GIS and surveying professionals face a range of challenges in their work, often under difficult conditions. Increased physical strain, constant exposure to dust, dirt, and moisture, as well as the need to ensure measurement accuracy at spoil tips and quarries — all of this requires not just tools, but reliable and robust solutions that meet the demands of modern surveying work.
RugOne rugged smartphones are precisely such solutions, designed for effective field operation by providing access to essential data, maintaining high accuracy, and ensuring reliability in any situation.
These solutions demonstrated high effectiveness during work at a granite quarry, enabling DroneUA specialists to carry out a swift and professional assessment.
Stages of the work:
1. Marking of temporary control points: using GNSS receivers to precisely establish control points and ensure the correct positioning of 3D models.
2. Aerial photography using a drone: capturing imagery for subsequent photogrammetric processing, enabling the acquisition of high-precision data.
3. Data processing in Pix4Dmatic: images were uploaded and adjusted in the software, with alignment and point cloud generation carried out.
4. Marking of control points: verification of correct positioning for accurate calculation of volumes and raw materials.
5. Digital terrain model and orthophoto map: a detailed representation of the data was obtained for the precise determination of production volumes and changes in stockpiles.
Results:
Thanks to a comprehensive approach and the use of the rugged RugOne Xever 7 Pro smartphone, accurate measurements were obtained, enabling raw material control and the determination of extraction volumes and product residues. All surveys were carried out within a single day.
Challenges overcome:
1. Reliability: working in quarry conditions requires tools that can withstand exposure to dust, moisture, dirt, and temperature fluctuations. RugOne operates consistently in such conditions.
2. Speed and accuracy: the system enables real-time measurements without compromising accuracy, which is critical for precise surveying work.
3. Ease of use: thanks to mobile technology, users can carry out measurements and obtain results quickly without relying on excessive additional equipment.
As a result, modern tools such as rugged smartphones are becoming indispensable for GIS and surveying professionals, enabling seamless integration into existing workflows and improving the accuracy and efficiency of their work.
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