Case Study: IFDC achieves $500,000 in savings for underground mine inspections with Flyability’s Elios 3

IFDC saves $500,000 and cuts mine inspection time by 60% with Flyability

IFDC, a specialized company providing inspection services for the mining industry in Oman, faced the challenge of conducting hazardous post-blast inspections and volume calculations in unstable, GPS-denied underground mine environments. They turned to Flyability and its Elios 3 drone to remotely access these dangerous areas and gather critical data while eliminating safety risks for their staff.

Flyability's solution involved deploying the collision-tolerant Elios 3 drone, equipped with LiDAR and a 4K camera, to perform remote scans immediately after blasts. This allowed IFDC to provide highly accurate data for volume calculations and condition assessments without waiting for ground stabilization. The results were significant, with inspection times sped up by 60% and a total cost saving of $500,000 achieved across 15 projects, all while greatly improving worker safety.

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