Whether you’re a new user or a seasoned pro, understanding how to navigate the platform is key to managing your worksite effectively. This guide covers the essentials of the user interface, from your initial site list to the specific toolsets you’ll use for analysis.
Once you have created a Propeller account, you can access your portal. Let’s start by familiarizing yourself with platform navigation and reviewing the tools you need to get started.
The home page
When you log in, you’ll see the home page. This is where you manage your different projects.
Create site: Click the + CREATE NEW button to create a site or site group.
Organize your sites: Use the Sort By dropdown, the Search bar to locate a specific site and/or use the Show dropdown to visualise active sites only.
Site view: The default view (
) to see your sites, their geographic locations, and the last modified dates.
Map view: Select (
) next to VIEW BY at the top right to see all site locations globally.
Open a site: Click on any site tile.
| 💡 Tip: Read more here How to Organize and Manage Your Homepage |
Global navigation sidebar
The sidebar on your portal allow you to jump between different parts of the Propeller ecosystem.
Side bar
(
)Propeller Logo: Hover and click the (
) icon to expand the navigation menu.
Sites: Returns you to the home page.
AeroPoints: Access your AeroPoints dashboard.
Hardware: (If applicable) Navigate to your DirtMate workflow.
(
) Processing: Check the status of uploaded datasets.
(
) Support: Access PropellerU training videos, documentation, and live support.
(
) Settings: Manage your account, platform and organization preferences.
Profile: Manage your profile and notification preferences.
Site navigation & viewing data
Once a site is open, you can toggle between different dates and views without leaving the page.
Selecting Surveys: Use the Survey Picker at the top of the map to switch between different flight dates. By default, the most recent survey will open.
Switching Sites: Use the Site dropdown to jump to a different project.
Sharing: Click the SHARE button to invite users or generate a view-only link.
Propeller tools
| 💡 Tip: Before uploading data into Propeller. You can use our Base Map to view basic schematic drawings and designs to help you visualize the site prior to construction. It can also be used to plan works with no survey data. |
The tabs on the left side of the screen contain the tools you’ll use to interact with your data.
| Tab | Use Case |
|---|---|
| Perform volume calculations, track progress, and run site checks. | |
| Manage cropping & terrain cleanup. Toggle map/survey layers. | |
| Import and overlay design files (PDF, DXF, TTM, IFC, KML/KMZ, XML). | |
| View and pin your site photos to specific map locations. Your uploaded images can be found here. | |
| Export reports, CSVs, videos, and survey files for use in other software. | |
| Prepare for water/rainfall events. Simulate water flow given the current surface of your site. | |
| Share mobile-friendly maps with field teams. |
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.
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