Localisation and Classification of an Ore Pass Hang-up with the Elios 3 Surveying Drone
Identifying a hang-up in inaccessible spaces like ore passes can take weeks or months with traditional methods, requiring a section of the mine to stop operations and leading to significant revenue losses. CMS scanners often provide incomplete data and lack any visual footage. The Elios 3’s 3D Live Map and its geolocational data allowed mine personnel in Colorado to see exactly where the hang-up was located, the size of the hang-up, and how it was situated in the ore pass, potentially saving weeks of exploratory drilling.