How SQM Turns Aerial Data into Mining Intelligence

In our previous session with SQM, we explored how autonomous drones were deployed across their lithium mining operations. This webinar goes one level deeper. SQM will walk through what happens after the drone flies; how RGB and thermal images are processed, analyzed, and transformed into actionable insights that guide daily field operations.

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What You’ll See

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SQM will walk through how RGB and thermal images captured during daily missions are processed, analyzed, and transformed into insights that guide field actions. You’ll see how raw imagery becomes clear signals that help teams decide where to go, what to fix, and why—before issues escalate.

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This session focuses entirely on data interpretation, post-processing, and operational decision-making.

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Key Highlights

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• Post-Flight Image Analysis
  How thermal and RGB images are reviewed, processed, and structured to highlight irrigation issues, dry zones, and anomalies.
• Computer Vision & Algorithms
  A practical look at the algorithms and models used to extract meaningful signals from drone imagery—no theory, only what’s running today.
• From Insight to Action
  How processed outputs are consumed by operations teams and used to prioritize field work instead of manual inspection loops.
• Platform Evolution
  How SQM’s internal platform has matured to support analytics, visualization, and repeatable decision workflows.

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