Access The Elios 3 was able to fly directly up the ore pass, capturing both visual footage and LiDAR data that were displayed on a 3D Live Map. This provided a clear, real-time view of the blockage, helping engineers understand its structure and origin. Speed What once took two months to locate was found in just ten minutes, drastically reducing downtime and allowing operations to resume faster. Precise Data The 3D Live Map and geolocation data from the Elios 3 gave mine staff exact coordinates of the blockage, eliminating the need for time-consuming exploratory drilling and saving labor costs. Door And Window Equipment Roll Forming Machine Doors And Windows Equipment,Door And Window Profiles Rolling,Materials For Doors And Windows,Door And Window Manufacturing Industry Huai'an Senyu Intelligent Technology Co., LTD , https://www.jshasyzn.com3D Maps From Elios 3 Help Mining Operation Find Cause Of Ore Pass Hangup In 10 Minutes
A major mining operation used the Elios 3 to quickly identify the cause of a blockage in an ore pass, pinpointing its exact location and visualizing the clog in just ten minutes. This rapid response saved time, resources, and potential production losses.
Key Benefits
Introduction
In mining, ore is transported through vertical ore passes from extraction areas down to haulage levels. These systems are crucial for efficient operations. However, blockages—known as hangups—can occur, halting the flow and causing significant delays. Traditionally, identifying and clearing such issues has been a slow, labor-intensive process.
Customer Needs
A mining company in Colorado faced a major hangup in one of their ore passes. The blockage was so large that it completely stopped the flow of ore. Initial attempts to locate the issue using a CMS scanner and sewer camera only revealed general information, leading to weeks of drilling and blasting with no success. After two months of failed efforts, the area was abandoned without ever understanding the true nature of the blockage.
Solution
During a site visit, Flyability demonstrated the Elios 3 drone. With its ability to navigate tight spaces and provide live 3D mapping, the team saw an opportunity. They decided to use the Elios 3 to fly up the ore pass and get a clear view of the blockage.
Results
Within ten minutes, the Elios 3's 3D Live Map provided precise data showing the exact location of the hangup. The drone revealed that the blockage was a single massive rock, not multiple smaller ones as previously thought. This insight would have changed the entire approach to clearing the pass, potentially saving weeks of work and reducing risks.
Key Benefits
Conclusion
The success of the Elios 3 in this case has led the mining operation to plan for future use in similar situations. They also see potential for using the drone in other hard-to-reach areas of the mine. By providing accurate, real-time data, the Elios 3 is proving to be a valuable tool in improving safety, efficiency, and productivity in mining operations.