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Drone opportunities in the aggregate industry
Drones have undoubtedly changed how aggregate producers manage parts of their business, but the industry is just scratching the surface of the possibilities. Keep Reading
Tire maintenance tips for aggregate producers
Roy Brooks, off-the-road specialist for the East Region at GCR Tires & Service, offers his thoughts on what makes for a successful tire maintenance program. Keep Reading
Legal requirements for drone use
Starting your own drone program isn’t a daunting project, but aggregate producers should familiarize themselves with the requirements before deploying a drone. Keep Reading
Hinkle Contracting’s experience with drones highly positive
Kentucky producer Hinkle Contracting Co.'s investment in an unmanned aircraft system has exceeded its expectations. Keep Reading
Lehigh Hanson quarry utilizes drone for conveyor project
A Lehigh Hanson quarry and cement plant in Maryland utilizes drones to document its progress on a conveyor project. Keep Reading
Luck Stone again on tech’s cutting edge with drones
Family-owned producer Luck Stone is on technology’s cutting edge with its approach to UAVs. Keep Reading
Overlooking tire pressure a detriment to a successful program
Roy Brooks, off-the-road specialist for GCR Tires & Service's East Region, dives into the role of tire pressure and why aggregate operations should value this metric. Keep Reading
Surveying with a drone
Consider that both photogrammetry and LiDAR offer viable advantages from the sky. Keep Reading
Measuring stockpile volumes with a drone
Producers should make several considerations to successfully implement a drone program into their operations for measuring stockpiles. Keep Reading
