Industry Blog
Explore the latest news about drone technology, data solutions, and Firmatek’s perspective across a range of industries.
Simplifying the Mapping Process with Drones
Published in CIO Applications Drone Technology. Mapping quarry faces or material stockpiles or landfills has traditio...
3 Ways to Continue Mining’s Journey Toward Sustainability
Published on Mining.com. According to the sustainable development division of the United Nations, in the 20th century...
The Firmatek Standard: Excellence and Expertise Every Time
By Roger Sterry, President of Client Services If you look up the definition of the word “standard” the first few<...
Wheel & Tape to Drone Solutions: A Recap of Technology Used for Inventory Measurement
Firmatek has been measuring stockpiles and helping the Aggregate Mining Industry manage its inventory for almost 30 y...
The Cost of Not Measuring Your Inventory
We typically talk about what it costs to measure your inventory, but rarely do we discuss the cost of not
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Aggregate Inventory Management 101: How to Measure & Manage Your Inventory
In order to control inventory in a typical aggregate operation, the producer must understand the whole process, from ...
4 Ways to Get Insights From Your Data
By Lauren Elmore, published in Innovation Enterprise. Almost every executive has bought into the importance of data. ...
4 Questions To Ask When Choosing Between Drone or LiDAR Technology
Also published in Pit&Quarry. Data is everything in the aggregate industry, but gathering it can be a challenge. ...
Firmatek Announces Software Development Department
Industry veteran, Johnathan Leppert, to head new program Firmatek, the industry leader in stockpile measurement and m...
Unlimited Doesn’t Work for Everyone: Here’s Why
By Lauren Elmore, Firmatek president In our blog a couple of weeks ago, we talked about the value choice you
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A Drone Regulation Guide: What You Need to Know Before Flying Your Drone
By Lauren Elmore, Published in Occupational Health & Safety. Drones have exploded in popularity thanks to their v...
What Artificial Intelligence is Bringing to the Commercial Drone Industry
By Lauren Elmore, president of Firmatek, published in Unmanned Aerial Online Drones may be a relatively new technolog...
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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