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Uploading survey data

Processing

After capturing your drone imagery, you are ready to upload it for processing. To begin, click the UPLOAD button in the top-right corner and choose the appropriate data type: Photogrammetry for images or Lidar for point clouds.

Please note that a Coordinate Reference System (CRS) must be configured for your site before you can proceed with the upload.

Once you have made your selection, the platform will launch a guided workflow to walk you through submitting your files. Propeller will then process this data to generate a high-quality and accurate 3D model of your worksite.

Photogrammetry:

• Uploading a PPK Survey with Your Compatible DJI Drones
• Uploading a PPK Survey From a Skydio X10 Drone
• Uploading a PPK Survey From a WingtraRAY Drone
• Uploading a PPK Survey From a WingtraOne Drone
• Uploading a PPK Survey From a Freefly Astro Drone
• Uploading a PPK Survey with Quantum Trinity F90+ Drone
• Uploading a PPK Survey From an Anzu Raptor
• Uploading a PPK Survey From an Autel EVO II RTK
• Uploading a Standard Survey Dataset (Non-PPK)

Lidar

• Uploading a Lidar Dataset From the Zenmuse L1 & L2

Pre-processed

To upload preprocessed data in Propeller, use the UPLOAD button and select your preprocessed files, and follow the prompts. Propeller then integrates your preprocessed data into your project, allowing you to compare, analyze, and visualize it alongside your other survey data.

TIN Surface:

• How to Upload a TIN Surface

DEM Surface and/or Orthophotos:

• How to Upload Pre-processed Data
• Submitting GeoTIFF Files Georeferenced in a Local Coordinate System

Point Cloud:

• Upload Lidar Point Clouds as LAS/LAZ Files to View Them as 3D Terrain

Uploading designs

Designs

Use the UPLOAD button to import design files. Once uploaded, the design seamlessly overlays onto your survey data, enabling precise comparisons, progress tracking, and improved decision-making.

Upload Files and Designs to a Dataset

PDF:

• How to Use the PDF Overlay Feature

DXF:

• Working with DXF Design Files

TTM: 

• Working with Trimble TTM Surface Files

IFC: 

• How to Import Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) Files

LandXML: 

• How to Import LandXML Files

Merging datasets & creating composites

The Composite Builder lets you upload and merge multiple smaller surveys into a comprehensive map.

Uploading media

Media

Uploading media to the Propeller platform is a simple way to enhance your project documentation. These files are geotagged (if location data is included) and linked to your project map, allowing for easy reference and context alongside your survey data. This feature helps create a comprehensive visual record for site analysis, communication, and reporting.

Images:

• How to Upload and View Images In the Platform

Uploading from other platforms

Connections

The Connections section allows you to link your Propeller account with other services, currently enabling you to pull design files directly from your Trimble Connect projects and SharePoint & OneDrive folders. This streamlines how you manage and import design data, eliminating the need for manual downloads and re-uploads.

• Propeller integrations
• How to move survey data to and from Trimble Connect

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.