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Drones get ready for take-off

Drones have played a revolutionary role in exploration and surveying over the past decade, but innovative wing designs, new sensor technologies and autonomous capabilities are opening the way to a deeper expansion into mining’s value chain

Fixed-wing models can have a greater range than multi-copters

Fixed-wing models can have a greater range than multi-copters

Drone-related investment has accelerated in recent years, with 56% of mines investing in UAVs in 2019 compared with 44% in 2018, according to a 2020 GlobalData report. However, for many mines, the focus...

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the mining sector, brought to you by the Mining Magazine Intelligence team.

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