Drone Solutions for the Mining Industry | UgCS Mining Applications

Why UgCS?

Save Time by Preplanning Flights

UgCS is a powerful desktop mission planning tool. Preplan drone flights in mining quarries, import KML boundaries and automate your flight plans. Deploy within your local network and share routes. Reduce labor costs, increase efficiency, and gather real-time data faster.

Collect Better Data with Terrain Following over Rugged Mining Landscapes

UgCS excels in planning drone missions over complex terrain. Choose between multiple terrain algorithms (AGL, Smart AGL, AMSL). Adjust resolution, slope angles, and skip gaps to optimize battery usage. Achieve accurate measurements and gather higher-quality real-time data.

Stop Flying with Outdated Maps

Mining environments constantly change. Import your own digital elevation models (DEM) and up-to-date maps into UgCS. Add KML outlines, create custom no-fly zones, and place markers to share crucial data with your team. UgCS works fully offline, ensuring data security and accuracy.

Standardize Flight Planning – Use Almost Any Drone and any Sensor

Many drone solutions limit you to specific hardware. UgCS supports diverse drone fleets, including DJI, Ardupilot, Autel, and more. Easily transform flight plans between drone/sensor combinations. Standardize operational efficiency across your entire mining process.

What Pilots Can Do Better with UgCS

Mining Exploration & Resource Mapping

Better Terrain Awareness Issue: DJI software limits large elevation model imports, causing inaccuracies in rugged areas.

UgCS Solution: Import unlimited-size digital elevation models (DEM/DSM) to create precise flight paths, even in deep pits or near high walls.

Stockpile Volume Calculation

More Reliable Data Issue: Basic photogrammetry by most drone software reduces accuracy.

UgCS Solution: Double-grid photogrammetry, Circlegrammetry, and LiDAR surveys ensure accurate site models and volumetric measurements.

High-Wall & Vertical Inspections

Full Automation Issue: Manual vertical scans may cause data inaccuracies due to overlap issues.

UgCS Solution: Automated Vertical Scan Tool delivers precise overlap, full customizability, and repeatable missions.

Tailing Dam Inspections

Safer & More Accurate Issue: Other solutions' lack of offline capabilities complicates remote inspections.

UgCS Solution: Fully offline flight planning and real-time monitoring—no internet required.

Haulage Road Optimization

Custom Corridor Scanning Issue: Mobile-based planners fail to optimize complex corridor inspections.

UgCS Solution: Plan custom haul road missions, lowering operational expenses, saving survey time, and reducing fuel costs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Your Questions About Mining Drone Solutions

What is a drone mining survey?

A drone mining survey uses UAVs equipped with advanced sensors like high-resolution cameras, LiDAR, or magnetometers. They produce accurate 3D models and digital elevation models, aiding operational efficiency.

Why Drones are Becoming the New Industry Standard?

Drones offer operational cost savings, improved safety by eliminating hazardous conditions, and provide accurate, real-time data.

How Drones Impact Mining?

Drones enhance safety, reduce labor costs, optimize inventory management, and improve operational efficiency with precise data collection.

How do UAVs help in mineral exploration?

UAVs gather real-time data using advanced sensors to map magnetic fields, terrain, and geology, enabling safer and faster exploration.

How UAV Mining Improves Stockpile Management?

UAVs create accurate measurements of stockpiles through high-resolution 3D models, improving inventory management and reducing blind spots.

How Does UAV Mining Enhance Exploration?

Drones quickly generate accurate site models and maps, streamline mining exploration, and ensure efficient mining operations by identifying new resources and assessing site conditions.

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