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Why choose the Elios 3 drone for mine inspections & mapping?
With its patented flight controller and collision-resilient technology, the Elios 3 can safely fit through openings as small as 50x50cm and collect comprehensive data in previously inaccessible areas.
When paired with the Surveying Payload and the FARO Connect software solution, Elios 3 can create centimeter-accurate scans of ore passes, draw points, and stopes, providing rapid insights that are not accessible with traditional tools or other UAV technologies.
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Image represents: 3D model showing the Elios 3’s trajectory and some of the points of interest recorded during the mission.
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The benefits of integrating mining drones in challenging underground operations
Accessibility
Complete surveying tasks in areas that are unsafe or inaccessible to humans with traditional equipment.
Efficiency
Deliver centimeter-accurate data in minutes rather than hours and make informed decisions faster.
Safety
Avoid dangerous working conditions using remote monitoring, mapping, surveying, and inspection capabilities.
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Access advanced drone capabilities for a range of underground mining applications
Exploring applications for our drones in the mining industry
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Draw point inspection
Read moreInspect a draw point from a safe distance and get 100% visibility from the inside. Do it in less time than it takes to set up a traditional CMS.
Speed Ease of use Accuracy 10 min to capture high resolution point cloud data Create a live 3D map and locate the drone and its exact trajectory Detailed 3D insights with 100% coverage -
Stockpile volumetry
Read moreWith the accurate LiDAR scanning, fully calculate your stockpile inventory and tighten up your forecasting.
Speed Safety Accuracy 9 min to capture the data with Elios (one flight) No work at height. The data is collected from a safe distance 3D models provide accurate stockpile calculations -
Hang-up localization
Read morePrecisely locate hang-ups from a safe distance and gather the data needed to plan for their removal.
Speed Access Accuracy ~10 min to find the cause of an ore pass hang-up Fly directly into the ore pass and gather both visual and LiDAR data Geolocalize the hang-up in the ore and see exactly how the hang-up looks like -
Ore pass inspection
Read morePerform regular ore pass monitoring and inspections to prevent hang-ups and keep the mine safe.
Speed Access Safety ~8 min to inspect 2 Ore passes and a small stope 100% data coverage even in no-go zones No workers exposed to hazards -
Equipment inspection & monitoring
Read moreEstablish standard procedures for routine inspections of heavy mining equipment, such as conveyor belts, ball mills, SAG mills, crushers, and stockpile feeders.
Speed Cost Efficiency Safety Deploy a drone on demand without the need for elaborated safety procedures and/or complex scaffolding Perform inspections without stopping the production with one pilot only vs. standard teams of 3-4 people No workers exposed to hazards -
Inspect large excavations
Read moreQuickly map and inspect large excavations to ensure they are in a safe condition.
Speed Access Safety Deploy a drone on demand without the need for complex safety procedures Get 100% data coverage—even in no-go zones No workers exposed to hazards
See how Elios 3 helps our clients save time, money, and stay safe
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“Elios 3 can get into places that other drones can’t sneak into. I see it being a true replacement for human eyes underground.”
Meggan Gidden
Ground Control EIT, Glencore Kidd Operations
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