Validation of UAV application to solve surveying tasks at the Dukat mine

DOI: https://doi.org/10.30686/1609-9192-2023-1-47-50

M.V. Rylnikova, D.A. Klebanov, E.A. Knyazkin Institute of Comprehensive Exploitation of Mineral Resources of Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian Federation Russian Mining Industry №1 / 2023 р. 47-50

Abstract: The article is dedicated to the study of the existing experience of performing surveying operations using an unmanned aerial vehicle (Phantom 4 Pro UAV with RTK mode) at the Dukat mine. Based on the performed analogue and geometric comparison of the empirical distribution of the built models, it has been determined that the use of Phantom 4 Pro with the RTK mode is a key priority and that the discrepancy with the total station measurements is within the specified tolerance. In particular, it was determined that the accuracy of determining volumes based on the photogrammetric data is influenced by many factors, e.g. the error of the instrument, positional accuracy of the surveyor' pickup refinement, the geometric correctness of the object, and on this basis, the approximation of measurements and comparative analysis of data obtained by geodetic and photogrammetric methods were performed. The results of the research can be useful in the practical activities of the surveying service at the enterprise.

Acknowledgments: Special thanks to Mark Viktorovich Shpagin, assistant surveyor of the Dukat mine, for the advisory assistance provided.

Keywords: UAV, quadrocopter, drone, shooting, mean square error, volume, GPS, photogrammetric methods

For citation: Kurbatova V.V., Volin A.M., Lomakina N.E., Garifulina I.Yu., Kuzmenkov M.A. Validation of UAVs in solving surveying tasks at the Dukat mine. Russian Mining Industry. 2023;(1):47–50. https://doi.org/10.30686/1609-9192-2023-1-47-50

Article info

Received: 13.01.2023

Revised: 07.02.2023

Accepted: 08.02.2023

Information about the authors

Veronika V. Kurbatova – Cand. Sci. (Eng.), Associate Professor, Polytechnic Institute, Northeastern State University, Magadan, Russian Federation; e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Alexander M. Volin – Senior Lecturer of the Department of Geology and Mining, Polytechnic Institute, North-Eastern State University, Magadan, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Natalia E. Lomakina – Senior Lecturer of the Mining Department, Polytechnic Institute, Northeastern State University, Magadan, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Irina Yu. Garifulina – Senior Lecturer of the Department of Geology and Mining, Polytechnic Institute, Northeastern State University, Magadan, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Maxim A. Kuzmenkov – Associate Lecturer of the Department of Geology and Mining, Polytechnic Institute, NorthEastern State University, Magadan, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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