Drone maker Quantum-Systems and Propeller Aero, which develops drone software, are partnering to combine their software and hardware for worksite surveying and 3D mapping. Propeller’s Post-Processed Kinematic solution (PPK) will be installed on Quantum-Systems’ Trinity F90+ drone. The companies say construction contractors and those in related fields will be able to significantly reduce the time it takes to collect site data and share with teams.
“Today’s contractors and surveyors are eager to adopt new technologies that modernize workflows and allow them to analyze more aspects of their worksite than ever before,” says Richie Hadfield, head of product at Propeller Aero. “The clients we work with are doing cutting-edge work in the construction, earthworks, and mining space and are already using drone technology to accelerate project timelines, reduce costly rework, and create safer environments for their employees. Our new partnership with Quantum-Systems gives our customers in Europe and around the world even more ways to achieve this increased efficiency and accuracy with the highly advanced F90+ drone.”
Designed and manufactured in Germany, the Trinity F90+ drone builds on Quantum-Systems’ previous F9 model and makes electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft designed to be affordably priced. Additionally, the Trinity F90+ drone can fly for up to 90 minutes, well beyond the industry standard of 60 minutes – allowing earthworks professionals to survey larger worksites more efficiently, and it comes with the broadest choice of integrated sensors in the industry.
To use the combined solution, surveyors place Propeller AeroPoints (smart ground control points) around the worksite, fly the Trinity F90+ drone above to collect survey data and upload that data to Propeller’s cloud-based platform where it is processed and available to use within 24 hours.
“The drone industry has progressed a lot over the last couple of years, along with customer expectations,” says Florian Seibel, co-founder and CEO of Quantum-Systems. “It is no longer reasonable to have customers figure out a complete solution for their needs. As a technology company, we listen to our customers and understand their needs and how best to address them. With the full Trimble Stratus solution completed with Trinity F90+, customers can proactively finish their projects from end to end.”
