The First Survey Drone Membership Platform
An end-to-end aerial surveying system combining hardware, software, field validation, and data processing, delivered as a managed membership.
Start offering drone surveying without a large capital investment
Our industry-first membership program gives survey firms access to enterprise-grade drone technology, processing, and expert support through a predictable operating expense model.
Preserve cash flow
Avoid large equipment purchases
Pass processing costs directly to projects
Scale as your business grows
Membership Changes More Than Just How You Pay.
Why Surveyors Choose Membership
Survey firms don’t struggle because of hardware alone. They struggle because every new tool, workflow, and responsibility adds complexity.
Membership replaces disconnected technology with one connected platform. Combining hardware, software, expert processing, and ongoing support into a simpler way to operate.
Everything You Need to Deliver Survey-Ready Results
All-In-One Platform including hardware, software, & support
Survey Drone Platform
Survey-grade LiDAR and photogrammetry drone built for land surveyors.
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In-Field Validation
In-field QA tool to catch issues before crews leave the site.
Data Services
Leave the data processing to the experts.
Built-In Protection Against Downtime
Your projects matter. Your equipment shouldn’t slow them down.
Membership is designed to reduce downtime with priority support, fast replacement options, and ongoing platform updates that help keep your team productive and your projects on schedule.
Fast Replacement Options
If your drone needs repair, we’ll work quickly to get you back in the field with a replacement solution that minimizes project delays.
Protect Project Schedules
Unexpected equipment issues don’t have to derail your timeline. Membership helps keep projects moving so you can deliver on schedule and maintain client confidence.
Ongoing Platform Updates
Stay current with the latest platform improvements without planning major upgrades or managing software versions yourself.
Predictable Costs. Predictable Operations.
When you own equipment, costs don’t stop at purchase.
Membership replaces unexpected ownership costs with a predictable operating model. Your monthly membership stays consistent, and every processing project is quoted before work begins—so you always know what to expect before making a decision.
Predictable Monthly Membership
Replace large upfront purchases with a consistent monthly operating expense.
Transparent Processing Pricing
Every processing project is quoted before work begins, giving you complete visibility before committing.
You Capture the Data. We handle the Processing.
Create your project in PulseCloud, receive and approve a processing quote, then upload your validated data. Our U.S.-based team handles the processing and returns the deliverables your project requires.
Processing Built Around Magellan™
Consistent Quality Control
Deliverables for Your Workflow
Capacity Without More Overhead
Your team stays focused on project delivery while SmartDrone manages the processing workload.
Trusted by Survey Professionals
"SmartDrone is our trusted go-to for all drone surveying needs! ...They’ve come through for us on several tight-deadline projects, and each time they’ve exceeded our expectations. Reliable, responsive, and efficient—highly recommend!"
"The SmartDrone team is professional, responsive, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure we get exactly what we need. Partnering with them has truly elevated the services we offer to our clients. We highly recommend SmartDrone..."
Spend More Time Surveying & Less Time Managing Technology.
Your team focuses on capturing accurate field data. SmartDrone helps with the hardware, software, processing, and support needed to keep projects moving from start to finish.
FAQs
Find answers to common questions about SmartDrone Membership and Ownership, including processing, support, flexibility, and choosing the right option for your survey firm.
Membership gives your firm access to the Magellan platform through a predictable monthly operating model rather than purchasing hardware outright.
Membership includes access to SmartDrone's processing workflow, with processing services quoted on a per-project basis before work begins.
SmartDrone's U.S.-based processing team handles the processing and quality review of your projects.
Membership is designed to minimize downtime with support and replacement processes that help keep projects moving.
Membership terms are outlined in the official agreement. Our team can review the available options based on your needs.
Yes. Membership is designed to scale alongside your firm's workload and operational needs.
Yes. SmartDrone provides onboarding and training to help your team successfully adopt the platform.
Yes. Many firms begin with Membership and later transition to Ownership as their internal capabilities grow.
Let’s Find the Right Path for Your Survey Firm.
Every survey firm is different. We’ll help you determine whether Membership or Ownership is the better fit based on your goals, workflows, project volume, and internal resources.