LiDAR drone scanning and 3D point clouds in Zambia

Service Overview

Professional LiDAR & Point Cloud Surveying services by Mulenga Shula, based in Chingola. 12+ years of drone experience. Skilled in Underground and surface surveying, Drone piloting, Void scanning, Drill rig calibration, Production ring marking and hole surveys. Credentials: AMO (All Mining Operations) blasting license (valid until 03/03/2027), First Aid Level 1 (valid until June 2027), Piloting license for multi-rotor drones from ZCAA (Zambia Civil Aviation Authority). Operates Mavic Pro, DJI Phantom 4, DJI Matrice 300 RTK. Contact to discuss your project and get a custom quote for your location.

Equipment & Tech Specs

DJI Phantom 4 DJI Matrice 300 RTK

Coverage Area

Based in Chingola, Copperbelt Province, Zambia

Serves 7 areas

Chingola, Copperbelt Province

Lusaka, Lusaka

Kitwe, Copperbelt

Ndola, Copperbelt

Kabwe, Central

Kasama, Northern

Solwezi, North-Western

Try Before You Commit

Not sure if we are the right fit? Book a one-day trial to evaluate our pilot's skills, equipment quality, and professionalism. You pay only for a single day — no long-term commitment.

K 10,140/ day

One-time trial, no strings attached

Full day of professional service

Evaluate pilot skills & equipment

No long-term obligation

Long-Term Hire

Loved the trial? Move to a long-term partnership.

Weekly Retainer

K 50,700 / week

Dedicated pilot for weekly deliverables

Best Value

Monthly Retainer

K 202,800 / month

Priority scheduling, best rates

About the Pilot

Lead Senior Surveyor with over 12 years of experience in underground and surface mining surveying, including drone-based 3D scanning and geomatics engineering. Proven track record in managing survey teams, ensuring data accuracy, and implementing innovative drone solutions for underground void scanning. Licensed multi-rotor drone pilot with expertise in GIS, photogrammetry, and survey software.

Mulenga Shula

New 0 jobs 12+ yrs exp

Work Experience

Lead Senior Surveyor (Expatriate) · Khoemacau Mine, JCHX Botswana Mining Construction Proprietary Limited

12th April 2025 – Present

Senior Sectional Surveyor · Lubambe Copper Mine Limited

1st December 2019 – 3rd April 2025

Sectional Surveyor · Lubambe Copper Mine Limited

12th December 2013 – 1st December 2019

Surveyor · CMC Bomar contracted by Konkola Copper Mines plc

27th May 2013 – November 2013

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Geomatics Engineering — The Copperbelt University

Certificate in Management & Supervisory Industrial Relations (2014)

Diploma in Surveying (Geomatics Engineering) — The Copperbelt University

Key Achievements

Successfully introduced the use of drone for 3D scanning underground at Lubambe Copper Mine, including procurement, training, and licensing of pilots.