Autonomous Survey & Modelling

SurveyBot

Improve efficiency and save time by conducting fast, frequent & automated survey flight missions, with our field-proven solution.

Automate your Survey & Volumetric Reporting

Free your team up from drone data capture tasks. Automate your frequent stockpile or open-pit reporting with our cloud-based solution.

Detect Anomalies with AI & CV Models

Perform crucial & repetitive inspection tasks using live-stream video data and computer vision models to find water leaks, corrosion and other risks.

Ready-to-Deploy On-Site

Pre-configured and tested at our workshop, your xBot arrives ready-to-fly for fast deployment

Work Smarter with Automation

Schedule or fly On-demand. Our cloud-based API allows you to trigger the drone for automated missions

Optional SLA & Maintenance Services

Fully managed & serviced by trained technicians according to OEM specifications

CASA/CAA Approved

Remote BVLOS approvals and on-going compliance included with our fully-serviced solutions

BARS Verified

Audited annually by the Flight Safety Foundation, ensuring high safety standards & operations

24/7 Operational Availability

Monitored by BVLOS-certified Remote Operators, ensuring consistent operations

SurveyBot Specs and Remote Operating Centre

Robust Hardware and Sensors

Deploy on-site 24/7 to suite your data application workflow

LiDAR

DJI Zenmuse L1
  • Accuracy: Vertical - 5cm; Horizontal - 10cm @ 50m
  • Point Cloud Density: 240,000
  • RGB Camera: 20MP

Thermal Camera

DJI Zenmuse H20T
  • Wide Camera: 2MP
  • Zoom Camera: 20MP @ 23x
  • Thermal Sensor: 640 x 512 px

Photogrammetry

DJI Zenmuse P1
  • 45 MP Full-frame Sensor
  • Absolute Accuracy: 3 cm (H), 5 cm (V)

Methane Gas Detector

U10
  • Identifies methane gas (CH4) from up to 100 meters away at 5ppm.m
  • Utilizes Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy (TDLAS) to achieve high sensitivity

Hardware Specifications

Automate your workflows using our proven mix of robust hardware & sensors
Dock
Product Name
DJI Dock 2
Total Weight
34 kg (without aircraft)
The actual product weight might vary due to differences in batch materials and external factors
Dimensions
Dock Cover Opened: 1228x583x412 mm (LxWxH)
Dock Cover Closed: 570x583x465 mm (LxWxH)
The above data does not include the height of the wind speed gauge (145 mm) but includes the height of the mounting base brackets (55 mm).
Input Voltage
100-240 V (AC), 50/60 Hzk 2
Input Power
Max 1000 W
Operating Temperature
-25° to 45° C (-13° to 113° F)
When the ambient temperature is below -20° C (-4° F), the dock is in standby status, and the aircraft cannot perform flight tasks.
Ingress Protection Rating
IP55
Max Operating Altitude
4000 m
Receiving Frequency of RTK Base Station Satellite
Simultaneously receive:
GPS: L1 C/A, L2
BeiDou2: B1l, B2l, B3l
BeiDou3: B1l, B3l
GLONASS: L1, L2
Galileo: E1, E5B
Positioning Accuracy of RTK Base Station
Horizontal: 1 cm + 1 ppm (RMS)
Vertical: 2 cm + 1 ppm (RMS)
Battery Capacity
12 Ah
Output Voltage
12 V
Battery Type
Lead-acid battery
Battery Life
> 5 hours
Product Name
DJI M3D or M3TD
Max Takeoff Weight
1610 g
DimensionsMax Wind Speed Resistance
During Operation: 12 m/s
During Takeoff/Landing: 8 m/s
Max Takeoff Altitude
4000 m
Max Flight Time
50 minutes
Measured in a controlled test environment. Specific test conditions are as follows: flying forward at a constant speed of 46.8 kph in a windless laboratory environment at 20 meters above sea level, in photo mode (without photo-taking operation during flight), with Obstacle Avoidance Action set to Off, and from 100% battery level until 0%. Results may vary depending on the environment, actual use, and firmware version.
Global Navigation Satellite System
GPS + Galileo + BeiDou + GLONASS (GLONASS is supported only when the RTK module is enabled.)
Hovering Accuracy Range (windless or breezy)
Vertical:
±0.1 m (with vision positioning)
±0.5 m (with GNSS positioning)
±0.1 m (with RTK positioning:
Horizontal:
±0.3 m (with vision positioning)
±0.5 m (with GNSS positioning)
±0.1 m (with RTK positioning)
Operating Temperature
-20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
Receiving Frequency of RTK Base Station Satellite
Simultaneously receive:
GPS: L1 C/A, L2
BeiDou2: B1l, B2l, B3l
BeiDou3: B1l, B3l
GLONASS: L1, L2
Galileo: E1, E5B
Ingress Protection Rating
IP54
DJI Matrice 3D
DJI Matrice 3TD
Wide-angle Camera
4/3 CMOS
24mm Format Equivalent
20MP Effective Pixels
Mechanical Shutter
1/1.32-inch CMOS
24mm Format Equivalent
48MP Effective Pixels
No mechanical shutter
Tele Camera
1/2-inch CMOS
162mm Format Equivalent
12MP Effective Pixels
56x hybrid zoom
1/2-inch CMOS
162mm Format Equivalent
12MP Effective Pixels
56x hybrid zoom
Thermal Camera
N/A
40mm Format Equivalent
28x Digital Zoom
↳ Normal Mode
640x512@30fps
↳UHR Infrared Image Mode:
1280x1024@30fps(With the UHR Infrared Image function enabled, the aircraft automatically enables or disables UHR Infrared Image mode according to the ambient light brightness.)
xBot® Upgrade Option includes additional functionality:
- 1080p HD PTZ Camera
- Weather Station
- Dual 5G Modem + Failover Redundancy (Starlink, WiFi, Wired)
- Additional LED Lighting
- Galvanised Skid Base
- Industrial Electrical Power Cabinet & Isolation Switches

Easy Deployment across your Operations

Cover multiple assets with our modular approach & global satellite coverage
Flight Time
50 min
Max. Operating Radius
5 – 10 km
Rapid Charging: 10% - 90%
32 min
Download our Case Study
Discover how RocketDNA deployed and tested its Surveybot to an actual customer site, helping to automate their on-site survey workflows.

Automated Stockpile Reporting

Equipped with high-resolution cameras, LiDAR sensors, and cloud-based AI software, our SurveyBot can autonomously survey stockpiles, collecting accurate and up-to-date data on inventory levels, stockpile conditions, and material composition. This eliminates the need for manual measurements and reduces human error, saving time and improving accuracy.

Automated Open-Pit Safety & Conformance Reporting

Autonomously navigate open-pit mining sites, providing real-time monitoring of hazardous areas, detecting potential risks such as unstable slopes, haul road widths, windrows heights or identifying non-compliance issues.

Construction & Progress Monitoring

Automated Progress Monitoring that reduces Rework and Timeline Risk, by providing a single source of frequent data through the entire lifecycle of the project build. SurveyBot empowers project managers by automating the monitoring, data analysis and reporting process.

Our Process

Trust the industry-leader in delivering your remotely operated autonomous drone strategy

Initial Consultation

Chat with one of our experts to learn more about our xBot solutions

1
Determine which xBot fits your needs

Depending on Area Size, Data Output, Capture Frequency & Environmental factors, we can help you discover the perfect solution

2
Ordering & Assembly

Depending on Quantity, expect a Lead time of 4 - 6 weeks

3
On-Site Deployment & On-Boarding

Setup of Flight Missions, installation of xBot & Customer Training

4
Integration

Custom development and integration of operational triggers to allow for automated deployment

5

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How reliable is the xBot? What kind of extreme environments can it operate in?
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03
How long does it practically take to deploy?
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What is required with regards to Regulatory Approvals & Beyond Visual Line of Site?
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Who is monitoring the drones and where are they located?
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What integrations are available? How do I access and share my data?

Upgrade Options Available

Our xBot Platform has a modular design, allowing for customisation and integration to suite your requirements

On-Site Maintenance SLA
On-Site Maintenance SLA
Guarantee up-time and performance with our on-site maintenance programme.
Global Data Satellite Connectivity
Global Data Satellite Connectivity
Using Starlink Business, we are able to deploy our xbots across the world to support your remote operations.
Cloud-based AI Visualisation Platform
Cloud-based AI Visualisation Platform
Centralise all your visual data in our online platforms, allowing for further analysis & archiving
Custom Software Development & API Integration
Custom Software Development & API Integration
Trigger your xBot using our cloud-based API and automatically set GPS waypoints.
Ready-to-Deploy Mine Spec Skid
Ready-to-Deploy Mine Spec Skid
Designed for harsh environments with high safety requirements, our ready-to-deploy skid includes electrical preconfiguration
Dedicated Remote Operating Centre
Dedicated Remote Operating Centre
Deploy On-Demand with your own dedicated Flight Controller and Remote Operating Centre. Host your ROC at your premises or within our facilities.

Learn more about SurveyBot

Discover how frequent survey-grade data empowers your decision-making