Wingtra & Freeport-McMoRan: How Advanced Drone Mapping is Transforming Mining Operations #282

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Explore the groundbreaking impact of drone technology on the mining industry. Scott McTavish, Head of Business Development Americas at Wingtra, and Dylan Shorthouse, Senior Mine Engineer at Freeport-McMoRan, share how drones are revolutionizing mine operations. Learn how drones are being used for mapping, surveying, and data collection with unmatched precision and efficiency, drastically reducing costs and improving safety in mining environments.

Discover how Wingtra's cutting-edge vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) drones, paired with Freeport-McMoRan’s innovative applications, are transforming the industry. From capturing high-accuracy data in large-scale operations to navigating challenging conditions like extreme heat and turbulent winds, the advancements shared in this discussion offer a glimpse into the future of mining technology.

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Connect with Wingtra
🔸 Guest Name: Scott McTavish | Head of Business Development Americas
🔸 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmctavish/
🔸 Website: https://wingtra.com/
🔸 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wingtra/
🔸 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Wingtra

Connect with Freeport-McMoRan
🔸 Guest Name: Dylan Shorthouse | Senior Mine Engineer
🔸 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-shorthouse-68324345/
🔸 Website: https://fcx.com/
🔸 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/freeport-mcmoran-inc/posts/

Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
2:30 - Drone Landscape Evolution
3:00 - Photogrammetry
5:46 - Featured Sponsors
8:38 - Wingtra Overview
9:57 - Ease of use & Integration
11:06 - Surveying Focus
12:55 - Featured Sponsors
14:59 - Freeport's Drone Program
18:11 - Mapping then vs now
19:53 - Advanced Mapping Data
22:53 - Drone Concerns
24:24 - Microclimates & Weather
27:01 - Risks vs Reward
33:01 - Optimizing for Safety
35:34 - Predictive Maintenance
37:00 - Wingtra’s Innovator Program
41:21 - AI Exploration
43:35 - Integrating Technology
48:21 - Adapting Wingtra
53:02 - Cost Comparison
54:14 - Training Pilots
58:00 - Takeaways & Conclusion

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