Overview

Quality-Crete relies on accurate aggregate inventory levels to keep concrete production moving efficiently. Before working with Take Flight 360, the team estimated inventory by hand-measuring piles, visually inspecting material bins, or making educated guesses from recent usage — workable, but time-consuming, less precise, and open to error.

Take Flight 360 replaced that process with monthly drone flights over the yard. Each month we capture aerial data across every aggregate bin and stockpile, analyze the material volumes, and deliver a report showing how many tons remain in each pile — a clear, dependable snapshot of inventory without disrupting daily operations.

The challenge

Knowing how much sand, stone, and other material is on hand drives purchasing decisions, prevents shortages, and keeps production planning honest. The traditional measurement process worked against all of that:

• Hand-measuring piles took valuable time away from the team
• Visual estimates weren't consistently accurate, and results varied by who was measuring
• Getting a consistent monthly snapshot of every aggregate bin was difficult
• Manual measurement created unnecessary disruption in the yard

Quality-Crete needed inventory tracking that was accurate, repeatable, and easy to use.

The solution

A monthly drone-based inventory program. Instead of hand measurements or guesswork, Take Flight 360 flies the inventory area, captures detailed aerial views of each pile and bin, and calculates the estimated tons remaining in each. The final report gives leadership and operations a pile-by-pile breakdown of the entire yard — real data for real decisions.

How it works for Quality-Crete

• Each month, Take Flight 360 flies the aggregate inventory area — no disruption to yard operations
• Aerial imagery is captured across all bins, piles, and material storage areas
• The data is processed and tonnage is calculated for each pile
• Quality-Crete receives a professional monthly report showing the material remaining in every aggregate bin
• The report feeds purchasing, production planning, and internal inventory tracking

The results

The biggest benefit is confidence. Instead of rough estimates, the team works from a consistent monthly report of what's actually in the yard. The program has helped Quality-Crete improve inventory accuracy, eliminate manual pile measurements, save time for employees and managers, and make better purchasing and production decisions — a cleaner, faster, more professional inventory process for a busy concrete operation.