Construction Site Monitoring &Â Stockpile Volume Measuring
Accurate inventory accounting is necessary for business planning, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance. Traditional methods for stockpile measurement can be costly, time-consuming, and present safety concerns. Aerial imaging is a safe, accurate, low-cost solution that also allows for faster turnaround times.
Successfully completing an aerial mapping project involves:
Determining scope and schedule of project, mapping area, and stockpiles to measure (if applicable).
Carefully distributing ground control placement to precisely georeference the images.
Safely flying the drone to acquire the data.
Professional post-processing of the imagery.
Once the data has been compiled and georeferenced, a highly precise map can be used for geometric measurements. This makes determining stockpile volumes, planning storage areas, and vehicle access points easier than ever.
Our Process
Planning and Preparation
Determine scope and schedule of project, mapping area, and stockpiles to measure (if applicable).
Data Collection and Processing
Distribute and gather ground control point data to georeference images.
Safely fly the drone to acquire the data.
​Compile images in Pix4D to create 3D textured meshes, point clouds, and digital terrain and surface models.
Product Delivery
Depending on customer preference, we can provide online access to maps, generate volume reports, and provide raw map data.
Construction Project Managers
Periodic mapping of a project site provides several ways of streamlining workflows, saving time, and monitoring progress more closely. From pre-construction site documentation to 3D inspection of completed structures, aerial imaging is a valuable resource throughout the entire project.
Sharing and Collaboration – Maps and models of site progress are a valuable tool for contractor meetings and a great way to give customers status updates.
Progress Tracking – Aerial mapping can be archived through the course of a project and give project managers a visual record of work progress.
Remote Access – Project managers are often managing multiple worksites in different locations. Aerial maps and models accessible to them remotely reduces time spent walking a site, evaluating work, and conducting safety inspections.
Site planning – Aerial maps can be overlaid on site plans, which makes identifying issues and comparing the current site conditions to the plan easier.
Subcontractor Work Evaluation – Quality assuring subcontractor work with drone maps minimizes project downtime by finding and fixing problems earlier.
Aggregate Producers and Material Suppliers
Industries continuously moving high volumes of materials need accurate inventory data to ensure they are operating at peak efficiency. ​
Increase Revenue and Reduce Costs - Drone mapping isn’t just an easy and affordable solution to inventory management; it is more accurate and less expensive than traditional processes.
Minimize Write-Downs – Accurate, frequent, and timely inventorying helps prevent costly write-downs. Small inventory adjustments made early prevent stressful surprises at quarterly surveys.
Minimize Injury Risk – Traditional inventory methods often expose workers and companies alike to higher workplace injuries as they need to work on or in close proximity to the materials being measured.
Better Supply-Chain Management - Weekly or monthly inventory accounting is an affordable solution with aerial mapping. Better data means better stock planning and budgeting.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our aerial imaging services, want to learn more about us, or would like a quote, please fill out this form and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
401 Broadway Suite 100 # 94566Â Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 444-4406
