Indoor & Covered Stockpile Measurement

Warehouses, Sheds, Domes & Enclosed Storage

GPS signals don't reach inside. Regular drones can't fly there. But your inventory still needs accurate measurement. Our LiDAR scanners and specially equipped indoor drones deliver full pile coverage in any covered environment.

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The Indoor Challenge

Why traditional methods fail in covered stockyards and warehouses

No GPS Signal

Satellite signals blocked by roofs - standard drones can't position

Structural Obstacles

Pillars, trusses, conveyors block line of sight

Dust & Low Light

Heavy dust and poor lighting fail photogrammetry

Pile Top Access

Ground methods miss highest points entirely

Two Methodologies

We select the right approach based on your facility layout and requirements

HANDHELD

3D SLAM LiDAR Scanner

Handheld mobile mapping system

  • SLAM technology - real-time 3D mapping without GPS
  • Reach hard areas - walk around obstacles, under conveyors
  • Full area capture - no operator point selection bias
  • Works in darkness - zero visibility, heavy dust OK
  • Survey-grade accuracy - 2-5mm precision

Best for: Sheds with ground access, complex structures, areas with equipment

AIRBORNE

Indoor LiDAR Drone

GPS-denied autonomous flight

  • SLAM navigation - flies without GPS indoors
  • Full pile top coverage - aerial view from above
  • 360° obstacle avoidance - safe autonomous flight
  • Faster coverage - large areas in less time
  • High-precision LiDAR - millions of points captured

Best for: Domes, high-ceiling sheds, large stockyards, clinker storage

Why LiDAR Beats Total Station

Traditional total station surveys rely on operator judgment to select measurement points. Our SLAM LiDAR captures everything - no subjective decisions, no missed areas.

Total Station

  • • Operator selects ~50-100 points
  • • Subjective point placement
  • • Gaps between measurements
  • • Line-of-sight required
  • • Hours per stockpile

3D SLAM LiDAR

  • • Captures millions of points
  • • Complete surface coverage
  • • No operator bias
  • • Reaches behind obstacles
  • • Minutes per stockpile

Result: No missed areas, no interpolation errors, no operator dependency. Every surface point captured automatically.

3D LiDAR Point Cloud - Complete Indoor Stockpile Capture

3D Point Cloud: Complete indoor shed capture with stockpile - millions of measurement points

GPS-Denied Navigation

Our indoor drones use SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) technology to navigate and map without any GPS signal - creating their own reference system as they fly.

SLAM Technology

Real-time mapping and positioning using LiDAR sensors - no external references needed

Obstacle Avoidance

360-degree sensing detects pillars, trusses, and equipment - safe autonomous flight

Works in Darkness

LiDAR uses laser pulses - operates in zero visibility, dust, and poor lighting conditions

Full Pile Coverage

Captures complete pile surface including tops - no blind spots or estimation

GPS Indoor Drone with SLAM Navigation

Covered Storage Applications

From cement clinker domes to coal sheds - accurate measurement in any enclosed facility

Clinker Storage Domes

Geodesic dome and vault structures for cement clinker - high ceilings, no internal pillars, perfect for indoor drone surveys

Cement Plants

Coal Storage Sheds

Long-span steel structures for coal at power plants, steel plants, and cement plants - dusty environments handled easily

Limestone & Raw Material Sheds

Pre-homogenization stockyards with stacker-reclaimers - working around active equipment

Warehouses & Godowns

Bulk material warehouses for fertilizers, chemicals, food grains, and industrial products

More Covered Storage Types

+ Bauxite & Alumina Sheds + Fly Ash Silos & Domes + Sugar & Bagasse Storage + Salt Storage Barns

Industries with Covered Storage

Serving India's major industries that rely on covered stockyards for material protection

Cement Plants

Clinker domes, limestone pre-homogenization yards, coal sheds, and raw material storage facilities.

  • Clinker dome inventory
  • Limestone stockyard surveys
  • Coal & petcoke sheds

Power Plants

Coal storage sheds at thermal power stations - critical for continuous fuel supply management.

  • Coal shed measurement
  • Ash storage domes
  • Biomass fuel yards

Steel Plants

Covered storage for coal, coke, iron ore fines, and flux materials in integrated steel plants.

  • Coking coal sheds
  • Iron ore fine storage
  • Flux material yards

Aluminium Smelters

Bauxite and alumina storage facilities with covered yards for moisture-sensitive materials.

  • Bauxite storage sheds
  • Alumina warehouses
  • Carbon material yards

Why Indoor LiDAR?

LiDAR technology overcomes all the challenges of covered environments - delivering reliable measurements regardless of conditions.

  • Works in complete darkness - no lighting required
  • Unaffected by dust, smoke, or poor visibility
  • Penetrates gaps in conveyor systems and equipment
  • Distinguishes pile surface from shed walls accurately
  • Survey completed during operations - no shutdown needed
  • Millions of measurement points vs traditional spot checks
View Sample Reports

3D SLAM LiDAR scan - millions of points captured in real-time

How It Works

Our indoor survey process - minimal disruption to your operations

1

Site Assessment

We evaluate your facility layout, shed dimensions, equipment positions, and select the optimal methodology.

2

LiDAR Capture

Scanner or drone captures millions of 3D points - working around your active equipment and operations.

3

Volume Report

Detailed report with 3D model, volume calculations, and comparison with previous surveys delivered to your portal.

Engagement Models

Flexible options for one-time audits or regular inventory tracking

One-Time Survey

Audit / Verification

Single comprehensive survey for year-end audit, handover, or inventory verification

  • Complete facility coverage
  • Detailed volume report
  • 3D model deliverable
  • Audit-ready documentation

Periodic Surveys

Most Popular

Regular inventory tracking for stock management and SAP reconciliation - trusted by cement plants, power stations & steel mills across India

  • Monthly / Quarterly visits
  • Trend analysis reports
  • SAP variance tracking
  • Portal access for all data
  • Dedicated account manager

Permanent Installation

Real-Time

Fixed LiDAR sensors for continuous, automated volume monitoring

  • 24/7 volume tracking
  • Automated alerts
  • Real-time dashboard
  • API integration

Have Covered Stockyards?

Get accurate inventory measurement inside your sheds, domes, and warehouses. Free site assessment.