Recording: When Minutes Matter Underground – How Autonomous Drone Technology Enabled Emergency Response in 48hrs
More than just a real-world emergency response story, this webinar presents a compelling vision for the future of underground operations where comprehensive site intelligence no longer requires putting lives at risk.
When a catastrophic fall of ground occurred at a limestone quarry, covering 22 acres of unstable underground workings, time was running out. Spanning over 5 kilometers of GPS-denied tunnels with ongoing structural failures, the site demanded rapid assessment — but traditional surveying methods couldn’t reach it.
Through the collaboration of UAS and Emesent’s Hovermap technology, an autonomous exploration mission was launched, achieving complete 3D mapping in just 48 hours.
You’ll discover:
- How autonomous navigation performed under extreme pressure in GPS-denied conditions
- The moment-by-moment decisions enabled by 360° real-time camera feedback
- Technical innovations that maintained connections 800 meters underground
- Lessons learned that are transforming proactive mine safety programs industry-wide
More than just a real-world emergency response story, this webinar presents a compelling vision for the future of underground operations where comprehensive site intelligence no longer requires putting lives at risk.