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
Effectuez des relevés au-dessus des routes et des zones peuplées en toute légalité et sécurité, sans dérogation ni délai d'attente 5
(Rendu possible par le module parachute)
Volez légalement au-dessus :
Routes et infrastructures
Zones urbaines et peuplées
Gauche : Drones standard
Les zones en rouge sont interdites aux vols de drones commerciaux sans un long processus de dérogation. Celles-ci incluent les routes, les zones à forte densité de population et les infrastructures sensibles.
Droite : WingtraRAY avec parachute et certification OOP de catégorie 3
Grâce aux dispositifs de sécurité approuvés par la FAA, WingtraRAY peut légalement cartographier et effectuer des relevés dans la plupart de ces zones rouges, sans dérogation nécessaire. Seules quelques zones restreintes subsistent (par exemple, à proximité des aéroports, des parcs nationaux ou des zones militaires).
Effectuez des relevés au-dessus des routes et des zones peuplées, avec une conformité simplifiée 6
(Rendu possible par le module parachute)
Les missions urbaines viennent de devenir plus simples 7
Le parachute de WingtraRAY permet d’obtenir des autorisations pour des vols au-dessus de routes, de bâtiments ou de zones peuplées, même dans des pays où cela n’était pas possible auparavant.
Aucune autorisation nécessaire pour les terrains dégagés 8
Volez en BVLOS avec une simple déclaration 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.
Solutions tout-en-un ou flexibles prêtes à déployer
- Synchronisez entre les appareils ou exécutez l'ensemble du flux de travail sur l'appareil sans téléchargement cloud 10
- Planifiez et surveillez les vols dans une vue cartographique 2D
- Utilisez des cartes hors ligne pour la planification de vol
- Vols automatisés avec WingtraRAY (tous les capteurs pris en charge)
- Suivi de terrain, pause et reprise, et retour à la base (RTH)
- Géoréférencement dans les systèmes de coordonnées globaux (WGS84, NAD83)
- Planifiez et surveillez les vols dans une vue de terrain 3D
- Importez des terrains personnalisés, des obstacles, des données réglementaires, WMS et des couches de bâtiments 3D
- Travaillez avec plus de 6 500 systèmes de coordonnées publiés et 50 géoïdes
- Utilisez des systèmes de coordonnées de grille locale et importez des fichiers de calibration de site natifs (.wkt)
- Organisez les projets avec des aperçus de vol, des commentaires de plan de vol et l'affectation de pilotes
- Flux de travail WingtraGROUND intégré 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.
Principales caractéristiques techniques
1 Le temps de vol dépend du capteur et des conditions de vol.
2 En utilisant le capteur MAP61 à 2,7 cm (1,06 in)/px de GSD à 120 m (400 ft) d’altitude au-dessus du sol
3 Atteignable en suivant le workflow recommandé par Wingtra : vol avec des drones Wingtra dotés du GNSS PPK intégré, utilisation de WingtraGROUND ou d’une station de base de niveau topographique dans un rayon de 10 km, et traitement dans WingtraCLOUD. La précision se réfère à des points de contrôle indépendants — basés sur trois GCP établis — lors du traitement.
4 En utilisant le capteur Wingtra LIDAR à 120 m (400 ft) au-dessus du sol et avec 30 % de recouvrement latéral
Parachute et conformité
5 L’option parachute WingtraRAY est requise pour activer à la fois la certification US Cat. 3 OOP et la certification EASA C6. Avec la Cat. 3 OOP, WingtraRAY peut légalement voler au-dessus des personnes et des véhicules en mouvement aux États-Unis — couvrant 98 % du territoire sans dérogation. En Europe, la certification C6 qualifie WingtraRAY pour le scénario STS-02 de l’EASA, permettant des vols BVLOS avec des observateurs de l’espace aérien sans évaluation complète des risques (SORA). Le parachute permet également d’obtenir des approbations plus rapides pour des projets urbains et d’infrastructure à forte valeur grâce à la conformité MOC 2512 & 2511.
Le drone et l’option parachute peuvent être achetés ensemble ou séparément. L’option parachute peut être installée à tout moment.
L’approbation Cat 3 OOP aux États-Unis, ainsi que les marquages C6 et C3 en Europe, ont été accordés.
6 Les limitations opérationnelles dépendent de votre autorisation, mais le module parachute de WingtraRAY et les preuves de conformité permettent d’obtenir des autorisations impossibles avec la plupart des drones.
7 WingtraRAY avec parachute est éligible aux autorisations SORA en utilisant les MOC 2512 et 2511. Cela simplifie la conformité et débloque des autorisations de vol pour des projets urbains.
8 WingtraRAY est certifié C3, ce qui le qualifie pour des vols en catégorie Ouverte sans permis selon les règles de l’EASA.
9 Avec la certification C6, WingtraRAY prendra en charge les déclarations de scénario standard STS-02 pour des vols BVLOS avec des observateurs de l’espace aérien.
11 Disponible en version bêta.
Packs et WingtraCLOUD
2 Atteignable en suivant le workflow recommandé par Wingtra : vol avec des drones Wingtra dotés du GNSS PPK intégré, utilisation de WingtraGROUND ou d’une station de base de niveau topographique dans un rayon de 10 km, et traitement dans WingtraCLOUD. La précision se réfère à des points de contrôle indépendants — basés sur trois GCP établis — lors du traitement.
5 Kit de levé de terrain WingtraGROUND requis
6 Sous réserve de la politique d’utilisation équitable
10 Vous pouvez planifier, capturer et géolocaliser entièrement sur l’appareil — sans synchronisation cloud ni téléversement de données. Internet n’est nécessaire que pour les mises à jour du firmware et le téléchargement des cartes de base.