Drone-Based 2D Feature Extraction & CAD GIS Integration of Mining Area

Photograph mine infrastructure and other features in its surrounding with drone photos.

Support Analysis of land cover, infrastructure location and resource areas in the mining area.

Supply the spatial data in details to facilitate further growth and utility management.

Provide the possibility of making decisions based on data on mine operations and environmental monitoring.

All features (infrastructure, poles, drains, bridges), water bodies (ponds, streams, wells), land classes (agricultural, built-up, barren, mine, plantation) and utilities (streetlights, solar panels) were identified and mapped.

Manipulated drone image to generate thematic layers and CAD compatible final product to be used in design and monitoring processes.

Developed clear boundaries of mine lands, built up areas and the built environment among other classes of land use.

Digitization of road networks, haul routes, and drainages to improve the visibility and investigate connectivity.