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Autralian Mining Companies Increasing Use of UAVs

Posted by Unknown on from the tracking-down-nightrider dept.

aesoteric writes "Australia's top miners have opened a new front in their march to automation, flying unmanned aerial vehicles in increasing numbers at remote sites across the country. They've been used to inspect a fire-damaged oil rig, perform aerial photography and stockpile surveys. There is also a trend towards non U.S.-built UAVs, due to the lag in receiving export approvals for the aircraft and spare parts."

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  1. As an Autralian ambassador... by Samantha+Wright · · Score: 5, Funny

    I would like to know why this has been tagged as being about "Australia" and not my home country, "Autralia". Stupid Americans! I suppose you think Autria is the same country, too!

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    1. Re:As an Autralian ambassador... by circletimessquare · · Score: 4, Funny

      Is your country the one where Arold Scharzenegger is from?

      Or Croodile Dunee?

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