Drones vs Traditional Surveying in Mining: Cost, Accuracy, and Safety Compared
Surveying is a foundational activity in mining, underpinning exploration, mine planning, production tracking, and environmental compliance. For decades, traditional ground-based surveying has been the industry standard. However, advances in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology are fundamentally changing how mining companies collect and use spatial data. As mines face increasing pressure to improve efficiency, reduce costs,…