Propeller and DJI have joined forces to make large-area, high-accuracy mapping easier.
Propeller's PPK software is now compatible with DJI's Matrice 300 RTK drone with the Zenmuse P1 sensor. The M300, is a heavy-duty drone built for large, complex worksites.
The M300 features:
- Extended transmission distance: up to 9.3 miles (~15 km) away.
- Refined airframe and propulsion system: Flies 23 m/sec. (51.5 mph) for up to 55 minutes per flight.
- Multiple payload configurations: Can be configured to fit various mission needs by mounting up to three payloads of up to 6 lbs. simultaneously.
- Advanced intelligence: Equipped with collision avoidance beacon and obstacle detection sensor.
- All weather capable: Operates in temperatures from -4° to 122° F with a self-heating battery and is wind resistant up to 49 ft./sec. Includes a weather sealant, making it rain and dust proof.
With this heavy-duty commercial drone and Propeller’s PPK workflow, site managers can survey challenging sites, process data quickly and measure with precision, in virtually any weather condition.
Zenmuse P1 Sensor
Fully compatible with the M300, the P1 is a compact, 45 MP full-frame sensor camera with an integrated gimbal made for aerial surveying. Designed for photogrammetry flight missions like earthworks site surveying, the P1 can take a photo of the worksite every 0.7 seconds during the flight, delivering reliable and accurate images so you can closely track progress data for your site.
The P1 supports 25/35/50mm lenses with DJI DL Mounts and is accurate without ground control points 3 cm horizontally and 5 cm vertically. Its global mechanical shutter functions at 1/2000 per second.
Because of the faster drone flight speed, the rapid shutter speed, and the higher MP camera, the M300 and P1 bundle can capture 250 acres in a single flight and deliver the same pinpoint survey accuracy.
So, how do the M300 and Propeller PPK integrate? Here’s a quick review.
Propeller PPK combines drone hardware (now including the M300) with AeroPoints, Propeller's high-precision ground control points, and the Propeller Platform. Propeller's software is a cloud-based application for processing, mapping, measuring, and sharing aerial survey data.
Together, these three components (drone, AeroPoints, and the Propeller Platform) unite to provide accurate data (even surveying rough terrain or in inclement weather) in less time and with fewer man hours, allowing contractors to build a better strategy, assess any risks and collaborate with teams more effectively.
