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Mining
Underground mining presents extreme challenges, including darkness, heat, and rough conditions, requiring specialized equipment for safe and efficient operations. Traditional tools like total stations and terrestrial laser scanners face limitations in these environments, but confined-space drones like the Elios 3 offer a cutting-edge solution. Designed for hazardous environments, the Elios 3 features a collision-tolerant build, FlyAware software, and the Surveying Payload with Ouster LiDAR and FARO Connect processing for high-accuracy data collection. This drone enables deeper access into mines, beyond line of sight, to inspect ore passes, tunnel bends, and hazardous areas safely. By replacing human entry with advanced drone technology, the Elios 3 enhances safety while providing centimeter-accurate data for mine planning and operations.
Beyond underground mining, the Elios 3 plays a crucial role in open-pit mining and quarry operations, where precise surveying is essential for efficient resource extraction and site management. The Elios 3 can rapidly scan large, open areas, generating high-resolution 3D models that aid in volumetric calculations, slope stability analysis, and blast planning. By eliminating the need for manual inspections in hazardous zones, the drone enhances worker safety while providing data-driven insights to optimize operations and reduce waste.
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Reconnaissance
- Access historic and/or unstable drifts and tunnels to evaluate their stability and situation.
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Surveying
- Produce precise and meaningful surveying results for further planning and evaluation.
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Reconciliation
- Use the drone data to compare the actual situation with your mine planning.
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Volumetry
- Determination of the exact mass of your stopckpiles and dumps, the fill level of the tailings pond as well as backfill volumes.
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Damage Assessment
- Quickly assess the damage from a safe distance.
Mining Applications
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Mapping and surveying of hazardous areas
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Old mine working exploration
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Falls-of-ground mapping and exploration
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Stockpile volume tracking and reconciliation
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Stope volume definition
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Backfill volume definition
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Hang-up localization
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Blast performance analysis
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Conveyer inspection
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Crusher inspection
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Ventilation system inspection