Propeller Mobile is a simple and accessible extension of the Propeller Platform, designed to give field teams a reliable source of site information while on the worksite. Whether you’re reviewing designs, tracking progress, or collaborating in real time, Propeller Mobile ensures you have the data you need—right in your pocket.
What You Can Do with Propeller Mobile
✅ Explore 2D and 3D models of their site.
✅ Zoom in on specific areas for detailed insights.
✅ Work collaboratively using live maps.
✅ Visualize and review design files directly in the app.
✅ Create temporary measurements to check the latest earthworks progress.
✅ Get directions to your site by accessing site coordinates and opening them in Google Maps.
If your worksite uses DirtMate, you’ll have access to the DirtMate tab, allowing you to:
🚜 Track real-time machine data to monitor surface changes as they happen.
📊 Compare drone survey data with DirtMate surface updates for more accurate progress tracking.
🔍 Improve accuracy and decision-making with real-time site insights.
Getting started
Download Propeller Mobile to your phone or tablet from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and start using DirtMate and drone data together for smarter site management.
Open Propeller Mobile and allow the app to Continue by sharing information about your login with prpellr.com with the app.
Choose the Portal, Site, and Survey you want to view from the three lines menu.
If you have access to multiple portals, the app will default to the Portal with the closest Site to your geographical location.
General navigation
Use your index and thumb fingers and “pinch” the screen to zoom in and out on the map. Double-tap a location on the map to zoom in quickly. To tilt or rotate the map, use two fingers together and push up, down, or twist to change the angle of or rotate the map.
Menu
Tap on the three bars menu to select the SURVEY, SITE, and ORGANIZATION from the dropdown menus.
Compass
Tap the compass to orient the map back to north.
Home button
Tap the Home button to return to the full extent of your site.
Geo locate
Use the Geo Locate tool to orient yourself on the map. This function uses your mobile device’s GPS to obtain your current location.
You may need to enable location services on your iOs or Android mobile device for this feature to work.
2D/3D view
Tap this button to switch between 2D and 3D views of your survey.
Map button
Tap the Map button to close all open menus and return to the map screen.
Tap the Tools button to use the built-in measurement tools, including ELEVATION, DISTANCE, and AREA.
Turn on additional layers using the Layers tool. This includes the line and design files associated with the survey.
Any measurement added in the app is temporary and does not save to your Propeller Platform profile.
Point
The ELEVATION tool allows you to spot-check elevations at a specific location on your site.
Tap on POINT. A crosshair will open on the map. The center of the crosshair is the point you are measuring. You'll notice elevation changes as you pan and move around the map. This can be useful for visualizing how elevations on your site change over time, including stockpile heights and quick grade checks.
You can also compare elevations between your survey and any design files associated with your site. Tap the Layers tool to add a Design to compare against a survey.
Once a Design is toggled on, you can compare it to a survey to see cut/fill information.
Line
The Line tool can be used to measure point to point distance, horizontal length, and surface length.
Tap on the Tools button and select LINE.
Position the crosshairs where you want to drop a point and tap +ADD POINT. Continue adding points until the distance you want to measure is complete, then tap VIEW MEASUREMENT. If you make a mistake, tap UNDO POINT to erase the last dropped point.
As you start dropping points to create your line measurement, it will calculate the point to point distance live.
Click on VIEW MEASUREMENT to see more calculations, such as Horizontal Length and Surface Length.
You can also view the CROSS SECTION in the mobile app.
Tap SEE CROSS SECTION for a detailed visual of the elevation change between surveys and design files. If you imported an IFC file, you could also take cross section measurements of underground utilities (for example, a cross section of a pipe). You can also view details like Elevation, Horizontal, and Grade in degrees, ratio, and percent.
You can also ADD DESIGN, ADD SURVEY, or change the measurement units from here.
Polygon
Use the POLYGON tool to compare surveys to designs.
Tap on the Tools button and select POLYGON.
Position the crosshairs where you want to drop a point and tap ADD POINT. Continue adding points to the polygon to cover the area you want to measure.
The measurements between points on your polygon will be calculated as you draw. You can also change the measurement units from the dropdown menu.
Once done, click COMPLETE SHAPE and select a design to compare. Tap UNDO POINT to erase the last dropped point if you make a mistake.
Elevation contours
From the dropdown, choose Elevation Contours to view contours on the map.
Smart Volume Surface
Select the Smart Volume Surface (Stockpile) from the dropdown menu to calculate the volume of a stockpile.
You can also change the units of your measurement. Tap the unit and choose the one you want to display.
Volume comparison
From the dropdown menu, select the design you want to compare your survey against.
View Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) Files
The ability to view IFC files for more context while onsite makes it easy to simplify project planning, perform quality assurance by comparing as-built images against the design, and catch any errors early on before they impact later stages of the project.
From the Layers tab, select Designs. Search Designs or navigate to the IFC file you want to view and toggle it on.
Tap the X next to the survey or design if you wish to remove it.
If you need assistance, click the GET HELP button within the menu icon to message Propeller Support.
Share directions to your site
You can quickly get directions to your site and share them directly from the Propeller Mobile App using Google Maps. If you move between multiple sites in a day, this is a quick and accurate navigation essential. With this feature, you can access site coordinates within the app and open them in Google Maps for turn-by-turn directions. Need to share the location with a colleague or contractor? Simply copy and send the directions directly from the app, ensuring everyone arrives at the right place without hassle. This seamless integration keeps your workflow efficient and your team on track.
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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