Full-length webinars focused entirely on maximizing your use of the Propeller Platform's tools, features, and advanced data analytics capabilities.

✨ What's new at Propeller

Want to stay up-to-date with the latest and greatest? This is where we share resources on the newest features, product updates, and platform improvements we've been working on to make your workflow even better.

• Feature announcements: Learn about the latest tools and capabilities added to the Propeller Platform and how to start using them today.

• Hardware and integration updates: Get the rundown on new supported hardware, drone integrations, and updates to our core products.

• Product roadmaps: Discover what we're building next to continuously improve your experience and support your future needs.

📱 Propeller mobile app

The Propeller Mobile App puts essential tools right in your hand while you are on site. This training collection covers every major function, ensuring you can manage your sites and data from anywhere.

• Field data collection: Guides on using the app to capture, record, and verify data directly in the field.

• Site visualization and navigation: Learn how to view your sites, datasets, and measurement tools on the go for quick analysis and navigation.

• Progress and measurement tools: Instructions on accessing and creating simple measurements, generating quick reports, and tracking project progress while away from your desk.

📍 AeroPoints-only workflow

If your primary focus is on ground control and data collection using AeroPoints, this collection of resources is designed just for you. Learn how to manage your hardware, data, and field processes efficiently.

• AeroPoints dashboard and management: Guidance on using the dashboard to manage your devices, switch between groups, adjust settings, and activate new AeroPoints.

• Ground control and data capture: Comprehensive training on best practices for AeroPoint placement, selecting the right data capture methods (e.g., Propeller Corrections Network, Known Point Method, RINEX), and ensuring survey accuracy.

• Managing AeroPoint data: Learn how to sort, archive, duplicate, and merge collected survey data directly within the AeroPoints system before processing.

Wrapping Up

We are confident that these resources will equip you and your team with the knowledge you need to master your survey workflows. Our training library is constantly growing, so feel free to check back anytime for the latest videos, webinars, and feature updates. We're here to help you move forward with confidence!

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 question mark button at the top right corner of your user portal.