*SOEIT, Sanskriti University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India, Email id: rishisikka.ec@sanskriti.edu.in
Online Published on 03 January, 2022.
Drones have been employed for a range of civilian and military purposes and tasks, including unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) and micro air vehicles (MAVs). Depending on the kind of operation, these unmanned aircraft systems may carry a variety of sensors, including acoustic, optical, chemical, and biological sensors. The purpose of this article is to give a thorough overview of drone technology and its applications in the mining sector. Drones have sparked increasing interest in the mining sector for regular tasks. 3D mapping of the mining environment, ore control, rock discontinuities mapping, post blast rock fragmentation measures, and tailing stability monitoring are just a few of the uses available. The article provides an overview of commercially available drone types, specs, and uses for mining applications. Finally, the research requirements for developing and deploying drones for underground mining applications are addressed.
Abandoned Mining, Drones, Remote Sensing, Surface Mining, Underground Mining
