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SmartDrone Magellan American-made NDAA-compliant survey UAV for LiDAR and photogrammetry
SmartDrone Magellan

SmartDrone’s U.S.-manufactured, NDAA-compliant Magellan is a survey-grade drone developed specifically for professional land surveyors. Designed, engineered and manufactured in Texas, it combines an integrated sensor suite with the accuracy, reliability and workflow efficiency required for field surveying operations.

Magellan is designed for surveying teams without specialist UAV experience. Its intuitive workflow simplifies setup and operation, allowing users to progress from unboxing to the first flight without a dedicated drone expert. The integrated system enables surveyors to generate dependable LiDAR and photogrammetry outputs quickly and consistently.

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