AEC Desktop Uploader

AEC Desktop Uploader

• Oct 2, 2025
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Initial Set Up - Settings Tab

Upon initial login, set up your application preferences by navigating to the “Settings” tab.

General Tab:

• App Update

  • This displays the current version of the Pilot Uploader that is being used.
  • Whenever a new version is released, the app will automatically ask if you would like to update it.

• Root Folder

  • Start by selecting a Root Folder location; this is where the tool will generate folders to store the collected data. Given the amount of data typically being collected, it is recommended to utilize an external hard drive as the root directory.
  • When the root folder is set, a new folder will be created in that location called “Pilot Uploader Images”.

• Move or Copy

  • This applies to when dragging photos from the SD card into the uploader.
  • "Move" will remove the images from the SD card and place them in the root folder.
  • "Copy" will copy the images off the SD card and place them in the root folder. This is the recommended setting.

• Fetching Sites and Missions

  • Here the pilot can select whether to automatically fetch new sites upon the application being opened or if you log in/reload the app.
  • Selecting “Fetch New Sites” will load any new sites that you have been assigned. The Fetching Sites and Missions settings selected above will determine if/when this step may be automatically performed.

Using the Uploader in the Field

The Pilot Uploader supports offline use. To use offline mode, verify the following before losing internet connection:

1. Verify that the appropriate sites are displayed under “My Sites”.
2. Verify that the site is displayed in the root directory location.

The quickest way to do this is to find the site under “My Sites” in the uploader and click “Open on Desktop”. If using an external hard drive for the root directory, make sure it is plugged in.

Auto Flight Collection

Once the automated flight has been completed, drag the photos from the SD card into the Pilot Uploader. Complete the following steps:

1. Complete the flight using the Zeitview Flight app.
2. Pull the SD card from the drone and insert it into the computer
3. Open the Pilot Uploader
4. Locate the site under “My Sites”
5. Click into the appropriate site
6. Highlight the photos on the SD card and drag them into the black space “Unassigned folder”
   • The software will automatically sort all the photos into the correct asset bucket. Reviewing the images for quality and content after each flight should result in zero missed images and no necessary reflights.
   • If you have uploaded and there are a few images left within the unassigned bucket, please right-click and send them into their correct asset folder.

Uploads

Once data import and selection are complete, select “Upload Assets”. You do not need to be online to complete this step. The upload process will begin when the program is open, and the application status shows as “Connected” in the upper right corner.

By navigating to the Upload Manager tab at the top of the application you will be able to monitor the status of all images queued for upload. If there are any errors, each row is selectable, which opens a slide out with the status of each image. This slide-out allows you to retry the upload of images, or further information and bug logs can be found by selecting “View Details.”

Support

If any issues arise, or support is needed, email your Zeitview manager. Please include screenshots, a description of the issue, and the entire logs folder which can be located by going to the “Debugging Tools” drop-down and selecting “Open App Data.”

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Title: AEC Desktop Uploader
Article Created Date: 9/19/2025 6:39 AM
URL Name: Insights-Property-Insights-User-Guide-AEC-Desktop-Uploader
Created By: Jason Norat, 10/2/2025 3:57 AM
Last Published Date: 10/2/2025 3:58 AM