DBV Underground Drone
Remote Access. Real Time Insight.
A purpose-built underground drone for mining survey in GPS denied environments. Deploy the SafeScanner into confined, hazardous, and inaccessible spaces to capture decision-ready 3D data without human entry.
Reliability and Measurable Accuracy.
Accuracy
±5 mm
Flight (LOS) Range
150m
Scan Speed (pts/s)
5.2M
Accessibility
2x1 m
From Rock Face to Real-Time.
A unified workflow designed to collapse the timeline between capture and decision.
Capture
Deploy the DBV Drone into post-blast voids for rapid 3D capture.
Process
Automated noise removal, geo-referencing, and more via Eclipsed.
Decide
Secure visualization and measurement in the NimbVault Portal.
The Integrated 3D LiDAR Ecosystem
One Core Sensor, Infinite Applications
SafeSight provides a complete subterranean survey ecosystem rather than disconnected tools. This system is designed to collapse the timeline between data acquisition and operational action. At the core of this ring is the SafeScanner™, a versatile, high-precision LiDAR payload engineered for high-quality in-motion data capture. The DBV Underground Drone serves as the specialized aerial platform for this modular sensor, allowing the ecosystem to reach the most challenging vertical and GPS denied environments in your mine.
Active, Sensor-Driven Avoidance
The DBV Underground Drone utilizes an active collision prevention system that detects obstacles before contact occurs. This approach supports predictable flight and clean data capture without the weight or airflow penalties of physical guards.
Virtual Protection Zone:
A 2-meter diameter monitored zone at propeller height.
Onboard Processing:
Dedicated micro LiDAR sensors detect obstacles in real time.
Pilot Assist:
Position control and autonomous hover support confident navigation in complex spaces.
Built for Any Environment
Post-Blast Stopes
Capture 100 percent of void volume from a safe standoff distance.
Vertical Raises
Inspect ore passes and raises for blockages or wear.
Hazardous Access
Remote mapping of fall-of-ground areas without personnel exposure.
Assessment
Rapid condition assessment in areas with unsupported ground.
Verify Coverage. Eliminate Rework.
Live Render visualization in the SafeSight App allows operators to see the 3D model build during flight. Ensure complete coverage before leaving the site.
Live Render
Final Scan
Quantifiable Operational Advantage.
Shift operations from reactive reporting to proactive control within the same shift.
$4.5M+
Annual Benefit
From a 1-hour reduction in cycle time at a 1,000 tpd operation.
$16.2M+
Recovered Value
Through improved reconciliation and stope visibility.
50%
Time Reduction
In total underground survey hours required.
Ready to Mobilize Your Underground Survey?
Connect with a SafeSight specialist to schedule a technical review of your site workflows.
Every mine is different. We start by understanding your workflows, constraints, and objectives, then align the right capture and processing tools to your operation.
1. Discovery first
We learn how your site operates, where data gaps exist, and what decisions the data needs to support.
2. Scoped solution alignment
Based on access, environment, and outcomes, we recommend the capture bundles and software that fit your mine, not a fixed package.
3. Clear path forward
If a pilot makes sense, we define scope, success metrics, and next steps together before any commitment.
