The Survey-Grade Industrial Drone Built Specifically for American Surveyors
Built for the Work. Built for the Workflow.
The survey-grade industrial drone designed specifically with surveyors in mind. Get the ease of use and reliability you expect from a critical field tool with the position accuracy and US-based support your work depends on.
Advance Your Operations
Bring Your Team into the Future
For surveyors, the biggest problem is finding someone reliable to stand out in the heat or cold to capture accurate ground measurements. Magellan™ advances your operations with a robotic solution to collect more effectively and tackle larger projects without the headache of hiring.
Survey-Grade & American Made™
The Difference is in the Details
Magellan™ isn't a repurposed drone with upgrades. It's engineered from the ground up for the realities of land surveying with features that matter to your work:
- Survey-grade positioning with industry-standard accuracy
- Advanced payload design protects LiDAR and cameras from elements and handling
- Tool-free operation with no payload swapping required—everything you need is integrated and ready
- American manufacturing with in-country service and support
No Drone Experience Required
Ready to Fly, Right Out of the Box
Magellan™ was built for surveyors, not drone experts. No prior experience or new hires are needed—your team can start mapping immediately. Automated flight planning, intuitive controls, and seamless data workflows simplify setup and software management. Just unpack, launch, and get survey-grade results on day one. Plus, training courses are available to help your team become fully certified for Part 107 flight operations, ensuring confidence and compliance from day one.
Field-Ready, Even When You’re Not
Real Protection for Real Work
With 25 mph wind resistance, a service ceiling up to 29,029 ft, a 10°F to 122°F operating range, and a unique enclosed payload design, Magellan™ offers something most platforms don't: real protection. Whether you're working in heat, dust, wind, or light rain, your LiDAR and cameras stay shielded and operational instead of dangling from a gimbal waiting to get clipped.
Works with the Tools You Already Use
Magellan™ delivers survey-grade positioning that meets <0.2’ spot ground elevation requirements. Its INS & GNSS system provides 0.010 m CEP and supports all major constellations—GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, and Galileo. Using PPK, it pairs directly with your base station and survey equipment, and open data formats ensure you’re never locked into a single vendor. The system integrates seamlessly with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, Carlson, Trimble, Global Mapper, and other leading software, making data workflow effortless from capture to analysis.
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The Survey-Grade Drone Built for American Surveyors
The first industrial mapping drone engineered from the ground up specifically for land surveying workflows.
- Field tested to meet spot ground elevation accuracy requirements, with data that is output in your state plane grid and geoid
- With enclosed payload protection, your LiDAR and cameras stay operational in conditions that ground other drones
- Take your surveying operations to the next level with American-made reliability and local support
- Receive a perpetual license to our Pulse Data Processor and a comprehensive training program
Operations
Flight Height
80 Meters (260 ft)
Area Coverage
150 acres (no ortho overlap)71 acres
(with ortho overlap)
Max Flight Time
Up to 39 minutes
Max Hover Time
Up to 35 minutes
Points Per Second
5.2 million (260 ft)
Max Wind Resistance
80 Meters (260 ft)
Communication Range
2 km
Weight
4500g (10 lbs)
Specifications
Max Service Ceiling
29,029 ft above sea level
Operating Temperature
10°F to 122°F
Max Horizontal Speed
10 m/s (22 mph)
Max Ascent/Descent Speed
5 m/s (11 mph)
Dimensions (unfolded)
22”x24”x7”
GNSS Support
GPS L1/L2C, GLONASS L1/L2, BeiDou B1/B2, Galileo E1/E5
Base Station Compatible
All major providers
Post-Processing Time
40 minutes
Accuracy
Data Output Accuracy
Positioning Accuracy:
X, Y Position Accuracy (CEP)
0.010 m
Altitude Accuracy (RMS)
0.012 m
Spot Ground Elevation Accuracy
<0.15 ft
Roll & Pitch (1σ)
0.010°
True Heading (1σ)
0.040°
Sensor Details
LiDAR (Ouster):
- 42.4° field of view with 128 vertical channels
- Dual returns for canopy & ground data
- Full LAS cloud of every point measured in scene
Camera (Sony IMX304 CMOS):
- 12.3 MP sensor
- Global shutter with ultra-low distortion
- GSD of 1 inch at flight altitude
In The Box
- Magellan™ Survey-Grade Drone
- Rugged Rolling Transport Case
- Herelink Controller System
- Complete Battery System (3 batteries, 1 charger)
- Pulse Data Processor (perpetual license)
- Training Course Access (2 seats for 2 years)
- Accessory Case (additional memory cards & cables)
- Manufacturer Warranty
- Quality Control Assurance Card