Industry Blog
Explore the latest news about drone technology, data solutions, and Firmatek’s perspective across a range of industries.
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...
Is the Construction Industry Ready to Digitize?
By Andrew Maximow, Chief Drone Officer Could 2020 be the watershed moment when the construction industry finally goes...
How to be Stewards in the Field: Firmatek Values
By Erin Jean, Geospatial Field Technician We demonstrate the values that are important to us on a daily basis. As ind...
Firmatek’s Safety Procedures During COVID-19
By Rob Wyssbrod, President and Chief Operating Officer Information about COVID-19 changes by the minute. A pandemic s...
The Importance of Being a Trusted Advisor
By Chris Mauldin, Senior Operations Manager Who enjoys buying a car? Visiting an auto mechanic? Calling a plumber? An...
Firmatek’s All Company Meeting: Investing in Company Culture
When you hear the words company culture, what comes to mind? Is it a ping pong table and a casual dress code? Or mayb...