Mining Robotics & Surveying Solutions
Aerial, ground, and sensor-based robotics engineered for mine surveying, inspection, mapping, and safety operations.
Whether operating in open-pit mines, underground tunnels, tailings facilities, or remote exploration sites, Remote Robotic provides mission-ready tools designed to help mining teams work safer, faster, and with higher accuracy.
Remote Robotic is an Authorized Canadian Dealer
Trusted by Mining Enterprises Across Canada
We’ve supported some of the largest mining and resource companies in Canada and beyond—including Teck Resources, Glencore, EVR (formerly Teck), Agnico Eagle, Newmont, and Vale. Our team doesn’t just understand robotics—we understand the realities of industrial environments. From underground operations to remote northern sites, we bring real field experience, proven workflows, and practical insight into every consultation.
Benefits of Mining Robotics & Surveying Solutions
Accurate Surveying & Mapping
LiDAR and photogrammetry systems deliver precise 3D models for engineering, planning, and safety analysis—such as monthly pit-volume reconciliation, highwall stability modeling at open-pit mines, or stope cavity monitoring underground.
Safer Inspection Workflows
Robotics reduce the need for personnel to enter hazardous or unstable areas. For example, using drones to inspect highwalls after blasting, sending Spot into crusher buildings for confined-space checks, or capturing data over active haul roads without exposing survey teams to traffic
Faster Data Collection
Aerial systems dramatically reduce the time needed to capture large mining areas compared to ground methods. Sites that previously took 6–8 hours of manual surveying can now be mapped in under 30 minutes.
Enhanced Operational Awareness
Real-time data improves decision-making for production, maintenance, and safety teams. Examples include thermal inspections of electrical substations, stockpile tracking for daily production meetings, and live-streamed drone footage during emergency responses.
Reduced Downtime
Early detection of structural issues or equipment problems helps prevent operational interruptions—such as identifying heat anomalies on conveyor idlers, spotting cracks in tailings infrastructure, or detecting misalignments in overhead power lines.
Scalable Solutions Across Sites
Robotics support open-pit, underground, processing plants, tailings facilities, and exploration camps. The same tech stack can move between sites—like using a drone for weekly pit scans at one operation, then redeploying it for tailings berm patrols or mill-roof inspections at another.
Remote Operations Center (ROC): Zero Hardware Investment, Guaranteed Data Delivery
Our ROC program gives mining operations instant access to high-quality drone and robotics data—without purchasing, managing, or maintaining any hardware. We operate the entire workflow on your behalf, from flight planning and mission execution to data processing and reporting. You simply choose the insights you need, and pay a predictable monthly fee. It’s the fastest, safest, and most cost-effective way to modernize site operations without adding internal burden.
No Upfront Capital Costs
Eliminate the need to buy drones, sensors, or ground robots. ROC provides enterprise-grade equipment and replaces large capital purchases with a simple monthly subscription.
Fully Managed Data Collection
Our experts handle mission planning, mobilization, flight operations, safety compliance, and data processing. Your team receives ready-to-use outputs—3D models, volumetrics, inspection reports, thermal scans, and more.
Guaranteed Data Quality & Consistency
Every deliverable is produced using standardized workflows, calibrated sensors, and repeatable flight profiles. This ensures engineers, geologists, and operations leaders receive reliable data they can trust for reporting and decision-making.
Scalable Across All Your Sites
Whether you need monthly pit scans, weekly stockpile reports, tailings surveillance, or emergency inspections, the ROC program scales to support multiple pits, facilities, and regions—without adding headcount or equipment.
Our Mining Robotics & Surveying Solutions Consultation Process
Our consultation process is shaped by real work with leaders like Teck Resources, Glencore, EVR, Agnico Eagle, Newmont, and Vale. That experience means we understand your challenges from day one—and can recommend solutions that are already proven in demanding industrial environments.
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Tailored Solution Recommendations
We begin by meeting with your team to understand your workflows, hazards, data requirements, and operational constraints. This helps us map out where automation, inspection tools, and remote capabilities can create the biggest impact.
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Live Demonstration
Once we understand your environment, we identify the right mix of drones, ground robots, sensors, and software. Every recommendation is backed by real industrial use cases—ensuring the technology fits your standards, budget, and scalability goals.
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Live Demonstration With Your Team
We bring the equipment on-site or host you at one of our facilities for a hands-on demonstration. Your team gets to see the hardware in action, evaluate data outputs, and understand operational workflows before making any commitment.
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Proof-of-Concept for New Applications
For emerging or high-risk applications, we move into a structured POC phase. This allows your organization to validate performance, test integrations, measure ROI, and build internal buy-in before full deployment.
Learn morePopular Mining Robotics & Surveying Solutions comparison
| Model | DJI Dock 3 | DJI Matrice 400 | Boston Dynamics Spot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compatible drones / Payloads | DJI Matrice 4D / T series | H30T Camera, Zenmuse L3 LIDAR | Spot Cam+IR |
| IP rating | IP56 | IP55 | IP54 |
| Payloads | Thermal & Zoom | Thermal & Zoom, LiDAR, Photogrammetry | Thermal & Zoom, Environmental sensors |
| Operating temperature | -30°C to 50°C (-22°F to 122°F) | -20°C to 50°C (-5°F to 122°F) | 0°C to 35°C |
| Software | FlightHub 2 / FlytBase | FlightHub 2 | Orbit |
NDAA Mining Robotics & Surveying Solutions solutions
| Model | Parrot ANAFI UKR | Teal 2 | Inspired Flight IF800 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight time | Up to 38 minutes | 30+ Minutes | Up to 54 minutes |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP53 | IP43 |
| Payloads | EO/IR | EO/IR | Interchangeable |
| Operating area | LoRa: 20 km / 12.43 m | Up to ~3.1 miles (5 km) range | 19 km max range with Blue Herelink |
| Operating temperature | -36°C to 50°C (-22°F to 122°F) | -35.6 °C to + 43.3 °C | -10°C to 45°C |
| NDAA compliant | |||
| Blue sUAS |
Long-Range VTOL for Mine sites
Long-range VTOL aircraft such as the DeltaQuad provide unprecedented coverage for expansive mining properties. With the ability to fly beyond visual line of sight, carry high-end mapping sensors, and stay airborne for extended missions, VTOL systems are ideal for open-pit environments, remote exploration zones, and large multi-site operations where traditional multirotors fall short. These platforms deliver consistent, high-quality data at a fraction of the time and cost of conventional methods.
Extended Coverage for Massive Sites
VTOL aircraft can easily survey entire pits, tailings facilities, and haul-road networks in a single mission—capturing hundreds of hectares without requiring multiple launch points.
High-Resolution Mapping at Scale
With LiDAR or high-end photogrammetry payloads, VTOLs generate detailed terrain models, stockpile volumes, and change-detection layers over vast areas, helping engineering and geology teams stay ahead of daily operational changes.
Reliable Performance in Remote Regions
DeltaQuad-class systems are built for rugged, isolated environments, making them ideal for exploration camps and satellite operations where terrain, distance, and harsh conditions make manual surveying difficult or unsafe.
Significant Time & Cost Savings
By covering large areas in a single flight and reducing the need for repeated ground surveys, VTOL systems streamline workflows, lower operational hours, and help crews focus on higher-value tasks across the site.
Automated Aerial Operations for Mine sites
Drone Docks enables fully automated flights supporting large-scale mining operations. It delivers precise mapping, routine inspection, and around-the-clock site monitoring without requiring on-site pilots.
Ideal for mines looking to digitize workflows, increase safety, and improve visibility across active pits, stockpiles, haul roads, and perimeter zones.
Automated Mapping
Run scheduled flights for accurate site models, stockpile volumetrics, and terrain monitoring—perfect for daily or weekly operational planning.
Infrastructure & Pit Wall Inspection
Safely inspect highwalls, conveyors, crushers, and haul roads with repeatable autonomous missions, reducing the need for manual inspections in hazardous areas.
24/7 Security Patrol & Perimeter Monitoring
Automated aerial sweeps ensure after-hours oversight of remote access points, equipment yards, and fuel storage zones.
Ultra-Reliable Remote Operations
With weather resistance, automated charging, and cloud-based control, Dock drones supports consistent mining operations across vast sites—even in remote regions
Autonomous Ground Inspections for Mining
Ground robots provide autonomous ground-level access to industrial areas where it’s unsafe or inefficient for workers.
These robots navigate uneven terrain, tunnels, stockpile perimeters, and processing facilities while capturing real-time data, thermal imagery, and environmental measurements. It improves worker safety and delivers consistent inspection insights for mining operations.
Hazard-Zone Inspections
Access areas with dust, noise, machinery, or low visibility—UGV's provides visual and thermal inspection without exposing personnel to risk.
Equipment & Conveyor Monitoring
UGV's autonomously walks predefined routes to inspect crushers, conveyors, pumps, and sub-stations, identifying anomalies like overheating or leaks.
Indoor & Tunnel Navigation
Advanced mobility enables inspection of underground tunnels, ramps, workshops, and storage facilities where wheeled robots cannot operate.
Consistent Data Capture
Repeatable inspection missions ensure reliable, time-stamped data for trend analysis, predictive maintenance, and compliance reporting.
High-Accuracy LIDAR Mapping for Mines
LIDAR provides precise, high-density spatial data essential for open-pit and underground mining operations.
It delivers detailed topography, highwall profiles, and volumetrics with survey grade accuracy—even in low-light or dusty conditions.
Highwall & Slope Monitoring
Capture structural conditions to identify movement, fissures, or instability.
Volumetric Analysis
Generate rapid, accurate stockpile measurements for production tracking and reconciliation.
Underground Mapping
Using handheld mobile LiDAR scanners to create detailed 3D models for drifts, stopes, and tunnels.
Hazard Detection
Identify geometry changes, voids, or dangerous surface variations.
Photogrammetry for Surveying & Mine Planning
Photogrammetry captures high-resolution imagery to create accurate 2D maps and 3D models of pits, stockpiles, roads, and active mining zones. It's ideal for frequent surveys, terrain modeling, and engineering analysis.
High-Resolution 3D Models
Produce digital twins of the mine site for planning and design.
Routine Surveying
Conduct frequent flight surveys to monitor pit progress and environmental compliance.
Stockpile Management
Track volumes and inventory changes with centimeter-level accuracy.
Haul Road Optimization
Identify grade, wear, and alignment issues to improve fleet efficiency.
Robotic Inspection Tools for Safer Mining Operations
Aerial and ground robotics offer safer, repeatable inspections across large mining operations. These tools reduce risk, minimize downtime, and deliver consistent reporting for operations, maintenance, and safety teams.
Equipment Health Monitoring
Inspect crushers, conveyors, shovels, and haul trucks from the air or ground.
Environmental Compliance
Monitor water retention structures, dust emissions, vegetation, and drainage.
Tailings Dam Surveillance
Perform regular surveys for structural integrity, erosion, and seepage detection.
Emergency Assessment
Quickly evaluate landslides, slope failures, or flooding without sending people into danger.
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Zenmuse H30T
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DJI Dock 3 Autonomous Mining Operations
The DJI Dock 3 paired with compatible Matrice 4 series drones enables fully automated flight missions for mines that require regular inspection of haul roads, stockpiles, berms, crushers, tailings, and perimeter security. With scheduled or on-demand launches, Dock 3 acts as a 24/7 overhead intelligence system for large, hard-to-reach areas.
- Automated Mapping & Inspection
Perform autonomous photogrammetry, haul-road condition checks, and regular site surveillance.
- Remote Security Patrols
Monitor perimeter fences, access roads, and after-hours activity from a centralized operations center.
- Weather-Ready Deployment
Rugged dock design ensures readiness in dust-heavy, remote mining environments.
- Continuous Operations
Drone auto-lands, recharges, and relaunches without on-site pilot presence.
Matrice 400 + L3 LiDAR + H30T Payload Suite
This package gives mining teams a powerful aerial data-capture platform. The Matrice 400 with the Zenmuse L3 LiDAR captures high-density terrain models, pit walls, stockpiles, and overburden with survey-grade accuracy. Paired with the H30T, operators also gain thermal and zoom capability for equipment monitoring, night operations, and safety inspections.
- Survey-Grade LiDAR Mapping
Generate DSM/DTM, cut-and-fill data, pit wall profiles, and volumetric stockpile measurements.
- Thermal Equipment & Safety Monitoring
Detect overheated bearings, conveyor hotspots, electrical risks, or underground ventilation anomalies.
- Long-Endurance Aerial Coverage
Large mining areas mapped efficiently with extended flight time and high wind resistance.
- Dual-Payload Flexibility
Switch between LiDAR, thermal, and zoom inspections in a single mission.
Boston Dynamics Spot + IR Camera Inspection Kit
Spot provides automated inspection capabilities where drones cannot operate—inside plants, tunnels, crusher stations, processing facilities, and near heavy machinery. Outfitted with an IR inspection camera, Spot detects anomalies like heat buildup, leaks, misalignment, or unsafe conditions before they escalate.
- Autonomous Ground Patrols
Navigate processing plants, conveyor galleries, pump rooms, and underground adits.
- Thermal Anomaly Detection
Identify overheating motors, faulty bearings, and electrical hotspots.
- Safe Entry Into Hazard Zones
Access areas unsafe for workers due to dust, heat, vibration, or confined spaces.
- Repeatable Inspection Routes
Capture consistent, comparable data for long-term condition monitoring.
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Test drones, robots, and sensors in your Mining operation before committing.
Remote Robotic helps enterprise and public-sector teams validate advanced robotics solutions—drones, UGVs, ROVs, docking systems, and sensors—through a hands-on Proof-of-Concept (POC) program.
Designed for utilities, public safety, mining, energy, and large industrial organizations that are building robotics programs and fleets and need clarity, ROI, and operational certainty before investing.
Mining Robotics & Surveying Solutions FAQ
The Matrice 400 with Zenmuse L3 LiDAR provides the most accurate volumetric data, even on steep or irregular piles.
The Zenmuse P1 paired with the Matrice 400 produces engineering-grade photogrammetry maps
Most drones are not suited for tight underground spaces, but Spot can navigate underground tunnels and declines safely.
Yes — enterprise drones and Spot are engineered for industrial conditions, including dust, wind, and temperature fluctuations.
For Canadian operations, Basic or Advanced RPAS certification is required. We also provide mine-specific training for mapping workflows.
Yes — LiDAR and photogrammetry outputs integrate into geospatial software.
Zenmuse L3 LiDAR or GreenValley LiDAR delivers survey-grade data suitable for volumetrics, terrain modeling, and geotechnical analysis.
Yes — we offer mining-focused proof-of-concept programs for Mining enterprises that are building robotic fleet programs.