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Stockpile Volume Measurement

Keep track of inventory using drones. Aggregate measurements are more efficient when work remains uninterrupted.

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Instant and accurate data

Stockpile measurements are essential in keeping construction on budget. However, typical methods require lots of tools and manpower. Using drones, we can calculate your stockpile volume in one easy flight. Leaving work below uninterrupted.

What can stockpile volume measurement detect?

Tonnage

Calculate the weight of your stockpile, faster and more cost-efficiently than using traditional methods.

Cut and Fill measurements

Get quick and precise readings on cut-and-fill measurements, allowing for seamless tracking and future ordering.

Measurements over time

Record and compare your volume measurements over time, more cost-efficiently and with fewer man-hours.

Supply chain logistics

Easily streamline your supply chain logistics with high-definition and ultra-manageable reporting.

Current and potential issues

Find all anomalies and potential problems that might otherwise go undetected.

Much more

The applications of stockpile volume measurement in domestic and industrial environments are almost limitless. Ask us what it can do for you.

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1. Stay on time and budget

As drone stockpile calculations can be done so easily, they can also be done more frequently. This is a cost-effective way of keeping track of a site's materials and aggregate. Frequent flights allow for more accurate time and budget allocation, streamlining the entire construction process.

Keeping all your inventory on track is invaluable when making estimations. Know ahead of time when supplies are running low - allowing you to keep your timeline on track, with no delays.

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2. Cutting-edge technology

We use the latest 3D modelling software to automatically calculate volume and area. Our drone is equipped with a high-resolution camera, ensuring that your deliverables are precise and high-quality.

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3. Monitor progress

Traditionally, keeping a record of progress was a time-consuming and laborious task. With our stockpile volume measurement, you can keep a record of your project's status at any stage you decide.

A stockpile measurement in a quarry
4. Highly-visual information sharing

With our stockpile volume measurement, you can share crystal clear points of interest with your whole team. Instantly display individual sections of your assets, or zoom in for pinpoint analysis.

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5. Reassure stakeholders

By choosing stockpile volume measurement via a drone, you can set your stakeholders' minds at ease with the knowledge that it is being monitored by the best technology currently available.

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6. Reducing downtime

By creating stockpile measurements using a drone, there is no need to halt or reduce any on-site operations. You and your team are then free to inspect the results, again, without having to interrupt any other day-to-day tasks.

Why choose stockpile volume measurement with a drone?

Detect hidden problems

We use cutting-edge technologies to detect problems that would otherwise be invisible. These include ultra-HD photography/video, LIDAR and thermal imaging.

Hard-to-reach spaces

Drones aren't just for flying up in the sky. Our specialist drones can fly into confined spaces like chimneys and boilers to look for issues that would otherwise be inaccessible.

No downtime

Downtime is expensive and inconvenient. Using a drone, our engineers can conduct a thorough survey with little to no downtime.

No risk to your assets

Our equipment won't touch or even go close to your assets. Our high-resolution cameras use optical zoom to give extreme close-up views while staying a safe distance away.

Quick turnaround

We understand that you need answers fast. We can deliver a plain-English report with clear-cut conclusions in days. Then, you can take the steps you need to and get back to doing what you do best.

Rapid response

Need us there in a hurry? No problem. Let us know what you need, and we can be there on the same day. After all, sometimes the problem just won't wait.

Real-time consulting

Sometimes the brief can change even in real-time. If need be, you can be stood there right next to the drone operator, directing them as the situation develops.

Safety

The safety of your personnel and our own is paramount, and we place it at the forefront of our company culture. Ask us about our HSSE systems and practices.

We use stockpile volume measurement for these services

Stockpile volume measurement is incredibly versatile, and we use it in various types of inspections serving multiple industries.

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Construction Services

Instant, actionable data with no downtime

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Mines, Quarry and Landfill

Monitor status and progress without downtime

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How does it work?

Reach out and tell us your idea

We take emails, phone calls, messages, everything! If you are unsure of what's possible we are happy to advise, the most important thing is to get in touch. We would be delighted to answer any questions you may have.

Start at the end

With drones, it's best to begin where you want to end up. What sort of deliverable would you like when it's all finished? If you are not sure then we can advise. We can look at what you would like and work backwards from there.

Scope of work and set a price

Once we have agreed on what is to be done, the scope of work is set and a price is agreed upon. We feel it is vital that everyone knows what they are getting and what they are paying for it. There should be no confusion.

Permits and other paperwork

Once we have confirmation you are happy to proceed, we start the ball rolling. We organise things like RAMS, site permits, Air Traffic Control clearance and much more. Basically, we generate everything needed to turn up on-site with all our ducks in a row.

Field Operations

Next, we do the work on site. We have the gear, we have the know-how, so now it's time to get the job done. This can sometimes be affected by the weather, but for the most part, we get the job done on the date specified.

Post Processing

This is where we take what we generated in the field and turn it into a final deliverable for you. This can be anything from the raw data itself, to fully processed Orthophotos, condition reports, CAD line work or thermal imagery.

Handover

The final step is the handover of the deliverables. We tend to use a cloud-based service, so you can access your data anywhere. We can also tie into your existing systems if that is more convenient.

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What technology do we use for stockpile volume measurement?

We purchase the latest drones as they come on the market to ensure you are getting the highest quality service from us at all times. Here is a quick look at what we would be most likely to use for a typical stockpile volume measurement inspection.

Our equipment
DJI MatriceM300 RTK M300 RTK by DJI

Our flagship drone: The M300 RTK by DJI is the premier enterprise-level inspection drone on the market. With a flight time of up to 55 minutes, lots of built-in redundancy, and a host of payloads to choose from, this is our go-to UAV for inspection work. When coupled with the Zenmuse H20T camera, it is capable of safely inspecting high-value assets at a stand-off range.

  • Drone
  • Camera
  • Thermal Imaging
  • Ultra HD
  • Long range
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Our equipment
DJIZenmuse P1 Zenmuse P1 by DJI

Combined with our flagship drone platform DJI M300 RTK, the DJI Zenmuse P1 camera enables photogrammetry and 3D modelling of the highest standard. There are also interchangeable fixed-focus lenses, on a 3-axis stabilized gimbal, that provide robust versatility to help create stunning 2D, 3D detailed models.

  • Camera
  • Mechanical Shutter
  • 4K video
  • Stabilisation gimbal
  • High-resolution
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DJID-RTK 2 Base 2 D-RTK 2 Base 2 by DJI

The DJI D-RTK 2 mobile base station helps make accuracy easy. This GNSS receiver supports GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, and GALILEO signals, allowing for centimetre-level positioning. The integrated IMUs monitor movements and calibrate tilt sensors to minimize risks.

  • Tri-pod
  • Mobile station
  • Centimeter-accurate position
  • survey
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Are you IAA Certified?

Engineers With Drones is the first company in Ireland to hold the new EASA Specific Category authorisation. We are authorised by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) operations in both urban and rural environments. Total transparency: our Specific Category Authorisation Number is IRL.UAS.AUTH1002.

What about insurance?

All of our operations are insured in the EU and globally. We hold €6.5m public and product liability, €13m employer's liability and €1.3m professional indemnity (base level, coverage raised as required).

Why use engineers?

We are more than just drone pilots. If you're looking for overhead footage of your wedding reception, we're probably not right for you. Our backgrounds and our primary qualifications are in engineering, and it's here that we think we add the most value. We know what we're looking for, and we know how to find it. If you have a technical engineering problem that a drone can solve, we can understand you. Tell us what you need to see or find out, and our engineers will use their drone piloting skills to make it happen.

Are you based in Ireland?

Yes. We're a local Irish company, and that's how we can respond so quickly to the needs of our Irish clients. We can be with you in next to no time, with the right equipment and certifications to operate them, whatever your location.