Mining Surveys. By Drone. At Scale.
Survey-grade LiDAR for mining operations across SEQ and Northern NSW. Stockpile volumetrics, pit wall mapping, and tailings dam monitoring — without putting crews in harm's way.
Professional-Grade Equipment
No compromises on accuracy
DJI Matrice 300 RTK
Enterprise drone platform with RTK positioning and 55-minute flight time
Rock Robotic R2A
Survey-grade LiDAR with integrated Sony RGB camera
Emlid RS2
RTK GNSS base station for centimeter-level accuracy
Mining Applications
From flight to deliverable — we handle everything
Stockpile Volumetrics
Accurate volume calculations for inventory management and reconciliation
Pit Wall Mapping
High-resolution wall mapping for geotechnical analysis and stability assessment
Tailings Dam Monitoring
Regular monitoring of dam walls and impoundment areas for safety compliance
Haul Road Design
Elevation data for road design, grade analysis, and drainage planning
Pre-Blast Surveys
Detailed surface models before blasting for volume and fragmentation analysis
Post-Blast Analysis
Compare before/after models to assess blast performance and muckpile volumes
How It Works
Six steps from inquiry to deliverable
Project Consultation
We work with your team to understand project requirements, timeline, and deliverable specifications.
Flight Planning
Our specialists handle all flight planning, regulatory compliance, and equipment preparation.
Data Acquisition
Our certified pilots conduct the LiDAR drone survey, ensuring comprehensive data collection.
Processing & QA
Raw LiDAR data is processed, georeferenced, and quality-checked by our technical team.
Data Delivery
You receive clean, classified point cloud data ready for integration into your existing workflows.
Optional Services
We can provide additional deliverables like contour maps, DEMs, or 3D models based on your needs.
Case Studies
Real results for real projects
Open Pit Mine Survey
Monthly stockpile volumetrics across 500-hectare site with multiple active pits.
Weekly drone LiDAR flights with automated processing pipeline.
95% reduction in survey time. $200K saved annually vs traditional methods.
Tailings Dam Monitoring
Quarterly safety compliance surveys of 2km dam wall requiring shutdowns.
Drone LiDAR survey without shutdowns or personnel in hazard zones.
Zero shutdowns required. Compliance maintained with 48-hour turnaround.
Haul Road Optimization
Grade analysis needed for 15km haul road network across rugged terrain.
Single-day LiDAR capture with DEM and cross-section analysis.
Road redesign saved 12% fuel consumption. Delivered in 48 hours.
Mining Survey Pricing
Fixed pricing based on site size and complexity
Essential
Small sites, single stockpiles
- Up to 10 hectares
- Point cloud + DEM
- Volume calculations
- 48-hour turnaround
- PDF accuracy report
Professional
Medium sites, multiple stockpiles
- Up to 50 hectares
- Classified point cloud
- Pit wall mapping
- 72-hour turnaround
- CAD/GIS formats
Enterprise
Large sites, ongoing monitoring
- 50+ hectares
- Multi-temporal comparison
- Change detection
- Monthly monitoring
- Dedicated project manager
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
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