Wingtra, a leading provider of drone technology, has announced the launch of WingtraCLOUD, a cutting-edge software solution designed to transform the way customers manage and expand their drone programs. WingtraCLOUD aims to simplify data collection, and streamline the onboarding process for surveyors and pilots.
WingtraCLOUD offers a user-friendly flight planning experience along with time-saving features such as site-based file organization, advanced 3D planning, and improved connectivity via cloud syncing. This platform has the potential to replace multiple software tools with one cohesive environment, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing errors associated with fragmented workflows.
Designed to simplify site setup and team collaboration, WingtraCLOUD introduces advanced wireless functionality. Customers can now synchronize field missions and provide real-time insights to regional and global site managers across various projects.
“With WingtraCLOUD, we aim to remove the complexity of managing and using advanced technologies,” said Marcos Bayuelo, EVP of Product at Wingtra. “This makes it intuitive for our customers to expand the benefits of aerial data across all areas of their businesses. WingtraCLOUD streamlines workflows for surveyors and opens the door to wider adoption of aerial data capture across industries.”
Key features of WingtraCLOUD include:
- Access from Anywhere: Permitted stakeholders can access any project anytime, avoiding version control issues.
- Intuitive Organization: Projects and files are organized for quick access to the latest insights with one click.
- User-Friendly Flight Features: Junior pilots can confidently fly using direct import of background maps and simple 3D flight tools.
- Preflight Accuracy Checks: Preflight checks ensure no re-flights or data surprises, with color-coded elevation graphs.
- Ground Setup Optimization: Preflight confirmations optimize ground setups, ensuring accurate base station and checkpoint settings.
- Automatic Coordinate Transformations: WingtraCLOUD applies site-specific coordinate specifications automatically.
Philip Santa, Lead UX Designer at Wingtra, highlighted the user-focused development process: “We’ve taken feedback from customers across various sectors and combined it with our engineering expertise to create the most intuitive and engaging software on the market. WingtraCLOUD offers significant value and is set to make a substantial impact.”
WingtraCLOUD aims to make the adoption and scaling of drone data seamless, delivering immediate benefits and fostering close collaboration among stakeholders. The platform simplifies training, reduces integration challenges, and enhances overall productivity by enabling cohesive team operations.
“WingtraCLOUD has simplified nearly every step of my photogrammetry process,” said Lucas Veteto, UAS and Survey Technician at DJ&A, P.C. “From flight planning and data collection to safety and post-processing, WingtraCLOUD allows me to cover more areas in less time.”
With WingtraCLOUD, site managers can plan complex areas and delegate flights to less-experienced surveyors, while real-time progress updates allow higher-level stakeholders to monitor project status from anywhere in the world.