AVAG vs. Propeller Aero
Your site data should work for everyone on the project.
Propeller Aero is a capable platform. But when your team needs unlimited access, regulator-accepted invoicing, and a single layered view of every data source, the difference becomes clear.
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AVAG and Propeller Aero are both cloud platforms built for construction survey. Here’s how they differ where it matters.
AVAG vs. Propeller Aero
Every project. Every team member. One platform that doesn’t penalize you for growing.
Here are four things AVAG does that Propeller either can't match or charges more for.
Unlimited users. No seat limits.
Every site manager, subcontractor, and client can access live data from day one. Propeller’s plans cap the number of users depending on tier. AVAG doesn’t. Every plan includes unlimited users at no extra cost.
Invoice-ready. Accepted by regulators.
On one of Europe’s largest highway projects, 80% of monthly earthworks invoicing was based on reports generated in AVAG, verified and accepted by national transport regulators. No other vendor. including Propeller, has documented regulatory acceptance for invoicing in European infrastructure.
Every layer of your project. One view.
Stack hundreds of data layers like drone surveys, BIM design files, historical captures, and terrain models in a single view or compare them side by side. No exporting, no switching tools. Propeller’s layer management is more limited and doesn’t match this depth of 2D/3D integration.
All features. No surprises.
Volume calculations, cut/fill analysis, BIM overlays, and expert photogrammetric review are all included from €125/month. No tiered plans that withhold core features. Automated processing is free; Expert credits are available for GCP-based datasets, with AVAG’s photogrammetric team verifying the results. Transparent pricing, no custom quotes needed.
Side by side
Feature by feature
A direct look at what each platform delivers for construction, earthworks, and infrastructure teams.
FEATURE
Volume calculations & cut/fill
AVAG
Available on all plans
PROPELLER AERO
Available
Core earthworks measurement
Available on all plans
Available
Users & seats
Unlimited, no extra cost
Capped by plan tier
Invoice-ready outputs
Regulator-accepted (EU, RSD)
No documented EU regulatory acceptance
Expert photogrammetric review
AVAG’s photogrammetric centre can review and verify outputs
AeroPoints system, proprietary hardware required
BIM overlay & design comparison
Available on all plans
Limited
Processing costs
Automated processing is free. Expert processing with GCPs available to teams that purchase Expert credits (99 EUR per 500 photos)
Processing included but seat/plan costs higher
Invoice-ready outputs
Reports generated in AVAG accepted by government regulators
No documented EU regulatory acceptance for invoicing
MapClean: machinery removal
Available with Expert processing
Not available
Honest comparison
Where Propeller Aero genuinely leads
We believe in fair comparisons. Here is where Propeller Aero has a real edge so you can make the right call for your team.
Real-time machine telematics
Propeller’s DirtMate integration streams live machine positions, cycle times, and operator productivity directly into the site map. If real-time fleet tracking alongside survey data is a primary need, this is a differentiator AVAG does not currently offer.
AeroPoints GCP system
Propeller’s AeroPoints make high-accuracy GCP setup significantly faster in the field without specialist equipment. If your team does frequent GCP surveys and wants to reduce field time, this hardware-software combination could be an advantage.
Proof from the field
Numbers from real projects
Every figure below is drawn from verified customer stories across European infrastructure projects.
80%
Of D35 earthworks invoiced via AVAG and accepted by government regulators
~8×
Cost saving, surveying with AVAG vs. traditional surveying (€125 vs €1,000+)
99
Active users at QTS Group, no extra cost
3 months
Time to full ROI, verified by EUROVIA on ~€4,000 investment
“Drones combined with AVAG are the most reliable way to measure earthwork volumes. It’s as obvious as the sun rising in the morning.”
Tomas Hladina
Head of Construction Digitalization, STRABAG
“We use AVAG for volume calculations as the primary basis for invoicing and construction progress documentation.”
Tomas Lauwereys
Construction Manager, M-SILNICE a.s.
Pricing
No hidden tiers for construction features
All features included for €125/month—no custom quote, no hidden tiers. For processing with Ground Control Points (GCPs), Expert credits can be purchased. MapClean, which removes machinery and equipment from your data, is available for teams using expert processing.
€125/month
All features included on every plan
Unlimited users at no extra cost
Volume calculations & cut/fill — included
No processing caps
Expert credits for processing with GCPs, MapClean included
14-day free trial — no credit card
No public pricing
User seats capped by plan tier
AeroPoints hardware adds cost for GCP accuracy
No expert photogrammetric review option
Primarily ANZ/North America customer base
14-day free trial available
Getting started
Up and running in minutes, not weeks
No installation. No sales process to unlock features. No processing caps to plan around.
1.
Start your free trial
14 days, full access to all features. No credit card required. Sign up in under 60 seconds.
2.
Upload your first dataset
Drag and drop drone photos, scanner data, or processed outputs. AVAG accepts all common formats.
3.
Process and explore
Automated processing starts immediately. Orthophotos, point clouds, terrain models, and volume calculations — all in one layered view.
4.
Invite your whole team
Share with project managers, clients, subcontractors. Unlimited users — no extra licenses needed.
See the difference for yourself.
Try AVAG free for 14 days including all the features Propeller charges extra seats for.
