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Expert Geophysics Implementing Drones for Mineral Exploration

DRONE OPERATIONS FOR MINERAL EXPLORATIONA REVOLUTION By EXPERT GEOPHYSICS

AlteX Client Success Story
DJI Flycart 30

By YIFEI ZHAO

Expert Geophysics has long been a leader in geophysical space, and in 2024, they took a major step forward by implementing advanced drone technology with the DJI Flycart 30 into mineral explorations. Their latest innovation, the MobileMTd system, uses Flycart 30 equipped with electromagnetic sensors to collect high-resolution subsurface data—outperforming traditional heliborne systems in both resolution and accuracy.

Successfully implementing drone technology in geophysics, however, takes more than just the right hardware. It requires a skilled team that can operate these complex systems safely, legally, and efficiently, especially when flying in challenging environments.

To meet that need, Expert Geophysics partnered with AlteX droneHUB to train their pilots on the DJI Flycart 30, a heavy-lift drone built for demanding industrial applications. Their team completed both Advanced Drone Pilot certification and DJI Enterprise Training, gaining the tools and confidence to expand their drone operations.

Here’s what Expert Geophysics shared with us after training:

Why Drone (RPAS) Solutions?

“The use of drone systems offers a range of advantages: they are cost-effective, efficient, and can operate in environments where traditional systems face limitations. Their flexibility and ability to work in low-light conditions make drones a compelling choice for modern subsurface exploration, enabling teams to cover large areas with increased precision and reduced noise resolving in a superior geophysical survey resolution.“

Our Experience with AlteX

“AlteX has been a valuable partner in enhancing our geophysical operations. Their solutions are flexible, safety-focused, and seamlessly complement drone systems by providing a high-performance approach to training both new pilots and experienced operators. We’ve seen firsthand how their training programs significantly improve operational efficiency, accuracy, and safety on the field.”

Why Professional Training Matters?

“Professional training is essential to ensure our team operates DJI enterprise systems at peak efficiency. It not only enhances technical proficiency but also improves safety, troubleshooting, and operational decision-making.
Given the complexity and investment involved in drone systems, proper training is crucial for success.”

Looking Ahead

Expert Geophysics continues to innovate. Their next steps include expanding their drone fleet, integrating new sensors tailored to specific tasks, and collaborating with developers to build a purpose-driven, long-range drone system for large-scale surveys. Ongoing training will remain a key focus as they scale their operations.

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Expert Geophysics Team is Growing

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A New Era of Exploration

Expert Geophysics’ implementation of drone (RPAS) technology, combined with professional training, marks a significant leap forward in mineral exploration. By pairing the precision of drone operations with natural field EM sensing, their MobileMTd system delivers unmatched depth, resolution, and versatility in the field.

Their story is a reminder that innovation doesn’t happen through technology alone, it’s driven by the people behind it, and the knowledge they carry into every flight.

April 2, 2025
How to Improve Your Drone Operations with Flight Training

How to Improver
Your Drone Operations
with Flight Training

Taking a Drone Flight Course is an essential step
to improve your drone operations and skills.

By YIFEI ZHAO

Drone technology has become more and more automated in recent years. These automated machines made pilots wonder why you would need drone training. The answer to this is simple – with high level automation, there is a bigger need to understand the equipment and workflow so pilots can manage the automated process. With professional-led training, you can improve pilot skills more efficiently and put that learning time towards effective operations.

Taking a Drone Flight Course is an essential step to improve your drone operations and skills. It is also an opportunity to learn from other pilots’ experiences, answer any operational questions and apply real-world scenarios to make application in the field significantly easier.

Conduct Basic Flight Dynamics

A main part of flying is control. Whether it is thrust, pitch, yaw or roll, these basic flight dynamics may seem easy on paper but surprisingly difficult to achieve precisely in-flight. Most beginner pilots find the drone drifting in-flight as they are directed to fly straight. This is because the drone’s joystick controls are designed to control multiple flight dynamics with a single joystick. Without practice and direction, pilots can easily move the joystick in undesired direction without knowing.

Apply Regulation and Safety Procedures

Flight Training also allows pilots to apply regulations and safety procedures in a practical environment. This can help pilots better understand the theory knowledge and what they mean for flight operations.

Interpret and Manage Flight Control Settings

In addition to basic flight control and air law, professional drone training provides detailed flight control training. This helps pilots to accurately understand the various system settings on a drone and make necessary adjustments to achieve desired results. A thorough understanding of flight control settings makes for smooth flight operations.

Using Automated Flight Modes

As drone technology advanced, many useful automatic features have been introduced to improve flight performance. Knowing when and how to use these automated flight modes enables pilots to achieve professional results such as dynamic film shots or precision surveys.

Analyze Data Processing

Capturing drone data is only the first step. Being able to process and use the data to make important business decisions is just as important. With AlteX Flight Training, students are introduced to professional software and see how drone data is processed to produce results. Data-processing also allows drone pilots to analyze their flight settings to understand areas needing improvement.

Take a Drone Flight Training Course with AlteX is a great start to becoming a professional drone pilot. Investing in drone flight training is setting the foundation for your drone career, providing you with valuable knowledge and skills that will benefit for years to come.

Structured, professional training is designed to assist drone pilots learn essential skills, improve flight performance and avoid potentially costly errors.

September 12, 2019