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Real Sites. Verified Outcomes.

Explore how FAST supports industrial operations with measurable accuracy and faster decisions—across materials, layouts, and timelines.

Drone image of an active asphalt facility with visible stockpiles, smoke-emitting machinery, and surrounding forested areas supporting industrial operations

Pensacola Asphalt Plant

Serving as a regional hub along Florida’s Gulf Coast, this plant required volume tracking without disrupting continuous delivery schedules. FAST implemented a no-interference capture protocol during active operations, using RTK-corrected drone flights to ensure spatial alignment without site downtime. With consistent monthly data, managers now validate reserves and tonnage with confidence—supporting both compliance and dispatch.

Key Themes
Stockpile Surveys
Asphalt & Aggregates

Project Highlights

Captured asphalt operations without pausing access or haul-out.

Delivered quarterly comparisons of inventory volume verified with RTK workflows.

Enabled validation for whole-site inventory and utilization management.

Site Impact Metrics
> 60 loads/dayTraffic navigated during non-stop capture
8 quartersEntire historical inventory available on this clients FAST Portal
≤ 0.12 ftMaximum vertical tolerance observed on flights
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High-resolution aerial view showing complex terrain patterns, sand features, vegetation patches, and water drainage across a golf course site under development

Myakka Earth Movement Site

This inland Florida site had a mix of recycled and raw aggregates in changing configurations. FAST executed a rapid one-day drone survey, capturing both volumetric data and surface layout. Post-flight, the team applied contextual overlays to reclassify materials based on client input—eliminating guesswork and supporting inventory realignment.

Key Themes
Topographic Survey
Golf Course Planning

Project Highlights

Captured site progress and dirt quantity moved

Rushed delivery with concurrent drone flights and rapid processing priority.

Data verified 1 million+ cubic yards of net earth movement.

Site Impact Metrics
6 daysRushed turnaround from contract to deliverable
600 acresTotal site size
≤ 0.11 ftGround-validated RMSE with RTK processing
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Aerial view of an sugar plant adjacent to a wooded area and pond, with visible stockpiles and facility infrastructure

Clewiston Sugar Plant

This large-scale agricultural processing facility required accurate modeling of surface changes across planting, harvest, and offload zones. FAST implemented seasonal drone mapping to document topographic variation and surface transitions over time. The data supported material handling planning and allowed operational teams to adjust for drainage, fill redistribution, and cane residue impact.

Key Themes
Earthwork Analysis
Land Development

Project Highlights

Mapped surface variation during three different phases.

Used orthos and contours to inform offload scheduling.

Improved layout planning for sugar cane flow and containment.

Site Impact Metrics
3 seasonsMapped transitions between planting and offload
+20% areaAdjusted post-capture for cane flow optimization
≤ 3.2 cmSeasonal model RMSE with dual-check validation
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Why Field-Validated Drone Mapping Matters

≤ 3 cm

Typical RMSE accuracy for vertical control under RTK workflows.

3–5 Days

Standard delivery window for validated survey-grade outputs.

Structured Spatial Data

Organized by layout, surface, and material context—ready for CAD or GIS.

Remote Collection

Access-restricted yards? No problem—RTK drones and remote pilots minimize disruption.

Aerial data supporting licensed surveying services

Bring FAST to Your Site

Unlock faster field collection and better reporting with drone-powered mapping tailored to your site layout and material flows.

Built for material yards, infrastructure work, and ongoing asset tracking.

Florida-Wide Reach

RTK/PPK pilots deploy across Florida with minimal disruption.

Compliance-Ready Workflows

Data aligned to asset management, inventory cycles, and planning.

Data You Can Build On

Organized deliverables for integration into CAD, GIS, or reports.

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