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Tips for Measuring Stockpiles in the Winter

Tips for Measuring Stockpiles in the Winter

Updated November 21st, 2024 Our clients often ask whether it is too cold, snowy, etc. to measure a stockpile with our iPhone app or a drone. Read on for all the answers to your winter-related stockpile measurement and management questions. Can I Measure In the Snow?...

Introducing: SR Measure 4.0

Introducing: SR Measure 4.0

The wait is finally over! We're excited to announce the release of SR Measure 4.0. Here is everything to expect from this game-changing update: Say Goodbye to Your Cones! No cones? No Problem. Measure piles using our proprietary EveryPoint Positioning System (EPS)....

5 Reasons You Should Upgrade to the iPhone 14 for Stockpile Reports

5 Reasons You Should Upgrade to the iPhone 14 for Stockpile Reports

Is your team still measuring stockpiles with a 4 year old iPhone? Are you using a last year’s model and wonder if it’s work upgrading already? This article gives you 5 reasons to consider upgrading to the new iPhone 14 lineup to improve your stockpile measurement...

Get On Device Processing With the Latest SR Measure App

Get On Device Processing With the Latest SR Measure App

Stockpile Reports’ latest SR Measure App supports on device processing – no more uploading to the cloud to get a measurement. Introducing On Device Processing - No More Uploading to The Cloud to Get a Measurement We are excited to announce on site answers for the SR...

Get the Answers You Need With Stockpile Reports

Get the Answers You Need With Stockpile Reports

Our mission? Every Pile, Any Time. Get the answers you need with Stockpile Reports. David Boardman, Founder and CEO of Stockpile Reports, has spent the last decade developing image-based solutions to address the challenge of measuring bulk materials inventory. David...

Can I Measure a Snow-Covered Stockpile?

Can I Measure a Snow-Covered Stockpile?

What to Do When Snow Affects Your Inventory Plan Mother Nature doesn’t always consider your inventory measurement plans when formulating disruptive weather such as snow and wind. Yet monthly inventory counts must go on. Lets dive into how we respond. How Do I Know if...

So, You Don’t Like Your Inventory Number?

So, You Don’t Like Your Inventory Number?

Your financial statements require inventory measurements that are independent, consistent, and precise. And subjective assumptions such as density factors and base elevations require internal controls to ensure the integrity of your financial statements. The risks of...

Stockpile Reports™ – It’s NOT a GIS Tool

Stockpile Reports™ – It’s NOT a GIS Tool

Drone-based GIS functionality to support business functions, such as mapping for mine planning and inspections, are important. Some drone GIS solutions also tout stockpile measurement as a feature, however, these “solutions” require a substantial amount of manual work...