Wingtra Ray survey aircraft on a hilltop with field cases and the Dallas skyline
[ Mission Equipment ]

The hardware behind every survey.

Aircraft, sensors, and ground-control systems selected for reliable field operations and survey-grade deliverables across North Texas.

Veteran-OwnedFAA Part 107All Sensors Calibrated
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Airframes

A mission-specific fleet lets us match coverage, payload capacity, and site constraints without compromising the data product.

Fixed-wing VTOL aerial survey aircraft prepared for field deployment
AF-01Flagship VTOL Airframe

Wingtra Ray

/Up to 1,360 acres per flight
/59-minute endurance
/49 mph cruise
/RTK and PPK accuracy to 3 cm absolute

Our large-area mapping platform combines vertical takeoff and landing with fixed-wing efficiency. It is built for long corridors, broad construction sites, and acreage that would demand multiple multirotor flights.

FAA Category 3 Operations Over People

Our WingtraRAY with parachute add-on is FAA Category 3 approved for operations over people under Part 107, allowing waiver-free flights over active roads, highways, and populated areas (excluding open-air assemblies).

Used for: Large-area mapping, Corridor mapping, Land development topo, Large-area LiDAR

Heavy-lift multirotor aircraft carrying a survey sensor at a construction site
AF-02Heavy-Lift Multirotor

DJI Matrice 350 RTK

/IP55 dust and rain resistance
/Multi-constellation GNSS
/Hot-swappable extended-life batteries
/Interchangeable LiDAR and camera payloads

The Matrice 350 is our adaptable heavy-lift platform for high-density LiDAR, precision photogrammetry, and controlled inspection work. Its stable hover and swappable payload system make it the right aircraft for complex sites.

Used for: LiDAR topography, Precision photogrammetry, Inspection, Thermal inspection

Compact enterprise mapping drone on a field landing pad
AF-03Enterprise Multirotor

DJI Matrice 4E Enterprise

/20 MP 4/3-inch CMOS wide camera
/Five-direction oblique imaging
/Up to 49 minutes flight time
/21 m/s maximum speed

Compact enough for fast deployment and capable enough for high-detail mapping, the Matrice 4E supports rapid site documentation, structure capture, progress monitoring, and smaller survey missions.

Used for: Construction progress monitoring, Stockpile volumetrics, SiteProof pre-construction documentation

DJI Avata 2 FPV cinewhoop drone with ducted propellers on rocky terrain at golden hour
AF-04FPV Cinewhoop

DJI Avata 2

/Ducted props for confined interiors
/4K/60 HDR stabilized footage
/Ultra-wide FOV gimbal camera
/Tight spaces, bridges, and tunnels

The Avata 2 is our indoor and close-quarters aircraft. Ducted propellers let it fly safely inside structures, under bridges, and through confined spaces where open props are a hazard, capturing immersive FPV footage standard platforms cannot reach.

Used for: Interior and confined-space inspection

Mission matched
Calibrated sensors
Field verified
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Payloads

Interchangeable LiDAR, photogrammetry, and inspection sensors capture the right kind of evidence for each engineering question.

Wingtra MAP61 photogrammetry payload seated in custom foam inside a rugged field case
PL-01Photogrammetry Payload

Wingtra MAP61

/61 MP full-frame sensor
/93-degree field of view
/2 cm horizontal accuracy with PPK
/4 cm vertical accuracy with PPK

A wide-coverage mapping camera for efficient, survey-grade orthomosaics and surface models. The large sensor captures fine ground detail while reducing the number of flight lines required over expansive sites.

Used for: Orthomosaics, Topographic base mapping

Wingtra LiDAR payload with its cylindrical laser scanner packed in a rugged survey case
PL-02High-Density LiDAR Payload

Wingtra LiDAR

/Up to 660 points per square meter
/XT32M2X laser scanner
/3 cm vertical accuracy at 90 m
/Triple-return capture

Dense laser returns expose terrain beneath vegetation and record vertical features with precision. We use this payload for corridors, drainage, topography, canopy analysis, and engineering-ready point clouds.

Used for: Large-area and corridor LiDAR, Bare-earth terrain under vegetation, Drainage

DJI Zenmuse L2 LiDAR payload with teal scanner window seated in a rugged field case
PL-03Integrated LiDAR Payload

DJI Zenmuse L2

/Up to 450 m detection range
/Multiple-return capability
/Integrated RGB mapping camera
/Real-time point cloud preview

The L2 combines LiDAR, inertial navigation, and RGB imagery in a single payload. It gives field crews immediate coverage feedback and produces georeferenced point clouds for terrain, structures, and volumetric analysis.

Used for: Site-scale LiDAR topography, Structures, Volumetrics

DJI Zenmuse P1 full-frame photogrammetry camera on a workbench in front of a rugged field case
PL-04Full-Frame Photogrammetry

DJI Zenmuse P1

/45 MP full-frame sensor
/Global mechanical shutter
/Interchangeable fixed-focus lenses
/TimeSync position and attitude data

The P1 is purpose-built for precision aerial photography. Its global shutter and calibrated positioning support crisp orthomosaics, detailed 3D models, and repeatable construction documentation.

Used for: Engineering-grade orthomosaics, 3D models

DJI Zenmuse H20T thermal inspection payload on a workshop bench in front of an open field case
PL-07Thermal Inspection Payload

DJI Zenmuse H20T

/640 x 512 radiometric thermal camera
/20 MP zoom camera with 23x hybrid zoom
/12 MP wide camera
/Laser rangefinder to 1,200 m

The H20T combines radiometric thermal, zoom, wide, and laser ranging in one payload on the Matrice 350 RTK. Every thermal pixel carries a temperature value, so heat loss, moisture, and failing components can be measured, not just seen.

Used for: Thermal inspection, Solar array inspection, Roof moisture surveys, Electrical and substation inspection

High-resolution full-frame aerial mapping camera in a protective case
PL-05Survey Photogrammetry Payload

Wingtra SURVEY61

/61 MP nadir camera
/35 mm low-distortion optics
/Ground sampling distance to 0.2 in/px
/Designed for high-accuracy mapping

SURVEY61 prioritizes geometric consistency and fine surface detail. It supports precise base mapping, topographic products, and inspection-grade imagery from efficient fixed-wing missions.

Used for: Orthomosaics, Topographic base mapping

Telephoto aerial inspection camera in a rugged field case
PL-06High-Resolution Inspection Payload

Wingtra INSPECT

/61 MP full-frame sensor
/85 mm telephoto optics
/Ground sampling distance to 0.25 cm
/Feature accuracy to 5 mm

INSPECT captures highly detailed imagery from a safe stand-off distance. It is suited to facade records, roof assessment, vertical infrastructure, and any mission where small defects must remain visible in the final model.

Used for: Facade, roof, and vertical infrastructure inspection

Mission matched
Calibrated sensors
Field verified
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Ground Control & GNSS

Measured control points and independent checkpoints connect the aerial mission to real-world coordinates and documented accuracy.

GNSS survey base and rover receivers deployed at a civil engineering site
GN-01Survey GNSS Base and Rover

Emlid Reach RS3

/IMU tilt compensation
/Base and rover PPK workflow
/Multi-band GNSS reception
/All-day field battery

The RS3 system ties aerial data to measured ground control. Base and rover observations strengthen absolute accuracy, validate checkpoints, and give clients a defensible record of how each dataset was controlled.

Used for: Ground control and checkpoint validation

Supports NTRIP network RTK, local base and rover PPK, and measured GCPs and independent checkpoints on every survey-grade project.

Mission matched
Calibrated sensors
Field verified
[ Mission Planning ]

Choose the Right System

A quick guide to how project type, site size, and accuracy targets map to the aircraft and sensors we deploy.

Small site documentation or progress

Typical Size
Under 50 acres
Absolute Accuracy (RMSE)
2 to 3 cm H, 3 to 5 cm V
Recommended System
Matrice 4E + RS3 GCPs

Stockpile volumes

Typical Size
Any
Absolute Accuracy (RMSE)
2 to 3 cm H, 3 to 5 cm V
Recommended System
Matrice 4E or M350 + P1

Engineering-grade orthomosaic

Typical Size
10 to 300 acres
Absolute Accuracy (RMSE)
2 cm H, 3 cm V
Recommended System
M350 + P1 or Wingtra Ray + SURVEY61

Survey-grade detailOn request

Typical Size
Under 10 acres
Absolute Accuracy (RMSE)
Under 1 cm H, 1 to 2 cm V
Recommended System
M350 + P1 or Matrice 4E, low altitude, PPK with total station or static GNSS control

Vegetated terrain or bare-earth topo

Typical Size
Any
Absolute Accuracy (RMSE)
3 to 5 cm V
Recommended System
M350 + L2 (smaller sites) or Wingtra Ray + Wingtra LiDAR (large sites)

Large area or corridor mapping

Typical Size
100+ acres
Absolute Accuracy (RMSE)
2 to 3 cm H, 3 to 4 cm V
Recommended System
Wingtra Ray + MAP61, SURVEY61, or Wingtra LiDAR

Large-area LiDAR or corridors

Typical Size
100+ acres
Absolute Accuracy (RMSE)
3 cm V
Recommended System
Wingtra Ray + Wingtra LiDAR

Structure or facade inspection

Typical Size
Any
Absolute Accuracy (RMSE)
Feature-level (5 mm GSD)
Recommended System
Wingtra Ray + INSPECT or Matrice 4E

Interior or confined space

Typical Size
Any
Absolute Accuracy (RMSE)
Visual record
Recommended System
DJI Avata 2

Thermal roof, building, or electrical inspection

Typical Size
Any
Absolute Accuracy (RMSE)
Radiometric temperature per pixel
Recommended System
M350 + H20T

Solar array inspection

Typical Size
Any
Absolute Accuracy (RMSE)
Panel and cell-level hot spots
Recommended System
M350 + H20T

Accuracy figures are absolute RMSE measured at independent checkpoints against surveyed ground control. H = horizontal, V = vertical. Relative accuracy within a dataset is typically tighter. Final accuracy depends on site conditions, vegetation, and control density, and is documented in every accuracy report we deliver.

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Processing & Deliverables

Field data is processed in industry-standard software and delivered in formats that drop straight into your CAD, GIS, and engineering workflows.

Processing software
DJI TerraPIX4DEmlid StudioQGISCloud-hosted orthomosaic tiles (COG)

Orthomosaic

GeoTIFF, Cloud-Optimized GeoTIFF (COG)

Surface models

DSM, DTM (GeoTIFF)

Point clouds

LAS, LAZ

Contours and linework

DXF, SHP

Volumes and coordinates

CSV, PDF report

3D models

GLB, OBJ, web viewer

Accuracy report

Checkpoint RMSE and processing quality report with every survey

[ Equipment Is Only Half The System ]

Built around the deliverable.

We select the aircraft, sensor, flight plan, and ground-control method around the accuracy, coverage, and output your project requires. The result is not just a flight. It is usable data prepared for your engineering, GIS, inspection, or documentation workflow.

Explore survey capabilities
[ Plan A Mission ]

Put the right system over your site.

Tell us what you need to measure, document, or model. We will recommend the right collection approach and deliverables.

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