Our RTK/PPK-enabled drone surveys achieve plus or minus 2-3cm positional accuracy, delivering volumetric measurements within 1-2% of traditional ground survey results. The key advantage is 100% surface coverage versus the interpolated estimates from ground-based point surveys. For large or irregularly shaped stockpiles, drone methods consistently outperform ground survey in accuracy because they capture millions of measurement points rather than hundreds.

Yes. We hold advanced CASA approvals and operate under strict safety management systems aligned to mining industry requirements. Our operations integrate with site traffic management, blast exclusion zones, and shift schedules. We routinely operate alongside active haul trucks, excavators, and processing plant operations with zero production disruption. All pilots hold site-specific inductions and work under your site safety protocols.

Remote inspection methods eliminate the need for scaffolding, rope access, and confined space entry for routine condition assessments. Assets that previously required full shutdown for inspection (conveyors, crushers, silos, tanks, processing vessels) can now be assessed during operation or during brief planned pauses rather than extended shutdowns. Clients report 40-70% reduction in shutdown-related inspection time, translating directly to increased production hours.

We deploy application-specific sensor packages: high-resolution visual (48MP+) for structural condition, radiometric thermal for electrical and mechanical fault detection, LiDAR for volumetrics and terrain modelling, multispectral for rehabilitation monitoring and vegetation health, and 360-degree cameras for confined space and interior documentation. Sensor selection is determined during scoping based on your specific intelligence requirements.

Yes. We deploy collision-tolerant confined space drones specifically designed for internal inspection of silos, tanks, kilns, ball mills, and processing vessels. These systems operate without GPS in complete darkness, capturing high-resolution imagery and video of internal surfaces without requiring human entry, scaffolding, or full vessel cleaning. This eliminates confined space entry risk and reduces inspection time from days to hours.

Our LiDAR and multispectral surveys provide engineering-grade evidence of rehabilitation progress: precise volumetric earthworks tracking, erosion monitoring, vegetation establishment rates, and species diversity mapping. Repeat surveys at defined intervals create time-series datasets demonstrating progressive rehabilitation against your approved plan. This objective, measurable evidence supports bond release applications and satisfies regulatory reporting requirements.

Mining clients typically achieve 3-8x ROI within the first 12 months through reduced shutdown duration, eliminated access equipment costs, improved defect detection rates (40-60% more defects identified), and extended asset life from predictive maintenance. The largest single savings usually come from reduced production downtime: every hour of avoided shutdown on a processing plant represents $50,000-$500,000+ in recovered production value depending on commodity and throughput.

Yes. Our DeepSky Protect division deploys autonomous drone-in-a-box systems for continuous perimeter surveillance, thermal intruder detection, and rapid incident response. These systems operate autonomously 24/7 with 60-second response times, covering 10-20x the area of static guards at 40-60% lower cost. Particularly effective for remote sites where traditional security staffing is expensive and difficult to maintain.