Mining and Aggregates

Track Progress, Manage Resources, Take Measurements

Discover advanced solutions for data generation, products, and analysis applied to GIS. Planning and managing the needs of the Mining and Aggregates sector.

Products and Services - Drones and Geographic Information Systems

Cutting-edge Drone Solutions for Mapping and Monitoring

In DRONE & GIS, We transform aerial data into strategic intelligence. We specialize in capturing, processing, and analyzing geospatial information, offering solutions that optimize operations and ensure safety.

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With our solutions, you get:

Advanced Analyses

Precise measurements of areas, distances, and volumes are essential for project planning and management.

Operations Optimization

Gain a complete and up-to-date view of your assets and locations, enabling agile decision-making and immediate security assessment.

Unmatched Efficiency

Surveys that traditionally take days or weeks are completed in just a few hours, thanks to the onboard technology of our drones, reducing costs and speeding up your schedule.

Data captured quickly, securely, and accurately.

Currently, competitiveness in the Mining and Aggregates sectors is directly linked to the adoption of Geospatial technologies. In this scenario, the combination of Drones and Geographic Information Systems has become the basis for faster, safer, and more precise projects.

Surveys for projects that can take days or weeks using traditional techniques, with our drones and their onboard technology, take only a few hours.

Intelligent and Automated Inventory Management

Utilize our advanced inventory measurement tool to completely transform the way you manage your assets. This solution automates end-to-end inventory control, eliminating slow and inaccurate manual processes and consequently significantly reducing operational and labor costs.

With the highest quality and accuracy of data rigorously guaranteed by the experienced team of experts at DRONE & GIS, The solution offers much more than just numbers, providing strategic benefits for your business.

Visual Management of Safety and Operational Compliance

The integration of aerial surveys using drones optimizes safety management and operational compliance by providing unified, high-precision digital mapping. This technology allows for the monitoring of critical structures, such as slopes and retaining walls, directly on high-resolution topographic maps, facilitating the identification and proactive mitigation of risks through color-coded visual alerts.

As a result, the solution ensures strict compliance with regulatory standards, avoids fines, reduces downtime, and supports faster and more assertive decisions to protect the entire operation.

Intelligent Management and Topographic Monitoring of Access Roads

Continuous monitoring of transport routes through aerial surveys automates the extraction of vital topographic data, such as slope, width, and elevation of roads. This spatial intelligence allows for the rapid identification of traffic bottlenecks, drainage failures, and degraded surfaces that hinder machinery.

With annotation and sharing features, the tool integrates field and engineering teams, ensuring faster maintenance, greater operational safety, and reduced logistics costs.

Benefits of Drone Technology and Geographic Information Systems from DRONE & GIS in the Mining and Aggregates Industry

Exponential Increase in Operational Safety

The use of drones for inspection and mapping eliminates the need to expose teams to high-risk environments, such as steep slopes, recently demolished areas, and the vicinity of heavy equipment in operation. DRONE & GIS enables remote and detailed monitoring, identifying potential geomechanical faults and ensuring a significantly safer work environment.

Precision and Speed in Volumetric Calculation

Inventory control is crucial for the financial management of mining and quarrying companies. Using drones, DRONE & GIS performs stockpile surveys quickly and with very high precision. The collected data generates 3D models that allow for exact and auditable volumetric calculations, optimizing sales planning, logistics, and production control.

Optimization of Mine Planning and Operations

Aerial Topographic Surveys provide up-to-date, high-resolution data of the entire mine or quarry area in a fraction of the time of traditional methods. This information, processed and integrated into a GIS environment by DRONE & GIS, allows engineers and managers to make more informed decisions regarding mining progress, equipment placement, access road planning, and waste management.

Environmental Monitoring and Compliance

Drone & GIS technology is a powerful tool for continuous environmental monitoring. It is possible to assess areas for remediation, monitor the stability of tailings dams, detect erosion processes, and track changes in vegetation. The generation of detailed thematic reports and maps facilitates proof of compliance with environmental regulations and strengthens the company's sustainability practices.

Cost Reduction and Increased Productivity

Efficiency in data collection translates directly into cost reduction. Decreased field time, optimized equipment use, and prevention of workplace accidents generate significant savings. Furthermore, the availability of accurate and up-to-date data allows for more effective planning, resulting in an overall increase in productivity and profitability of the operation.

Data Integration for Intelligent Management

The key differentiator of DRONE & GIS lies in its ability to transform raw aerial data into business intelligence. By integrating the information collected by drones into a Geographic Information System (GIS), the company centralizes topographic, geological, and operational data on a single platform. This provides a holistic view of the project, facilitating complex spatial analyses and supporting long-term strategic planning.

Applications of Drone Technology and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from DRONE & GIS in the Mining and Aggregates Industry.

Production Operation and Control
Safety, Geotechnics and Environment

Structural Analysis and Highwall Control

Inspection of Inaccessible Areas

Inspection and Mapping of Underground Mines and Tunnels

Technological Innovations in the Planning and Exploration of Mineral Resources

Even before extraction begins, DRONE & GIS technology is essential for robust planning and accurate assessment of new deposits.

  • High-Precision Topographic Mapping: Creation of Digital Terrain Models (DTM) and Digital Surface Models (DSM) with detailed contour lines. This allows for precise planning of mine infrastructure, including access roads, stockpiles, and facility placement.
 
  • Generation of Georeferenced Orthomosaics: High-resolution, geometrically corrected aerial images that serve as an up-to-date cartographic basis for geological studies, environmental analyses, and mine planning.
 
  • 3D Modeling of the Area: Detailed three-dimensional visualization of the terrain, facilitating the identification of geological structures, drilling planning, and visual communication of projects.

Production Operations Management and Control

In day-to-day operations, the data collected and processed by DRONE & GIS offers unprecedented control over production and safety.

  • Precise Volume Calculation: Technology allows for the calculation of volumes quickly, securely, and accurately, eliminating the uncertainties of traditional methods and providing crucial data for inventory control, sales planning, and production reconciliation.
 
  • Monitoring the Progress of Mining: Regular monitoring of the evolution of pits, mining faces, and berms. Comparing surveys over time (temporal mapping) allows verification of whether the execution is in accordance with the planning, optimizing extraction and ensuring geotechnical stability.
 
  • Transportation Route Optimization: Analysis of the road and ramp layout within the mine to identify bottlenecks, optimize truck flow, and reduce cycle time, resulting in fuel savings and increased fleet efficiency.
 
  • Blast Inspection: Pre- and post-blast analysis to assess rock fragmentation, blasting plan effectiveness, and area safety, allowing for adjustments for future blasts.

Integrated Risk Management in Safety, Geotechnics and Environment

Safety and sustainability are cornerstones of modern mining, and DRONE & GIS technology offers essential tools for risk management.

  • Remote Geotechnical Inspection: Monitoring slopes, tailings dams, and waste rock piles to identify early signs of instability, such as cracks, erosion, or mass displacement, without exposing technicians to hazardous areas. 
 
  • Environmental Monitoring and Enforcement: Monitoring the recovery of degraded areas, controlling erosion processes, monitoring water bodies and vegetation surrounding the mine. The data generated are fundamental for environmental compliance reports and for license management. 
 
  • Drainage and Water Resources Management: Mapping watersheds and water flows to plan efficient drainage systems, preventing contamination and ensuring proper water management in operations.

Detailed Structural Analysis and Control of High Walls

Monitor the stability of your high walls with a technology that combines safety and precision. Through detailed three-dimensional models, generated from point clouds, our solution allows you to:

  • Anticipating Risks: Detect even the smallest movements and deformations in rocks early, identifying unstable zones before they become a problem. 
 
  • Act Quickly: Gain access to reliable and up-to-date data for agile, evidence-based decision-making. 
 
  • Operate Safely: Eliminate the exposure of teams to hazardous areas by conducting complete inspections remotely.

Detailed Inspection of Inaccessible Areas

Drones mitigate these risks by enabling the collection of detailed data from a safe distance. With their ability to maneuver in confined and complex spaces, they have become an indispensable tool for a comprehensive and proactive assessment of mining infrastructure.

  • Inspection of Pit Walls and Mining Faces
  • Stability Analysis
  • Post-detonation monitoring
  • Inspection of Processing Plants
  • Conveyor Belt Monitoring
  • Pipeline and Water Main Inspection
  • Inspection of Pit Walls and Mining Faces
  • Tailings Dam Inspection

Inspection and Mapping of Underground Mines and Tunnels

By deploying drones specifically designed for confined space applications and equipped with high-tech sensors (LIDAR, RGB, and THERMAL), it's possible to create real-time 3D maps, even in locations without GPS signal and with little or no light. This is vital for:

  • Assessing Structural Integrity: To identify cracks, fissures, and areas of instability in the walls and ceilings of tunnels and galleries.
 
  • Risk Monitoring: To map hazardous areas and accumulations of toxic gases, such as methane and carbon monoxide, without exposing workers.
 
  • Inspection of Old Buildings: Safely navigate and inspect abandoned mining areas.

Increased productivity and complete safety at every stage of your operation.

Large-Scale Mapping

Our technology delivers accurate topographic data quickly and in a consolidated manner, eliminating the need for long and costly field trips. The result? Faster analysis, smarter decisions, and a significant reduction in operational costs.

Reliable Data, Even Under Extreme Conditions

We accurately map the most complex and elevated areas of your operation. We deliver highly precise data with unquestionable consistency, regardless of geographical challenges.

Elevate the Safety Standard of Your Operation

Through frequent remote inspections, we deliver a comprehensive view of mine conditions, enabling early detection of anomalies and continuous protection of both your team and your assets.

Web-based Asset Management Platform

Our 3D platform integrates everything: from precision aerial maps and ground cameras to surveying equipment data and even field team notes. Create a living, interactive digital twin of your industry, accessible to anyone on your team, at any time. Optimize processes, accelerate communication, and make faster, smarter decisions.

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