What is DroneSOM.speed?

DroneSOM.speed is a continuation of DroneSOM project, funded by EIT RawMaterials, designed to expedite our efforts in this direction. The project aims to enhance market impact by commercializing four remaining products to services (excluding the gravity system) and ensuring technical excellence.

Why was it established?

To make the mineral exploration process more precise, efficient, and environmentally friendly.

In addition, DroneSOM  supports the response to the Climate Emergency declared by the EU Parliament in November 2019, by providing modern and environmentally friendly geophysical methods for exploration.

Who are the project participants?

DroneSOM project partners are Geological Survey of Finland (GTK), RADAI Oy, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), and Beak Consultants GmbH.

It is co-funded by EIT RawMaterials which is the world’s largest innovation community in the raw material sector. The organization aims at enabling sustainable competitiveness of the European minerals, metals, and materials sector.

How will the project work in practice?

Key activities include developing a demonstrator case, conducting a customer case study, refining our market entry strategy, and implementing educational initiatives on drone geophysics and data integration.

Key Products and Services:

1. Drone EM System by Radai Oy: Field testing in Scandinavia.
2. advangeo® 3D Prediction Software by Beak Consultants GmbH: the software will undergo testing and adjustments to integrate data from the RADAI EM sensor into 3D models, showcasing workflow effectiveness.
3. GisSOM Software by Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) / Geologian tutkimuskeskus (GTK): Integrates 2D data and improves compatibility with Windows 11.
4. 3D Inversion Software by Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) / Geologian tutkimuskeskus (GTK): Optimized for faster data turnaround and improved usability, achieved through better automatic data transfer and workflow efficiency.

The DroneSOM.SPEED initiative aims to increase customer interest, improve market penetration, and assist mining companies in securing funding through cutting-edge geophysical technologies. By the project’s end, we anticipate that our products will help partners expand their workforce and enter global markets.