Mine Surveying, Stockpile Volumes and Slope Monitoring
In mining, production, inventory and safety all come down to the ground. By surveying pits, benches and stockpiles regularly, we reconcile production by volume and keep track of slope geometry.
What we do
- Mine and quarry surveys
- Stockpile volumes
- Slope and bench analysis
- Periodic production and progress tracking
- Permit boundary compliance
- Rehabilitation monitoring
Relevant services
Aerial mapping
Drone photogrammetry, RTK/PPK surveying, orthomosaics, topographic surveys, DSM/DTM, point clouds, volumes and cross-sections — the data capture layer of Dronemeters.
Monitoring and change detection
Construction and mine progress monitoring, cut-and-fill change, development, forest, coastline, erosion and landslide monitoring; time-series orthomosaics, 4D GIS and scheduled flights.
Geomatics and engineering surveying
Topographic surveys, setting out, spot height plans, existing conditions surveys, cut-and-fill and volumes, as-built, road, corridor, utility and mine surveys — carried out under a licensed survey engineer.
Example analyses
Typical deliverables
Orthomosaic
A georeferenced, distortion-corrected aerial image mosaic you can measure directly from.
GeoTIFF, ECW, JPEG 2000Topographic survey
A layered, scaled digital survey to Turkish large-scale mapping standards, with spot heights, contours, buildings and site features.
DWG, DXF, NCZ3D terrain model
A 3D model of the ground and everything on it — surface model (DSM), bare-earth model (DTM), classified point cloud and textured mesh.
GeoTIFF (DSM/DTM), LAS/LAZ, OBJ, 3D TilesEarthworks & volumes
Cut and fill volumes from the difference between existing ground and the design surface, with cross-sections, schedules and a checked and approved report.
PDF report, DWG sections, XLSXFAQs
How are stockpile volumes measured?
The stockpile is surveyed by drone, a base surface is defined, and the volume between the two surfaces is calculated.
Can you monitor slope movement?
Yes — by comparing surface change across repeat surveys tied to the same control points.
Other industries
Construction
On site, decisions come down to quantities and programme. We document every stage with measurable data — from pre-construction existing conditions, through each valuation period, to post-construction checks.
Energy (solar, wind, power lines)
In energy assets, a small fault can mean a big loss in output. We support the whole asset life cycle with spatial data — from site selection to post-commissioning thermal inspection.
Agriculture
No field yields evenly. We map crop health with multispectral imagery, flag problem areas early, and help you put inputs where they’re actually needed.
Infrastructure and transport
Long linear assets take days to survey on foot. We map road, canal and utility corridors in a single pass and inspect hard-to-reach structures such as bridges and viaducts up close.
Urban and smart city
Running a city needs current, joined-up data. With up-to-date orthomosaics and a 3D city model, we build your building inventory and turn it into an urban GIS and digital twin platform.
Environment and forestry
Change in natural landscapes is slow but lasting. We monitor forest cover, erosion, water resources and land use with measurable data, giving environmental decisions a solid evidence base.
Disaster response and damage assessment
In the first hours after a disaster, an accurate, up-to-date map is critical. We map the affected area quickly, identify damage through before/after comparison, and provide a base for reconstruction.