Squadrone has successfully carried out a proof of concept in the underground mines of Hindustan Zinc Ltd. (Vedanta) in Udaipur. | Photo credit: special arrangement

Bengaluru-based technology-focused mining services company Squadrone has become India’s first company to fly autonomous drones in the country’s underground mines. Squadrone has successfully carried out a proof of concept in the underground mines of Hindustan Zinc Ltd. (Vedanta) in Udaipur, Rajasthan.

The company said the success of this project has proven that the application of drone-based Hovermap LiDAR technology will bring about a huge transformation in the way underground mines are mined in India and make a huge difference in the lives of every person. miner in India with increased safety, productivity and efficiency.

“This is a historic moment for us as we become the first company in India to fly autonomous drones in the country’s underground mines. This technology can be used to improve safety and reduce risk, which translates into more efficient, profitable and smarter mining operations,” said Cyriac Joseph, Founder and CEO of Squadrone Infra and Mining Pvt. Ltd.

He added that the company also plans to work with various other mining and tunneling companies to design and implement innovative applications of this advanced technology.