The Xtragen SNAP-M is a DGCA Type Certified, professional survey-grade mapping drone designed and manufactured in India, incubated at IIT Kanpur's Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre. It is engineered to deliver best-in-class aerial mapping, photogrammetry, and survey performance, making it the trusted choice for government tenders, infrastructure projects, land surveying, and precision mapping applications.
Built with advanced aerodynamics and robust electronics, the SNAP-M ensures long endurance, superior accuracy, and reliable performance even in challenging environments. It has been qualified in Survey of India tenders, proving its compliance with the highest professional standards.
Key Features & Advantages:
- Endurance: 50+ minutes typical flight time, enabling coverage of large survey areas in a single mission.
- Wind Resistance: Operates reliably in wind speeds >8 m/s, ensuring stability and data accuracy.
- Flight Speed: 10+ m/s for efficient mission execution.
- Wireless Security: AES 128-bit encryption for secure data transmission.
- Wireless Range: 4+ km, ensuring extended operational flexibility.
- Failsafe Features: Automatic Return-to-Home on low battery, communication loss, geofence breach, or altitude breach.
- Terrain Following: Compatible with terrain-following missions for consistent ground sampling distance (GSD).
Survey & Mapping Capabilities:
- Photogrammetry Accuracy:
- Horizontal (X/Y): <10 cm
- Vertical (Z): <20 cm
- Coverage Efficiency:
- At 120m AGL, 3 cm GSD with 60% overlap → >1.5 sq. km per flight
- At 120m AGL, 3 cm GSD with 70% overlap → >1 sq. km per flight
Camera & Imaging:
- Equipped with Sony CMOS sensor (20MP/24MP) for high-resolution imagery.
- Onboard 64GB storage for mission data.
GNSS & Positioning:
- Integrated X-MAP PPK module with 10 Hz logging rate.
- Supports RTK/PPK with L1 & L2, G1 & G2 signals.
- Multi-constellation GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo.
- Accuracy: 1 cm + 1 ppm CEP.
- SD card support up to 16GB for GNSS data logging.
Mission Workflow:
- Mission planning with KML integration.
- UAV-based raw data capture.
- PPK data post-processing.
- Automated geotagging of images.
- Final data processing for survey deliverables.
Compliance & Certification:
- DGCA Type Certified – fully compliant with Indian aviation regulations.
- Designed and manufactured in India, supporting Atmanirbhar Bharat.
The Xtragen SNAP-M is the ideal solution for surveyors, government agencies, infrastructure developers, and mapping professionals who demand accuracy, reliability, and efficiency in aerial data collection