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Autonomous drone platform for mining safety and operational excellence

Deploy automated drone inspections of equipment, conveyors, haul roads, and blast zones, reducing costly downtime through preventive maintenance while enabling continuous operational oversight.

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Transform mine safety from reactive response to continuous oversight

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Deploy autonomous intelligence across critical mining operations

  • Large mining excavator loading earth into a heavy dump truck in an open-pit mine

    Equipment and asset inspections

    Automated inspection missions capture high-resolution imagery of conveyors, crushers, haul trucks, and excavators, detecting wear and failures.

  • Large open-pit mine with excavators, drilling machines, and mining trucks amid dust and rock debris

    Pre-blast and post-blast operations

    Systematic aerial surveys identify hazards from safe distances before personnel re-entry, accelerating clearance while maintaining safety standards.

  • Aerial view of a large open-pit mine with terraced roads and heavy mining machinery operating on multiple levels

    Active pit and haul road monitoring

    Continuous aerial oversight of work zones identifies equipment proximity issues and developing hazards before incidents occur.

  • Aerial view of an open-pit mine with terraced excavation levels, dump trucks, excavators, and a large conical pile of mined material

    Stockpile volume measurement

    Automated photogrammetry missions generate accurate volume calculations without survey crew mobilization or production disruption, eliminating traditional surveying delays.

  • Aerial thermal image of an open-pit mine showing terraced excavation levels, mining trucks, and water bodies adjacent to the site

    Tailings facility monitoring

    Scheduled flights with thermal imaging detect seepage patterns and structural anomalies, enabling proactive maintenance before escalation.

  • Open-pit mine with heavy machinery, including dump trucks and excavators, and power transmission towers on dirt roads

    Infrastructure condition inspection

    Regular aerial missions inspect power lines, pipelines, roads, and remote facilities, documenting maintenance needs with comprehensive visual records.

  • Open-pit mining site with construction equipment and two workers standing near a white pickup truck beside a dirt road

    Emergency response coordination

    On-demand aerial dispatch provides incident commanders with immediate situational awareness to assess hazards before committing responders.

  • Thermal image of an open-pit mine showing excavation vehicles, equipment, and workers emitting heat

    Perimeter security and theft prevention

    Automated nightly patrols detect unauthorized vehicles, equipment tampering, copper theft, and fuel pilferage, protecting high-value assets at remote sites.

FlytBase AI agents built for mining operations

Assist operations and safety teams by automatically highlighting critical details during inspections and incidents, reducing manual review burden and supporting faster decisions.

  • Worn conveyor belt and heavy trucks inside a large open-pit mining quarry

    Equipment wear detection

    Identify structural cracks, component damage, belt wear, and mechanical failures on conveyors, crushers, and trucks, enabling preventive maintenance.

  • Large mining excavator operating in an open pit mine with dump trucks on terraced roads in the background

    Thermal anomaly identification

    Detect overheating motors, bearing failures, electrical hotspots, and equipment malfunctions before catastrophic failure and production loss.

  • Open-pit mine with terraced layers, heavy machinery, and dump trucks on dirt roads

    Structural change detection

    Compare aerial imagery over time, identifying slope movement, settlement, erosion patterns, and infrastructure degradation critical for monitoring.

  • Aerial view of an open-pit mine with large excavation machinery, dump trucks, and a long conveyor belt transporting materials

    Conveyor condition analysis

    Analyze belt alignment, roller condition, material spillage, and structure integrity, automating routine inspection documentation and prioritizing repairs.

  • Aerial view of a mining site with heavy machinery and large segmented stockpiles of different colored minerals and materials

    Stockpile boundary mapping

    Generate precise stockpile boundaries from aerial imagery, enabling accurate volume calculations and inventory tracking without manual surveying.

  • A large open-pit mining site with multiple heavy dump trucks transporting earth on muddy roads

    Haul road surface assessment

    Identify potholes, washouts, debris accumulation, and drainage issues, enabling proactive road maintenance before equipment damage or delays.

  • Thermal image of an open-pit mine with heavy machinery and vehicles visible as bright spots against the dark earth

    Security threat detection

    Detect unauthorized vehicles, personnel in restricted zones, equipment tampering, and theft activities during after-hours patrols with alerts.

  • Open-pit mining site with several large dump trucks and excavators working amidst dust and rocky terrain

    Blast zone hazard identification

    Analyze post-blast areas, identifying misfires, unstable ground, debris hazards, and access obstructions before personnel clearance and re-entry.

Designed to work with your mining operations stack

Built to integrate into mining operations across hardware, software, and regulatory environments without disrupting existing dispatch, safety, or planning systems.

Drones, docks, payloads, robots, and accessories that integrate with FlytBase

Supported Hardware

Support 24/7 autonomous operations with enterprise-grade drones, weatherproof docking stations, and mission-specific payloads — thermal cameras, zoom lenses, spotlights, loudspeakers, and more — orchestrated across diverse environments through one autonomy platform.

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FlytBase Drone Autonomy Platform

Orchestrate missions, automation, AI agents, and workflows through a unified autonomy platform designed for 24/7 mining operations.

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Apps and Integrations

Integrate with SCADA, fleet management, VMS platforms, and mine planning software to fit existing operational workflows.

  • SCADA systems
  • Fleet management
  • VMS platforms
  • Mine planning software
  • Enterprise applications
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Regulatory Approvals

Streamline BVLOS and operational approvals with comprehensive documentation templates and compliance workflows for mining jurisdictions worldwide.

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One platform for enterprise-scale mining drone autonomy

FlytBase provides the reliability, intelligence, and operational maturity required to run autonomous drone programs at scale across mining sites and infrastructure.

  • Proven at scale

    Operate 150+ autonomous drone deployments with proven uptime and production-grade reliability across mining environments.

  • AI-first architecture

    Apply computer vision and analytics designed from the ground up for mining operations, not generic retrofitted capabilities.

  • Enterprise-grade security and compliance

    Meet stringent security requirements with SOC 2 compliance, encrypted transmission, and flexible deployment models.

  • Local product and data sovereignty

    Support in-country data residency, regional compliance needs, and local language requirements for multinational mining operations.

  • True autonomy

    Run 24/7 unattended dock-based operations across pits, processing plants, and remote sites without manual piloting or increased operator workload.

  • Dedicated enterprise support

    Rely on deployment assistance, training, and responsive support teams experienced in mining workflows.

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Connect with our mining autonomy experts to enable safer operations and continuous visibility across your site.

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