A Comprehensive Assessment of Applications of Drone Technology in the Coal Mining Industry

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Authors

  • Rajneesh Kumar
     GM (Geomatics), Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited (CMPDI), Ranchi ,IN
  • Mohit Rastogi
     GM (Civil), Geomatics Division, CMPDI, Ranchi ,IN
  • Chandra Shekhar Singh
     Chief Manager (Mining), CIL, Kolkata ,IN
  • Rakesh Ranjan
     Chief Manager (Geomatics), CMPDI, Ranchi ,IN
  • Tanmoy Pramanik
     Deputy Manager (Geomatics), CMPDI, Ranchi ,IN
  • Bhuvnesh Kumar Gupta
     Deputy Manager (Geomatics), CMPDI, Ranchi ,IN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18311/jmmf/2023/33709

Keywords:

Advancement, of drone technology, Applications & operations, monitoring, VTOL, UAV ortho-mosaic

Abstract

An effort has been made to deliver a complete assessment of the present advancement of the drone technology adopted by Coal India Limited (CIL) through CMPDI and its application in the coal mining industry. Nowadays, drone operations are gaining more and more attentions to ease out routine jobs in the mining industry and unveiling new arenas of opportunity. To name a few, 3D mapping of the mine environment by generating ortho-photo mosaic, blasting monitoring as well as postblast rock fragmentation measurements, inventory monitoring, survey of colonies and residential areas, monitoring of vegetation, settlement etc. been the new areas of interest. This paper offers an assessment of types of drone, their specifications, and specific applications of drones along with various sensors for mining applications. Possibilities of implementation of drone technology in underground mining conditions are also discussed.

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2023-05-24

How to Cite

Kumar, R., Mohit Rastogi, Singh, C. S., Rakesh Ranjan, Tanmoy Pramanik, & Gupta, B. K. (2023). A Comprehensive Assessment of Applications of Drone Technology in the Coal Mining Industry. Journal of Mines, Metals and Fuels, 71(3), 304–310. https://doi.org/10.18311/jmmf/2023/33709

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Volume 71, Issue 3, March 2023

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