Industry Blog
Explore the latest news about drone technology, data solutions, and Firmatek’s perspective across a range of industries.
Learn More About the Industries We Serve! Introducing the “Did You Know” Firmatek Blog Series
By Lauren Elmore, Chief Executive Officer Did you know that Firmatek is more than a stockpile measurement company? Wh...
Scholarly Article: Multi-Sensor Assessment of the Effects of Varying Processing Parameters on UAS Product Accuracy and Quality
Abstract: There is a growing demand for the collection of ultra-high spatial resolution imagery using unmanned aerial...
Stockpile Analysis and the Importance of a Good Base
By Dillon Tiller, Geospatial Data Processor The stockpile’s base is a commonly overlooked component when conducting...
Blog Series: What’s Your Why, Joshua Wilson
By Joshua Wilson, Geospatial Field Technician Team Leader When I was recently asked the question, “what’s your wh...
Firmatek’s Trusted Waste Monitoring Solutions
By Seaver Hall, Project Engineer Firmatek has been a trusted service provider in the 3D mapping industry for several ...
Firmatek’s Digital Data Mapping Technology Outperforms Traditional Methods of Utility Inspections
By Kate Steger, Business Development Representative Over the past year and a half, Firmatek has used our data mapping...
Why You Should Manage Landfill Stockpiles with Modern Technology
By Caleb Cass PE, Director of Engineering When high accuracy stockpile measurements are not performed regularly, you ...
Blog Series: What’s Your Why, Justin Real
By Justin Real, Geospatial Field Technician Picture this, clouds rolling over the Spanish Peak mountain range with a ...
Firmatek’s Chief Drone Officer Reviews DJIs M300 Platform
By Andrew Maximow, Chief Drone Officer DJI raised the innovation bar last week by launching the M300 drone platform, ...
4 Tips for Creative Networking and Building Industry Relationships
Above: Turner Mining Group’s Thomas Haun pictured with the Firmatek team at DJI Airworks conference — before ...
Firmatek’s Natural Disaster Response to the Nashville Tornados
It’s been over a month since the city of Nashville was devastated by tornadoes that claimed lives and wreaked havoc...
Facility Health Assessments: Is now the time to inspect rooftops, building exteriors and ground conditions?
By Jeff Freund, VP of Enterprise Solutions COVID-19 has brought most in-person interactions to a screeching halt. Wit...
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of poles and structures can you inspect?
We inspect a wide range of utility assets, including distribution poles, transmission structures, substations, and related infrastructure. Our solutions are adaptable to meet the specific needs of each utility.
How long does the inspection process take?
Our pace is fully customizable based on your preferences and schedule. Our experienced UAV teams can inspect anywhere from 250 structures per day to over 10,000 per week on large-scale projects.
What kind of data will we receive?
You’ll receive access to our cloud-based Kespry platform, along with downloadable deliverables such as KML, XML, shapefiles, PDFs, and CSVs. All data formats and reporting can be tailored to fit your internal workflows and GIS systems.
Will we receive too much data at once?
Not at all. We tailor our data delivery schedule to your needs. While we may collect large volumes of data quickly, we can deliver it gradually – for example, one feeder at a time – based on your review capacity and internal processes.
What if we already operate our own drone program?
We can complement your internal UAV efforts by providing support where you need it most, from processing and reviewing data to hosting and delivering final results. We’re flexible and can scale our involvement based on your existing capabilities.
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