Last week, a Stardust II system flew a 3D mapping mission at 4300 m above sea level for Collahuasi mining company in the north of Chile. In the middle of the altiplanic winter, Stardust II covered over 2500 Acres for mapping using visual range and multispectral cameras.
Providing a system for mining industry is a priority for IDETEC Unmanned Systems, as is demonstrating the benefits of sUAS Stardust II with great navigation accuracy and outstanding stable flight. The same unit used in this operation has been used for more than a year in different environments without incidents recorded.
Stardust II has been developed to avoid the use of catapult and recovery parachutes, even above 4000 meters ASL. Stardust II flies regularly in the north of Chile, one of the most difficult and challenging environment in the world in which to operate Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
Source: Press Release