Infographic—Mining Inspections with Indoor Drones

Elios 2 drone is able to fly in confined spaces to perform visual inspections of various assets while reducing downtime and increasing inspectors' efficiency. Check this infographic which features numerous applications in the mining industry, available in a PDF download.

Featured applications:

ABOVE GROUND INSPECTIONS

Crusher

Performing preventive maintenance of crushers by having a mean of remote visual inspection to replace parts before they break and paralyze production.

SAG, BALL, AND GRINDING MILL

Getting inside of SAG, Ball, and Grinding Mill to assess their integrity and detect blockage without having to stop the entire muck circuit.

CONVEYOR BELT

Assessing the integrity of conveyor belts without disturbing their operation or interrupting production downstream.

EQUIPMENTS

Inspect highwall crests and faces for any hazards to the miners working below. Check heavy equipment, such as shovels, haul trucks, and loaders for damage or premature wear.

OTHERS

Ore bins
Stacks
Stockpile feeder
Crushers & Mills
Chute
Tanks

Underground inspections

ORE PASSES

Flying tens of meter up a dusty, wet, and rocky drop raise in an ore pass located in an underground mine to locate blockage or assess the potential for rehabilitation.

OPEN STOPES

Explore restricted areas such as open stopes and create photogrammetric models to map fractures in the rocks and other
geological features to understand if a fall of ground will cause injuries, damage equipment, or dilute ore.