Revolutionizing Stockpile Management: Accurate and Efficient Coal Volume Measurement with UAV LiDAR Technology

The project aimed to modernize coal stockpile measurement at the Ladyzhinsky thermal power station in Ukraine, replacing outdated traditional methods (GNSS, Total Stations etc.), with UAV-mounted LiDAR technology. Using the YellowScan Vx-15 system, the survey team captured high-density point cloud data of the coal storage area within a single hour. This data was processed into detailed DTMs, DSMs, and 3D surface models, providing a precise and comprehensive analysis of the stockpile’s volume and geometry.

Traditional survey methods, including theodolite, were labor-intensive and posed safety risks, were replaced with a safer, faster, and more accurate solution. The technology’s millimeter-level accuracy ensured error-free volume calculations, saving millions of dollars for the client.