Revolutionizing Yard Waste Management with Drones

The Aerial Innovation Solutions team recently traveled to Enfield, Connecticut, tasked with scanning six stockpiles at the township transfer station, where residents deposit yard waste and limbs for proper disposal.

Traditionally, a contractor would estimate the volume of the piles, billing based on cubic yards of material to be processed and hauled away. This process, in place for decades, often led to overestimations and potential financial discrepancies.

Utilizing advanced aerial scanning technology, our team efficiently scanned all six piles from the sky, completing the task within two hours. The township received results in the next 24 hours to quickly assess the data.

The contractor's initial estimate pegged the total volume at around 18,000 cubic yards for all six piles. However, Aerial Innovation Solutions' data revealed a more accurate figure of approximately 13,500 cubic yards—a significant discrepancy of nearly $20,000. This stark contrast highlighted the potential for miscalculations that could accumulate over the years. This underscores the need for townships to take charge of the process and provide accurate information to bidding contractors.

Using cutting-edge drone technology, we can revolutionize the way townships handle their yard waste. This innovative approach not only ensures precise measurements but also promotes fairness and transparency in the bidding process for contractors.

By having accurate measurements of yard waste volumes, contractors can submit bids confidently, knowing that their pricing is based on real data. This eliminates unnecessary disputes over pile volumes and shifts the focus to competitive pricing per yard for processing materials. Aerial Innovation Solutions believes that this shift will lead to a more transparent and efficient bidding process.