Establishing UplinkOperations
Mission Profile
Stockpile Volume Survey Workflow
Precision measurement of site materials, earthworks and stockpiles using drone photogrammetry and survey-controlled capture.
Sector
Construction & Earthworks
Service Type
Stockpile Volume Surveys
Output Type
Volume calculations
01 · Context
THE SCENARIO
Manual stockpile measurement is time-consuming, inconsistent and often dangerous. Drone photogrammetry allows for rapid, precise volume calculations across large areas with improved accuracy and safety for site staff.
Key Focus
- Volume calculations
- Point cloud
- Orthomosaic map
02 · Execution
DRONE CAPTURE WORKFLOW
01
Define site boundaries and material types for measurement.
02
Set ground control points (GCPs) for high-accuracy mapping data where required.
03
Perform high-overlap nadir and oblique mapping flights.
04
Process imagery into a dense 3D point cloud and mesh.
05
Calculate volumes based on site base-level data and current topography.
03 · Results
POTENTIAL OUTPUTS
Stockpile volume report (PDF/CSV)
3D Point cloud (LAS/LAZ)
Orthomosaic site map
Digital Surface Model (DSM)
Cross-section visualisations where required
Operationally
Mature
04 · Impact
COMMERCIAL
VALUE
Faster data turnaround for quantity surveying and material management
Improved safety by removing the need to climb stockpiles
Consistent, repeatable measurement methodology
Visual evidence of material volumes for audit purposes
RECOMMENDED BUNDLE
PLANNING A SIMILAR
DRONE REQUIREMENT?
Tell us what you need to inspect, measure, monitor or visualise. Altitude Hire will recommend the right capture workflow and deliverables.