With an increased focus on environmental considerations and a need to keep costs down, the mining industry is constantly searching for innovative solutions. One of the most effective examples of this is the utilisation of drones, as Dario Valenza, founder of Carbonix, details in his recent article with Austmine.
Drones: The Catalyst for a Safer and Greener Revolution in Mining, provides a fascinating look at how one of Australia’s most important sectors is evolving and adapting to new technology. And with good reason; by 2040, it’s expected that adopting drones will save the industry a massive $2.4 billion.
But it’s not just savings that are fuelling a drone revolution: it’s also the opportunity to make a difference to the environment. At one of BHP’s mining sites, the switch to drones from traditional aircraft has already reduced fuel consumption for aerial survey work by 40%, noise pollution by 50%, and operational costs by 30%.
A key enabler for adoption at scale is practicality. Carbonix drones can take off and land vertically in almost any terrain, their infrastructure footprint is much smaller than traditional aircraft. Combined with longer flight times enabled by Carbonix technology, this mean companies can cover more ground, more effectively.
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