Observed arrival · 2026-10-18

PileReport measures stockpiles from drone scans

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Editorial interest 78/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

A browser-based tool for estimating stockpile volume and tonnage from a drone-generated digital surface model, with tape-measure calculators as an alternative.

Landing page captured for the 2026-10-18 issue.

For: Stockpile operators with drone-generated surface models
Worth noticing: Users can choose among detrended IDW, a noise-robust 5th-percentile plane, a lowest-cell plane, or a manually entered base elevation.

Field notes

The DSM workflow exposes the datum choice instead of hiding it: the page explains how fitted, percentile-based, lowest-cell, and manual bases can affect a volume estimate. It lists metric and US units, material density presets, and CSV export. A separate mode estimates from tape measurements; the site cautions that its volumetric estimates are not certified surveys or suitable for trade measurement.

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✦PrettyNotable craft visible

●ProPolished or operationally mature

◎NicheUnusually specific use

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