Apex Mining Surveyors (Perth, Australia) · Surveying & Mining · Australia
DJI Mavic Surveying Case for Australian Mining Co: A real case study of Apex Mining Surveyors (Perth, Australia) (Surveying & Mining, Australia). Challenge: Apex needed a custom-fit case for 80 DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise drones used in iron ore pit surveys. The harsh Pilbara region (45°C ambient, frequent sandstorms) destroyed stock cases within 3-4 months. L... Solution: KeXinMaterials designed a custom IP67+ Series 8 case with CNC-milled PU foam (50 kg/m³) for the Mavic 3 Enterprise + 3 batteries + RC Pro controller + RTK module. Added GORE-TEX pressure valve for Pil... Result: After 12 months of continuous Pilbara deployment: 78 of 80 cases still in service (97.5% survival rate, vs 30% before). Zero equipment damage from case failures. Estimated annual savings: $48,000 in c...
Apex needed a custom-fit case for 80 DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise drones used in iron ore pit surveys. The harsh Pilbara region (45°C ambient, frequent sandstorms) destroyed stock cases within 3-4 months. Latches failed, gaskets leaked, foam inserts shifted in transit causing gimbal damage. Apex was replacing 4-5 cases per month at $400+ each.
KeXinMaterials designed a custom IP67+ Series 8 case with CNC-milled PU foam (50 kg/m³) for the Mavic 3 Enterprise + 3 batteries + RC Pro controller + RTK module. Added GORE-TEX pressure valve for Pilbara 45°C day/15°C night temperature swings. 316 stainless steel hardware for sand corrosion. Pre-cut 3D design in 2 days; production in 18 days.
After 12 months of continuous Pilbara deployment: 78 of 80 cases still in service (97.5% survival rate, vs 30% before). Zero equipment damage from case failures. Estimated annual savings: $48,000 in case replacement + $150,000 in prevented drone damage. Apex now standardizes on KeXinMaterials cases for all 5 of their Pilbara sites.
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