The survey and mapping drone built for faster results and confidence in the field
WingtraRAY delivers what matters for survey and mapping work
Fly with peace of mind—anywhere
Feel safe and confident, even over roads and populated areas5 (Enabled by the parachute add-on. Approvals vary by region)
Get your surveys done faster
Take on more mapping jobs with purpose-built sensors
Get your surveys done faster
No matter the time window, you’ll get it done with fast data capture and a single workflow that gets you to deliverables in the same day.
100 ha (250 ac) in just 10 minutes 2
Capture more in short time windows
Set up in five minutes
Go from field to final files without friction
Get CAD/GIS-ready files in one, smooth flow
Efficiency is about reducing manual, error-prone tasks. WingtraRAY sits tightly in a single workflow. No file conversions, no app switching. Just plan, fly, and process—all in one connected system.
Anyone can fly it. Everyone gets results
One-person field ops. Full team productivity.
Fly with peace of mind—anywhere
Feel safe flying—even in urban areas—with every feature designed to help you focus on the job, not the risk, so you can get your data right the first time. (Enabled by the parachute add-on. Approvals vary by region).
A parachute built for legal, safe flights
WingtraRAY’s parachute deploys automatically, or you can trigger it manually.
It’s built to protect people below and help you avoid waivers, delays, and legal risks.5
Vermessung über Straßen und besiedelten Gebieten legal und sicher – ohne Ausnahmegenehmigung, ohne Wartezeit 5
(Ermöglicht durch das Fallschirm-Add-on)
Überfliegen Sie legal:
Straßen und Infrastruktur
Städtische und besiedelte Gebiete
Links: Standard-Drohnen
Rot markierte Bereiche sind für kommerzielle Drohnenflüge ohne ein langwieriges Ausnahmeverfahren gesperrt. Dazu gehören Straßen, dicht besiedelte Zonen und sensible Infrastruktur.
Rechts: WingtraRAY mit Fallschirm und Kategorie 3 OOP-Zertifizierung
Mit FAA-zugelassenen Sicherheitsmerkmalen kann die WingtraRAY in den meisten dieser roten Zonen legal kartieren und vermessen – ohne Ausnahmegenehmigungen. Nur wenige Sperrgebiete bleiben bestehen (z. B. in der Nähe von Flughäfen, Nationalparks oder Militärzonen).
Vermessung über Straßen und besiedelten Gebieten – mit vereinfachter Compliance 6
(Ermöglicht durch das Fallschirm-Add-on)
Einsätze im urbanen Raum sind jetzt einfacher 7
Der Fallschirm der WingtraRAY ermöglicht es, Genehmigungen für Flüge über Straßen, Gebäude oder besiedelte Gebiete zu erhalten – selbst in Ländern, in denen dies bisher nicht möglich war.
Keine Genehmigung für offenes Gelände erforderlich 8
BVLOS-Flüge mit einer einfachen Erklärung 9
Experience the next level of safety and reliability in every flight
Get the right data the first time
Avoid obstacles mid-air
Obstacle avoidance gives you extra security during cruise. Detect static obstacles like cranes or trees 100 meters ahead, and fly confidently even when objects aren’t on maps. 11 (Available in beta)
Return to home safe, even if a battery fails
NDAA, Blue and Green UAS cleared (US)
WingtraRAY is NDAA, Blue and Green UAS cleared in the US—meeting the highest cybersecurity standards and opening the door to civil government and sensitive projects.
Take on more jobs with purpose-built sensors
Deliver more kinds of results—from mm inspection to LIDAR to high-accuracy 3D models—all on one survey-focused platform that’s ready to grow with you.
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Shown results are based on outputs by Wingtra, either directly or through use in a third-party CAD, GIS, or analysis tools.
See why surveyors and GIS professionals choose WingtraRAY
Registered civil engineer, GIS professional and FAA remote pilot with 30+ years in engineering, surveying and GIS
I would say that you’ll start seeing an ROI immediately. I mean, this is not a consumer hobbyist drone. This is a professional, technical piece of equipment. So, just like if you have to go buy surveying equipment—that’s not cheap.
I think for what you get, the Wingtra is a tremendous value compared to other high-end mapping drones.
All-in-one- oder flexible Lösungen, sofort einsatzbereit
- Geräteübergreifende Synchronisierung – oder Ausführung des gesamten Workflows auf dem Gerät ohne Cloud-Upload 10
- Flüge in einer 2D-Kartenansicht planen und überwachen
- Offline-Karten für die Flugplanung nutzen
- Automatisierte Flüge mit WingtraRAY (alle Sensoren unterstützt)
- Geländefolge (Terrain Following), Pause und Fortsetzen sowie Rückkehr zum Startpunkt (RTH)
- Geotagging in globalen Koordinatensystemen (WGS84, NAD83)
- Flüge in einer 3D-Geländeansicht planen und überwachen
- Import von benutzerdefiniertem Gelände, Hindernissen, regulatorischen Daten, WMS und 3D-Gebäudeschichten
- Arbeiten mit über 6.500 publizierten Koordinatensystemen und 50 Geoiden
- Lokale Gitterkoordinatensysteme nutzen und native Standortkalibrierungsdateien (.wkt) importieren
- Projekte mit Flugübersichten, Kommentaren zum Flugplan und Pilotenzuweisung organisieren
- Integrierter WingtraGROUND-Workflow 5
How WingtraRAY compares in real survey and mapping projects
On paper, many mapping drones claim good specs. In the field, few deliver consistent results at scale. Here’s how WingtraRAY stacks up where it matters: speed, accuracy, reliability, and compliance.
- Fast and solo-friendly
- Cumbersome and fragile
- Crew-dependent setup
- Portable but manual
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- Up to 550 ha in one flight
- Up to 700 ha in one flight
- ~300 ha per flight*
- Not built for scale
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*5cm GSD with Zenmuse P1
*5cm GSD with 4"3 camera + RTK
- Consistent 3 cm (0.1 ft)
- 3 cm (0.1 ft)
- 3 cm (0.1 ft) but setup-sensitive
- Solid for a small drone but requires GCPs
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- High
- Medium
- Medium
- Medium to low
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- Simplified and streamlined
- Complex,fragmented and error-prone
- Fragmented and error-prone
- Fragmented and error-prone
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Wingtra software syncs tablet and browser apps, and processes images and geotags from WingtraGROUND with a single click.
Flight planning, geotagging and data processing are manual processes, disjointed, and prone to user error—requiring extra supervision and rework.
Third party GCPs are often necessary to achieve accuracy.
Reliable survey-grade results typically require using third party GCPs.
Not built for a survey-grade workflow out of the box.
- NDAA-compliant
- Blue and Green UAS cleared
- Approved for Operations Over People and Moving Vehicles (OOP rule)
- C3 certified (fly in Open Category without permits)
- C6 certified (with Wingtra parachute)
- Supports STS-02 declarations for BVLOS with airspace observers
- MOC 2512 & 2511 compliance enables permits to fly over people
- NDAA-compliant
- Not Green or Blue UAS
- No parachute--no OOP compliance
- C3 certified (fly in Open Category without permits)
- No C6 certification
- Not eligible for STS-02 declaration
- Not MOC 2512 & 2511 compliant
- Not NDAA-compliant
- Not Green or Blue UAS
- No integrated parachute–limited OOP compliance
- C3 certified (fly in Open Category without permits)
- C5 certified (with third-party parachute)
- No C6 certification
- Not eligible for STS-02 declaration
- Not NDAA-compliant
- Not Green or Blue UAS
- No integrated parachute--no OOP compliance
- C3 certified (fly in Open Category without permits)
- C5 certified (with third-party parachute)
- No C6 certification
- Not eligible for STS-02 declaration
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🇺🇸 United States
Legally fly over people, roads, and construction without waivers—covering 98% of US land.
✅ Wingtra’s parachute is fully integrated, manufacturer-approved, and backed by certification—enabling flights over people.
Eligible for federal agencies and government contractors for civil use.
🇪🇺 EASA (EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland)
You can fly over open land without a permit. With the Wingtra certified-parachute, you can also apply to fly in cities or over roads—faster and in more places than before. Even in countries where this used to be impossible, it’s now within reach. Plus, WingtraRAY supports longer-range (BVLOS with observers) missions through a simple declaration process.
✅ Wingtra’s parachute is fully integrated, manufacturer-approved, and backed by certification—enabling faster, more predictable approvals for operations under EASA regulations.
🇺🇸 United States
Eligible for federal and defense use.
However, it lacks an integrated parachute, so flying over people or roads requires a waiver—limiting where you can operate legally.
🇪🇺 EASA (EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland)
You can fly over open land without a permit under the Open Category (C3 certified).
But urban operations without a compliant parachute are not possible. Not qualified for the STS-02 standard scenario.
🇺🇸 United States
⚠️ Not NDAA-compliant. Not eligible for federal use. Products may face restrictions from U.S. federal use starting in 2026 under the FY25 NDAA.
Flying over people or roads requires a waiver and third-party parachute system—not natively supported.
⚠️ Third-party parachutes aren’t certified by DJI, lack official compliance backing, and are treated as custom setups—leading to slower, less reliable approvals.
🇪🇺 EASA (EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland)
Some operations possible with EASA C5 certification and third-party parachute.
⚠️ Third-party parachutes aren’t certified by DJI, lack official compliance backing, and are treated as custom setups—leading to slower, less reliable approvals.
🇺🇸 United States
⚠️ Not NDAA-compliant. Not eligible for federal use. Products may face restrictions from U.S. federal use starting in 2026 under the FY25 NDAA.
⚠️ Third-party parachutes aren’t certified by DJI, lack official DJI support.
🇪🇺 EASA (EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland)
Some operations possible with EASA C5 certification and third-party parachute.
⚠️ Third-party parachutes aren’t certified by DJI, lack official DJI support.
- RGB (nadir and oblique)
- LIDAR
- Multispectral
- No thermal
- RGB (nadir and oblique)
- LIDAR
- Multispectral
- No thermal
- RGB (nadir and oblique)
- LIDAR
- No multispectral
- Thermal
- RGB (nadir and oblique)
- No LIDAR
- No multispectral
- Thermal
- High efficiency and ROI
- Moderate ROI
- Moderate ROI
- Variable ROI
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Survey professionals who need fast, accurate, and scalable data collection—without the hassle of fragmented tools, flight permits, or rework.
Ideal for high-throughput mapping across varied sites and teams.
ISR/Defense operations or survey work with drone-savvy teams who prioritize flight time over workflow simplicity.
Best suited for large-area projects that can handle complex setup and post-processing.
Small-area inspection, thermal work, or first response—where flexibility matters more than survey precision or efficiency.
Entry-level users doing light mapping and inspection.
Good for small jobs, not ideal for scaling survey operations due to coverage, accuracy, and compliance limits.
Tech specs summary
at 120 m (400 ft) altitude above take-off point with 60% side overlap
MAP61
550 ha (1360 ac)
at 2.7 cm (1.06 in/px) GSD
59 min
45 min
(GSD / resolution) at 120 m (400 ft) flight altitude
0.5 cm (0.2 in/px)
with PPK (with GCPs)
3 cm (0.1 ft)
See the full technical specifications for more details
5’000 m (16’400 ft) AMSL with high-altitude drivetrains
See the full technical specifications for more details
Range: 10 km (6 mi) in direct line of sight, obstacles reduce the range
FAQ
Do I need Wingtra PRO software to fly WingtraRAY?
No. WingtraRAY works with any Wingtra software plan: Essential (included with WingtraRAY, no additional subscription), PRO, or UNLIMITED.
Is WingtraRAY mapping drone compatible with the Wingtra workflow?
Yes. WingtraRAY works seamlessly with the full Wingtra workflow:
- WingtraGROUND for flight checkpoint setup and GNSS logging
- Wingtra software offers RGB photogrammetry processing in one easy-to-use workflow
Prefer to use your own tools? No problem. WingtraRAY is base-station and software agnostic—you can:
- Use your own GNSS base station
- Process your data in third-party software like Pix4D, Agisoft, or Trimble
That said, for the smoothest experience, WingtraGROUND and Wingtra software are built to work as one connected system—no file conversions, no app switching.
I already use WingtraOne GEN II. Can I upgrade to WingtraRAY?
Yes. If you already use WingtraOne GEN II, you can:
- Easily move your MAP61, RX1R II, LIDAR, or RedEdge-P sensor from WingtraOne GEN II to WingtraRAY with an affordable upgrade mount.
Are WingtraOne GEN II sensors compatible with WingtraRAY?
Yes—with an upgrade mount, you can reuse most GEN II sensors, including:
- MAP61
- Wingtra LIDAR
- RedEdge-P
- RX1R II
Contact us for upgrade details.
What is adaptive speed?
WingtraRAY adjusts its speed automatically (between 16–22 m/s) to maximize coverage while keeping your data clean—no motion blur, no missed images. You get the fastest flight possible, without sacrificing accuracy.
How should teams compare mapping drones?
Compare mapping drones by the full job, not only by flight specs. Check flight planning, ground setup, takeoff and landing needs, sensor quality, ground sample distance, accuracy workflow, coverage at the required resolution, processing options, support, compliance and total time from mission planning to usable deliverables.
A drone with longer flight time can still cost more time if it needs fragile setup, repeated flights, manual file handling, heavy troubleshooting or re-flights after capture.
Can I use my own base station?
Yes. You can use your own GNSS base to log corrections. Just note:
- WingtraGROUND base offers automatic upload to Wingtra software
- With your own base, you’ll need to manually upload GNSS logs
- Wingtra software features Trimble-native file support.
Can I use my own post-processing software?
Yes. WingtraRAY outputs are compatible with major third-party tools like:
- Pix4D
- Agisoft
- Trimble Business Center
- and more
Wingtra software also supports full processing if you want to keep it all in one system.
When is WingtraRAY the right drone for mapping and surveying?
WingtraRAY is a strong fit when field time, accuracy and repeatability matter. It works best for surveyors, engineers and GIS teams mapping construction sites, mines, roads, corridors, cadaster projects, environmental areas and infrastructure.
It is especially useful when a project needs high-resolution RGB data, LIDAR point clouds, multispectral outputs, or frequent repeat flights from the same workflow. For very small visual-only jobs, a compact multirotor may be enough.
What does a typical workflow look like?
Plan in Wingtra software, log ground control data with WingtraGROUND, fly with WingtraRAY, and process data in Wingtra software and export to your preferred tool.
Want a visual walk-through? Watch a full demo here
What mapping outputs do I get?
Once WingtraRAY data is processed in Wingtra software, you can export:
- Orthomosaic (.GeoTIFF)
- Point cloud (.LAS or .CSV)
- Digital surface model (DSM) (.GeoTIFF)
Is WingtraRAY approved by the FAA for operations over people (OOP)?
WingtraRAY is on track for FAA approval to fly over people and moving vehicles without a waiver. While formal approval is still pending, the FAA has accepted our proposed Means of Compliance, and WingtraRAY has passed all required tests.
Can WingtraRAY be used for 3D drone mapping?
Yes. WingtraRAY supports 3D drone mapping with RGB imagery, oblique imagery and Wingtra LIDAR. RGB and oblique data help create detailed visual 3D models, while LIDAR captures dense point clouds and terrain detail where vegetation or surface complexity matters.
Which sensors does WingtraRAY use for drone mapping?
WingtraRAY supports MAP61 for the fastest RGB mapping, SURVEY61 for high-accuracy survey workflows with reduced GCP density, Wingtra LIDAR for point clouds and terrain mapping, INSPECT for high-detail inspection, and multispectral payloads for vegetation and environmental analysis.
Does WingtraRAY work with drone mapping software?
Yes. WingtraRAY data can be processed in Wingtra software or exported to common third-party photogrammetry, LIDAR and mapping software depending on their deliverable requirements.
Wichtige technische Daten
1 Die Flugzeit hängt vom Sensor und den Flugbedingungen ab.
2 Mit dem MAP61-Sensor bei 2,7 cm (1,06 in)/px GSD in 120 m (400 ft) Höhe über Grund
3 Erreichbar bei Einhaltung des von Wingtra empfohlenen Workflows: Flug mit Wingtra-Drohnen mit integriertem GNSS PPK, Verwendung von WingtraGROUND oder einer vermessungstauglichen Basisstation innerhalb von 10 km und Verarbeitung in WingtraCLOUD. Die Genauigkeit bezieht sich auf unabhängige Kontrollpunkte – basierend auf drei etablierten Passpunkten – bei der Verarbeitung.
4 Mit dem Wingtra LIDAR-Sensor in 120 m (400 ft) Höhe über Grund und mit 30 % seitlicher Überlappung
Fallschirm und Konformität
5 Das WingtraRAY-Fallschirm-Add-on ist erforderlich, um sowohl die US Cat. 3 OOP-Zertifizierung als auch die EASA C6-Zertifizierung zu ermöglichen. Mit Cat. 3 OOP kann WingtraRAY in den USA legal über Personen und fahrende Fahrzeuge fliegen – und deckt damit 98 % der Landfläche ohne Ausnahmegenehmigung ab. In Europa qualifiziert die C6-Zertifizierung WingtraRAY für das STS-02-Szenario der EASA und ermöglicht BVLOS-Flüge mit Luftraumbeobachtern ohne vollständige Risikobewertung (SORA). Der Fallschirm ermöglicht außerdem schnellere Genehmigungen bei hochwertigen Stadt- und Infrastrukturprojekten durch die Konformität mit MOC 2512 & 2511.
Die Drohne und das Fallschirm-Add-on können zusammen oder separat erworben werden. Das Fallschirm-Add-on kann jederzeit installiert werden.
Die Cat 3 OOP-Zulassung in den USA sowie die C6- und C3-Kennzeichnungen in Europa wurden erteilt.
6 Betriebliche Einschränkungen hängen von Ihrer Genehmigung ab, aber das Fallschirmmodul und die Konformitätsnachweise von WingtraRAY ermöglichen Genehmigungen, die mit den meisten Drohnen nicht möglich sind.
7 WingtraRAY mit Fallschirm qualifiziert sich für SORA-Genehmigungen unter Verwendung der MOCs 2512 und 2511. Dies ermöglicht eine vereinfachte Konformität und erschließt Fluggenehmigungen für städtische Projekte.
8 WingtraRAY ist C3-zertifiziert und qualifiziert sich damit für Flüge in der offenen Kategorie ohne Genehmigungen gemäß EASA-Vorschriften.
9 Mit der C6-Zertifizierung unterstützt WingtraRAY Standardszenario-STS-02-Erklärungen für BVLOS-Flüge mit Luftraumbeobachtern.
11 In der Beta-Version verfügbar.
Bundles und WingtraCLOUD
2 Erreichbar bei Einhaltung des von Wingtra empfohlenen Workflows: Flug mit Wingtra-Drohnen mit integriertem GNSS PPK, Verwendung von WingtraGROUND oder einer vermessungstauglichen Basisstation innerhalb von 10 km und Verarbeitung in WingtraCLOUD. Die Genauigkeit bezieht sich auf unabhängige Kontrollpunkte – basierend auf drei etablierten Passpunkten – bei der Verarbeitung.
5 WingtraGROUND-Feldvermessungskit erforderlich
6 Vorbehaltlich der Fair-Use-Richtlinie
10 Sie können vollständig auf dem Gerät planen, erfassen und mit Geotags versehen – ohne Cloud-Synchronisierung oder Daten-Uploads. Internet wird nur für Firmware-Updates und das Herunterladen von Basiskarten benötigt.