Ghana Completes First Drone Aeromagnetic Survey Training with Skyfront Perimeter 8 and MagArrow II

Ghana's Minerals Commission Trains First Cohort of Drone Geophysical Survey Specialists

Led by Delali Dagodzo, Ghana's first licensed drone pilot, the Minerals Commission of Ghana has completed the nation's first drone-based aeromagnetic survey training program. The initiative integrated the Skyfront Perimeter 8 hybrid long-endurance UAV with the Geometrics MagArrow II high-sensitivity magnetometer to equip 15 geoscience professionals in UAV geophysical survey operations, mission planning, and data acquisition.

This platform combination delivers helicopter-grade magnetic surveying at a fraction of the cost of manned aircraft, enabling high-resolution identification of subsurface geological structures and mineral deposits.

What This Means for B2B Mineral Exploration and Geophysical Services

For B2B customers in mining, mineral exploration, and geophysical services, this deployment represents a mature, cost-effective, and scalable alternative to traditional manned surveys. It highlights a replicable model for technology transfer, offering high-precision data acquisition capabilities for resource exploration in remote or developing regions.

• Cost reduction compared to conventional manned aircraft surveys
• Improved safety and operational flexibility in remote areas
• Scalable training and technology transfer model for emerging markets