Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
LKAB demonstrates how to efficiently map ore passes in its underground mine by using drones. Discover how the Kiruna mine adopted the Elios 3 mapping drone and transformed an 8-hour operation into a mere 20-minute job. Using the Elios 3 to inspect and map an #OrePass, they managed to save ~7 hours of work and collect more accurate and complete data than previously possible. #OrePassInspection #OrePassMapping #OrePass #OrePassUAV
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Ore passes are critical vertical or steeply inclined shafts found in underground mines, responsible for moving extracted material from upper mining levels down to crushers or haulage systems below. Because they handle constant impact from falling rock, ore passes wear down, can become blocked, or develop structural issues, making regular inspections critical for both safety and production.
At LKAB's Kiruna mine, one of the largest underground iron ore mines in the world, they regularly inspect all of their 40 ore passes to make sure they are not getting too much wear. Deformations might lead to collapses or clogs. These vertical shafts are critical for transporting ore, but due to their hazardous environment, manual entry is not possible.
“Before we got the drone, it took about 8 hours to inspect one ore pass. With the Elios 3, a single pilot can do it in just 20 minutes” says Daniel Jatko from LKAB.
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#OrePass #OrePassMapping #OrePassInspection #MappingDrone #MappingUAV #LKAB #UndergroundMine #UndergroundDrone #Elios3 #Flyability
LKAB demonstrates how to efficiently map ore passes in its underground mine by using drones. Discover how the Kiruna mine adopted the Elios 3 mapping drone and transformed an 8-hour operation into a mere 20-minute job. Using the Elios 3 to inspect and map an #OrePass, they managed to save ~7 hours of work and collect more accurate and complete data than previously possible. #OrePassInspection #OrePassMapping #OrePass #OrePassUAV
Find out more on ore pass inspections 👉 youtu.be/uWLFI0lmn90
Ore passes are critical vertical or steeply inclined shafts found in underground mines, responsible for moving extracted material from upper mining levels down to crushers or haulage systems below. Because they handle constant impact from falling rock, ore passes wear down, can become blocked, or develop structural issues, making regular inspections critical for both safety and production.
At LKAB's Kiruna mine, one of the largest underground iron ore mines in the world, they regularly inspect all of their 40 ore passes to make sure they are not getting too much wear. Deformations might lead to collapses or clogs. These vertical shafts are critical for transporting ore, but due to their hazardous environment, manual entry is not possible.
“Before we got the drone, it took about 8 hours to inspect one ore pass. With the Elios 3, a single pilot can do it in just 20 minutes” says Daniel Jatko from LKAB.
Get in touch with us at Flyability 👉 bit.ly/4d2dJ3a
Meet us at trade shows and events 👉 bit.ly/3W29ApB
Learn more about ore pass inspections with drones 👉 bit.ly/3Q49Pg4
#OrePass #OrePassMapping #OrePassInspection #MappingDrone #MappingUAV #LKAB #UndergroundMine #UndergroundDrone #Elios3 #Flyability
