High-Precision Wingtra VTOL Drones for Professional Use
Wingtra Drones From Duncan-Parnell
Wingtra's Blue UAS-certified unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) offer impressive battery life and high-performance cameras, making them excellent options for a variety of mapping and surveying applications.
About Wingtra UAVs
The WingtraOne Gen 2 is an industry-leading fixed-wing drone suitable for various geographic information system (GIS) applications, such as mapping and surveying, infrastructure inspection, and precision agriculture. Explore our selection of Wingtra drones, survey drones for sale, designed for efficient and accurate aerial surveying and mapping.
It's compatible with a wide variety of payloads, including:
- Sony RX1 RII
- Sony QX1
- Micasense Altum
- Micasense RedEdge
How WingtraOne Drones Solve the Common Challenges of Fixed-Wing UAVs
Many in the GIS space experience inefficiencies when dealing with fixed-wing drones for a variety of reasons.
1. Take Off and Land Easily
While most fixed-wing drones need you to launch them by hand or with a catapult, the WingtraOne's vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) design enables you to launch from anywhere, even on uneven terrain or in confined spaces. It also protects the camera — traditionally located on the center of the drone's body — from rough landings.
2. Withstand Poor Weather Conditions
Drones of any configuration are susceptible to damage in strong winds, heavy rain, and other inclement weather conditions. When you can't fly safely, the scope of your project is severely limited — or you lose valuable time waiting for the weather to clear up. That's what makes the WingtraOne Gen 2 so powerful. This drone can withstand gusts up to 40 miles per hour and sustained winds of up to 27 miles per hour, so you can keep poor weather from affecting your progress.
Additionally, WingtraOne automatically performs a safety check of all its sensors and actuators before each flight to ensure everything is working as it should be. So if you run it in rough terrain one day, you can easily prevent any damage from interfering with the later stages of your project.
3. Handle Long Flights
Large job sites require long drone flights to capture all their intricate details. The WingtraOne Gen2 is unique among fixed-wing drones in that it can fly at speeds of 36 miles per hour for up to 59 minutes per flight, making it suitable for efficient data capture on large sites.
Why Trust Wingtra for Your Next Project
Wingtra’s VTOL drone, the WingtraONE GEN II, redefines data collection, enabling high-precision mapping, surveying, and analysis across many sectors – especially mining, heavy civil construction, precision agriculture, land management, geospatial, and public safety. This aircraft is now BLUE UAS Certified, NDAA Compliant, and GSA Approved.
With seamless integration of advanced sensors, rapid deployment capabilities, and customizable features, Wingta’s products empower efficient, data-driven decision-making in various landscapes and conditions.
Why Choose BLUE UAS Certified, NDAA Compliant, and GSA Approved Wingtra Drones?
Wingtra’s drone products have been added to the Blue UAS Cleared List, which is a system to vet and scale commercial UAS technology for the Department of Defense (DoD). They are also NDAA Compliant, meeting specific criteria related to safety and performance. Adhering to this list of rigorous government-approved standards guarantees that the WingtraONE Gen II aircraft complies with strict security requirements.
Wingtra drone products are now offered through GSA Advantage. This recognition from the General Services Administration (GSA) underscores Duncan-Parnell’s commitment to providing our customers with cutting-edge solutions that meet the highest standards of quality and performance.
Choosing BLUE UAS Certified, NDAA Compliant, and GSA Approved Wingtra drones means selecting technology that's been thoroughly evaluated and trusted by the government. Our drones are equipped with the latest advancements in aerial mapping, surveying, and data collection, making them an indispensable asset for government initiatives that require precision and actionable insights.
What Does GSA Approval Mean for You?
GSA Approval indicates that our Wingtra products have met the standards regarding quality and performance required by the GSA. With this approval in place, our Wingtra drones are now available for procurement by federal government agencies and entities at the federal level. This means that our advanced drone technology can now contribute to a broader range of government projects, offering unparalleled efficiency, accuracy, and reliability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What advantages does the WingtraOne VTOL design offer for surveying applications?
The WingtraOne's VTOL (Vertical Takeoff and Landing) design combines the benefits of multirotor drones (no runway needed, precise takeoff/landing) with fixed-wing efficiency (longer flight times, greater coverage). This enables surveying up to 400 hectares (988 acres) in a single flight, with safe operation in confined areas, providing the efficiency advantages of fixed-wing aircraft without their operational limitations.
What camera and sensor options are available for Wingtra drones?
The WingtraOne supports multiple high-end payloads including the 42MP Sony RX1R II for general mapping, 61MP Sony a7R IV for highest resolution, MicaSense RedEdge-MX multispectral sensor for agriculture and vegetation analysis, and specialized oblique camera configurations. Each payload is precisely calibrated and integrated for optimal photogrammetric results with minimal ground control requirements.
How does the survey accuracy of Wingtra compare to traditional methods?
With proper ground control and the RX1R II camera, WingtraOne achieves absolute accuracies of 1cm/px GSD with 1-2cm horizontal and 2-3cm vertical accuracy, comparable to traditional survey methods but with complete coverage rather than discrete points. The PPK (Post-Processed Kinematics) module enables this accuracy with significantly fewer ground control points than traditional drone surveys require.
What is the typical coverage area and flight time for Wingtra drones?
The WingtraOne typically flies for 55-59 minutes per battery, covering 130-500 hectares (320-1,235 acres) in a single flight depending on flight altitude and desired GSD (Ground Sample Distance). At 120m (394ft) altitude with 3cm/px GSD, you can map approximately 210 hectares (519 acres) per flight, dramatically outperforming both multirotor drones and traditional ground methods.
What software integrations are available for processing Wingtra drone data?
WingtraOne integrates seamlessly with industry-standard photogrammetry software including Pix4D, Agisoft Metashape, and Trimble Business Center. The WingtraPilot flight planning software enables precise mission planning with automatic terrain following, and the WingtraHub data management platform streamlines the workflow from planning to processing. All collected data includes proper geotags and camera calibration information for optimal processing.
Partner with Duncan-Parnell for Unparalleled Performance
As a leader in drone technology, we're excited to extend the benefits of our BLUE UAS Certified, NDAA Compliant, and GSA Approved Wingtra drones to government and other agencies seeking reliable and innovative solutions. Whether it's land management, infrastructure assessment, disaster response, or environmental monitoring, our drones are engineered to deliver exceptional performance in a wide range of applications.
Contact Duncan-Parnell to Learn More
Our GSA-approved Wingtra drones combine unmatched precision with the convenience of government procurement. Contact us today to learn more about how our BLUE UAS Certified, NDAA Compliant, and GSA Approved Wingtra drones can transform your projects and take your operations to new heights.