On the application of drones: a progress report in mining operations

Khadija Omar Saida Mining and Mineral Processing Engineering Department, Taita Taveta University, Voi, Kenya

Moshood Onifadeb Department of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering, University of Namibia, Windhoek, NamibiaCorrespondence[email protected]

Joseph Muchiri Githiriaa Mining and Mineral Processing Engineering Department, Taita Taveta University, Voi, Kenya

Jibril Abdulsalamc School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Michael Oluwatosin Bodunrind Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria

Bekir Gence The School of Mining Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3943-5103

Oluwagbenga Johnsonb Department of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering, University of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia

Jide Muili Akandeb Department of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering, University of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia

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ABSTRACT

The technological advancement of drones benefited the mining industry and positively transformed operations by providing real-time data. This allows for the identification and mitigation of mining hazards as they emerge, rapid collection of data in risky locations and the ability to share accurate maps and models with shareholders. In order to better understand how drones can serve the mining industry in the most beneficial way, this review discusses the major milestones in history that gave rise to the invention of the modern drones. Furthermore, the current applications and future potential of drones in the mining industry are discussed.

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