Drones in Natural ResourcesManagement

Landfolio for Natural Resources 2019 User ConferenceJustin Saunders

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ADVANTAGES

DRONE TECHNOLOGY

With the use of new drone technology it is now possible to quickly capture detailed andaccurate mapping in both 2D and 3D efficiently. This creates an opportunity to empower localpilots to capture geospatial data and carry out quick analysis using available technology atconsiderably lower costs.

SECTORS

DRONE TECHNOLOGY

Drone mapping use cases by Industry include: natural resources, exploration, mining,construction, land surveying/cadastre, inspection & monitoring, environmental impact,agriculture, forestry, emergency management, education, real estate, education, health andhumanitarian.

MINING

CONSTRUCTION

URBAN

AGRICULTURE &

CADASTRE

DAMS, Floods & Droughts

SOCIAL & HUMANITARIAN

DRONE SURVEY

What’s involved in a

1

Methodology

NOT JUST PRETTY PICTURES

PROCESSPRODUCTS

GCP’s

MINING EXAMPLE2

Natural Resources

RESOLUTION / SCALE

DRONE 3cmSATELLITE 50cm

DIGITAL SURFACE MODEL

SATELLITE 30m DRONE DSM 3cm

3D DERIVATIVES

SATELLITE 50cm

3

Analysis & Visualisation

ANALYSIS

DIGITAL SURFACE MODEL

ENGINEERING PROFILE

THANK YOU

Justin Saunders justin@africabees.com +44 7956 285077 www.africabees.com