Earthwork and Pile Estimations
Lay down a digital blanket
How can a drone estimate quantity?
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Step one - We scan a site.
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Step two - We create a digital blanket over the ground and all piles. It's called a mesh.
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Step three - We digitally circle areas (piles, mounds, retention ponds, etc) on the mesh and slice them off with a defined cut plane (either a elevation or a design file surface).
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Step four - Software calculates the cubic yards between the cut plane and the mesh.
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Step five - We provide a report of our findings.
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*In some states, we'll need to work with your surveyor.


EARTHWORK & PILE ESTIMATIONS
Track buckets.
One 3D model tells you:
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Topography / elevation
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Slopes / grades
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Cubic yards / quantities
Two models from different dates tell you more:
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Topography changed
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Grades changed
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Cubic yards moved


High & Low Visual Estimation
Design vs. Actual. Fight!
When we create a digital surface model of your site, we can compare it to your design file. Why?
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See variance in elevation from design to actual
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Cubic yard variance in an area, or over the whole site
Flight Stats
2,200+
FLIGHTS COMPLETED
10
STATES
600+
SITES FLOWN
0
SAFETY INCIDENTS
