Big Mines, Big Challenges: DJI Zenmuse L3 LiDAR for Open-Pit Mine Surveying

Surveying large open-pit mines with steep terrain and significant elevation differences presents major challenges in terms of efficiency, data quality, and operational safety.

Case 1:

our Partner ATAY from Turkey will present a real-world mining case study from Türkiye, demonstrating how the DJI Matrice 400 equipped with the Zenmuse L3 LiDAR can transform surveying workflows. The project covers a 3.74 km² open-pit mine with an elevation difference of approximately 800 metres, comparing the performance of the Zenmuse L3 with the Zenmuse L2 and traditional total station surveying.

Case 2:

Surveying a 650 m deep open-cut gold mine used to require long drive times and hours of data collection. With the DJI Matrice 400 and Zenmuse L3 LiDAR system, Northern Star Resources now captures a complete high-precision scan of the Super Pit in just 15 minutes from the top edge. Real-time point cloud previews, improved vertical accuracy, and weekly multi-temporal datasets help teams plan, assess, and monitor the site with confidence. See how LiDAR is reshaping operational efficiency in one of Australia’s largest gold mines.

Discover how aerial LiDAR surveying enables dense point cloud generation, reduces fieldwork time and personnel requirements, and supports accurate 3D terrain modelling in demanding mining environments. The session will also explore data collection parameters, quality control, and data processing with DJI Terra.

Brad Li

Sales Leader for Geospatial Products at DJI Enterprise

Brad graduated from China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing) with a major in Surveying and Mapping Engineering, and has over 15 years of experience in the surveying and mapping industry. He has worked for Leica Geosystems for 10 years and Microdrones for 3 years. Brad has rich experience in the mining, construction and engineering industries, and has in-depth research on LiDAR technology.

Hürcan Atay

CEO at ATAY

Hürcan Atay is CEO of Atay which is DJI Enterprise Dealer in Türkiye. He holds Msc in Civil Engineering with degree in Economics and studying PhD in Geomatics, specializing in remote sensing and photogrammetry. He has extensive experience in aerial mapping, UAV technologies, geospatial solutions, and engineering, with over 20 years of professional experience.