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

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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:   / scottmctavish  
🔸 Company LinkedIn:   / wingtra  
🔸 Website: https://wingtra.com/
🔸 YouTube:    / @wingtra  

Connect with Freeport-McMoRan
🔸 Guest Name: Dylan Shorthouse | Senior Mine Engineer
🔸 LinkedIn:   / dylan-shorthouse-68324345  
🔸 Company LinkedIn:   / posts  
🔸 Website: https://fcx.com/

Chapters
00:00 – Intro to Mining Drone Tech
01:00 – Wingtra Roles in Mining Projects
03:40 – Dylan’s Mining Drone Background
08:40 – What Is Wingtra Drone Technology?
11:40 – Wingtra's Mining Use Case Strategy
15:10 – Freeport’s Drone Journey Begins
19:55 – Drone Impact on Mine Performance
22:55 – Addressing Mining Drone Concerns
29:00 – Managing Drone Project Expectations
30:05 – Balancing Drone Costs & Results
32:25 – Shifting Perspective on Mining Tech
33:25 – Drone Safety in Mining Environments
38:15 – Mission Planning for Mining Sites
39:55 – Mining & Digital Twin Integration
41:25 – How AI Powers Drone Mapping
43:25 – Drone Integration in Mine Ops
44:35 – Sensors for Precision Mapping
49:10 – Drone Tech Evolution in Mining
53:35 – Drone Training for Mine Operators

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