TECHNOLOGY

Drones have more to offer for mining

The use of drones in the mining industry has exploded in recent years, but most mining companies are yet to realise the true potential of drones to add value, according to global industry leader Airobotics

David Upton
"Automated drones free up time for humans on site to focus on analysis and investigation of the data," said Airobotics' Dan Ward

"Automated drones free up time for humans on site to focus on analysis and investigation of the data," said Airobotics' Dan Ward

The start-up burst onto the mining scene in Australia last year after winning business in the iron ore industry. Its leadership in drone technology was confirmed in January when Airobotics was first...

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