A comprehensive review of applications of drone technology in the mining industry

Javad Shahmoradi, Elaheh Talebi, Pedram Roghanchi, Mostafa Hassanalian

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Abstract

This paper aims to provide a comprehensive review of the current state of drone technology and its applications in the mining industry. The mining industry has shown increased interest in the use of drones for routine operations. These applications include 3D mapping of the mine environment, ore control, rock discontinuities mapping, postblast rock fragmentation measurements, and tailing stability monitoring, to name a few. The article offers a review of drone types, specifications, and applications of commercially available drones for mining applications. Finally, the research needs for the design and implementation of drones for underground mining applications are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Article number34
Pages (from-to)1-25
Number of pages25
JournalDrones
Volume4
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2020

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Keywords

  • Abandoned mining
  • Drones
  • Remote sensing
  • Surface mining
  • Underground mining

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Information Systems
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Artificial Intelligence

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