Accurate volumetric stockpile calculations are a critical piece of information for aggregate operations. Drone surveys provide an economical, accurate and timely method of collection of such data. Rapid imagery capture that can be subsequently processed into a very accurate 3D model of the imaged area for subsequent volumetric information can be computed, along with ancillary data such as image maps of the collected area. This new technique provides, at a substantially lower cost, faster and more accurate information than do traditional techniques.
