Mining and quarry companies can benefit immensely by using technology, specifically drone technology, to perform stockpile measurements. The data collected by drones is more accurate, more reliable, faster, and more…
It wasn’t long ago that measuring asphalt and raw aggregate stockpiles required a small team of people. Many asphalt companies need to know the amount of raw material stockpiled on…
Before we describe how topographic maps are used, let’s define what a topographic map is. A topographic map is not your standard two-dimensional map. It's a 3D model that uses…
Topographic Mapping with Drones In the past, creating topographic maps could be a laborious task before the advancement of computer technology in the 20th century, which revolutionized the process. Gone…
The Cost of Aerial Surveying Many people ask us "How much does an aerial survey cost." We are an aerial surveying company after all. Unfortunately, the answer isn't straight forward…
Drones can calculate landfill capacity How does that work? We take a deeper look at landfill measurement and landfill capacity calculations. Landfills have been measured for decades.The process of surveying…
Looking for a survey technician job? Survey CAD technicians are in demand. Survey Technicians refer to two specific disciplines. Field technicians are responsible for running survey equipment in the field…
The History of Aerial Surveying and Mapping Aerial Surveying and Mapping is older than you think. Aerial surveying has played a central role in many construction and research industries for…
How to measure stockpile inventory Measurement methods from the good to the bad to the ugly. As we have discussed in other articles, stockpile measurements help companies measure their inventory…
What is topography? Got questions about topography? We have answers. Topography is essentially the surface of something. When discussed in the surveying and mapping industry, it often refers to the…