Autralian Mining Companies Increasing Use of UAVs 67
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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."
Re:As an Autralian ambassador... (Score:3, Insightful)
Fuck GWB.