Propeller Aero to make drone maps more insightful with $15.35M funding

Drone mapping and surveying software specialist Propeller Aero says it has scooped up $15.35 million in fresh funding from new and existing investors. The round was led by VC firms and longtime Propeller supporters, Blackbird and Costanoa, with additional investments coming from Australian industry fund Aware Super, Canva founder Cliff Obrecht, and serial entrepreneur Leigh Jasper.

Founded in 2014, Propeller Aero is an Aussie drone startup with more than 200 employees. The team caters to over 15,000 civil and construction worksites around the world each month.

Known for its accuracy and impressive processing turnaround time, the company has recently launched a mobile app to bring maps to the field and also expanded its presence in Europe. And now, Propeller Aero plans to use this additional funding to further invest in its products and people, ultimately providing better support to customers.

The drone tech company explains in a blog post,…