Accurate, IBM-compliant drone surveys for open-cast and underground mines — delivering volumetric analysis, 3D pit models, and statutory reporting data with precision and safety that traditional methods cannot match.
The Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) mandates regular survey and volumetric reporting for all mining leases under the MMDR Act. Traditional manual surveys in active mines are slow, inaccurate, and pose serious safety risks to surveyors. Our drone survey solution delivers IBM-compliant data faster, safer, and at fraction of traditional cost.
Monthly IBM compliance surveys that previously took 5–7 days with traditional methods can now be completed in 1–2 days — with greater accuracy, full digital records, and zero risk to survey staff.
Our mining drone surveys serve coal, iron ore, limestone, granite, and all other mineral extraction operations.
Comprehensive aerial mapping of open-cast mines — pit geometry, bench levels, highwall angles, and toe positions for IBM compliance and mine planning.
Precise cut-and-fill volume calculations for extracted mineral, overburden dumps, backfill areas, and stockpile inventory management.
Monthly or quarterly progressive mine plans as required under IBM regulations, comparing actual excavation progress against approved mining plans.
Regular monitoring of highwall and dump slopes to detect deformation, over-steepening, and early warning signs of potential slope failure events.
Volume monitoring of backfilling operations and mined land reclamation progress for MOEF/SEIAA compliance and forest clearance conditions.
Complete statutory survey reports for IBM submission, mining plan revisions, lease renewals, and DGMS inspections in prescribed formats.
We review your mine type, lease area, IBM submission requirements, survey frequency, and previous mine plan data to design the survey scope.
A pre-flight safety assessment is conducted with the Mine Manager. All operations follow DGMS safety protocols and DGCA airspace regulations.
Permanent benchmarks and GCPs are established using DGPS/Total Station and tied to the mine's survey grid for consistent repeat surveys.
UAV flights cover the pit, benches, dumps, and lease boundary. Dense overlap imagery ensures every face and working bench is captured completely.
Photogrammetric processing generates a high-density 3D surface model. Volumes are computed using TIN/Grid methods and cross-checked against reference surfaces.
Statutory survey reports in IBM-prescribed formats, progressive mine plans, and all digital deliverables are provided within 48–72 hours.
High-res georeferenced mine area mosaic
Bench-wise 3D surface & pit geometry
Cut/fill & stockpile volume calculations
IBM-format progressive survey plan
0.5m / 1m interval mine contours
IBM/DGMS format compliance report
Get a custom quote for your mine size and survey frequency. Fast turnaround, statutory-ready reports, nationwide service.