M.C. Schaff & Associates provides professional unmanned aerial system (UAS) and reality capture services that deliver accurate, survey-grade geospatial data for engineering, infrastructure, planning, and asset management projects. By combining advanced drone technology with experienced FAA-certified Remote Pilots, GIS professionals, engineers, and survey specialists, we produce reliable mapping products that support projects from initial planning through design, construction, and long-term asset management.
Our drone services provide a safe, efficient, and cost-effective method for collecting high-resolution aerial data while reducing time in the field and minimizing disruptions to traffic, operations, and the public.
M.C. Schaff & Associates has expanded its aerial mapping capabilities with the WingtraRAY, one of the industry’s most advanced fixed-wing VTOL (Vertical Takeoff and Landing) survey drones.
The WingtraRAY is equipped with the Wingtra Survey61 61-megapixel camera, delivering exceptional image quality and detail for engineering-grade photogrammetry. Combined with integrated Post-Processed Kinematic (PPK) GNSS positioning, the system produces highly accurate mapping products suitable for transportation, utility, environmental, and public infrastructure projects.
To support the security expectations of government agencies and critical infrastructure owners, the WingtraRAY platform is both Green UAS Certified and Blue UAS Cleared, demonstrating compliance with rigorous cybersecurity, supply chain, and operational standards. The aircraft also features an integrated emergency parachute system, providing an additional layer of operational safety during flight missions.
Every flight mission begins with careful planning and concludes with rigorous quality assurance. Our professional workflow incorporates mission planning, image quality verification, PPK processing, photogrammetric processing, accuracy verification, and comprehensive quality control to ensure dependable results.
When project requirements dictate, our drone mapping is integrated with traditional survey control to meet engineering and design objectives.
Safety is central to every mission we perform.
Our FAA-certified Remote Pilots follow established operational procedures, pre-flight planning, airspace coordination, and risk assessment protocols to protect people, property, and project data.
The WingtraRAY’s Vertical Takeoff and Landing capability allows safe operation from confined locations without the need for runways or launch systems, while its integrated emergency parachute system provides an additional safeguard during flight operations.
By utilizing a Green UAS Certified and Blue UAS Cleared platform, M.C. Schaff & Associates provides clients with a secure aerial mapping solution that aligns with the increasing cybersecurity and operational expectations of government agencies and critical infrastructure owners.
Drone technology is one component of our comprehensive geospatial services. The aerial data we collect is seamlessly integrated into Geographic Information Systems (GIS), engineering workflows, asset management programs, and planning initiatives.
Whether supporting transportation design, utility management, construction documentation, emergency response planning, or community development, our team delivers actionable information—not simply aerial imagery.
Phone: 308.635.1926
Email: smyers@mcschaff.com
Start Date: 1/29/2003
The WingtraRAY offers a key suite of advantages for professional mapping and surveying. This platform is both Green UAS Certified and Blue UAS Cleared, meeting rigorous security and compliance standards. Built with Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) capabilities, it also features an integrated emergency parachute system to ensure safe and versatile operations. By pairing a Wingtra Survey61 61 MP professional mapping camera with survey-grade PPK GNSS positioning, the system delivers high-resolution photogrammetric imagery and engineering-grade mapping deliverables. The WingraRAY’s capacity for long-endurance flights allows for the highly efficient coverage of large project areas while reducing ground control requirements on many projects.
