Mine surveying by drone in Jordan delivers centimetre-grade pit volumes, stockpile measurements, and slope-stability assessments in a single flight day — replacing weeks of ground survey with safer, more frequent updates. Drones reach steep faces and unstable terrain that ground crews can’t safely walk, and produce datasets that drop straight into mine-planning software.
Why mines in Jordan are switching to drones
The drivers are speed, safety, and frequency. Drone flights replace weeks of GPS-rover work with a single day, eliminate the need for surveyors on unstable faces, and let mines re-survey monthly instead of quarterly — catching production drift earlier.
Core deliverables for mine operations
A standard mine survey package includes: pit-volume calculation against the previous baseline, stockpile volumes by feedstock, a contour map for haul-road planning, a 3D mesh for visualisation, and an accuracy report. All formats import into Maptek Vulcan, Surpac, and Datamine.
Accuracy that holds up to audit
With ground control points and RTK, drone surveys reach 2–5 cm horizontal and 3–8 cm vertical accuracy. That’s well within the tolerance that auditors and equipment suppliers expect. We deliver the full GCP residual report with every survey.
Safety improvements you can quantify
The biggest safety gain is eliminating surveyors from active benches and freshly blasted areas. Insurance and HSE teams in Jordan increasingly count drone surveys as a recognised hazard-reduction control during audits.
How often to fly for best ROI
Most Jordan mines see best ROI with monthly surveys: production drift gets caught early, stockpile reconciliation tightens, and slope movement gets a longer baseline. Quarterly is the minimum we’d recommend; annual surveys miss too much.
CARC clearance for mining areas
Most Jordan mine sites are outside restricted CARC airspace, so permits process in days. Sites near military zones or international borders take longer. We hold the commercial license and submit per project.
Mine drone survey deliverables
| Deliverable | Format | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Pit volume calc | PDF + CSV | Production reconciliation |
| Stockpile volumes | CSV per stockpile | Inventory audit |
| Contour map | DXF / SHP | Haul road planning |
| 3D mesh | OBJ / glTF | Visualisation, slope analysis |
| Orthomosaic | GeoTIFF | Base map for planning |
| Accuracy report | Audit / QA |
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is drone mine surveying vs traditional?
With GCPs and RTK, drone surveys reach 2–5 cm horizontal and 3–8 cm vertical — well within audit tolerance. Multiple flights also let you spot trends ground surveys would miss.
Can drones survey active pits?
Yes — drones can fly during normal pit operations without halting production. We coordinate flight windows with your shift schedule and avoid blast and haul-truck zones.
How much money does a drone survey save vs traditional?
Most Jordan mines save 50–70% on surveyor labour and unlock the ability to fly monthly. The reconciliation gains often exceed the direct cost saving.
Do you provide volume reconciliation against last month?
Yes — every survey can be compared to the previous baseline, producing a net-volume delta and a colour-coded change map for production reporting.
Can drone data integrate with Vulcan, Surpac, Datamine?
Yes. We export in the formats those systems expect (LAS/LAZ point cloud, DXF, GeoTIFF) and align with your project coordinate system.
Work With Loyalty Drones
Need a quote for your next pit survey? Contact Loyalty Drones for a free quote. Related reading: drone services in Jordan. drone laws in Jordan.
