MineFLY™ is a suite of products developed through the use of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), commonly known as a drone.

The available suite of products include high quality, low cost:

Example of an Aerial Photo.

  • High Resolution Aerial Photos

  • Digital Orthophotography

  • Topography Contour Product Deliverables

  • Stockpile Volume Inventories

  • Mineral Resource Estimates

  • Reclamation Grading Conformance

  • Virtual Aerial Simulation Videos

Example of Contours.

Because UAVs fly relatively close to the ground, MineFLY products are produced at a much higher resolution compared to the traditional method using a full-size airplane.

UAV technology and associated software is capable of creating a surface model that is used to generate a topographic map down to 1-ft contours.* MineFLY products can utilize existing ground control, or EnviroMINE can work with a licensed surveyor to establish new ground control, if needed.

MineFLY customers have found these services to reduce the cost and time associated with obtaining aerial photos, maps, and related deliverables.

 

"I've used EnviroMINE's MineFLY services at multiple mine sites in Arizona. The results are always fast and accurate. EnviroMINE makes evaluating my inventory very simple and stress-free, so I can focus on managing the day-to-day mine operations.”
- Jim Schroeder, Hanson Aggregates
 

As a mining industry innovator, EnviroMINE’s MineFLY suite of products were highlighted in an article titled “Flying High on Potential of UAV Technology in Construction and Beyond”, in the latest issue of California Asphalt, a CalAPA publication. The article focused on the use of UAVs for commercial purposes within the mineral resources industry.

Virtual Aerial Simulation Video

Legality and Safety

In order to legally use a UAV for commercial services, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires the operator to have a Part 107 certificate, Certificate of Authorization Waiver (COA), aircraft registration, and comply with all applicable regulations.

Our drone mapping services are fully compliant with Part 107, so you can trust us to provide you with reliable and professional aerial mapping solutions. We have certified remote pilots who are knowledgeable about Part 107 regulations and will ensure that all our operations are conducted in compliance with the FAA requirements.

"Flying unmanned aircraft in violation of the Federal Aviation Regulations is illegal and can be dangerous," said FAA Administrator Michael Huerta in an October 2015 FAA press release that brought attention to a $1.9 million fine against a company that violated UAV regulations.

Don’t risk operating your drone illegally!  By hiring EnviroMINE for your aerial mapping and contour product services, your company will save time, reduce costs, and have peace of mind knowing that we operate in full compliance with FAA regulations.

*The data collected has a relative accuracy from 10 cm down to 4 cm. Sub-inch absolute accuracy (real-world coordinates) is achievable when ground control is used.

Contact James DeCarolis for more information about the MineFLY suite of products at (619) 284-8515.