Survey drone tech easier to adopt with base-free, Trimble-powered workflow. High-accuracy drone surveys are available right now through Wingtra software and set to help construction teams scale. Sept. 28, 2026 Press Contacts ZURICH, Switzerland - Zurich, Switzerland, September 28, 2026 - Wingtra, the developer of the leading VTOL drone survey solution, just released a software feature that's a major boost to reliability and adoption: Network Corrections. This feature, enabled by Trimble ApplanixR POSPac PP-RTX, helps automate GNSS processing right from Wingtra software, without the need for physical base stations, and while delivering centimeter-level accuracy. Powered by multi-constellation GNSS support, Trimble CenterPointR RTX, Trimble IonoGuard(TM) protection, and automated datum management, Network Corrections replaces physical base stations altogether. It also provides an automatic fallback if a local base fails or isn't nearby. This simplified setup delivers on Wingtra's promise of effortless scaling and field reliability. "Every drone survey requires coordination, time and manpower to set up," said Jon Allemand, Senior Product Manager and survey expert at Wingtra, "So you need accurate results, every time. Whether it's a backup for your base station or your only source of data correction, Network Corrections makes sure this happens. It's always with you as a free update in WingtraPRO or UNLIMITED software; just select it after the flight when you need it." One-and-done surveys are the future The whole point of drone surveys is to get more accurate data faster and more often. When a base station fails, pilots need to return to the field and refly. This costs the project money and time that drones are meant to save. Network Corrections is like insurance on every survey, offering one-click, Trimble Applanix-powered correction of location accuracy of drone data down to <3 cm (1.2 in) horizontal and <6 cm (2.4 in) vertical absolute accuracy. "We needed a backup and were able to process the data with Network Corrections. It was as accurate as the one we had with the base station on the same location the week prior," said Vijay Vallabhu, Project Engineer at Smart Infratech. Easier, faster high-accuracy data supporting construction workflows Network Corrections drastically cuts the field setup that brings drone data down to centimeter-level accuracy. Relying on Trimble's network of permanent GNSS reference stations, it offers global coverage without the need for a base station - and it works directly after the flight. Operators simply select Network Corrections in the Wingtra software and correct the data for centimeter-level analytics. With Wingtra's recent launch of SURVEY61 and a GCP-free workflow, this feature drives efficiency to the next level. Surveyors spend less time laying ground targets, and they only need to run them as checkpoints to validate the data. By skipping the base station and extensive ground points, surveyors running repeat earthwork projects, greenfield and high-frequency surveys can send their junior pilots out to capture the needed data with confidence. Teams can then allocate their senior skills to quality control, safety, analysis and project streamlining tasks. The Wingtra advantage for serious survey work With the launch of Network Corrections, Wingtra's laser focus on surveying and mapping gets its latest spotlight. In fact, it's the only drone platform dedicated to reliability, efficiency and ease-of-use for survey-specific applications. Network Corrections is directly bundled into the WingtraPRO and UNLIMITED licenses. "Wingtra is built for surveying and mapping, and that focus is exactly why we went after the base station," said Max Boosfeld, CEO at Wingtra. "It's one of the biggest points of failure in the workflow and the steepest parts of the learning curve. Removing it means drone programs can scale on predictable data, and any pilot can go out and capture, while your experts are freed for the critical work that pushes projects forward." Network Corrections rolls out to beta testing customers who have WingtraPRO and Wingtra UNLIMITED today. Wingtra builds a professional aerial surveying and mapping system. Founded in Switzerland in 2017, it developed the only drone solution built specifically for surveyors that covers the entire workflow. From easy flight planning to CAD- and GIS-ready outputs, surveyors walk through guided and connected steps. No more switching tools or guesswork. The result? Survey-grade results in hours - not days. In fact, today, large, renowned companies, government agencies and universities around the world turn to Wingtra for trusted data, no rework, and a more cost-effective way to survey.

NDSCS partners with RDO and Wingtra on advanced drone mapping and research project. The North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) program recently partnered with RDO and Wingtra on an advanced drone mapping and research project in the Wahpeton-Breckenridge area. Over the past several weeks, NDSCS students and faculty worked alongside industry partners to test the capabilities of the WingtraRAY drone platform and evaluate how the aircraft and its specialized camera systems collect and process mapping data. The project gave students hands-on experience with some of the most advanced drone technology currently being used in the industry. With support from the Northern Plains UAS Test Site, the flights were conducted with full Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorization. The approval allows operations up to 6,000 feet above ground level (AGL) and beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) within a 10-mile radius of the Wahpeton airport. The FAA authorization will remain active for the next two years, creating opportunities for future drone testing, research, and advanced flight operations in the region. Wingtra, a Switzerland-based drone technology company, supported the project and may be involved in future research and testing opportunities with NDSCS and industry partners. "This project gave our students an opportunity to work directly with cutting-edge technology that very few people have access to," said Seth Simonson, UAS Lead Instructor. "The experience they gained operating advanced equipment and analyzing real-world mapping data will help prepare them for careers in the growing UAS industry."