\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \n\r\n\r\n \n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n SHARE<\/a>\r\n \r\n <\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/path><\/g><\/path><\/g><\/circle><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n<\/article>\n\n\r\n\r\n \n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n Xcalibur Smart Mapping and Dronamics partner to advance natural resources exploration<\/h3>\r\n Announced at the Silicon Valley Minerals Forum<\/em><\/p>\nXcalibur Smart Mapping and Dronamics announce a partnership to develop an unmanned aerial geophysics solution for natural resource exploration over land and oceans.<\/strong><\/p>\nThe resulting drone-enabled solution will integrate Xcalibur\u2019s<\/strong> airborne geophysical acquisition system for magnetometry and gravity with Dronamics\u2019 Black Swan<\/strong> unmanned aircraft platform.<\/p>\nThe partnership recognizes the transformative potential of Dronamics\u2019 drone technology to provide higher operational efficiency and advance Xcalibur\u2019s aerial geophysics missions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nThe collaboration is aimed at expanding access to safer, high-quality airborne geophysics by enabling survey operations in areas currently inaccessible or deemed high-risk for conventional crewed aircraft, while maintaining the data integrity required for exploration decision-making.<\/p>\nThe global geophysical services market, estimated at approximately USD 14.6 billion in 2026, continues to grow driven by rising demand for critical minerals, energy security, infrastructure development and responsible resource management. Within this sector, the airborne geophysical services market is estimated at approximately USD 1.35 billion in 2026, reflecting increasing demand for advanced exploration technologies capable of delivering high-quality subsurface data efficiently and safely.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nThe industry empowers nations and local communities to identify and secure their own reserves of natural resources, minerals, rare earths, freshwater, as well as maritime exploration, supporting energy security, economic development, and resource sovereignty. Xcalibur Smart Mapping\u2019s technology delivers state-of-the-art surface and subsurface exploration to map natural resources in a responsible way, with the Black Swan\u2019s fuel efficiency further reducing the carbon footprint. Xcalibur\u2019s airborne acquisition system integrates survey planning, instrument control, positioning and timing, and quality-control workflows to support consistent data capture. Airborne magnetic and gravity surveys are essential tools, enabling cost-effective mapping of subsurface geology and helping to pinpoint areas of resource potential from the air.<\/p>\nDronamics\u2019 UAV technology has the potential to improve operational performance by reducing risk to crews and increasing efficiency through lower operating costs, reduced environmental footprint, and greater mission flexibility. Its long-range drone platform, the Black Swan, further enhances these advantages through its superior payload capabilities, enabling it to carry the industry-leading sensor payloads and data acquisition systems developed by Xcalibur Smart Mapping.<\/p>\nXcalibur and Dronamics are planning a demonstration of their joint unmanned airborne geophysics solution, showcasing system performance, data quality, and operational efficiency for mineral exploration and regional geoscience applications.<\/p>\nThe demo will combine Xcalibur\u2019s survey and sensor integration expertise with Dronamics\u2019 long-range, heavy-payload drone capabilities.<\/p>\nThe companies are scoping projects in several regions worldwide, enabling higher-quality, safer, and faster surveying and mapping in the global airborne geophysics market and expanding it to currently inaccessible and remote regions.<\/p>\n\n\u201cUnmanned aerial vehicles are rapidly increasing in sophistication and capability, and Xcalibur Smart Mapping <\/em><\/strong>is well positioned to take advantage of these developments. The Black Swan offers an <\/em><\/strong>opportunity to completely eliminate the risk to our aircrew in survey areas currently considered <\/em><\/strong>too hazardous for manned operations such as offshore surveying or extremely mountainous <\/em><\/strong>areas, \u201d <\/em><\/strong>says Teo Hage, VP of Operations at Xcalibur Smart Mapping.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n\u201cOur Black Swan aircraft is a multi-role platform that fits the need of the airborne geophysics <\/em><\/strong>market for long-range, heavy-payload drones. Xcalibur is the preeminent leader in geophysical <\/em><\/strong>exploration and our partnership builds on the strengths of each company to create a<\/em><\/strong>transformational solution for a market that is crucial for national sovereignty and resilience.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nNations with a clear understanding of their natural resource base hold a decisive advantage in<\/em><\/strong>securing their future. Together with Xcalibur Smart Mapping, we deliver the solutions that make this possible\u201d<\/em><\/strong> says Svilen Rangelov, <\/em>Co-Founder and CEO at Dronamics.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n Jorge Urios, Corporate IT director & Teo Hage, VP of Operations, at Xcalibur Smart Mapping<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n <\/h3>\r\n <\/p>\nNext steps<\/strong><\/h2>\nXcalibur Smart Mapping and Dronamics will run an initial trial program, expected in late 2026,<\/p>\nwith results to inform future commercial deployment options for selected regions and survey<\/p>\ntypes.<\/p>\nOrganisations interested in participating in follow-on evaluations or discussing project requirements can contact Laura.delafuente@xcaliburmp.com<\/strong><\/h5>\nMarket size sourth of truth : Jan.2026. 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\r\n \n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n SHARE<\/a>\r\n \r\n <\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/path><\/g><\/path><\/g><\/circle><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n<\/article>\n\n\r\n\r\n \n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n Xcalibur Smart Mapping and Dronamics partner to advance natural resources exploration<\/h3>\r\n Announced at the Silicon Valley Minerals Forum<\/em><\/p>\nXcalibur Smart Mapping and Dronamics announce a partnership to develop an unmanned aerial geophysics solution for natural resource exploration over land and oceans.<\/strong><\/p>\nThe resulting drone-enabled solution will integrate Xcalibur\u2019s<\/strong> airborne geophysical acquisition system for magnetometry and gravity with Dronamics\u2019 Black Swan<\/strong> unmanned aircraft platform.<\/p>\nThe partnership recognizes the transformative potential of Dronamics\u2019 drone technology to provide higher operational efficiency and advance Xcalibur\u2019s aerial geophysics missions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nThe collaboration is aimed at expanding access to safer, high-quality airborne geophysics by enabling survey operations in areas currently inaccessible or deemed high-risk for conventional crewed aircraft, while maintaining the data integrity required for exploration decision-making.<\/p>\nThe global geophysical services market, estimated at approximately USD 14.6 billion in 2026, continues to grow driven by rising demand for critical minerals, energy security, infrastructure development and responsible resource management. Within this sector, the airborne geophysical services market is estimated at approximately USD 1.35 billion in 2026, reflecting increasing demand for advanced exploration technologies capable of delivering high-quality subsurface data efficiently and safely.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nThe industry empowers nations and local communities to identify and secure their own reserves of natural resources, minerals, rare earths, freshwater, as well as maritime exploration, supporting energy security, economic development, and resource sovereignty. Xcalibur Smart Mapping\u2019s technology delivers state-of-the-art surface and subsurface exploration to map natural resources in a responsible way, with the Black Swan\u2019s fuel efficiency further reducing the carbon footprint. Xcalibur\u2019s airborne acquisition system integrates survey planning, instrument control, positioning and timing, and quality-control workflows to support consistent data capture. Airborne magnetic and gravity surveys are essential tools, enabling cost-effective mapping of subsurface geology and helping to pinpoint areas of resource potential from the air.<\/p>\nDronamics\u2019 UAV technology has the potential to improve operational performance by reducing risk to crews and increasing efficiency through lower operating costs, reduced environmental footprint, and greater mission flexibility. Its long-range drone platform, the Black Swan, further enhances these advantages through its superior payload capabilities, enabling it to carry the industry-leading sensor payloads and data acquisition systems developed by Xcalibur Smart Mapping.<\/p>\nXcalibur and Dronamics are planning a demonstration of their joint unmanned airborne geophysics solution, showcasing system performance, data quality, and operational efficiency for mineral exploration and regional geoscience applications.<\/p>\nThe demo will combine Xcalibur\u2019s survey and sensor integration expertise with Dronamics\u2019 long-range, heavy-payload drone capabilities.<\/p>\nThe companies are scoping projects in several regions worldwide, enabling higher-quality, safer, and faster surveying and mapping in the global airborne geophysics market and expanding it to currently inaccessible and remote regions.<\/p>\n\n\u201cUnmanned aerial vehicles are rapidly increasing in sophistication and capability, and Xcalibur Smart Mapping <\/em><\/strong>is well positioned to take advantage of these developments. The Black Swan offers an <\/em><\/strong>opportunity to completely eliminate the risk to our aircrew in survey areas currently considered <\/em><\/strong>too hazardous for manned operations such as offshore surveying or extremely mountainous <\/em><\/strong>areas, \u201d <\/em><\/strong>says Teo Hage, VP of Operations at Xcalibur Smart Mapping.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n\u201cOur Black Swan aircraft is a multi-role platform that fits the need of the airborne geophysics <\/em><\/strong>market for long-range, heavy-payload drones. Xcalibur is the preeminent leader in geophysical <\/em><\/strong>exploration and our partnership builds on the strengths of each company to create a<\/em><\/strong>transformational solution for a market that is crucial for national sovereignty and resilience.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nNations with a clear understanding of their natural resource base hold a decisive advantage in<\/em><\/strong>securing their future. Together with Xcalibur Smart Mapping, we deliver the solutions that make this possible\u201d<\/em><\/strong> says Svilen Rangelov, <\/em>Co-Founder and CEO at Dronamics.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n Jorge Urios, Corporate IT director & Teo Hage, VP of Operations, at Xcalibur Smart Mapping<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n <\/h3>\r\n <\/p>\nNext steps<\/strong><\/h2>\nXcalibur Smart Mapping and Dronamics will run an initial trial program, expected in late 2026,<\/p>\nwith results to inform future commercial deployment options for selected regions and survey<\/p>\ntypes.<\/p>\nOrganisations interested in participating in follow-on evaluations or discussing project requirements can contact Laura.delafuente@xcaliburmp.com<\/strong><\/h5>\nMarket size sourth of truth : Jan.2026. 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\r\n \n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n Xcalibur Smart Mapping and Dronamics partner to advance natural resources exploration<\/h3>\r\n Announced at the Silicon Valley Minerals Forum<\/em><\/p>\nXcalibur Smart Mapping and Dronamics announce a partnership to develop an unmanned aerial geophysics solution for natural resource exploration over land and oceans.<\/strong><\/p>\nThe resulting drone-enabled solution will integrate Xcalibur\u2019s<\/strong> airborne geophysical acquisition system for magnetometry and gravity with Dronamics\u2019 Black Swan<\/strong> unmanned aircraft platform.<\/p>\nThe partnership recognizes the transformative potential of Dronamics\u2019 drone technology to provide higher operational efficiency and advance Xcalibur\u2019s aerial geophysics missions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nThe collaboration is aimed at expanding access to safer, high-quality airborne geophysics by enabling survey operations in areas currently inaccessible or deemed high-risk for conventional crewed aircraft, while maintaining the data integrity required for exploration decision-making.<\/p>\nThe global geophysical services market, estimated at approximately USD 14.6 billion in 2026, continues to grow driven by rising demand for critical minerals, energy security, infrastructure development and responsible resource management. Within this sector, the airborne geophysical services market is estimated at approximately USD 1.35 billion in 2026, reflecting increasing demand for advanced exploration technologies capable of delivering high-quality subsurface data efficiently and safely.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nThe industry empowers nations and local communities to identify and secure their own reserves of natural resources, minerals, rare earths, freshwater, as well as maritime exploration, supporting energy security, economic development, and resource sovereignty. Xcalibur Smart Mapping\u2019s technology delivers state-of-the-art surface and subsurface exploration to map natural resources in a responsible way, with the Black Swan\u2019s fuel efficiency further reducing the carbon footprint. Xcalibur\u2019s airborne acquisition system integrates survey planning, instrument control, positioning and timing, and quality-control workflows to support consistent data capture. Airborne magnetic and gravity surveys are essential tools, enabling cost-effective mapping of subsurface geology and helping to pinpoint areas of resource potential from the air.<\/p>\nDronamics\u2019 UAV technology has the potential to improve operational performance by reducing risk to crews and increasing efficiency through lower operating costs, reduced environmental footprint, and greater mission flexibility. Its long-range drone platform, the Black Swan, further enhances these advantages through its superior payload capabilities, enabling it to carry the industry-leading sensor payloads and data acquisition systems developed by Xcalibur Smart Mapping.<\/p>\nXcalibur and Dronamics are planning a demonstration of their joint unmanned airborne geophysics solution, showcasing system performance, data quality, and operational efficiency for mineral exploration and regional geoscience applications.<\/p>\nThe demo will combine Xcalibur\u2019s survey and sensor integration expertise with Dronamics\u2019 long-range, heavy-payload drone capabilities.<\/p>\nThe companies are scoping projects in several regions worldwide, enabling higher-quality, safer, and faster surveying and mapping in the global airborne geophysics market and expanding it to currently inaccessible and remote regions.<\/p>\n\n\u201cUnmanned aerial vehicles are rapidly increasing in sophistication and capability, and Xcalibur Smart Mapping <\/em><\/strong>is well positioned to take advantage of these developments. The Black Swan offers an <\/em><\/strong>opportunity to completely eliminate the risk to our aircrew in survey areas currently considered <\/em><\/strong>too hazardous for manned operations such as offshore surveying or extremely mountainous <\/em><\/strong>areas, \u201d <\/em><\/strong>says Teo Hage, VP of Operations at Xcalibur Smart Mapping.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n\u201cOur Black Swan aircraft is a multi-role platform that fits the need of the airborne geophysics <\/em><\/strong>market for long-range, heavy-payload drones. Xcalibur is the preeminent leader in geophysical <\/em><\/strong>exploration and our partnership builds on the strengths of each company to create a<\/em><\/strong>transformational solution for a market that is crucial for national sovereignty and resilience.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nNations with a clear understanding of their natural resource base hold a decisive advantage in<\/em><\/strong>securing their future. Together with Xcalibur Smart Mapping, we deliver the solutions that make this possible\u201d<\/em><\/strong> says Svilen Rangelov, <\/em>Co-Founder and CEO at Dronamics.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n Jorge Urios, Corporate IT director & Teo Hage, VP of Operations, at Xcalibur Smart Mapping<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n <\/h3>\r\n <\/p>\nNext steps<\/strong><\/h2>\nXcalibur Smart Mapping and Dronamics will run an initial trial program, expected in late 2026,<\/p>\nwith results to inform future commercial deployment options for selected regions and survey<\/p>\ntypes.<\/p>\nOrganisations interested in participating in follow-on evaluations or discussing project requirements can contact Laura.delafuente@xcaliburmp.com<\/strong><\/h5>\nMarket size sourth of truth : Jan.2026. 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