Researching the optimal combination of UAV equipment for performing surveying measurements and software for processing the results

Abstract In recent years, there has been a development and popularization of conducting mine surveys through remote methods. This is a result of the continuous development of the mining industry, where projects are becoming increasingly complex. Therefore, the application of remote surveying is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years. In the future, UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) technology, satellite imagery, and LiDAR surveying can completely transform the measurement life cycle in mining enterprises. The conducted research helped justify the best instruments for mine surveying and the software for processing field results, which were used in practical experiments. Measurements of mining volumes were carried out using the selected instruments and software, and the results obtained were compared with the reference values. The conducted work allowed for the evaluation of the possibility of using UAVs for mine surveying and determining the optimal choice of instruments and software for conducting such activities.