If you are using Trimble surveying equipment at your site and working on a local grid system, you can define your coordinate system by uploading a calibration file from your rover or Trimble Business Center. Propeller supports the following file types for local grid calibration:
- Trimble JobXML (.jxl)
- Trimble DC (.dc)
- Trimble Calibration (.cal)
Your calibration file must contain these parameters:
- Projection of the project, and
- The horizontal/vertical adjustments
| 💡 Tip: The local site calibration setup must be completed before data or AeroPoints are submitted for processing. Adding a calibration file is built into the flow for creating new sites. |
Creating a new site
To start, create a new site in your portal to upload your .jxl, .dc, or .cal file. From the homepage, click + NEW SITE.
Proceed through the Site setup wizard for creating a new site to the Coordinate System setup step. Choose Local system.
Drag and drop your calibration file, or navigate to its location on your computer.
Your file will be processed, and the required parameters will be extracted. Review the calibration details and click NEXT.
| ℹ️ Note: If you get an error here, it could be because your file does not contain the correct information or the required geoid is not currently supported. |
Once your file has been processed successfully, you will receive confirmation that the site has been created. You have several options to complete setting up your site:
- Upload Data
- Open your site
- Plan your first flight
- Configure site
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