November 7, 2024

XAG Drone Aerial Seeding for Ecological Restoration — Glencore Hunter Valley

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Case Info

Location:

Hunter Valley Region, NSW

Field area:

40 Hectares

Orchard area:

Chemical:

Pests:

Invasive Weeds:

Seed:

Native grass seed mix for mine site rehabilitation

Weather Conditions:

Parameters:

Flight Height: 10-15 meters high Flight Speed: 10-13 m/s

Efficiency:

Completing multiple areas of a mine site in a single pass, avoiding any patchy coverage.

Drone Performance:

1 whole site completed in a day

Client’s feedback

"Your work from last year has been among the best we have seen. There were no stripping issues, and the areas covered showed 100% regrowth with no patchy spots."

As part of Glencore’s land rehabilitation program, XAG Australia conducted aerial spreading of native seed at their Hunter Valley mine site in NSW. Using drones, our team achieved fast, uniform coverage over difficult terrain, supporting the regeneration of native vegetation and contributing to long-term ecological restoration outcomes.