Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. EM Group operates in strict compliance with South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Part 101 regulations. Our flight crews hold valid Remote Pilot Licences (RPL) and our airframes carry commercial aviation insurance.

Using enterprise RTK/PPK georeferencing and surveyed ground control points (GCPs), we achieve sub-centimeter vertical and horizontal positional accuracy (typically ±10mm to ±25mm GSD), fully suitable for mine planning and contractor billing.

Standard survey datasets and stockpile volumetric calculations are processed through our high-performance photogrammetry pipeline and delivered within 24 to 48 hours of flight completion.

Yes. All laboratory and on-site calibrations are directly traceable to National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) reference standards. Certificates document as-found/as-left readings, measurement uncertainty, and calibration due dates.

Our automation division has certified competence across Siemens (S7-1200/1500, TIA Portal, PCS7, WinCC), Rockwell Automation (ControlLogix, FactoryTalk), Schneider Electric (Modicon, EcoStruxure), and Inductive Automation (Ignition SCADA).

Yes. Our team includes registered Master Installation Electricians authorized to inspect, test, and issue valid Certificates of Compliance (CoC) for general industrial plants and hazardous explosive atmospheres (SANS 60079).

MINEX™ utilizes intrinsically safe (Ex ia) wireless sensor nodes communicating via LoRaWAN/mesh networks to shaft base stations, which route data via fiber-optic rings or leaky feeder cables to surface servers in real time.

EM Group is a certified Level 1 B-BBEE Contributor with 100% Black Ownership, entitling our clients to claim 135% preferential procurement spend recognition on all invoices.