{"id":2729,"date":"2026-04-14T10:05:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T10:05:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.droneview.be\/?post_type=portfolio&#038;p=2729"},"modified":"2026-04-16T06:05:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T06:05:59","slug":"quarry-volume-measurement","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/www.droneview.be\/en\/portfolio\/quarry-volume-measurement\/","title":{"rendered":"Quarry Volume Measurement"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 data-path-to-node=\"3\">Industrial Site Mapping: Volume Measurement and Digital Inventory of a Quarry<\/h1>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">For this large-scale project, <b>Droneview.be<\/b> transformed an active <b>120-hectare<\/b> mining site into a highly accurate digital terrain model. Where traditional surveying on this scale takes weeks, our drone data delivers a complete overview for efficient <b>stockpile management and site monitoring<\/b> within days.<\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"5\" \/>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"><b>The Challenge: Efficiency and Safety in Complex Environments<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">In a dynamic work environment like a quarry, safety is a priority. The client sought a method to collect accurate data without halting operational activities. Key requirements included:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"8\">\n<li>A <b>high-resolution baseline measurement<\/b> of the entire topography.<\/li>\n<li>Calculation of <b>stockpile volumes<\/b> with minimal margin of error.<\/li>\n<li>Accessible data for project managers without the need for heavy CAD software.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"><b>Technical Workflow: Photogrammetry at Scale<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">Data acquisition was carried out via pre-programmed flight paths, ensuring consistent overlap and GSD (Ground Sample Distance).<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"11\">\n<li><b>Data Scope:<\/b> Processing 1,750 RAW images for maximum clarity.<\/li>\n<li><b>Processing:<\/b> Advanced reconstruction via the WebODM engine for a reliable point cloud model.<\/li>\n<li><b>Deliverables:<\/b> Georeferenced orthophotos, Digital Surface Models (DSM), and Terrain Models (DTM).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1374\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1374\" style=\"width: 1836px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1374 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.droneview.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WebODM-Orthomozaiek-voorbeeld.jpg\" alt=\"Quarry mapping orthophoto\" width=\"1836\" height=\"834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.droneview.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WebODM-Orthomozaiek-voorbeeld.jpg 1836w, https:\/\/www.droneview.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WebODM-Orthomozaiek-voorbeeld-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.droneview.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WebODM-Orthomozaiek-voorbeeld-1024x465.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.droneview.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WebODM-Orthomozaiek-voorbeeld-768x349.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.droneview.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WebODM-Orthomozaiek-voorbeeld-1536x698.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1374\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Detailed orthophoto for precise terrain analysis.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1371\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1371\" style=\"width: 1909px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1371 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.droneview.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WebODM-camerastandpunt-voorbeeld.jpg\" alt=\"Drone flight path positions\" width=\"1909\" height=\"837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.droneview.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WebODM-camerastandpunt-voorbeeld.jpg 1909w, https:\/\/www.droneview.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WebODM-camerastandpunt-voorbeeld-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.droneview.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WebODM-camerastandpunt-voorbeeld-1024x449.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.droneview.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WebODM-camerastandpunt-voorbeeld-768x337.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.droneview.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WebODM-camerastandpunt-voorbeeld-1536x673.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1371\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visual representation of flight route and camera positions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"12\" \/>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"><b>Interactive Analysis &#038; Visualization<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\">By converting the massive dataset into an <b>interactive 3D environment<\/b>, the client can calculate distances, areas, and volumes in the browser at any time.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">\ud83d\udc49 <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.droneview.be\/DRONEVIEW_DEMO\/project-carriere\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Launch the interactive 3D viewer of the quarry<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\"><i>Need help? Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.droneview.be\/en\/webodm-viewer-guide-get-the-most-out-of-your-2d-and-3d-models\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WebODM Viewer Manual<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Quarry Drone Mapping\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/f4RMmJmy30Y?si=iuSudZWDK9OSI6qg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"17\"><b>Project Details (Terrain Analysis)<\/b><\/h3>\n<table data-path-to-node=\"18\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Specification<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Surface Area<\/b><\/td>\n<td>120 Hectares<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Capture Count<\/b><\/td>\n<td>1,750 High-Res photos<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Technology<\/b><\/td>\n<td>3D Photogrammetry (WebODM)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Output<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Orthophoto, DTM, DSM &#038; 3D Mesh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Industrial Site Mapping: Volume Measurement and Digital Inventory of a Quarry For this large-scale project, Droneview.be transformed an active 120-hectare mining site into a highly accurate digital terrain model. Where traditional surveying on this scale takes weeks, our drone data delivers a complete overview for efficient stockpile management and site monitoring within days. 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