Drone Stockpile Measurement for Mining
UAV Survey Processing for Mine Stockpiles
Process drone photogrammetry and LiDAR point clouds into accurate stockpile surfaces. Compare with truck count data and track material movement across the site.
K-MINE drone processing converts UAV photogrammetry and LiDAR point clouds into survey-grade stockpile surfaces for accurate volume and tonnage measurement across the entire mine site. Compare drone survey results with truck scale and belt weigher data to validate material movement records. Schedule regular drone flights to maintain current stockpile inventories and detect unauthorized material movement or environmental compliance deviations.
Field Instrument Import
Bring in measurements directly from Sokkia, Leica, Topcon, and Trimble total stations and GNSS receivers, with custom import templates for any additional format.
Survey Network Calculation
Process tacheometry, resection, theodolite traverses, and leveling with automatic discrepancy detection and accuracy assessment to ensure reliable control networks.
Surface Building & Comparison
Create triangulated surfaces from survey points, overlay against design topography, and generate contours, slope maps, and elevation profiles with 3D quality checks.
Volume Calculation & Reconciliation
Calculate cut and fill volumes between surfaces with bench-by-bench and zone-based breakdowns, then produce period reports for extracted, remaining, and moved material.
Mining Progress Tracking
Update as-built surfaces as mining advances, compare measured volumes against planned targets, and identify deviations early for shift and monthly reconciliation.
Report Generation & Data Export
Generate surveying journals and technical reports from templates, export in DXF, CSV, XML, and LandXML formats, and create PDF packages for audits and regulatory submissions.
K-MINE Software
Geological modeling to production scheduling — one database, connected workflow
One database, full workflow — from drillhole to production schedule. Stope optimization, decline design, and ventilation in one environment.
Surveying
Process field data, build surfaces, and reconcile volumes for open pit operations.
Geology
Turn drillhole data into 3D domains and grade estimates.
Open Pit Design
Pit shells, benches, ramps, and haul roads in one design environment
Scheduling
Build short-, mid-, and long-term schedules with equipment assignment.
Pit Optimizer
Select ultimate pit limits and phase shells using economic inputs.
Stability Analysis
Assess pit slope stability with limit equilibrium and FEM workflows.
Drill and Blast
Design patterns, calculate charges, and validate blasts before execution.
Infrastructure
Maintain a 3D master plan for haul roads, waste dumps, stockpiles, and site facilities.
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