Cyberhawk vs Propeller: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of Cyberhawk and Propeller to help you choose the right tool for your business.
Last updated: November 2026
Cyberhawk
6.5/10
Cyberhawk provides drone inspection services and the iHawk cloud platform. iHawk turns aerial inspection data into geolocated asset models with AI defect detection for utilities and energy operators.
Propeller
6.8/10
Propeller is a cloud 3D mapping and survey analytics platform. It turns drone and GNSS data into measurable site models for earthworks, construction, mining and aggregates teams.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 6.5/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Analytics | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Cost | 3/10 | 4/10 |
| Customization | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Ease of Use | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Integration | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Scalability | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Security | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Support | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | Contact for pricing | Contact for pricing |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | Contact for pricing | Contact for pricing |
| Features | ||
| Digital Twin | ||
| Drone Inspection | ||
| GIS and Mapping | ||
| Inspection Automation | ||
| Asset Registry | Not listed | |
| Condition Monitoring | Not listed | |
| Document Control | Not listed | |
| Engineering Design | Not listed | |
| LiDAR Processing | Not listed | |
| Power Line Inspection | Not listed | |
| Work Orders | Not listed | |
Which One Should You Choose?
Why choose Cyberhawk
- Higher Customization score (6/10 vs 5/10)
- Higher Scalability score (8/10 vs 7/10)
Why choose Propeller
- Higher Ease of Use score (8/10 vs 6/10)
- Higher Analytics score (8/10 vs 7/10)
- Better fit for construction (9/10 vs 6/10)
Pros & Cons
Cyberhawk
Pros
- Combines inspection flights by its own pilots with the software, so a utility can outsource the whole inspection program to one vendor.
- Proven at large grid scale, including more than 11,500 SSEN transmission towers and nearly 150 substations.
- The vendor says iHawk connects to EAM, WFM and OMS systems through open APIs.
- Ingests drone, satellite, helicopter, ground camera and IoT sensor data into one map-based view.
- The vendor offers structured onboarding and 24/7 technical support with SLAs.
Cons
- No public pricing and no self-serve or trial tier.
- Very little independent user review coverage, so most claims come from the vendor.
- Mainly aimed at large utilities and energy companies, so it is a poor fit for small teams.
- Ownership changed to Ondas in 2026, which could affect the product roadmap.
Propeller
Pros
- Combines drone, LiDAR, GNSS rover and total station data on a single map, regardless of which hardware captured it.
- AeroPoints give survey-grade ground control without the manual surveying normally needed to set control points.
- Strong stockpile, cut and fill, and progress tooling, with a long track record in earthworks and aggregates.
- Integrates with common construction systems such as Procore, Trimble Connect, Autodesk Build and HCSS.
- The trust center shows a SOC 2 Type 2 attestation.
Cons
- No published software pricing, so buyers have to request a quote.
- Hardware such as AeroPoints and DirtMate adds separate costs on top of the software.
- Reviewers find less depth for vertical construction and interior fitout work.
- Some reviewers say the price may seem high to smaller clients.
Not sold on either?
Air Inspection Automation (AiA)Our product
Plans DJI drone inspection missions for power line towers from LiDAR scans: it finds the towers, places photo stops, checks clearance, and splits the route into battery flights.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Propeller scores higher on our Industrial & Infrastructure Software criteria: 6.8/10 against 6.5/10 for Cyberhawk. The largest gap is in Ease of Use: 6/10 for Cyberhawk and 8/10 for Propeller.
No, neither Cyberhawk nor Propeller lists a free plan.
Propeller is the better fit for construction: we rate it 9/10 for them, against 6/10 for Cyberhawk.
