Novel Electromagnetic (EM) Survey System on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for mineral exploration
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Health and safety
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Land-use planning
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Permitting processes / policy integration
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Reporting official statistics
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Socio-economic and environmental impact assessments
Challenge the practice is addressing: To allow for eco-friendly, non-invasive geophysical surveys, specifically surveys that have a lower carbon footprint compared with any other existing mineral exploration technologies.
Concrete practice to achieve the expected goal: The sensor-based Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology allows for a comprehensive image of a potential deposit area thus eliminating more traditional invasive exploration methods.
Expected impact/goal of the practice: Especially during the summer months when the UAV can run on solar energy, it offers a minimal carbon footprint and is much cheaper than traditional exploration technologies.
Who is the target user group of the practice/intervention or implementing the practice/intervention? Industry