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Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
On-line version ISSN 2411-9717
Print version ISSN 2225-6253
Abstract
JONES, E. et al. Applications for the Hovermap autonomous drone system in underground mining operations. J. S. Afr. Inst. Min. Metall. [online]. 2020, vol.120, n.1, pp.49-56. ISSN 2411-9717. http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2411-9717/862/2020.
The development and application of the Hovermap autonomous flight system are discussed in relation to underground mining, with examples from its early adoption. The current performance of the system and subsequent data interpretation suggest some scenarios in which Hovermap deployment is appropriate. The examples discussed focus principally on improving the detail of observational data from inaccessible areas commonly encountered in underground mines. These insights can then be used in design review and management processes. Recent and future developments in the hardware, software platforms, and the associated data analytics are outlined.
Keywords : LiDAR; automation; drone; underground mining.