Ghana Completes First Drone Aeromagnetic Survey Training for Minerals Commission

Pioneering UAV Geophysical Survey Training Completed in Ghana

The Minerals Commission of Ghana has successfully completed the nation's first drone-based aeromagnetic survey training program. The initiative utilized the Skyfront Perimeter 8 hybrid long-endurance UAV integrated with the Geometrics MagArrow II high-sensitivity magnetometer. Delali Dagodzo, Ghana's first licensed drone pilot, led the training, equipping 15 geoscience professionals with skills in UAV geophysical survey operations, mission planning, and data acquisition.

This platform combination delivers helicopter-grade magnetic surveying at a fraction of the cost of manned aircraft, enabling high-resolution identification of subsurface geological structures and mineral deposits.

Impact on B2B Mining and Exploration Markets

This deployment represents a mature, cost-effective, and scalable alternative to traditional manned surveys for B2B customers in mining, mineral exploration, and geophysical services. It highlights a replicable model for technology transfer, offering high-precision data acquisition capabilities for resource exploration in remote or developing regions.

• Helicopter-grade data quality at significantly lower operational costs
• Scalable solution for mineral exploration in challenging terrains
• Replicable technology transfer model for developing economies