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Drone surveying ensures a correct figure, which is why it’s so essential to BURNCO’s operations today. Recently, Jaimie was able to identify three groups of stockpiles that were inaccurately recorded – at 10,000 tons off of the total – a $200,000 cost difference.":1,"#Jaimie strongly believes that the drone imagery he works with changes people’s minds and allows employees in-the-office to see the mine as he does in-the-field. By flying sites, gathering volumetric data, and putting a price point on these stockpiles, he’s creating a visual, defensible record of proof of work done. To integrate drone technology into your organization, Jaimie recommends emphasizing the scope and purpose of drone insights to decision-makers. This is likely radically different from anything they’re used to. Still, by continually exemplifying the benefits of drone software and educating yourself on changing <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">FAA rules</strong></a> and regulations, they’ll likely give the green light.":1,"#Initially using Pix4D and a supercomputer to process imagery at a previous organization, Jaimie chose to work with DroneDeploy at BURNCO for the fast, high-quality, and on-demand data provided in the cloud. For anyone looking to bring drone technology into their business, Jaimie says, “stockpile inventories with drone imagery are your foot in the door.”":1,"#If you’re interested in drone software for mining, refer to our <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">solutions page</strong></a>, or watch our free <a ljsid-3=\"\"><strong ljsid-3-0=\"\">webinar</strong></a> on what’s next for drones in mining.":1,"#In the short-term, Jaimie is working on getting Texas DoT certified for their largest quarry in Bridgeport, Texas. Long-term, he’s looking forward to continuous innovations in drone technology that will provide fully <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">autonomous flights</strong></a> and <a ljsid-3=\"\"><strong ljsid-3-0=\"\">BVLOS</strong></a> standardization. Jaimie, like us, fully believes that drone insights radically improve the mining process, and are the next step in the <a ljsid-5=\"\"><strong ljsid-5-0=\"\">digital transformation</strong></a> of the industry. We’re excited to see how BURNCO will further automate its processes in the coming years.":1,"#Embracing Drone Technology in Mining":1,"#Jaimie Addy picture":1,"#Today, BURNCO uses DroneDeploy to verify accountant work and <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">measure stockpiles</strong></a>. After utilizing a third-party drone service provider to survey their sites quarterly, the data is then used to check against accountant numbers. If they don’t match up, Jaimie reflies the site to confirm his accuracy before bringing it up to the team.":1,"#At BURNCO, DroneDeploy is also used to gather <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">topographic</strong></a> data and measure <a ljsid-3=\"\"><strong ljsid-3-0=\"\">volume</strong></a> and <a ljsid-5=\"\"><strong ljsid-5-0=\"\">elevation</strong></a> for 3D modeling. As a regular user of <a ljsid-7=\"\"><strong ljsid-7-0=\"\">3D models</strong></a>, Jaimie created a replica of a 443,000-ton quarry bench, full of depth and volume measurements provided by QC data. Combined with geophysical data, this presents unprecedented information as to what material is actually in the ground. To receive texture qualities, bench tonnage, and minute details like this is rare, and Jaimie estimates the technology has saved tens of thousands of dollars for this site alone.":1,"#Utilizing Drone Insights for Decision-Making and Work Verification":1,"#There’s nothing about DroneDeploy that isn’t better than our old process.":1,"#<a ljsid-0=\"\"><strong ljsid-0-0=\"\">BURNCO Rock Products Ltd.</strong></a> isn’t your conventional family business. Founded in 1912 in Calgary, AB, Canada, its innovative practices and tight-knit company culture skyrocketed growth in the early 20th century and has remained steady ever since. Currently, BURNCO occupies over 60 locations across the country, with additional mines in Colorado and Texas. While their high-quality aggregates and environmental sustainability practices set them apart from similar corporations, the mining and construction conglomerate struggled with the same issues that we hear from so many of our customers in the industry: inaccurate reserve and asset management, difficult <a ljsid-2=\"\"><strong ljsid-2-0=\"\">stockpile measurement</strong></a>, and the struggle to attract new, <a ljsid-4=\"\"><strong ljsid-4-0=\"\">young talent</strong></a>.":1,"#If you’re interested in starting a drone program or are having difficulty <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">garnering executive support</strong></a>, this customer testimonial serves as the help you need to take the next step.":1,"#cost difference discovered over inaccurate stockpile measurements":1,"#tons removed from total stockpile volume":1,"#ton quarry bench 3D modeled in DroneDeploy":1,"#Exploring Drone Data with Stockpile Inventories":1,"#Jaimie Addy, U.S. Land & Resource Supervisor, BURNCO Rocks Ltd.":1,"#In early 2015, Jaimie identified generating <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">stockpile reports</strong></a> as a prime use case for drone technology and set to work on proving to his finance team that the insights gained were worth the price. Jaimie began with flying entire mine sites, mapping exact boundaries of mining sequences before, during, and after performed work – a pivotal piece of information for reclamation purposes. After each flight, he would show his finance team the tens of thousands of <a ljsid-3=\"\"><strong ljsid-3-0=\"\">data points</strong></a> he collected per stockpile, as compared to the 20-50 they received manually. When measuring the opportunity cost of physically crawling around stockpiles and finding new sites, the results were clear, and he received the go-ahead to start BURNCO’s internal drone program.":1,"#With greater connectivity comes increased data security risks by malicious actors and other third parties. We have created Firewall to address this risk, targeting DJI’s Dock 1 and 2 as the first supported hardware.":1,"#Read more about the DJI Dock 2 here.":1,"#We expect these docked drones, which can take off, land, charge and fly autonomously, to unlock exciting new use cases for our customers and scale their data capture operations in ways not possible before.":1,"#We are pleased to announce that we are extending our lead in data security with Firewall – a security product engineered to deliver unmatched protection for your drone operations.":1,"#Introducing Firewall":1,"#With Firewall, technology leaders across industries can continue to automate and innovate while also securing their most important asset, their data.":1,"#Unmatched Security for Drone Data. Learn how Firewall enhances data security without compromising performance.":1,"#image of the dock 2 on a jobsite":1,"#Table showing DroneDeploy security level":1,"#dji dock 2 on a oil and gas site":1,"#Enter <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">DroneDeploy Firewall. </strong></a>":1,"#Curious about docked drones and Firewall?":1,"#DroneDeploy Firewall isn't merely a security solution; it's peace of mind for your drone operations. With its comprehensive protection and seamless integration, Firewall sets the benchmark for secure aerial automation.":1,"#DroneDeploy is actively pursuing collaborations with drone hardware manufacturers to tailor Firewall to become the security-by-default to all. Presently, Firewall supports data residency within the US, with expansion plans in the pipeline.":1,"#While initially tailored for DJI Dock 1 and 2,Firewall is crafted for compatibility with any drone. We plan to expand compatibility to the DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise and other drones on the horizon.":1,"#For more on DroneDeploy’s cloud-based data security, visit our <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">Security page</strong></a><strong ljsid-2=\"\">. </strong>":1,"#DroneDeploy is SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliant. We also follow security best-practices recommended in NIST 800-53":1,"#But even before our launch of Firewall, DroneDeploy has been the security leader in the reality capture space.":1,"#As you automate and accelerate your aerial data capture, protecting both your data and operations becomes essential.":1,"#With the <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">DJI Dock 1 and 2</strong></a> unlocking the ability to <a ljsid-3=\"\"><strong ljsid-3-0=\"\">fully automate aerial data capture</strong></a>, the demand for greater data security has never been higher.":1,"#DroneDeploy: a trusted security partner":1,"#While running Firewall, your docked drones experience no added latency, guaranteeing peak performance during operations. Furthermore, Firewall encompasses features such as validated DJI Dock and drone firmware updates straight from DroneDeploy servers, along with continual checks of firewall rules for flawless implementation.":1,"#Our customers choose DroneDeploy because it “just works”. Our customers have turned to DJI drones, with their unmatched record of reliability and performance, for the same reason. Dock shield delivers this same promise to our customers of reliability and performance.":1,"#But what about performance?":1,"#We understand that for many info security administrators, the motto is “trust, but verify.” That’s why we have subjected Dock Shield to outside penetration testing by a leading data security audit firm.":1,"#Further, Firewall is compatible with services like Starlink and other cellular providers, as long as there's a router/firewall device on-site to enact necessary networking rules.":1,"#Firewall seamlessly integrates with all components of the <a ljsid-1=\"\">Dock Automation</a> product, ensuring holistic protection.":1,"#Firewall is a robust suite of network security protocols designed to limit connections solely to trusted DroneDeploy-controlled U.S. servers. This solution will help ensure that drone data arrives securely and at its intended destination.":1,"#How does Firewall work?":1,"#With the current geopolitical climate, we believe this U.S. made and operated security solution will help keep this exciting new technology available for customers concerned about the security of their data.":1,"#Leading companies across industries like construction, energy, agriculture and mining all have one thing in common – they prioritize data security.":1,"#plans":1,"#analizar y detectar la menor cantidad de estrés en los cultivos":1,"#consulte nuestra documentación para obtener una explicación completa":1,"#identificar la variabilidad y obtener información útil sobre sus cultivos":1,"#Maintaining site safety is of the utmost importance.":1,"#Or, if you are a pro looking to advance your skills in crop scouting and field management, our <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">agriculture drone clinic series</strong></a> is a useful tool.":1,"#Our <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">July product release wrap-up</strong></a> has more information about other recent ag-related advances.":1,"#Drones in Agriculture, Then and Now | DroneDeploy":1,"#Looking ahead a little further, we expect Internet of Things (IoT) technology to begin to make itself into the world of UAVs. In the next five to ten years, we hope drone technology can identify specific types of crop stress, complete financial calculations about the feasibility of treatment, and then send that data directly to equipment in the field.":1,"#Want to put your drone to work in the field today? Read our <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">guide to crop scouting with drones</strong></a>.":1,"#Sound like science fiction? We don’t think so. After all, CNH recently released a <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">fully-autonomous tractor </strong></a>that allows farmers to be far more efficient, only involved directly in the deployment of the machine. In the future, we hope human labor will be taken out of the equation for drones in much the same way. Autonomous, timed deployments and beyond line-of-sight flights are all within the realm of possibility. It may sound like an overstatement now, but we can imagine a day when owning a drone on the farm is no more cutting edge than owning a tractor or a combine. If drone data helps growers and agronomists gain better insights, make more informed decisions, and reduce losses in the field — the real question is: why not?":1,"#Watch our r<a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">ecent webinar</strong></a> to learn how to use drones for more accurate identification of crop trends over time using multispectral imagery":1,"#Compatibility with Sentera and SLANTRANGE, advanced near-infrared and multispectral sensors designed specifically for agriculture.":1,"#For our part, DroneDeploy users recently reached the milestone of 10-million acres mapped using our software. Our large base of users in the agriculture field consistently challenge us to improve and refine our software and analytics. Some of our most recent <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">ag-related advances</strong></a> include:":1,"#Once a farmer does take the plunge and purchase a drone, the mapping process is far more user-friendly than it once was. For starters, household internet speeds have increased considerably, making it possible for much of the world’s computing to move to the cloud. Drone mapping is no exception. Now, instead of gathering data, returning to a desktop computer and going through the laborious process of stitching a map locally, a farmer can take his tablet or smartphone, fly 160-acres on just one battery, and upload the imagery to the cloud for processing once it lands. Mapping software companies like DroneDeploy do the rest and a farmer doesn’t need to have any technical knowledge about photogrammetry to make this happen.":1,"#Read on to learn about the evolution of drones in agriculture, and hear what you can expect from UAVs in the months and years to come.":1,"#There is a reason we’ve made DroneDeploy easy to use, affordable, and compatible on all devices. We want users to be able to collect the most data possible. As we look forward toward the next five years, it’s time to flex the computer vision and machine learning muscle — and put that data to the best use.":1,"#For those persistent few who pushed through to create drone maps of their fields, the resulting data was not as useful as people initially hoped it would be — growers had been promised big things. To be fair, this wasn’t for lack of trying on the part of the commercial drone industry. But for all intents and purposes, drone technology was in its infancy.":1,"#As an industry, we’re working hard to better understand remote sensing and how we can fully integrate machine learning analytics with drone data to deliver insights that are meaningful to farmers. We will undoubtedly see advancements in sensor technology and new information about weed signatures that allow us to better analyze crops and differentiate specific types of weeds and pests.":1,"#We’re just seeing the beginning of what’s possible with drones. In the near future, I expect drones to be present in almost any industry, operating autonomously on schedules to produce highly accurate data in real time.":1,"#Five years ago, high-resolution sensors like Tetracam were already available and capable of capturing quality data. But the industry was just beginning to figure out what to do with all of that data. In short, the UAV industry needed to figure out how to take a 160-acre map of a cornfield and make it useful for a farmer standing at the edge of that field and worried about the upcoming harvest.":1,"#<a ljsid-0=\"\"><strong ljsid-0-0=\"\">Fieldscanner</strong></a>: Create real-time maps and use drone data to act quickly against crop threats before the drone even lands.":1,"#Improved image stitching that removes 90% of holes in late-season crop maps.":1,"#The early challenges of drones in agriculture can be boiled down to two things: cost and usability. For starters, five years ago a fixed wing drone with a high-definition camera, capable of flying midrange distances, cost between $10–30K. The computer hardware and stitching software required to process drone maps cost several thousand more. For all but a handful of major agronomist companies and co-ops, this was a tough price tag to stomach, especially for a technology that had done little to prove its worth to the average farmer.":1,"#- Mike Winn, CEO and co-founder, DroneDeploy":1,"#Looking Ahead: The Future of UAV Technology in Agriculture":1,"#If you haven’t tried our Fieldscanner and it’s ability to create agriculture maps in real time, now might be the day to do it. Learn more about it <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">here</strong></a>.":1,"#As an industry, we also have a far better idea about what to do with all of this drone data. Although we still have much to learn, companies like Agremo, Aglytix, and Skymatics have developed solutions that count plants, analyze stand counts, and calculate crop damage. Major players like John Deere, Case IH-New Holland (CNH), and Climate Precision have begun to recognize the value this level of analytics brings to the world of agriculture, and have thrown their hats in the ring to create field solutions for the <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">DroneDeploy App Marketplace</strong></a>.":1,"#But aside from the obvious cost barriers, why <em ljsid-1=\"\">hadn’t </em>drone technology proven its worth to the agriculture industry back in 2013? For starters, user-friendly mapping solutions like DroneDeploy weren’t yet on the market, so a farmer had to possess a good deal of technical knowledge just to stitch a map of his fields. All of this had to be done locally, as opposed to in the cloud — requiring a powerful desktop pc — and it took upwards of two days just to process a map. When you’re talking about a disease that’s killing your crops, two days might as well be a lifetime.":1,"#Fast forward to August 2017. Today, agriculture is one of the fastest growing markets for the commercial drone industry. Thousands of DroneDeploy users create ag-focused drone maps and models on a regular basis. In just under five years, drones have gone from a toy for gadget junkies to an essential tool in any ag professional’s toolbox. So how did we get here? And what can we expect from drones in agriculture over the next five years?":1,"#Over the past several years, advances in technology have made the price of drone hardware far more accessible to the average agriculture professional. Quadcopters are easier to produce, motors are more efficient, and battery life has increased. With DJI leading the way, a farmer can purchase a mapping drone for between one and three-thousand dollars, lowering the barrier of entry and making the risk of investing in drones far more palatable.":1,"#The Early Days of Drones in Agriculture: High Price Tags and Low Usability":1,"#Here at <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">DroneDeploy</strong></a>, we usually consider ourselves future-focused, but today we’re dialing the clock back a few years. It’s 2013. “Selfie” is the newest word in the Oxford dictionary, the pope just signed onto Twitter for the first time, and DroneDeploy is a newly launched startup. For the most part, the general public’s knowledge of commercial drones begins and ends with Jeff Bezos’ dreams of UAV-powered package delivery. As for drones in agriculture? At this point, most farmers would say it’s a nonstarter. But all of that is about to change.":1,"#As an industry, we’ve come a long way over the past five years. But no one will deny that there is still so much to learn about drones and their possibilities for the world of agriculture. So the real question is: where do we go from here?":1,"#Drones Today: Cloud Computing and Advanced Analytics Bring Real Value to Growers and Agronomists":1,"#Learn how BURNCO verifies accountant work, provides documentation for reclamation purposes, & streamlines their stockpile measurements with drone insights.":1,"#Compatible con <a ljsid-1=\"\">DroneDeploy PPK</a>":1,"#Slantrange":1,"#August 30, 2017":1,"#Calidad":1,"#We're excited to announce the finalists for our third annual DroneDeploy Awards, which will be given out during our After Dark party at Horizons 2024 in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona.":1,"#September 4, 2024":1,"#en minutos":1,"#Drones in Agriculture, Then and Now":1,"#Modernizing Waste Management: WM's Innovative Solutions with DroneDeploy's High-Accuracy Tools":1,"#<a ljsid-0=\"\"><strong ljsid-0-0=\"\">Understanding accuracy & precision</strong></a><strong ljsid-1=\"\">: </strong>Discover the difference between these crucial terms and how drone surveying delivers unparalleled data clarity.":1,"#DroneDeploy Announces Finalists for DroneDeploy Awards 2024":1,"#The smarter way to a safer site: How artificial intelligence can better protect your people.":1,"#DroneDeploy’s new Firewall security solution adds a substantial layer of security to DJI’s Dock 2.":1,"#Desmitificando la tecnología de drones":1,"#Avvir’s AI progress tracking and DroneDeploy’s 360 Walkthrough give your project managers, superintendents, VDC teams and architects the insights they need to realize faster results and gain clearer day-to-day visibility. Thanks to automated processing in Avvir, you’ll be able to speed up your existing workflows, improving the accuracy of your estimates according to your BIMs. At the same time, this detailed view of work progression can ensure that every phase of the project remains on budget — helping you catch issues early and <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">reducing the possibility for overspend</strong></a>.":1,"#DroneDeploy and Avvir make project management and progress tracking easier by enabling your team with intelligent <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">Progress 4D and 5D</strong></a> tracking software that uses <a ljsid-3=\"\"><strong ljsid-3-0=\"\">images captured from the ground</strong></a> to accurately detect changes from one 360 walkthrough capture to another. This comparison is then paired up against your project’s schedule and BIM to identify the current state of your project and how it matches the expected completion model for each phase.":1,"#Track Every Phase of your Project with DroneDeploy and Avvir | DroneDeploy":1,"#Detailed Progress Reporting powered by industry standard data visualization tool":1,"#Additionally, you can save time by avoiding hours spent reviewing project photos and estimating project completion for MEP, framing structural, or other building components. With Avvir’s cloud-based software, stakeholders have remote access to view project progression without ever having to visit in person. DroneDeploy and Avvir provide you with the tracking solutions you need to prevent critical path delays and improve financial visibility for all stakeholders, throughout every phase of construction.":1,"#How Does the Integration Work?":1,"#Our integration with Avvir is in a closed beta, please reach out to our customer success manager for more information.":1,"#DroneDeploy is proud to announce that we have partnered with <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">Avvir</strong></a> to bring your team a better way to track construction progress.":1,"#As a result, your team can benefit from enhanced workflows that reduce rework and ensure every phase of your project stays on track and within budget.":1,"#Side-by-side comparison for objective, BIM-based progress reporting":1,"#Gain Full Project Visibility from Bid to Completion":1,"#DroneDeploy provides more than just 360 Walkthroughs and can act as your all-in-one tool for project inspection. On the ground, you’ll be able to take advantage of full reality capture using everything <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">from mobile phones to ground robots</strong></a> to inspect every inch of your job site with a fine-toothed comb. In the air, DroneDeploy empowers you to <a ljsid-3=\"\"><strong ljsid-3-0=\"\">use drone technology</strong></a> to gain a bird’s eye view of your entire project, ensuring pinpoint accuracy of your projects from the initial bid to completion.":1,"#3D Scan":1,"#There’s a new standard for jobsite documentation – and it involves more than just photos":1,"#Exceeding owner photo documentation expectations with reality capture":1,"#June 7, 2024":1,"#Discover how Omaha-area UAS teams leveraged DroneDeploy and GIS mapping to rapidly assess damage from the 2024 EF4 tornado in Elkhorn, Nebraska—speeding recovery, guiding FEMA efforts, and providing vital public insight.":1,"#December 13, 2024":1,"#ofrece una precisión incomparable":1,"#The trades love it, being able to walk up to the wall and see nine weeks of construction photos. They pull these up in every sub meeting, and every owner meeting. We have data from that week to show contractors, ‘Hey, the site’s a mess, you guys need to go clean it up.’ You can see rebar spread out all over the place, so there’s no arguing. They see it for what it’s worth.":1,"#Complex analysis":1,"#Tackling Complex Projects With the Help of Drone Data":1,"#Ryan Moret, Field Solutions Manager, McCarthy Building Companies":1,"#Ryan says one of the greatest benefits of drone software is the way it helps McCarthy’s large teams share information with ease. Drone maps and models, along with annotations and analysis, are easily shared with internal and external stakeholders.":1,"#McCarthy’s Map Wall Improves Communication and Coordination with Drone Imagery":1,"#For more complex analysis, staff integrates drone data into their existing workflows. “We can export any data we see in DroneDeploy into industry software,” Ryan points out. This includes exporting data into the Autodesk suite to manipulate and change images, conducting visualizations using obj. files for more robust workflows, and easily integrating everything into Box for improved project management.":1,"#Drone maps and models, combined with DroneDeploy’s tools for analyzing and sharing data, improved efficiency, communications and data management on a $65M hospital project in north Dallas.":1,"#Scaling an enterprise drone program to 20+ pilots requires an enterprise approach: Standardizing training, building protocols and ensuring safety. McCarthy Building Companies rose to meet these challenges, implementing an enterprise drone program that grew from a single drone to a fleet of 20 in just shy of a year. They plan to expand even further.":1,"#Standardized data capture":1,"#Putting any new technology into place can be a lot of work, especially when it’s something like drones that often have safety concerns, privacy concerns…It was something we had to come at very tactfully.":1,"#McCarthy specializes in large, complex construction projects for the healthcare and education sectors, renewable energy, and more. They are one of the largest domestic builders in the US, with regional offices in sixteen cities. The company’s field solutions, BIM, survey, risk management, and solar teams all leverage drone maps and models in their work.":1,"#Large construction companies like McCarthy are increasingly using drone maps and models to streamline and enhance workflows on complex projects, often saving thousands of dollars in man hours along the way.":1,"#Ryan Moret picture":1,"#“Not all of our owners speak construction,” Ryan points out. “So they walk out and they just see a mess of concrete and material and they’re not sure what we’re doing. So it helps to take the paper documents they’re used to seeing, the design documents they’re used to seeing, and show them what we’re working on and why we need what we need.”":1,"#In short: they crawled, they walked and now it’s time to run. Given the success of their drone program so far, the company intends to expand their fleet and how they use drone data.":1,"#To help analyze their drone data on the fly, McCarthy staff uses DroneDeploy’s native analysis tools, like volume and area measurements. “For what we’re doing on a commercial site, the measurement tools are killer,” says Ryan. “I can tell how many square feet of roof we’ve put down, how much square footage of concrete is left to pour. We can measure the volume of a topsoil stockpile. If we’re trying to figure out truck access, we can measure the width of a road or gate or how much room we need to clear out for material to make the site clean and organized.”":1,"#The group stayed open to the possibility of contracting out drone services on a case-by-case basis. To plan for this possibility, they created a contract template and a list of insurance requirements for drone service contractors. This thorough, plan-ahead approach allows McCarthy’s drone program to remain agile, able to meet the varied needs of each individual project. Today, the company occasionally hires third-party drone services when it isn’t feasible for onsite staff to gather drone data themselves.":1,"#years in business":1,"#McCarthy’s Dallas team has begun using DroneDeploy for stockpile analysis. The St. Louis team is using drones for earthwork tracking. They're leveraging drone data on solar sites by using infrared imaging for testing building enclosures. The teams are pleased with the accuracy of the results and strong return on investment.":1,"#“At the end of the day, we’re coordinators and communicators,” says Ryan. “We pull a lot of people together to try to build very complex jobs, and we can’t do it alone. We want the best product for our clients at the end of the day, so communication and collaboration are very important to us.”":1,"#Information sharing":1,"#The ease of using drone software programs like DroneDeploy allows staff to gather drone data during the course of a normal workday and incorporate that data into existing workflows, using industry software like Autodesk, and Box and Skyward. <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">DroneDeploy’s App Market</strong></a> allows them to do this with ease, connecting drone maps to top industry solutions directly within the DroneDeploy dashboard.":1,"#This success is thanks in large part to their innovative Drone Champion Program , a company-wide task force that carefully thought through every aspect of integrating drones into the company’s job sites. This construction giant continues to find new and innovative ways to use drones to improve efficiency, communications, and data analysis on complex building projects.":1,"#staff drone pilots nation-wide":1,"#Ryan Moret, McCarthy Building Companies":1,"#They created the Drone Champion Program to leverage expertise from all levels of the company. This task force intentionally involved at least one person from each of the company’s five divisions, as well as representatives from risk management, legal and operations. The task force spent four months laying the groundwork before the first drone ever took flight at a McCarthy job site.":1,"#Laying the Foundation for a Successful Enterprise-Level Drone Program":1,"#If you attended our <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">Drones in Construction webinar series</strong></a>, you heard Ryan talk about the process he and other McCarthy staff underwent to launch the company’s enterprise drone program.":1,"#The Drone Champion task force developed a comprehensive set of operations policies and safety protocols, as well as an ongoing staff training program. A year into their program, the task force continues to play a vital role in the company’s UAV program. When a new project comes online, a representative helps staff through the process of choosing a drone, evaluating any site-specific safety concerns and providing ongoing training around hardware and software. All of this behind-the-scenes work helps projects maximize the effectiveness of their drone data, all the while maintaining job site safety and the integrity of critical operations.":1,"#Flying a single drone is one thing, but scaling that operation across the entire country is quite another. “We didn’t want individual job sites to go out to the local hobby shop,” Ryan says, “pick up a Phantom 4, and go fly it out there without the proper licensing, insurance and training.”":1,"#“Drone maps and models,” says Ryan, “bring the planned world into the real world and make it easier for people to digest.”":1,"#When a higher-tech solution is in order, Ryan’s colleagues overlay design documents with a drone map using industry software like Bluebeam, creating a simple and effective way to explain production issues to owners.":1,"#If you really want to get a sense of the difference drones make on a construction job site, look no further than McCarthy’s “famous map wall.\" Despite the many high-tech ways McCarthy teams use drone data, “paper is still the common denominator for job sites,” Ryan says. On every McCarthy site, the wall of the job trailer is covered with weekly drone maps posted in sequence, giving anyone who walks into the room a clear picture of the project’s progress over time, as well as a snapshot of any current issues on the site.":1,"#Ryan Moret (Field Solutions Manager) discusses how McCarthy Building Companies developed a thriving enterprise drone program and the carefully planned approach that led to its success.":1,"#The Future of McCarthy’s Enterprise Drone Program":1,"#cities with regional offices":1,"#We like using the automated systems because it opens up less opportunity for risk. With confidence, I can walk out every week and do all three flights on the same SD card… send it to DroneDeploy for processing and have data back in a few hours.":1,"#DroneDeploy’s automated, repeatable flight plans allow site staff to create a consistent set of data week over week. This automation is also useful from a risk management standpoint.":1,"#As routine practice, McCarthy projects map their job sites each week through a series of three drone flights: a standard mapping flight; a manual flight to capture the additional orbitals needed for 3D models; and a fly through video, which is a favorite of the company’s marketing team. The entire process takes less than twenty minutes.":1,"#McCarthy staff uses drone data to improve the day-to-day workflows on their job sites. “We handle very complex projects,” says Ryan. “They are large and they have a lot of moving parts.” From start to finish, drone data streamlines these complex processes. They've made it possible in several ways...":1,"#Preparing for Takeoff | DroneDeploy":1,"#May 21, 2024":1,"#September 30, 2024":1,"#July 24, 2024":1,"#Login":1,"#See":1,"#How to Get Accurate Stockpile Measurements in Mining | DroneDeploy":1,"#Improve Earthworks Accuracy with Drone Data | DroneDeploy":1,"#Learn About DroneDeploy’s All-in-One Construction Solution":1,"#Speed up site inspection processes with high-resolution drone maps & <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">360 Walkthroughs</strong></a>":1,"#Exciting news from DroneDeploy! We’re rolling out new features and improvements in our October release to enhance your operations.":1,"#October 21, 2024":1,"#Parte 1":1,"#Parte 2":1,"#español":1,"#Sydney Build Expo":1,"#Autodesk University":1,"#Scaling a reality capture program isn't just about adding more drones or cameras – it's about transforming how your entire company sees and interacts with project sites.":1,"#A new course from Arizona State University’s construction management program is igniting a passion for reality capture as it prepares students for careers in AEC.":1,"#With Climate FieldView™ and DroneDeploy you can gain a deeper understanding of your fields and make for more informed decision making.":1,"#Crop insights from the sky: DroneDeploy in the field":1,"#June 13, 2024":1,"#The process":1,"#For one, drones enable Archer Western to avoid putting people on a pile to obtain its full dimensions. Whether using the Air 2S or Mavic 3 Enterprise, DroneDeploy helps their team achieve reliable relative accuracy, whether or not they implement high-accuracy (but time-intensive) workflows such as GCPs, RTK, or PPK.":1,"#While GCPs appear to marginally enhance the relative accuracy of this stockpile, Pablo and his team did not uncover a statistically significant difference in Relative Accuracy between using GCPs or not for stockpile measurements.":1,"#There was a 1.1% average difference in volume across all flight and processing types tested":1,"#When the team turned Crosshatch 3D off, they were able to capture nadir images in a parallel hatch at a -90 degree gimbal angle. Lastly, the team activated DroneDeploy’s Enhanced 3D mode flight mode to allow for a combination of oblique and nadir by capturing imagery in a parallel hatch with the gimbal at -90 degrees.":1,"#Pablo and his survey team were tasked with documenting a stockpile at Big Creek, a wastewater treatment facility near Atlanta, Georgia.":1,"#Learn how drones can save you time and money on stockpile measurement. This case study reveals the efficiency gains compared to traditional methods.":1,"#Using DroneDeploy’s flight planning tool, all map missions were pre-planned from a computer that triplicated the planned mission to account for different image types: oblique, nadir, and a combination of both. DroneDeploy’s Crosshatch 3D mode captured oblique imagery at a gimbal angle consistently at -65 degrees.":1,"#Tripling up imagery":1,"#The pile":1,"#And because stockpiles fluctuate due to several factors — extraction, compaction, exposure to natural elements — ensuring accuracy depends on consistently reliable volume measurements, even as materials fluctuate.":1,"#Captured imagery was then uploaded to Autodesk Civil 3D so the Archer Western team could triangulate their base plane to the other ground control points. Captured images were also processed in DroneDeploy, where the team applied its volume annotation tool.":1,"#The area was flown at 200 feet above ground level using DroneDeploy’s Terrain Awareness capability, which enhances map quality across diverse terrains, ensuring uniform resolution and minimizing the occurrence of gaps at higher elevations across diverse terrain.":1,"#Seven of these points were chosen to be processed as ground control points to assist with georeferencing the map, while three were used as checkpoints to validate map accuracy.":1,"#Oblique and nadir imagery serve different purposes":1,"#And when he needed to validate the precision of one of his stockpiles, he worked with Solutions Engineer Trevor Broussard to <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">develop a high-accuracy workflow</strong></a> that compared volume measurements obtained from conventional surveying methods with DroneDeploy’s volume annotation.":1,"#Assessing stockpile levels is crucial for proper supply chain management. By knowing how much material is present on site, surveyors and GCs can optimize production schedules while reducing storage costs.":1,"#While traditional surveying equipment remains essential, Pablo and Archer Western have grown to rely on DroneDeploy to obtain precise measurements into their materials stored on site. They’ve seen how integrating <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">drone technology streamlines traditional workflows</strong></a> in ways which serve multiple purposes.":1,"#Averaging accuracy across workflows":1,"#<a ljsid-0=\"\"><strong ljsid-0-0=\"\">Establishing high-accuracy workflows</strong></a> and checkpoints is crucial to uphold map precision and ensure map accuracy. Even so, incorporating ground control points does not demonstrate statistical significance in validating stockpile volumes, particularly when users integrate georeferenced layers and overlays into DroneDeploy or assess precise changes to maps over time.":1,"#Collecting these points required setting up over a known point and projecting that location to an area closer to the pile. To do so, ten UAV aerial targets were laid out on and around the pile and precise locations were surveyed.":1,"#Ready to take your drone maps to the next level? <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">Download the Complete Guide to High Accuracy Drone Mapping. </strong></a>":1,"#The Archer Western team discovered that drones presented stark differences in terms of sheer visibility into the stockpile, as DroneDeploy was able to capture over three million points of data compared to the 65 points captured with traditional surveying equipment.":1,"#Georeferenced models and design surfaces were also brought in to ensure comparison base planes and stockpile takeoff extents were equally compared.":1,"#In order to get a complete picture of the stockpile, the Archer Western team overlaid multiple reality capture methods over a single flight pattern. Instead of using direct points from the survey, the team developed overlapping geotagged photos into an integrated data model.":1,"#<a ljsid-0=\"\"><strong ljsid-0-0=\"\">The ground control point (GCP) </strong></a>files were concurrently uploaded to ensure centimeter-level map alignment. Once prompted to tag and confirm ground control point locations, all GCPs were tagged in at least eight photos. And flights that included data with RTK corrections were reprocessed again and automatically processed with PPK.":1,"#Over 45 minutes, the team used a robotic total station and rover to collect 65 data points – 33 points around the base of the pile and 32 points around the varying elevations surrounding its crest.":1,"#The pile itself was 0.34 acres in area with a maximum vertical height of 10.08 feet, and composed of different types of excavated material.":1,"#While further testing should be done on the impact of GCPs and relative accuracy, excluding ground control points here resulted in minimal changes in volumes when compared to GCP-aligned maps.":1,"#<a ljsid-0=\"\"><strong ljsid-0-0=\"\">Pablo Giraldo</strong></a><strong ljsid-1=\"\"> </strong>knows this better than anyone. In his role as Construction Technology Manager, he prioritizes the use of reality capture technology for <a ljsid-3=\"\"><strong ljsid-3-0=\"\">Archer Western. </strong></a>":1,"#While the different types of imagery captured didn’t show statistically significant deviations when flown at 200 feet above ground level (only a .18% delta between GCP and non-GCP flights), there were benefits to triplicating image capture: with nadir images alone, the Archer Western team could view all surfaces of their stockpile whereas oblique images enhanced visibility on surfaces obstructed by heavy shadows or vegetation.":1,"#Georeferencing via GCPs":1,"#This supports the view that traditional surveys are unable to account for any curvature or unsurveyed anomalies to a stockpile, as they can only calculate straight lines via triangulation.":1,"#March 9, 2021":1,"#LinkedIn Ads":1,"#No longer do you have to rely on costly, time-intensive methods of collecting aerial crop data such as satellite imagery or manned aircraft. Drones enable you to assess plant health and spot crop variability in minutes. For many, it can be hard to determine where to start or how you should start collecting actionable insights with your drone. In this guide, we address some of the most common questions, like \"what are plant health algorithms\", “what kind of camera should I buy”, and “what is the difference between NDVI, false-NDVI and VARI.”Download our guide to learn:How to assess plant health and spot crop variability with your drone dataThe difference between NDVI, false-NDVI, and VARIThe types of cameras required to evaluate plant healthBest practices for using plant health algorithms to make smarter crop management decisions":1,"#Learn how to evaluate plant health and detect crop stress with drone data and DroneDeploy":1,"#Crop Scouting with Drones: Identifying Crop Variability | DroneDeploy":1,"#April 13, 2022":1,"#capturar dados RTK e PPK.":1,"#We are awarding up to $75,000 in grants to eligible nonprofit organizations in 2024!":1,"#July 23, 2024":1,"#Preconstruction redefined: a strategic blueprint for success":1,"#December 16, 2024":1,"#Jono Millin":1,"#Create accurate, high-resolution digital replicas with 3D models, real-time 2D maps, and 360 virtual tours for any construction site":1,"#With DroneDeploy, give your entire team access to visual documentation of every stage of the project, from pursuit and bid to groundbreak through ribbon-cutting. To get a tailored demo please request a demo <a ljsid-1=\"\"><strong ljsid-1-0=\"\">here</strong></a> or start your <a ljsid-3=\"\"><strong ljsid-3-0=\"\">14-day free trial</strong></a> today.":1,"#Taking stockpile measurements is both time-consuming and expensive - but an essential part of project success. Without another way to perform these tasks, workers are often stuck laboring in dangerous conditions instead of focusing on their critical job functions. Luckily, drone technology serves as a multi-beneficial solution to these challenges: by utilizing precise measurements and quick reporting tools, you’re receiving a comprehensive, clear view of your job site. Discover how DroneDeploy's stockpile measurement workflow promotes efficiency, safety, and accuracy for your organization.In this guide, you'll learn:Best practices for flying, processing, and analyzing stockpilesHow to generate high-quality, precise volume measurementsTips for putting your drone data to work, directly from our customers":1,"#Construction Stockpile Measurement | Mining Stockpile Measurement | DroneDeploy | DroneDeploy":1,"#A Guide to Stockpile Measurements and Inventory Management with DroneDeploy":1,"#How BURNCO Streamlines Stockpile Measurements & Verifies Work with Drone Insights":1,"#Diretor de Tecnologia Emergente":1,"#Alberto Zulps":1,"#Compartilhe dados com Procore, Autodesk Build, BIM 360, Esri, OneDrive, Azure, Egnyte, Google Drive, Sharepoint, Amazon S3 e Box.":1,"#Troca de dados":1,"#Seguridad a nivel empresarial":1,"#Plan Ag Lite":1,"#MapGage.com helps Construction, Inspections, Agriculture & Golf companies integrate drone maps into their daily operations using a GeoSpatial Mobile Field Application. Digitize your work and inspection forms and combine these with drone maps, blueprints (AutoCAD, PDF) & sensor data to collect field observations while inspecting construction sites, industrial sites or farm land.":1,"#A geospatial mobile field application to integrate drone maps into the daily operations of construction, inspection, agriculture & golf companies.":1,"#Plan Unificado de DroneDeploy":1,"#back navigation":1,"#Zac Stafford":1,"#The challenge":1},"version":25932}]