DJI Mini 3 Pro 9 stockpile measuring

Reedik Aak

Hello!

Is there any apps,programs that i can use with DJI Mini 3 Pro 9 drone to measure stockpiles?

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    Martin Reading Dronelink Expert Dronelink Expert

    you'd need to map the area first using something like dronelink, then create an orthophoto using a program such as WebODM from which you could measure the volume of  your stockpile

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  • Comment author
    Reedik Aak

    So it means mapping with  DJI Mini 3 pro is possible. Dronelink creates a 3D image?

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  • Comment author
    stéphane GARNIER

    Dronelink does not.

    Webodm does.

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  • Comment author
    Reedik Aak

    Can anyone explain the processs from start to finish?

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  • Comment author
    stéphane GARNIER

    Among the videos existing, mine in french.
    Just need to target a stockpile instead of a building :

    https://youtu.be/R8FfEPno_yQ?si=3zsOwmLTGaxJygrY

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    stéphane GARNIER

    This one also :

     

    https://youtu.be/w7stqcAP-z4?si=_4K84VMu4gvlA3eG

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    Reedik Aak

    Okay.so Dronelink is only for mapping.WebODM calculates volumes. Is there a way that Dronelink does all the job?

    https://support.dronelink.com/hc/en-us/articles/15304402363411-Mini-3-Mini-3-Pro-Beta-Support-Overview

    Right now mini 3 pro is in babyshoes to use Dronelink? If i would like to buy a new drone.What would you suggest for such measuring and could be in the same price class as mini 3 pro?

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    Martin Reading Dronelink Expert Dronelink Expert

    No Dronelink can't do all the job, with regards to drones I use a mini 2 with good results

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  • Comment author
    Reedik Aak

    What programs do you use? Dronelink and WebODM?

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    Martin Reading Dronelink Expert Dronelink Expert

    Yeah use Dronelink and WebODM for all my mapping which with me it's purely a hobby

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    Reedik Aak

    Thank you!

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  • Comment author
    Barry Houldsworth Dronelink Expert Dronelink Expert

    Here is a video covering capture in Dronelink and 3D modeling in WebODM.  On the assumption that you don't want it in French (as I'm sure sure stéphane did a great job).

    https://youtu.be/nrw-3RLABkM

    There are other videos in that series as well. 

    One thing I have not covered (yet) is how to measure a stockpile.  A few things to consider before you do that:

    a.  To do it accurately you need to set and use GCPs. 

    b.  If you are not a surveyor, then you could get into trouble if you provide those measurements to anyone else. 

    An alternative that sort of wraps everything in one would be to use Propellor Aeropoints.  They are automated GCPs that allows you to upload the photos taken (where the aeropoints are laid out) into their system.  They will then process the map and produce all the outputs you need.  However...that is not cheap solution and, since you are looking at a DJI mini...I suspect it is not going to be something in your price range.

    Good luck!

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