Executive Action for Reality Capture: Rio Tinto's Vision
With a foundation in surveying and a profound interest in spatial technologies, Jamie spearheads Rio Tinto's global remote sensing working group, advocating for the use of remote sensing technology to enhance safety, productivity, and ESG objectives.
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In this breakout session, Jamie Hansen, Principal Advisor - Remote Sensing at Riot Tinto took a deep dive into Rio Tinto's innovative journey in adopting remote sensing technology, highlighting significant advancements in the incorporation of satellites, drones, and robotics into their mining activities. Hansen mapped out the company's strategic use of this technology to enhance operational efficiencies and confront the industry's challenge of decarbonization, while stressing the crucial role of DroneDeploy software in optimizing data capture and analysis for more strategic decision-making.
Throughout the discourse, the imperative of executive support was underscored as a cornerstone for the successful integration of remote sensing technologies into Rio Tinto’s daily operations. Jamie pointed to the multifaceted applications of drones, from geological surveys to safety oversight, and called attention to the necessity for cross-functional collaboration to synchronize diverse data streams with the company’s broader objectives.
In the concluding stages, the session shifted towards an interactive Q&A, inviting attendees to probe deeper into the technical and strategic facets of Rio Tinto's remote sensing initiatives. The announcement of a quiz, promising a prize, added an element of engagement, wrapping up the session on a note of knowledge-sharing and participant involvement.