Today’s show is about using drones for stockpile volumetric measurement. How can you convey the benefits of drone technology to your boss, and convince him to make a switch?

Our caller, Phil is working for a company that uses airplane photography to take stockpile inventory. They are refusing to switch to drone technology – which is resulting in higher costs and poor accuracy. To answer Phil’s question, we discuss the proper workflow for data acquisition and processing. Should you use GCPs to measure your stockpiles? And, should you opt for a drone with a global shutter?

To wrap up the show, we state 4 SOLID reasons for using drone technology for stockpile volumetric measurement. Thanks for the great question, Phil. Fly Safe!

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