First Atlantic Nickel announces the strategic engagement of Draganfly Inc. for advanced aerial sensing exploration at the Company's district-scale Atlantic Nickel Project located in Newfoundland, Canada.
Draganfly will conduct a magnetic geophysical survey, at the Atlantic Nickel Project, aimed to identify high priority magnetic awaruite target areas while the company solidifies its plans for its 2024 drilling program.
Draganfly's drones offer impressive capabilities, including a 10kg payload capacity, a wide operating temperature range, high wind tolerance, and the ability to carry an array of advanced sensors.
The engagement aims to accelerate exploration of the 30-kilometer nickel bearing ultramafic target area, which has proven elevated nickel values and shows potential for a multi-deposit mining district.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Draganfly and utilize their advanced drone technology to expedite exploration at the Atlantic Nickel Project," said Adrian Smith, CEO of First Atlantic. "Draganfly's expertise and cutting-edge drones will enable us to efficiently survey our vast land package, accelerate potential discoveries, and acquire precise data. This partnership aligns with our long-term strategy of leveraging AI-powered data to unlock the full potential of the Atlantic Nickel Project and expand known areas of awaruite mineralization.”
The Atlantic Nickel Project, situated in the Newfoundland mining jurisdiction, covers 21,850 hectares of highly prospective ground with potential for bulk-tonnage, awaruite-style nickel mineralization. Awaruite, a naturally occurring nickel alloy, offers a sustainable and efficient pathway to producing critical minerals while reducing the need for energy-intensive smelting.
Draganfly's drones are capable of carrying a 10kg payload, operating in temperatures ranging from +38°C down to -25°C, withstanding winds up to 35 km/h, and flying at altitudes up to 2,438m above sea level.
The drones have a flight range exceeding 25 km per hour and a flight time of 50 minutes. Importantly, Draganfly's drones can be equipped with various advanced sensors, including LiDAR, multispectral, hyperspectral, magnetometer, and ground-penetrating radar.