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Drones & data for mining and quarrying

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Drone Data

Drones are ideal for data collection in mining - many sensor payloads, no site downtime, efficient & inexpensive

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Processing

Data should be processed by experts assisted by technology, depending on your exact requirements 

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Platform

Understand the options for accessing your data to best suit your business and needs

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It's time to start your drone programme

 

Why start a drone programme now?

Drone and sensor hardware, data processing and storage prices have reduced to make drone data collection attractive to mining, quarry and exploration companies of all sizes. A drone programme will deliver a better result compared to traditional alternatives, at a lower cost. 

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LiDAR asset and terrain mapping (58 seconds)

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Faster in every way
Faster to deploy. Faster service time. No site downtime. Fast data processing. 
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Better data output
Higher-resolution data - orders of magnitude denser than alternatives. Precise and accurate results. Greater sensor versatility.
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Safer
Eliminates risk to surveyors. Enables surveyors to work without exposure to risk. 
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Better insights
Denser and more frequent data. Enables increased business agility. Assists improved operational and strategic decision making. 
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More economical
More economical. Typically drones can collect more data, more frequently, at a lower cost compared to alternative methods. 
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The MA team is highly skilled at LiDAR laser scanning as well as complex remote deployment, enabling Squadron Resources to focus on core business.

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Scott Bilben
Scott Bilben
Principal Geologist, Squadron Energy

Where should you use drone data capture in mining?

Drone data capture is better, safer and provides information for critical decision making. 
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Exploration

  • Surface mapping
  • Strip planning
  • Construction monitoring
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Reporting

  • Financial reporting
  • EPA and statutory reporting
  • Operational reporting
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Operations

  • Asset management (facilities)
  • Asset management (equipment)
  • Pit mapping & management
  • Stope stability
  • Overburden verification
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Safety

  • Surveying & 3D mapping
  • Tailing dam management
  • Work at height
  • Erosion oversight
  • Water composition reporting
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