Mining is all about quantities – how much to extract, how much to process, how much is being stored? Having reliable information to make informed decisions is essential for any site manager.
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CHALLENGES
- Difficulty managing production to meet demand without accurate info on the level of stockpiles
- Either too much material being processed (and then needing storage) or not enough available to fill orders.
SOLUTIONS
- Manage production and control stock levels with regular measurements of stockpile volumes.
- Centimetre-accurate 3D models and georeferenced orthophotos for measurement and analysis
- Safe, quick and cost-effective data capture using drones and ground control with minimal disruption to operations
- Generate high-res orthophoto, digital surface models and volumetric reports
BENEFITS
- Quicker, safer and a fraction of the cost of using traditional methods of measurement
- Capture data in hours, not days without sending someone to walk up and down dangerous piles resulting in improved productivity and safety
- The precise digital surface area captured by the drone produces significantly more data points in comparison to a ground-based survey, resulting in more accurate calculations
- In conjunction with ground control, we can achieve surveys with 20-50mm accuracy,
- The ability to visualise the data and use accurate information results in better forecasting, decision-making, planning and inventory reporting.
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